About the position
Introduction
The position of Senior Manager: Facilities is vacant. The Senior Manager: Facilities will report directly to the Chief Corporate Services Officer and form part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based at Head Office.
The remuneration package for this position is between R1 613 106 and R2 016 382 per annum,based on qualifications and experience.
The closing date for applications will be Friday, 10 October 2025.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager: Facilities will be required to provide support to the Chief Corporate Service Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Oversee office infrastructure, facilities, and building systems to ensure a healthy, safe, and sustainable work environment.
- Manage service providers, contracts, and support services (security, cleaning, waste, landscaping) for operational efficiency.
- Establish work procedures and processes for all hard services, soft services and business support functions;
- Accountable for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and executing all maintenance-related aspects, building information management systems, planned inspections, and auditing of building(s) within the portfolio;
- Lead sustainability initiatives, including energy and water optimisation, green building compliance, and risk management.
- Manage facilities budgets, procurement, and capital projects to ensure cost-effective delivery.
- Regulating framework tracking and reporting to ensure compliance with legislation as well as business operating practices and procedures.
- Develop and maintain facilities policies aligned with GEMS strategic [URL Removed] mentor, and develop a high-performing Facilities team.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
- A Degree/Postgraduate diploma (NQF level 7) in Engineering/Facilities Management/Property Management/Sustainability Management or a degree in a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in Facilities management (building management, preventative maintenance programs, mechanical equipment, air conditioning, fire systems, emergency power and the OHS Act)
- At least 5 years of managerial experience in a facility environment.
- 1 year experience in Green Building Facilities Management.
- Registration with South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) will be an added advantage.
Skills:
- A working knowledge of building management, preventative maintenance programs, mechanical equipment, air conditioning, fire systems, emergency power and the OHS Act
- Excellent Project Management skills, to oversee and coordinate green building initiatives and sustainability projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management
- Demonstrate strong facilities management skills, including managing building operations, maintenance, and infrastructures. Including HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, building automation and energy management
- Regulatory knowledge related to sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, waste management and environmental protection
- Possess strong inter personal skills and communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in collecting, analysing and interpreting data related to energy usage, water consumption, waste generation, and other sustainability metrics
- Provide leadership to facility management team, promoting a culture of sustainability and guiding staff in implementing Scheme initiatives.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Good communication skills both verbally and written
- Capacity to work effectively and cooperatively, fostering a sense of team work and contributing to the achievement of Scheme objectives
- Effective leadership, demonstrating integrity and decision making skills
- Proactive action
- Resilience and adaptability to new situations and challenges and changing priorities. Demonstrate
- Effective time management
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour in professional interactions,
Desirable:
- Have an understanding of medical schemes industry.
- Experience in the Healthcare Industry would be advantageous.
Interested?
GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to [Email Address Removed] .
GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.
GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.
