Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Full-time State/Province: Gauteng Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM SA Business Line: Geography OH Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: Group Support Primary Location: ZA - Pretoria, 263A West Avenue, Cen Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

The Facilities Management Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of all company facilities across South Africa. This role ensures that offices, workplaces, and support facilities are safe, compliant, efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. The Facilities Management Manager will oversee maintenance, vendor management, workplace services, health and safety compliance, space planning, security, sustainability initiatives, and capital improvement projects while delivering an exceptional workplace experience for employees and visitors. Here's what you'll be doing: Facilities Operations Management Develop and implement facilities management strategies, policies, and procedures. Oversee the day-to-day operation of all office locations and facilities across South Africa. Ensure facilities are maintained to high standards of safety, functionality, and appearance. Manage planned preventative maintenance programs and reactive maintenance activities. Monitor facility performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Vendor and Contract Management Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage contracts with service providers and suppliers. Oversee manpower, cleaning, security, landscaping, catering, maintenance, waste management, and other outsourced services. Oversee procurement process for office supplies, furniture, equipment, etc. Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs). Drive cost efficiencies while maintaining service quality. Health, Safety, and Compliance Ensure full compliance with South African occupational health and safety legislation and relevant regulations. Assist in developing and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans. Lead workplace inspections, audits, and compliance reporting. Manage incident investigations and corrective action plans. Property and Workplace Management Manage office space utilization, workplace planning, parking allocation, and office relocations. Coordinate office fit-outs, refurbishments, and renovation projects. Ensure facilities support employee productivity, wellbeing, and collaboration. Develop workplace standards and best practices across all locations. Financial Management Prepare and manage annual facilities budgets and forecasts. Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control across all facilities operations. Identify opportunities for operational savings and process efficiencies. Manage capital expenditure projects and procurement activities. Security Management Oversee physical security systems, access control, CCTV, and security service providers. Ensure effective security procedures are implemented across all facilities. Coordinate investigations