Facilities Manager

SUMMARY:
Our hospitality client is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Area/Location: Franschhoek, Cape Town

Job Overview:

A luxury hospitality group is seeking an experienced Facilities/Maintenance Manager to oversee and manage all maintenance-related functions across multiple sites. The role requires an efficient, solution-driven individual with a passion for exceptional service and a high degree of operational delivery. This position involves strategic planning, reporting, and people management.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)
• Tertiary qualification in Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field (beneficial)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Residency in Franschhoek or surrounding areas (advantageous)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Facilities/Maintenance Manager role
• Experience in hotel or property maintenance (advantageous)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong planning, process excellence, and service delivery skills
• Experience in CAPEX and operational budgeting
• Proven ability in preventative maintenance planning and execution
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and innovation
• Strong teamwork, cross-organizational collaboration, and leadership in building high-performance teams
• Experience in managing a large team

• Oversee, manage, and maintain all areas related to maintenance, ensuring operational requirements are met efficiently
• Plan, supervise, and execute maintenance and service schedules for hotel equipment and the vehicle fleet
• Collaborate with Hotel Managers, the Group Operational Manager, and Heads of Departments to resolve maintenance requests promptly, ensuring accurate record-keeping and feedback
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program that complies with safety legislation, warranties, and industry best practices
• Ensure the secure and safe usage of all equipment
• Manage, train, and develop staff to enhance skills and performance
• Ensure malfunctioning equipment is repaired with minimal downtime
• Maintain adequate stock levels of frequently used equipment, supplies, and relevant materials
• Manage inspection, stock control, and purchasing records
• Source competitive price quotes from reliable suppliers and establish a base of approved service providers
• Prepare annual maintenance budgets, including procurement of machinery and CAPEX items, maintaining materials, and managing labour costs
• Enforce and maintain health and safety standards across all operations