Country Engineering Manager

About the role

JLL is hiring a Country Engineering Manager for its South Africa portfolio, based in Johannesburg. The role is the senior engineering leader, accountable for engineering governance, technical assurance, statutory compliance, asset performance and maintenance delivery across several locations. It acts as the principal technical authority, advising clients and senior stakeholders on safe, resilient and cost-effective facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance of engineering activities and act as the principal engineering authority and subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, SANS standards, Electrical Installation Regulations and all applicable legislation, and maintain compliance registers, audit evidence and dashboards.
• Lead engineering audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, and enforce permit-to-work, lockout/tagout and contractor control procedures.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, BMS, electrical infrastructure, UPS, generators, fire detection/suppression, mechanical plant and water systems, and track corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Develop asset registers, lifecycle plans and 5-10 year renewal strategies, ensure CAFM data accuracy and produce capital investment and replacement strategies.
• Manage specialist contractors and service providers, review technical submissions and RAMS, and take part in tender evaluation.
• Prepare and manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets, support business planning and forecasting, and deliver value-driven engineering solutions.
• Review designs, specifications and commissioning plans, and provide technical input across the project lifecycle.
• Lead engineering teams, run performance reviews, coaching and succession planning, and ensure team competency and certification currency.
• Produce monthly engineering and compliance reports, advise on asset performance and investment decisions, and build relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and service partners.

Required profile

• NQF Level 4-5 technical qualification (National Diploma or BTech/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Registered Responsible Person (HV/LV) with switching competency.
• Recognised South African Electrician Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) or equivalent diploma/degree.
• Department of Employment and Labour registration as IE or MIE.
• Minimum 7 years' management experience in a similar building/engineering environment.
• Experience managing HVAC, electrical, UPS, generator, fire and BMS systems.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of South African electrical legislation, SANS 10142-1, safe isolation and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience reviewing electrical compliance documentation, inspection/testing records and contractor competency.
• Legionella Management / Water Hygiene training.
• CAFM system experience and budget management experience.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).