Facility Manager

Facility Manager

TYPE: Permanent SALARY: Market related

LOCATION: Alexandra (Alex), Johannesburg START DATE: Immediate

THE ORGANISATION

Safe-Hub is an international social enterprise transforming inequality into opportunity at scale by setting a new standard for long-term, systemic change. Active across South Africa, Germany, the United States, India, and Côte d'Ivoire, this award-winning model developed by the social innovation of AMANDLA, equips under-resourced communities with holistic, safe, and inclusive hubs that ensure young people have the care, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Safe-Hub provides a seamless, cradle-to-career development journey from early childhood to economic participation. By building the local leadership, skills, and systems required for communities to sustain themselves, we are building a more equitable future - together.

Safe-Hub seeks to partner with dynamic professionals who share our passion and vision - ‘a world where all young people access equal opportunities, strive to realise their full potential and dare to dream’.

JOB SCOPE

The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation, maintenance and management of all organisational buildings, infrastructure, equipment and assets. The role ensures compliance with South African occupational health, safety and environmental standards, while maintaining high housekeeping and operational standards to support organisational continuity and service delivery. The role collaborates closely with the National Facilities Manager to uphold operational and compliance standards across all AMANDLA sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health, Safety and Security: Ensure the facility complies with South African legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA); conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments; coordinate emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures; oversee security service providers.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain housekeeping standards across the site; develop, implement and monitor preventative and corrective maintenance plans for buildings, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure; manage service providers, contractors and cleaning teams; keep maintenance records and asset registers up to date and audit-compliant.
• Asset and Equipment Management: Request approval for new assets and equipment in line with procurement policies; oversee asset tagging, tracking and lifecycle management; manage repairs, replacements and disposal of assets in line with company policy.
• Inventory and Procurement: Ensure accurate monthly inventory processes and timely reporting; monitor consumables, equipment and supplies; support budgeting and cost control for facility-related expenses.
• Facility Booking and Space Management: Oversee and approve facility bookings; maintain an updated schedule of facility usage to avoid conflicts and optimise capacity; ensure users follow booking policies and procedures.
• IT Systems and Infrastructure: Oversee IT systems, hardware and service provider matters within the facility; ensure IT equipment is used in line with organisational policies; coordinate with the central IT department; ensure Wi-Fi, servers and access points support operational needs.
• Stakeholder and Contractor Management: Liaise with external contractors, municipal service providers and regulatory authorities; request approval on quotations and maintain service level agreements (SLAs); build strong relationships with site partners.

CORE COMPETENCIES, ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and PREFERENCES

Educational:

✓ National Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Business Administration or a related field (Required)

✓ Professional certification in Facility Management or Health and Safety (Preferred)

Experience:

✓ At least 2 years’ management experience in facility or property management (Required)

✓ Proven experience managing maintenance, cleaning and security contractors

✓ Experience with IT systems support coordination is an advantage

Skills and Attributes:

✓ Strong knowledge of OHSA and municipal by-laws

✓ Excellent organisational and project management skills

✓ Strong budgeting, reporting and vendor management skills

✓ Good interpersonal and communication abilities

✓ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

✓ Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and facility management software

✓ Role models the organisation’s culture and values

APPLICATION

To apply please submit your Curriculum Vitae via email to [email protected]

Please give your email the subject: “Oct2026_Your name_FM_Alex”.

Application date: 08 Oct - 22 Oct 2026.

Regrettably, we are unable to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more information about Safe-Hub, refer to www.safe-hub.org

Pay: R17 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person