Building Facilities Manager at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To manage the planned and reactive maintenance for allocated low complexity building sites to ensure efficient operation of building facilities and equipment.

Are you someone who can:

• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions relating to building operational requirements. 
• Improve equipment longevity; monitor equipment operational efficiencies and recommend efficiency improvement initiatives to increase the value-add of maintenance spend. 
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within the FRG. 
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence. 
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation. 
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance strategy to ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of all engineering services i.e. lifts, electrical, air-conditioning and fire and to extended equipment life.
• Manage a specialist function of building, plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning maintenance to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Monitor and report on building performance of core infrastructure i.e., heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, extraction, back-up power, lifts, fire prevention and detection, etc. in terms of utilities and sustainability in line with targets.
• Manage operational team activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure response to all technical building related functions to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Ensure that sound building engineering practice and latest technology is applied by consultants, technical managers and staff.
• Develop budgets and life cycle cost management.
• Manage the usage and maintenance of equipment throughout its lifecycle.
• Prepare proposed budgets and business case motivations for upgrade, replacement and value add opportunities such as improved efficiency or modernisation, etc.
• Collate, analyse and evaluate data and information to forecast expenditure and cash flow trends and make recommendations to improve budget.
• Manage availability and total cost of ownership of site and equipment.
• Develop and manage technical portfolio budget and plan in accordance with business requirements.
• Develop business cases for required maintenance, upgrades and replacements.
• Prepare business cases for unforeseen breakdowns.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors for various maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including health and safety regulations and environmental regulations.
• Developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans. 
• Planning and managing space allocation and usage within the facility.
• Ensuring compliance with National Building standards and regulations.
• Understand and manage applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes and certification.
• Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance and practice standards across the business.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Qualification: Relevant diploma in facilities management field or engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience. Strong technical background, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are also essential for success in the role. 

End Date: October 29, 2025