Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) | Sandton

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Job Description

The Senior Facilities Manager (Technical) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of all facilities-related services at the No.1 Mutualplace campus. The Senior Facilities Manager will lead the delivery of technical maintenance, engineering services, capital projects, contract management, workplace operations, business continuity initiatives, and tenant management to ensure a safe, efficient, compliant, and resilient working environment.

The Senior Facilities Manager will serve as the appointed General Machinery Regulations (GMR 2.7) Responsible Person for the campus, assuming accountability for the safe operation, maintenance, statutory compliance, and governance of all applicable machinery, electrical installations, and engineering systems in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.

The role is accountable for the day-to-day management of building infrastructure, critical engineering systems, service provider performance, and campus operations while ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, operational excellence standards, and customer experience expectations. The position may also be required to provide technical leadership, engineering expertise, and facilities support to other OMLACSA campuses and regional facilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Capital Projects Management

• Contract & Vendor Management

• Service Delivery & Customer Experience

• Business Continuity & Operational Resilience

• Tenant Management

• Financial Management

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Sustainability & Asset Management

• Technical Support Across OMLACSA Campuses

• Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities management and technical teams.

• Foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture.

• Manage contractor and service partner relationships.

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and develop technical talent within the facilities function.

Minimum Work Experience

• 7+ years' experience in Facilities Management, Building Operations, Engineering, or Property Management.

• Minimum 2 years in a senior role.

• Proven experience managing large corporate campuses or commercial properties.

• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.

• Strong experience in contract and vendor management.

• Experience within Financial Services, Corporate Real Estate, Banking, Insurance, or similar regulated environments preferred.

• Experience managing mixed-use environments including offices, retail tenants, and shared business centres.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Property Management

  • Related Technical Discipline

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories)/ studying towards GCC (if passed either LAW/PLANT Exam)

Skills Required

• Advanced Facilities Management and Building Operations expertise

• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Building Services Engineering

• Sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations

• Working knowledge of General Machinery Regulations (GMR 2.1 and 2.7) responsibilities

• Asset Lifecycle Management and Infrastructure Planning

• Capital Project Planning, Execution, and Governance

• Contract and Vendor Management

• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management and Performance Monitoring

• Budgeting, Financial Management, and Cost Control

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Risk Management and Compliance Management

• Property and Tenant Management

• Space Planning and Workplace Management

• Energy Management and Sustainability Practices

• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)

• Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems proficiency

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Engineering Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis

• Emergency Response and Incident Management

• Regulatory Compliance and Statutory Governance

• Data Analysis, Reporting, and Performance Analytics

Technical Knowledge Areas

• HVAC Systems

• Electrical Distribution and Reticulation Systems

• UPS and Backup Power Infrastructure

• Standby Generators

• Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

• Access Control and Security Systems

• Water Reticulation and Plumbing Systems

• Lifts and Vertical Transportation Systems

• Critical Facilities Infrastructure

• Commercial Property Operations

• Retail and Mixed-Use Property Management

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Strategic Thinking

• Leadership and Team Development

• Stakeholder Management

• Customer Focus

• Commercial Acumen

• Results Orientation

• Decision Quality

• Risk and Compliance Management

• Influencing and Negotiation

• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking

• Resilience and Adaptability

• Safety Leadership

Additional Qualifications and/or Experience (Preferred)

• Facilities management certification advantageous:

• SAFMA

• IFMA (CFM)

• Project Management (PMP)

• ASAQ’s

 Additional Job Responsibilities (Preferred)

• Digitilisation of asset management framework, CMMS, reporting, etc.

Organisational Structure (Where is the Role Located in Hierarchy)

Reports to the National Technical Manager -Corporate Property Management who reports to the Head of Corporate Property Management

 

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Skills

Budget Management, Business Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Delivery Management, Property Operations, Servant Leadership

Competencies

Action Oriented

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Electrical Engineering (Required), Bachelors Degree (B): Mechanical Engineering (Required), Bachelors Degree (B): Quantity Surveying (Required)

Closing Date

02 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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