National Facilities Manager

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

📍 Location: JHB North, Gauteng
💼 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.