Assistant Manager - Facilities
Role Purpose
- Ensure uninterrupted business operations through a safe and efficient facility environment.
- Manage a site team and lead day-to-day maintenance, proactively manage technical operations, and support lifecycle management of equipment.
- Oversee audits, enforce health & safety standards, guide utilities management, and contribute to continuous improvement across services and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence & Maintenance
- Oversee planned, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance consistent with SLAs
- Identify, assess, and resolve facility risks and equipment faults proactively Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Implement and maintain HSE, quality, and risk management systems in line with company standards
- Initiate process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness, energy efficiency, and cost savings Team & Project Leadership
- Supervise and mentor technical team, including scheduling, performance feedback, and development
- Assist with or lead small-scale technical projects, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Serve as the communication hub, coordinating daily operations and handling supplier relationships.
- • Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports for leadership and facilitate regular team and supplier meetings.Manage technical assets’ lifecycle to maximize equipment lifespan and compliance.
- Oversee utilities usage, monitoring, and cost-control initiatives.Availability & Response
- Be available for standby duty and overtime when required.• Respond promptly to emergencies affecting site operations.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
Matric Grade 12
- Qualified Electrician
- Minimum N2 or equivalent
- At least 5 years’ experience preferably in a Facilities environment and in a similar role.
- Driver’s License and own transport
- Own cellphone• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc.Preferred
- Facilities Management background
- Testing electrical installations
- HVAC systems
- Report writing
- Vendor contract management
- Staff management (HR basic functions)