Job Description
About the Role
An established property portfolio is seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to take custodianship of the physical assets within the region. The role is responsible for ensuring that all buildings are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and execute a 52-week Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule for all critical plant and equipment.
- Manage generator maintenance and diesel procurement to ensure optimal uptime during load shedding.
- Conduct monthly infrastructure inspections and annual building condition assessments, including preliminary costings.
- Oversee general repairs, fabric maintenance, lighting, and consumables stock control.
- Manage the facilities helpdesk, including ticket triaging, contractor dispatch, and SLA compliance.
- Ensure reactive maintenance issues are resolved within agreed priority timeframes.
- Inspect completed work and sign off job cards once standards are met.
- Draft scopes of work and manage procurement of service providers.
- Monitor contractor performance through monthly SLA meetings.
- Enforce contractual penalties for underperformance.
- Act as the primary liaison for security operations and risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (essential)
- National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Drafting (preferred)
Qualifications
- Facilities Management certification (SAFMA or SAPOA advantageous)
- SAMTRAC or Safety Officer certification (advantageous)
- Project Management qualification (advantageous)
Salary & Benefits
No information provided.
Key Performance Indicators
- 95% SLA compliance by service providers
- 90% of reactive maintenance tickets closed within 48 hours
- Maintenance expenditure within 5% of approved budget
- 100% valid statutory compliance certificates at all times
- Year-on-year reduction in non-recoverable utility losses
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (essential)
- National Diploma / N6 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Drafting (preferred)
- Facilities Management certification (SAFMA or SAPOA advantageous)
- SAMTRAC or Safety Officer certification (advantageous)
- Project Management qualification (advantageous)
Experience
- 35 years experience in a technical facilities management role
- Experience managing Retail, Industrial (Triple Net Lease), Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation environments
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical understanding of building systems and compliance requirements
- Proficient in MS Office and MDA
- Proven ability to manage contractors and enforce SLAs
- Proactive, organised, and deadline-driven
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Customer-focused with high stress tolerance and analytical capability
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About Property Administrator Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape, South Africa, the property administration industry is a significant sector, with various roles available across different industries. The demand for skilled property administrators continues to grow as the need for efficient and effective property management increases.
Typically, property administrator positions in the Western Cape offer competitive salaries that can range from around R400 000 to R600 000 per annum, depending on factors such as level of experience, size of the company, and industry sector. For example, a junior property administrator with minimal experience may earn on the lower end of this scale, while a senior property administrator with extensive experience and expertise may earn towards the higher end.
Common skills required for property administration roles in South Africa include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, strong organisational and time management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications commonly used in the industry, such as property management systems. Additionally, knowledge of property law, tax legislation, and commercial property principles is often essential.
Property administrators can be found working across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The demand for property administration professionals is widespread due to the need for effective property management in these sectors.
Career development opportunities are available in this field, with many property administrators progressing to senior roles or pursuing careers in related fields such as property law, real estate sales, or property development. With experience and further education, property administrators can also consider opportunities in specialist roles, such as facilities management or asset management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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