Facility Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a healthcare professional with a strong clinical background and a passion for creating safe, efficient, patient-centered hospital environments? We’re looking for a Facility Manager with to lead and oversee the smooth operation of our healthcare facilities.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations (maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, waste management).
• Identify appropriate Social Responsibility Projects and making recommendations to the CEO.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to align facility operations with patient care needs.
• Manage vendors and service providers (HVAC, biomedical equipment support, laundry, catering, etc.).
• Develop and manage facility budgets; track costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Directing all day-to-day operational aspects of the facility including, but not limited to, administrative, nursing, therapeutic, case management, housekeeping, health and safety and such like operations, customer service, and human resources.
• Lead facility staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure proper training and performance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Support psychiatric and general care units by maintaining therapeutic, safe, and calming environments.
• Coordinate facility readiness for inspections, accreditations, and audits.

• Degree in General Nursing Science with Psychiatry (mandatory).
• Registered with SANC
• MBChB degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position or healthcare facility management.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Valid Malpractice Insurance
• Strong knowledge of healthcare safety standards, infection control, and patient care environments.
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital infrastructure, equipment coordination, and emergency response.
• Basic budgeting and vendor management experience is a plus.