Facilities Manager

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000174/SB

Date posted:

Friday, July 24, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

520000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

Facilities Manager Jobs | Student Accommodation | Property Management | Pretoria & Johannesburg | Building Maintenance | Facilities Management

Lead Facilities Excellence Across a Growing Student Accommodation Portfolio

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, leading technical teams and delivering exceptional operational standards?
A leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of student accommodation buildings across Pretoria and Johannesburg.
This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities professional with experience in Student Accommodation, Residential Property, Commercial Property, Hospitality or Multi-Site Facilities Management who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing maintenance, contractors, compliance and capital improvement projects. The role focuses on maintaining safe, compliant and well-presented buildings while ensuring an exceptional living environment for students.

About the Role

As the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of multiple student accommodation buildings across Pretoria and Johannesburg.
Working closely with Operations, Property Management and Student Life teams, you will ensure preventative maintenance programmes are executed, contractors perform to agreed service levels, statutory compliance is maintained, and facilities continue to operate efficiently and safely.

This is a hands-on management role requiring excellent technical knowledge, strong contractor management skills and the ability to prioritise maintenance activities across multiple properties.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Maintenance Management

Manage the daily operations of multiple student accommodation buildings.
Implement preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
Conduct regular building inspections and condition assessments.
Ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
Monitor maintenance response times and service quality.
Identify long-term maintenance requirements and improvement opportunities.

Contractor & Service Provider Management

Manage external contractors responsible for:

HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire Protection Systems
Lifts
Security Systems
Landscaping
Pest Control
Cleaning Services
General Building Maintenance

Responsibilities include:

SLA management
Contractor performance reviews
Tender participation
Quality control
Cost management
Contractor compliance
Procurement support

Building Compliance & Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with:

Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
Fire Regulations
Building Regulations
Municipal By-laws
Environmental Legislation
Electrical Compliance
Lift Compliance
Water Quality Standards
Gas Compliance
SANS Standards

Conduct:

Safety audits
Risk assessments
Compliance inspections
Incident investigations
Corrective action implementation

Asset & Infrastructure Management

Maintain building asset registers.
Conduct asset inspections.
Monitor infrastructure condition.
Support lifecycle planning.
Assist with replacement forecasting.
Coordinate technical audits.
Support long-term asset preservation initiatives.

Capital Projects

Coordinate and oversee:

Refurbishments
Building upgrades
Compliance projects
Capital improvements
Energy efficiency initiatives
Contractor coordination
Programme implementation
Quality assurance
Practical completion of projects

Budget & Cost Management

Manage maintenance budgets.
Monitor OPEX expenditure.
Assist with CAPEX planning.
Review contractor quotations.
Control maintenance expenditure.
Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor monthly budget performance.
Ensure efficient use of maintenance resources.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives relating to:

Energy efficiency
Water conservation
Waste reduction
Utility monitoring
Preventative maintenance systems
Digital maintenance platforms
Continuous operational improvement

Minimum Requirements

Degree, Diploma or National Diploma in:
- Facilities Management
- Building Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Property Studies (with Facilities Management experience)
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Facilities Manager or Maintenance Manager.
Proven experience managing multiple buildings or multi-site property portfolios.
Strong contractor and service provider management experience.
Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
Experience in Student Accommodation, Residential Property, Commercial Property or Hospitality will be highly advantageous.
Professional registrations such as SAFMA, SACPCMP, NEBOSH or SAMTRAC will be advantageous.

Why Join This Opportunity?

Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management company.
Manage a diverse portfolio of student accommodation buildings across Pretoria and Johannesburg.
Lead maintenance, compliance and building improvement initiatives.
Work with experienced operational and property management teams.
Gain exposure to capital projects and strategic facilities planning.
Excellent long-term career growth within a growing property organisation.

Location

Pretoria & Johannesburg, Gauteng

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Facilities Manager, Building Manager, Maintenance Manager, Technical Manager or Facilities Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Property Management, Contractor Management, Health & Safety, Asset Management and Capital Projects to an organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding student accommodation across South Africa.

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