Job Purpose:
Develop, design, manage and oversee overall Facilities Management processes and practices, ensuring effective planning and implementation of maintenance of facilities within the City of Ekurhuleni.
Key performance areas:
- Management of the Facilities Management Division, which includes, inter alia, building maintenance, garden services, soft and hard services, condition assessments, building safety and loss control, repairs and maintenance, cleaning, plumbing, waterproofing, project management, etc
- Develop, plan implement and drive an overall facilities management and planning strategy
- Ensure effective facilities and data management as per set standards, policies and procedures
- Prepare and deliver detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
- Oversee and ensure mutually beneficial contract negotiations, relationships, management and administration of agreements
- Ensure the effective design and integration of facilities management frameworks, tool and systems
- Manage, monitor and implement the facilities management processes including cleaning, water and electricity services, routine maintenance, landscaping and office planning and layouts
- Guide, monitor and report on relevant programmes or projects within area of accountability
- Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness
- Monitor and ensure effective revenue management and financial control, corporate governance and compliance throughout area of accountability
- Develop and deliver on Service Level Agreements made with internal and external stakeholders that meet or exceed client expectations
- Drive an aligned client service excellence culture, which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
- Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
- People management and empowerment
Core Requirements:
- Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Economics and Management, Engineering or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- Post-graduate qualification such as MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification will be added advantage
- 8 years’ relevant management experience, of which at least 4 years must have been at Middle Management level
- As this is a technical position, a proven practical experience in Real Estate, Facilities Management or equivalent space is essential and not negotiable
- Membership of a professional body is recommended but not essential
- Strategic leadership skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Excellent financial management skills
- Risk management competency
- People management and empowerment skills
Enquiries: Tel: Linah Boshielo 011 999 5057
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally
Closing date: 2026/06/08
