Building Manager/Facilities Caretaker

About the Role

Join Old Mutual South Africa, a company that embraces the opportunities within Africa and values diverse talent. This role focuses on ensuring the building remains secure, clean, functional, and well-maintained by coordinating maintenance, managing contractors, and supporting tenants while safeguarding property value.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect the building ensuring all facilities, equipment, and services are in good working order.
• Attend promptly to plumbing issues such as leaks, blocked drains, toilets, gutters, performing repairs or liaising with contractors as necessary.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical systems including lifts, air-conditioning units, generators, lighting, boreholes, and fountains, ensuring their proper upkeep.
• Coordinate structural and carpentry repairs to walls, roofs, doors, windows, floors, and car parks to maintain building integrity.
• Manage security by supervising security contractors, monitoring guard attendance and effectiveness, supporting fire safety protocols and emergency evacuations.
• Supervise cleaning services to guarantee hygiene and cleanliness in all public areas, toilets, basements, and parking facilities.
• Ensure landscaped gardens and grounds are well maintained and visually appealing by overseeing landscaping contractors.
• Develop and maintain positive tenant relationships by addressing facility-related concerns, conducting regular visits, and representing company interests professionally.
• Manage contractors and service providers by supervising work quality, verifying attendance, and ensuring accurate recording of maintenance activities.
• Handle administrative duties including preparing reports, maintaining inventory and consumable records, assisting with rent collection, and ensuring adherence to company policies.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Project management with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Effective execution of plans and facility maintenance oversight.
• Strong management reporting and occupational safety knowledge.
• Clear oral communication and understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
• Expertise in property operations, resource scheduling, and workflow management.
• Leadership traits such as servant leadership and accountability.
• Competencies including being action-oriented, collaborative, effective communicator, customer-focused, self-aware, directive, results-driven, and accountable.

Additional Information

The application deadline for this opportunity is 30 August 2026 at 23:59. This position is an essential part of the Old Mutual story, contributing to the company's ongoing success in Africa.