Description:
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Facilities Manager to lead and manage integrated facilities management operations across technical hard services and soft services within a commercial or industrial environment. This role requires a strong balance of leadership capability, technical expertise, and business acumen to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective facilities operations.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- NQF Level 6 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Health & Safety, or related discipline
- 4–10 years of relevant management experience within facilities or operations management
- Proven facilities management experience across technical hard services and soft services
- Experience managing commercial and/or industrial buildings
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and managing an integrated facilities management (IFM) offering
Key Skills & Competencies
Business & Leadership Skills
- Proven leadership ability to manage teams, delegate effectively, and motivate staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage employees, stakeholders, and service providers
- Demonstrated project management experience, managing initiatives from planning through to execution
- Budgeting and financial management skills, including cost control and expense tracking
- Strong problem-solving ability with sound judgment on repair versus replacement decisions
- Negotiation skills to effectively manage vendors and contractors
- Solid business acumen with an understanding of how facilities management supports broader organisational objectives
Technical & Operational Skills
- Strong technical understanding of building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control, inspections, and preventative maintenance
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including building codes, fire safety standards, and occupational health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of sustainability practices, including energy efficiency initiatives and waste reduction strategies
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
- High adaptability to manage change, emerging technologies, and evolving operational demands
- Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service orientation, ensuring positive experiences for facility users and clients
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
Requirements:
- Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- NQF Level 6 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Health & Safety, or related discipline
- 4–10 years of relevant management experience within facilities or operations management
- Proven facilities management experience across technical hard services and soft services
- Experience managing commercial and/or industrial buildings
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and managing an integrated facilities management (IFM) offering
- Proven leadership ability to manage teams, delegate effectively, and motivate staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage employees, stakeholders, and service providers
- Demonstrated project management experience, managing initiatives from planning through to execution
- Budgeting and financial management skills, including cost control and expense tracking
- Strong problem-solving ability with sound judgment on repair versus replacement decisions
- Negotiation skills to effectively manage vendors and contractors
- Solid business acumen with an understanding of how facilities management supports broader organisational objectives
- Strong technical understanding of building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control, inspections, and preventative maintenance
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including building codes, fire safety standards, and occupational health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of sustainability practices, including energy efficiency initiatives and waste reduction strategies
- High adaptability to manage change, emerging technologies, and evolving operational demands
- Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service orientation, ensuring positive experiences for facility users and clients
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
08 Jan 2026;
from:
careers24.com