Facilities Requisition Approver

About the role

Old Mutual is hiring a Facilities Requisition Approver in Johannesburg. The role reviews, validates and approves facilities-related requisitions in line with the organisation's delegated authority framework, approved budgets, procurement policies and internal control requirements, ensuring expenditure is necessary, justified, cost-effective and aligned with the Facilities Management strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, business justification and operational necessity, checking supporting documentation, quotations, specifications and approvals.
• Confirm goods and services fall within the approved Facilities Management scope and comply with delegated approval limits and the approval matrix.
• Approve, reject or return requisitions, verify budget availability and the correct cost centre, GL account and expense classification, and assess costs against market rates and contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, consolidate purchases and avoid unnecessary expenditure, and monitor expenditure trends.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing procedures and contracts, including competitive quotations and approved suppliers.
• Work with Procurement and Finance to resolve discrepancies and support Facilities Management cost-saving initiatives and financial reporting.
• Liaise with Facilities Managers, maintenance teams, Procurement, Finance, Risk and business units, and guide requisitioners on submission requirements.
• Support hard services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, lifts, building maintenance), soft services (cleaning, catering, hygiene, landscaping, waste management), security, fleet management, OHS compliance, planned and corrective maintenance, furniture and office equipment, and business continuity.
• Deliver customer service, gather feedback and promote accountability, transparency and continuous improvement in the process.
• Comply with corporate governance policies, adhere to agreed mandates and contribute to the team's balanced scorecard objectives.

Required profile

• Matric (school-leaving certificate).
• 2 years of administration and requisition approval experience.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to follow standardised processes, deliver on daily production standards and respond to immediate requirements.

The recruitment process includes a TA interview, a panel interview with senior leadership, technical and psychometric assessments, vetting and internal verification, followed by final feedback. Applications close on 29 October 2026.