Job Description

To serve as the custodian of the physical assets within the portfolio, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, healthy, and fully operational,
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Develop and execute a 52-week Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule for critical plant equipment (HVAC, lifts, fire panels, transformers). Ensure schedules are accurate, up to date, and executed on time.
• Manage diesel procurement and maintenance contracts
• Conduct monthly technical inspections to identify deterioration before it becomes a capital expense.
• Compile annual building condition assessment reports, identifying renovation requirements and conducting initial costing.
• Manage fabric repairs, lighting replacement, and stock control of consumables.
• Manage complaints, resolution and quality control
• Vendor & Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
• Ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) 25and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 18001).
• Manage the renewal of "Certificates of Compliance" (CoCs) for electrical installations, electric fences, and fire equipment, as well as "Annexure B" lift inspections.
• Organize and document bi-annual fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency preparedness policies.
• Oversee monthly check-meter readings to ensure accurate tenant recoveries and investigate variances like leaks or faulty meters.
• Monitor solar PV yield and implement energy-saving initiatives (e.g., LED retrofits) to reduce Gross Occupancy Cost.
• Manage Projects & Tenant Installations
• Administration & Reporting

Requirements & Competencies

• Minimum: Grade 12.
• Tertiary: National Diploma/N6 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Drafting is highly preferred.
• Certification: Certified Facilities Manager (SAFMA) or SAPOA Facilities Management certificate takes preference.
• Safety: SAMTRAC certification (Safety Officer level) is advantageous.
• Project Management: Qualification is advantageous.
• 3-5 years in a technical facilities management role.
• Specific experience managing Retail, Industrial ("Triple Net Lease"), Multi-tenanted Office Parks, and Student Accommodation is required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and MDA.
• Understanding of building fundamentals, fire compliance, PV plants, and mechanical/soft services.
• Ability to enforce SLAs and manage tough conversations with underperforming contractors.

Skills Required