Coastal Regional Facilities Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Coastal Regional Facilities Manager within a leading property management company. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing facilities across the company's properties in Durban and Cape Town. The primary focus of the role is to ensure facilities remain compliant, well-maintained, and operational, involving the management of maintenance programmes, budgets, contractors, assets, and property-related projects. The position will be primarily based in Durban, overseeing the Cape Town property as well. **What you will do** * Oversee facilities management across the Durban and Cape Town properties. * Manage preventative and lifecycle maintenance programmes. * Develop and implement maintenance plans and oversee building maintenance activities. * Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including budget planning, forecasting and expenditure controls. * Motivate and manage refurbishments, major repairs and infrastructure upgrades. * Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, building codes, SANS regulations and applicable legal requirements. * Conduct regular health and safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented. * Ensure appropriate fire safety, evacuation procedures and related training are maintained. * Manage and maintain building assets, including asset records, replacement cycles and maintenance SLAs. * Oversee contractors, vendors, suppliers and trade professionals. * Maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Provide leadership and direction to assigned personnel. * Manage facilities-related projects and liaise with relevant consultants and project stakeholders. * Monitor operational expenditure and ensure compliance with approved CAPEX procedures. * Compile regular facilities and maintenance reports, including actions, follow-ups and outputs. * Support operational planning relating to stock, human resources, contractors and asset replacements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12. * A degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Property Management or Operations Management. * Minimum 8–10 years' facilities management experience within the property management industry. * 3–5 years' people management experience. * 5–8 years' project management experience. * 3–5 years' operations management experience. * Knowledge of South African laws, by-laws and relevant practices. * Knowledge of building codes and SANS regulations. * Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and the OHS Act. * Financial management knowledge and experience with CAPEX and OPEX budgeting. * Knowledge of project management principles. * Working knowledge of BCEA and LRA requirements. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. * Strong facilities and operational management skills. * Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills. * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. * Ability to manage contractors, service providers and internal stakeholders effectively. * Willingness to be primarily based in Durban while overseeing the Cape Town property. **Who should apply** An experienced Coastal Regional Facilities Manager with a strong background in facilities management, building management, maintenance, compliance, and project management. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or diploma, coupled with significant experience (8-10 years) in facilities management within the property industry, along with people management, project management, and operations management experience. They should have comprehensive knowledge of South African laws, building codes, SANS regulations, the OHS Act, and financial/project management principles. Essential skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), strong operational and relationship management abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the capacity to effectively manage various stakeholders and contractors. The applicant must be willing to be primarily based in Durban while overseeing properties in Cape Town. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/coastal-regional-facilities-manager-hire-resolve Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)

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