Departmental Head: Facilities and Security Division:Corporate Services

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Departmental Head within the Facilities and Security Division of Corporate Services at FSCA South Africa. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to the department, aiming to ensure a safe, secure, compliant, efficient, effective, and sustainable working environment. The position involves supervising the maintenance and management of FSCA facilities, corporate security (physical), occupational health and safety, employees, budgets, contracts, service providers, and related projects. **What you will do** * Develop and implement policies and procedures related to facilities, security, and environmental, occupational health and safety. * Manage lease negotiations, renewals, restructures, and relocations. * Oversee office-space planning, facilities maintenance, assets, and infrastructure projects. * Manage the sustainability of the facility and other organizational resources using best practices. * Manage contractors and service providers. * Oversee governance, compliance, health and safety, security risk management, facilities condition, and occupational health and safety assessments. * Manage periodic audits to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and standards. * Manage security operations, incidents, investigations, and business continuity arrangements. * Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, landlords, contractors, service providers, and law enforcement agencies. * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and executive reports. * Lead, coach, and develop employees while promoting high performance and ethical conduct. * Manage budgets, contracts, vendors, and service providers. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Bachelor’s degree NQF Level 7 in Business Management, Facilities Management, or Property Management, a relevant equivalent field, or equivalent qualification. * At least 5-10 years’ experience in facilities and security management, of which five years must be at a managerial level. * Proven experience in corporate security, facilities, building, and asset management. * In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, business continuity management, and corporate security. * Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, building regulations, relevant ISO standards, and the PFMA. * Experience in contract, project, budget, and service-provider management. * Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for candidates who can provide strategic and operational leadership, focusing on maintaining a safe, secure, compliant, efficient, effective, and sustainable working environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in strategic leadership, change management, facilities, security, and occupational health and safety management. They should also possess expertise in financial, contract, and project management, risk management, business continuity planning, and stakeholder relationship management. Essential attributes include analytical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, influencing, report writing, integrity, accountability, confidentiality, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and attention to detail. **Deadline** 28 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/departmental-head-facilities-and-security-division-corporate-services-fsca-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)

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