National Facilities Manager

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000228/SB

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading property management company in South Africa, is seeking an experienced National Facilities Manager to provide strategic leadership across a national commercial property portfolio.

This role is ideal for a senior professional with extensive experience in facilities management, building services engineering, asset management, operations management, and property portfolio oversight within a structured property management environment.

As National Facilities Manager, you will lead the strategic direction of facilities management, building services operations, maintenance planning, technical compliance, and sustainability initiatives across multiple properties. You will ensure optimal asset lifecycle management, Capex planning, operational budget control, contractor management, SLA governance, risk management, and utility optimisation.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:
BSc or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
8–10 years’ experience in facilities management within commercial property management
Strong experience in Capex budgeting, Opex control, and lifecycle asset planning
Proven leadership in building services management and contractor oversight
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Facilities & Asset Management
Develop and implement portfolio-wide facilities strategies and lifecycle maintenance plans
Drive preventative maintenance programmes and 3-year rolling maintenance strategies
Provide specialist advisory support on building services, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure systems

Financial & Budget Management
Manage Capex, Opex, and abnormal maintenance budgets
Conduct financial review of facilities spend and utility consumption
Scope and prioritise capital projects and infrastructure upgrades

Compliance, Governance & Risk
Ensure compliance with OHS legislation, statutory regulations, and property management governance standards
Act as custodian of Facilities Management policies, procedures, SLAs, and operational standards
Conduct audits to ensure compliance across the portfolio

Vendor & Contract Management
Oversee SLA management, procurement processes, contractor performance, and vendor adjudication
Identify and recommend facilities service providers, technical vendors, and maintenance contractors

Sustainability & Utilities Management
Lead energy management, sustainability projects, and utility optimisation initiatives
Drive innovation in building performance, operational efficiency, and green building strategies

Leadership & Portfolio Oversight
Provide leadership to regional Facilities and Building Services teams
Manage performance, succession planning, and competency development
Represent facilities in developments, refurbishments, and property upgrades

ð Location: JHB North, Gauteng
ð¼ Role: Full-time | Senior Facilities Management

Why This Opportunity?
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a respected property management organisation, offering exposure to:
National commercial property portfolio management
Strategic facilities and asset lifecycle planning
High-level budget management and governance oversight
Sustainability and energy optimisation initiatives

If you are a strategic Facilities Manager, Building Services Manager, Property Operations Manager, or Engineering Manager with national portfolio experience, this role offers significant career progression.

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