Facilities Technical Manager (Permanent)
Afms Group · Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Posted 31 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Facilities Technical Manager Start Date: 2026-08-31 - 2026-09-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent AFM000189 Sectors: Facilities Management Location: Western Cape , Mitchells Plain Salary: Brief: Position Summary Responsible for the estate maintenance, equipment maintenance, grounds, and gardens (landscaping). Responsible for the facilities management and day-to-day operations of technical maintenance, OHSE compliance, and high levels of client satisfaction maintained. Implement and maintain strategies and control mechanisms to achieve business objectives. Increasing efficiency and minimising the risk of loss and noncompliance impacting on company profits. This role will specifically focus on the technical, OHSE, and security components of facilities management. Detail: Key Accountabilities/ Principle Responsibilities Primary Duties Estate maintenance and building compliance Equipment maintenance Medical Equipment maintenance (when required) Management of the grounds and gardens portion of the contract Technical Project Leadership Growth, budgets, profitability and cost control Manage Technical maintenance and project development Manage staff performance Contract Management and Procurement Manage CAFM System Administration Health and Safety Compliance Security compliance Quality assurance for Technical, OHSE and Security Secondary Duties Technical Leadership Work closely with and support executive and senior management to achieve project deliverables. Define and implement effective project and operational structures to deliver technical objectives, OHSE and security to establish project direction and culture Responsible for ensuring that business objectives relating to day-to-day technical, OHSE, and security operations are achieved. Develop and implement a comprehensive control strategy aligned to the broader Technical, OHSE and security business objectives Formulate and update Technical FM risk assessment strategies to proactively minimise the impact which affect operations and OHSE components. Oversee rollouts of new services – Technical, OHSE and security components as well as the operational risks involved in these rollouts Create and implement procedures and / or work instructions for new technical, OHSE and security services Introduce adapted Technical, OHSE and security procedures in response to operational changes Growth, Budgets, Profitability and Cost Control Act as Technical Consultant expert on the project. Develop and maintain a successful business partnership with the client Identify value added opportunities and make proposals or presentations to the client Develop, implement and maintain best practice for client services. Check, manage and monitor compliance of the SLA. Develop an effective, customer based, proactive relationship at all levels with the client. Ensure project profitability Manage, control and ensure cost containment Develop and implement a comprehensive control strategy aligned to the broader Technical, OHSE and security business objectives Initiate maintenance projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs, and promote workplace efficiency along with profitability Manage Technical maintenance and product development Oversee and manage all technical maintenance requirements and implementation thereof, and ensure contractors timeous execution of maintenance. Provide technical vision to all reporting staff to complement the business vision, setting the tone and direction for the company technologies. Ensure policies and practices are constructed to attain the right placement of technical staff and oversee compliance thereof Conduct regular meetings with functional area heads to ensure compliance in reaching business objectives as well as encourage cohesion between staff and partners Manage staff performance Oversee and manage the allocation of duties to all subordinates via formal job descriptions and structured task allocation Manage and monitor the performance of Technical Managers through the formal performance management system, and ensure compliance to the performance management process for direct reports Ensure all subordinates are fully conversant with governing standards and compliance with requirements. (Company and project) Oversee and provide advice, guidance and technical support to subordinates to enhance development and create learning opportunities to improve performance Mentor and train staff in technical and behavioural competencies Oversee and ensure effective disciplinary and grievance management, in order to maintain a positive working environment and enhance performance. Ensure training and development strategies are accomplished timeously and cost effectively Initiate and manage all disciplinary related matters for technical staff allocated to the project. Contract Management Oversee and manage all administrative elements of the contract Managing contract risk Managing the contracts and implementation Controlling budgets, costs and revenue, and driving profitability Legislative compliance Ensure proper procurement in line with Company policy Promoting and complying with BEE requirements of the Company Setting up proper contracts and SLA's and managing Company risk Manage and control procurement and expenditure for the project Oversee procurement, operations and timetables for Technical, OHSE and Security Prepare reports and make recommendations for improving the maintenance of the LGH and WCRC facilities and Operations – take control of the technical financial model and ensure compliance for monthly report Monitoring of Contractors' SLA's and responsibilities Responsible for maintaining contracts with vendors / contractors for the requisition of supplies, materials and inventory maintenance Manage CAFM System within Technical Environment Advise as to the best method in setting up and tailoring to project needs Allocate and manage user access to ensure effective utilisation of the system. Monitor, manage and control inputs and outputs Developing needs and outputs specific to services and implementing Administration Design and implement administrative standards in Procurement, Accounts and CAFM Ensure implementation of quality management systems Responsible for implementation and adherence to Company policies, protocols and procedures across business operations of LFS offices and the LGH and WCRC facilities Responsible to ensure staff adherence and full compliance to all AFMS Human Resource and Labour Relations policies in line with legislation and codes of good practice Health and Safety Compliance Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety Standards. Implement Contractor Health and Safety Management system with staff and sub-contractors. (Management System attached) Quality Implementation of the quality management system and continually improving its effectiveness Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance Ensuring the quality objectives are established and met Conducting management reviews Ensuring the availability of resources for availability compliance Oversee Technical team and work quality – Quality assurance on OHSE, Technical and security Quality Management ISO9001 compliance for Technical Division It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time. Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required Key Skills and Experience Must have Grade 12 Technical qualification in the built environment industry (Preferably BTech Engineering) Must have min 10 years-built environment experience (preferably in technical facilities management capacity) Must have knowledge of Electrical, plumbing, building and HVAC Must have sound Financial Risk Management experience Must have had exposure to and be familiar with OHSA, Municipal bylaws, and applicable Labour Relations Acts Must be familiar with ISO9001 & 18001 Staff Management systems experience Must be computer lit