Facilities Manager

About the role

Icebolethu Group, a funeral assurance group based in Durban, is looking for a Facilities Manager within its Properties and Investments business unit. The role manages the Group's property portfolio, plans and schedules maintenance projects and oversees all construction and shopfitting projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual planned maintenance programme so that all Group properties are properly maintained and comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Prepare each month a project plan with budgeted costs for approval by the GCFO, create project timelines and research expected costs.
• Identify and recommend properties for acquisition in line with Group and zoning requirements.
• Work with the Procurement department to oversee the sourcing and engagement of external service providers in line with the Group's Procurement Policy.
• Oversee internal team members and contracted service providers, ensuring work stays within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Maintain good relationships with landlords on repairs and lease renewals, and keep accurate records including building plans, blueprints, lease agreements and service level agreements.
• Respond to emergency repair requests and prepare a monthly report on work completed.
• Project manage construction, refurbishment and shopfitting projects and maintain compliance schedules covering OHS, building regulations and by-laws such as re-zoning.
• Implement the Group's performance management system and foster staff performance and engagement within the Facilities team.

Required profile

• National Diploma or degree in Civil, Construction, Electrical or a building-related field.
• Project Management certification.
• At least five years' experience in building and maintenance management.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety Act, relevant building regulations and applicable SANS codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Project management and planning skills.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and equipment maintenance skills.