Facilities Manager

Our Client is hiring a Facilities Manager for a Luxury Student Accommodation Company in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure the optimal functioning, safety, and presentation of the student residence by overseeing all aspects of facilities and maintenance management. The Facilities Manager plays a key role in delivering a high-quality living environment that supports student wellbeing, satisfaction, and academic success and provides overall Leadership and responsibility during Residence Manager absences.
• Facilities Management
  • Manage the overall appearance, cleanliness, and state of repair of the residence in line with standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
  • Oversee contractors and service providers for cleaning, security, landscaping, and other soft services.
• Maintenance Management
  • Supervise a dedicated maintenance team responsible for daily and emergency repairs.
  • Implement routine scheduled preventative maintenance throughout the year.
  • Ensure timely response to logged maintenance requests and emergencies in line with standard operating procedures.
• Manage salvage stock, emergency residence stock, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) orders in line with standard operating procedures.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and internal risk protocols.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, repairs, and inspections.
• Operational Coordination
  • Collaborate with the Residence Manager and other departments to support student life programmes and operational needs.
  • Participate in Operations meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Maintain proprietary software systems such as Hi-Res for room condition reports, maintenance tracking, and KPI reporting etc.
• Budget & Procurement
  • Monitor and manage relevant operational and maintenance budgets and procurement of supplies.
  • Approve and track purchase orders in line with residence needs and company policy and operating policies.
• Required qualifications and skills:
• Diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance management, preferably in a residential or student housing environment.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, contractor management, and compliance standards
• Skills and
  
  Competencies:
  
  
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in digital property management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

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