Building Manager

SUMMARY:
Building Manager | Industrial, Retail & Agricultural Property Portfolio | Stellenbosch

WE'RE HIRING: BUILDING MANAGER – STELLENBOSCH

Manage Buildings. Maintain Standards. Protect Property Value.

Are you an experienced Building Manager, Facilities Supervisor, Property Maintenance Manager or Site Supervisor with a passion for property maintenance, landscaping, contractor management and operational excellence?

A leading Property Development and Property Management Company is seeking a proactive, hands-on Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, facilities services and operational standards of a diverse industrial, retail and agricultural property portfolio in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

This opportunity is ideal for a property professional who enjoys managing multiple sites, coordinating contractors, maintaining buildings and ensuring that gardens, landscaped areas and common facilities are presented to exceptional standards.

The successful candidate will bring practical building maintenance knowledge, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to facilities management, landscaping, soft services and Occupational Health & Safety compliance.

About the Role

As the Building Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the allocated properties remain safe, functional, compliant and well maintained.

You will oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance, manage external contractors and service providers, coordinate landscaping and garden maintenance, conduct property inspections and monitor building conditions.

This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring someone who can identify maintenance requirements, coordinate corrective actions, monitor service quality and ensure operational continuity across multiple properties.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Building & Property Maintenance

• Oversee daily building maintenance activities across the property portfolio.
• Coordinate planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct routine building and property inspections.
• Identify building defects, maintenance requirements and operational risks.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and to the required standards.
• Monitor building conditions and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate minor repairs and specialist maintenance contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance schedules and records.
• Contractor & Service Provider Management

• Supervise external maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Schedule maintenance work and coordinate contractor access.
• Monitor contractor performance and workmanship.
• Ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Verify completed work before approval or sign-off.
• Address contractor performance issues and service delivery shortcomings.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Landscaping, Gardens & Irrigation Management

• Oversee landscaping and garden maintenance across the portfolio.
• Ensure gardens, lawns, green spaces and landscaped areas are maintained to excellent standards.
• Supervise gardening and landscaping contractors.
• Coordinate irrigation system maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor seasonal planting and landscaping improvements.
• Identify landscaping defects and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure outdoor areas remain attractive, safe and well maintained.
• Facilities Management & Soft Services

• Coordinate cleaning, hygiene, pest control and waste management services.
• Monitor the condition and cleanliness of common areas.
• Oversee soft services contractors and service delivery standards.
• Assist with building facilities and infrastructure maintenance.
• Monitor utilities and site services.
• Support facilities management projects and operational improvements.
• Ensure properties remain functional, presentable and operationally efficient.
• Health, Safety & Building Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct routine health and safety inspections.
• Identify, report and address safety hazards.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OHS requirements.
• Maintain health and safety documentation and inspection records.
• Support SHEQ compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Escalate significant building safety and compliance concerns.
• Property Inspections & Asset Care

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly property inspections.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, gardens and common areas.
• Identify preventative maintenance requirements.
• Report building defects and deterioration.
• Monitor maintenance quality and property presentation standards.
• Support the preservation and ongoing maintenance of property assets.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Administration, Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain building maintenance records and work orders.
• Prepare contractor performance and maintenance reports.
• Update preventative maintenance schedules.
• Track outstanding maintenance requests and corrective actions.
• Report operational concerns and maintenance progress to management.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance work.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Building Management, Property Maintenance, Facilities Management or Site Supervision.
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.
• Experience working within industrial, retail or agricultural property environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of building maintenance and property upkeep.
• Good knowledge of landscaping, garden maintenance and irrigation systems.
• Experience coordinating preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
• Valid South African driver's licence.

• National Diploma or relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Building Management, Property Management or a related field.
• Commercial or Industrial Property Management experience.
• Agricultural property or estate maintenance experience.
• Horticulture, landscaping or irrigation knowledge.
• Experience managing soft services.
• SHEQ compliance and contractor management experience.
• Maintenance project coordination.

• Building Management
• Commercial & Industrial Property Maintenance
• Facilities Management
• Preventative & Reactive Maintenance
• Contractor & SLA Management
• Landscaping & Garden Maintenance
• Irrigation Systems
• Soft Services Management
• Building Inspections
• Property Asset Care
• Health & Safety Compliance
• OHS & SHEQ
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Work Order Management
• Service Provider Coordination
• Operational Reporting
• Time Management & Problem-Solving

• Join a respected Property Development and Property Management Company.
• Work across a diverse industrial, retail and agricultural property portfolio.
• Take responsibility for maintaining buildings, gardens and property presentation standards.
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with autonomy and responsibility.
• Work alongside experienced property and facilities management professionals.
• Develop your career within building management and commercial property operations.