Cape Town: Facilities Manager posted by CompleteTalent (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The successful candidate will assist and engage with Property Managers in planning, management, and monitoring of all aspects related to the management of the portfolio, ensuring quality standards are maintained or improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct routine maintenance, repairs of electrical, fire, mechanical, plumbing, building structure and all associated equipment and assets.
• Report all R&M and PM and Engineering activity to management and action accordingly.
• Report all material risk in terms of perimeter security, CCTV and roof beams to management and action accordingly.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues timeously.
• Maintain an up-to-date maintenance and service schedule for each building.
• Liaise with admin staff to ensure timely closures and completion of job cards.
• Ensure Health & Safety Standards are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Project Manage, Supervise and co-ordinate works with sub-contractors.
• Manage and ensure that all buildings have up to date compliance records, maintenance records and the relevant servicing certification in line with Building Regulations.
• Manage and ensure that assets are being fully maintained in the correct fiscal period as per the implemented maintenance plan and associated budgets.
• Support the development of service delivery for all Hard Services including asset management across all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering equipment.
• Manage all related administration and correspondence.
• Financial control and management of budgets.
• Management of tenant related services.
• Service our Property Management Department as if it was an external tenant / client.
• Authorize and submit quotes, invoices to the Facilities Head for final approval.
• Submit weekly building inspection reports.
• Telephonic standby for any critical maintenance issues, including after hours.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree OR similar in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• SAIFM (South African Institute of Facilities Management) certification or working towards it is a strong advantage.
• Valid Code 8 drivers license and own reliable transport.
• Minimum 35 years in facilities management within the South African property sector, preferably retail and commercial property management.
• Proven experience with commercial, retail, or industrial properties.
• Familiarity with municipal accounts, utility management, and tenant installation processes.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, generators, BMS, fire detection).
• Proficiency in property management software (e.g., MDA, MRI, SAP) and MS Office.
• Understanding of OHS Act, SANS 10400, and municipal regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and crisis management ability.
• Excellent communication for tenant and contractor liaison.
• Financial acumen budgeting, invoice verification, cost control.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.