FACILITIES MANAGER – STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

About the Role

A leading student accommodation property group is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their team in Pretoria. This is a key national role responsible for ensuring facilities management, technical compliance, maintenance and asset management requirements across the property portfolio are effectively managed.

You will act as the technical support function to the Property Management and Maintenance teams, ensuring properties remain compliant with OHS requirements, risk management standards, operational processes and service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative and lifecycle maintenance programmes
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budget planning, approvals and execution
• Prepare annual and 3-year CAPEX/OPEX budgets and monthly forecasts
• Motivate for plant infrastructure upgrades and replacements
• Develop and manage three-year maintenance plans
• Oversee refurbishments, major repairs and construction projects
• Maintain hands-on oversight of projects in progress
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, SANS regulations, building codes and applicable legislation
• Conduct and manage regular Occupational Health & Safety inspections
• Ensure fire marshal and first aider requirements are met
• Ensure fire drills and evacuation procedures are implemented
• Manage and maintain accurate asset registers and replacement cycles
• Oversee preventative maintenance and service-level agreements
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, suppliers, consultants and professional teams
• Work closely with Property Management, Maintenance, Finance and Development teams
• Support annual vacate and intake planning
• Monitor asset replacements, contractor requirements, stock and resource planning
• Approve CAPEX within delegated authority
• Analyse expenditure and identify operating costs
• Ensure operational cost recovery where applicable
• Compile monthly Facilities and Maintenance reports for Exco
• Provide regular reporting on facilities, maintenance and operational matters

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Property Management or Operations Management
• Grade 12
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as SAFMA (advantageous)
• 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 legislation, municipal by-laws and industry practices
• Understanding of Building Codes and SANS regulations
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations
• Financial management and budgeting expertise
• Project management principles and BCEA/LRA knowledge
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
• SHEQ and OHS requirements understanding
• Asset and operational management experience
• Forward-thinking and innovative approach
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Resilient and solutions-driven mindset
• Confident and self-motivated
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management abilities
• Commitment to developing people
• Achievement-oriented with strong integrity and emotional intelligence

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to alishiacv@surgestaff.co.za

Please quote reference PRO-89 when sending your CV.

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