Building Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Building Manager at Redefine Properties. The primary purpose of the position is to assist and engage Building Managers, as well as support property managers, in the planning, management, and monitoring of all aspects related to portfolio management and inspection of work. This ensures that quality standards are maintained or improved. Additionally, the role is responsible for building strong customer relationships and ensuring expectations are met and managed. **What you will do** * Ensure effective business relations with tenants. * Take charge of all emergencies and ensure responsible back-up is available to take corrective action as necessary. * Manage outsourced service provider teams, including any specialized services team. * Conduct regular inspections of the buildings. * Implement and manage a planned maintenance schedule. * Implement all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, scheduled installations, and oversee that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner. * Manage any ad hoc repairs and maintenance as required. * Take responsibility for the maintenance of all critical equipment in buildings. * Establish and maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and effective environment for all employees. * Provide services and support in a high-quality, cost-effective manner by motivating the maintenance workforce. * Provide and maintain the necessary tools, materials, and equipment for efficient and safe work. * Maintain accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance, including rotational work assignment, overtime allowances, and staff-related matters. * Demonstrate responsible management of budgetary resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Job Knowledge:** * OHSA knowledge and its application * General building maintenance * Functional knowledge of procurement processes * **Job Related Skills:** * Computer literacy skills * Speak, read, and write English * Time management skills – ability to prioritize own workload to meet deadlines * Functional numeracy skills * Problem solving skills * People management skills * Attention to detail * Flexible work approach * **Job Experience:** * 6 years Building management or technical or similar experience * Green building management * **Education:** * Grade 12 (essential) * Relevant technical/trade certification (desirable) * **Competency Requirements (Essential):** * Reliable * Safety Conscious * Organizing * Technically Capable * Manually Capable * Communicating * Quality Conscious * Team Working * Problem Solving * Dynamic * Cost Conscious **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Building Manager position should possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in building management, technical roles, or similar fields, including specific experience in green building management. Essential educational requirements include Grade 12, with a relevant technical or trade certification being a desirable asset. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of OHSA and its application, general building maintenance, and functional procurement processes. Key skills required include computer literacy, fluent English communication (speaking, reading, and writing), strong time management with the ability to prioritize tasks, functional numeracy, problem-solving, people management, and attention to detail, alongside a flexible work approach. Furthermore, the candidate should be reliable, safety-conscious, organized, technically and manually capable, an effective communicator, quality-conscious, a team player, dynamic, adept at problem-solving, and cost-conscious. **Deadline** 6th November, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/building-manager-redefine-properties-6 Source: myjobmag

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