Property Projects & Facilities Manager

This role will lead and manage strategic infrastructure, property development and facilities projects across South Africa and selected African operations. The role is responsible for end-to-end project planning, execution, governance, consultant management, project cost control, budget optimisation, compliance and facilities oversight, while ensuring delivery in accordance with applicable legislation, engineering standards, environmental requirements and recognized industry best practices.

• Lead civil, construction and property development projects from concept to close-out, including feasibility, scope definition, design coordination, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Deliver projects within approved scope, timelines, quality standards and budgets.
• Establish project governance, reporting, risk management and site inspection routines aligned to civil construction best practice.

• Represent the company in all project forums. Appoint, direct, challenge and manage consultants, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, environmental specialists and contractors.
• Ensure consultant scopes, deliverables, fees, timelines and performance are clearly defined and actively managed.
• Review professional recommendations critically to drive practical, compliant and cost-effective solutions while reducing unnecessary dependency on external advisors.

• Provide technical oversight on civil, structural, geotechnical, stormwater, roads, paving, drainage, utility and infrastructure-related developments.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, quality controls, site constraints and compliance requirements to ensure solutions are practical, durable, buildable and aligned with operational needs and industry best practices.

• Develop, manage and defend project budgets from feasibility through to close-out.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, cash flow, cost-to-complete, variations, claims and scope changes.
• Work closely with quantity surveyors and property finance and administration teams to maintain cost discipline, identify cost-saving opportunities, interrogate consultant and contractor pricing, and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.
• Assist the Property administration team for inputs into finalizing the completed project costs, in order to conclude property lease agreements and lease addendums.
• Review the fixed asset clearing account with the property finance team on a monthly basis, to confirm the validity of project related costs to be capitalized to the balance sheet.

• Oversee facility maintenance strategies and property condition assessments. Support building management functions and ensure assets remain fit for purpose.
• Provide support to divisional facility managers for various divisional maintenance tasks as and when necessary.
• Provide support to the Durban and Johannesburg Building Managers (offices) for project related or maintenance related tasks, as and when required.

• Maintain working knowledge of municipal by-laws, land use regulations, building regulations, environmental legislation, environmental authorisations, permit requirements, waste and stormwater obligations, contract law and occupational health and safety requirements applicable to civil works, facility development and property management.
• Ensure projects are planned and executed in line with legal requirements, environmental controls and recognised industry best practices.