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Group Facilities Manager | Luxury Property Collection | Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Property: Luxury Property Collection
Position: Live-Out
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Group Facilities Manager for a prestigious luxury property collection based in Cape Town.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled facilities and engineering professional to oversee maintenance, engineering and infrastructure operations across multiple luxury hospitality properties. The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role, ensuring all facilities are maintained to the highest operational, safety and guest service standards while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Key Requirements
⢠Tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
⢠Minimum of 5 years' senior management experience overseeing multi-site facilities or engineering operations, preferably within the hospitality industry
⢠Proven experience planning and executing preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
⢠Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and general building systems
⢠Demonstrated project management experience within hospitality or commercial environments
⢠Excellent budgeting, financial planning and asset management skills
⢠Computer literate with strong administrative and reporting abilities
⢠Strong leadership and people management skills
⢠Self-motivated, energetic and solution-driven
⢠Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities
⢠Willingness to work flexible hours when operational requirements demand
Key Responsibilities
⢠Oversee engineering, maintenance and facilities operations across multiple luxury hospitality properties
⢠Develop, implement and continuously improve preventative maintenance programmes and procedures
⢠Conduct regular inspections of all facilities, identifying maintenance requirements and implementing effective solutions
⢠Ensure the optimal performance of all mechanical, electrical and infrastructure systems to minimise downtime and operational disruptions
⢠Negotiate and manage contractors, consultants and service providers for maintenance, refurbishments and capital projects
⢠Oversee renovations, refurbishments and new developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
⢠Develop and manage maintenance budgets, asset registers and long-term capital improvement plans
⢠Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, fire regulations, statutory inspections and environmental standards
⢠Monitor utility consumption and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
⢠Lead, mentor and develop engineering and maintenance teams across multiple properties
⢠Implement training initiatives, succession planning and performance management processes
⢠Prepare operational, maintenance and financial reports for senior management
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
⢠A strong technical background with exceptional leadership ability
⢠Excellent organisational and project management skills
⢠A strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness
⢠Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making abilities
⢠Strong communication and relationship management skills
⢠The ability to lead multiple teams across various locations
⢠A proactive, hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail
⢠A commitment to maintaining the highest operational, safety and hospitality standards
Package
⢠Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
⢠Live-Out position
⢠Opportunity to join a leading luxury property collection
⢠Excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group
Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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