Port Elizabeth: Facility Manager posted by One Connect Solutions

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager to join our team at One Connect Solutions in Port Elizabeth. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of our facility, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with clinical teams to align facility operations with patient care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations (maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, waste management)
• Identify appropriate Social Responsibility Projects and make recommendations to the CEO
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with clinical teams to align facility operations with patient care needs
• Manage vendors and service providers (HVAC, biomedical equipment support, laundry, catering, etc.)
• Develop and manage facility budgets; track costs and improve operational efficiency
• Direct all day-to-day operational aspects of the facility including administrative, nursing, therapeutic, case management, housekeeping, health and safety, customer service, and human resources
• Lead facility staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure proper training and performance
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency preparedness drills
• Support psychiatric and general care units by maintaining therapeutic, safe, and calming environments
• Coordinate facility readiness for inspections, accreditations, and audits

Requirements

• Degree in General Nursing Science with Psychiatry (mandatory)
• Registered with SANC
• MBChB degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position or healthcare facility management
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Valid Malpractice Insurance
• Strong knowledge of healthcare safety standards, infection control, and patient care environments
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of hospital infrastructure, equipment coordination, and emergency response
• Basic budgeting and vendor management experience is a plus

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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