Coastal Regional Facilities Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Coastal Regional Facilities Manager, being recruited by Hire Resolve on behalf of a leading property management company. The position is primarily based in Durban, with responsibility for overseeing properties in both Durban and Cape Town. The core purpose of the role is to ensure facilities remain compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational, involving the management of maintenance programmes, budgets, contractors, assets, and property-related projects. **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** This role is suitable for an experienced individual with a Grade 12 qualification and a relevant degree or diploma in Facilities, Construction, Property, or Operations Management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years' facilities management experience within the property management industry, complemented by 3-5 years of people management, 5-8 years of project management, and 3-5 years of operations management experience. Key qualifications also include strong knowledge of South African laws, building codes, SANS regulations, the OHS Act, financial management principles (CAPEX/OPEX), project management principles, and BCEA/LRA requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential, alongside strong facilities and operational management skills, relationship management, negotiation, influencing abilities, excellent attention to detail, and organisational skills. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to effectively manage contractors, service providers, and internal stakeholders, and be willing to be primarily based in Durban while fulfilling responsibilities for the Cape Town property. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/logistics/operations/durban/coastal-regional-facilities-manager-id-7590536 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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

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