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Facilities Manager

Keep buildings running safely and efficiently through maintenance planning and vendor management.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Facilities Managers coordinate building services (security, cleaning, repairs), manage contractors, oversee compliance and safety checks, and control facility budgets. Common in malls, office parks, hospitals, and factories.

**A Day in the Life:**
Walk-through inspections, contractor management, safety compliance checks, and budgeting/reporting.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Site walk-through and safety checks

10:00

Vendor coordination and work approvals

13:00

Budget tracking and procurement requests

15:30

Compliance documentation and stakeholder updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Facilities Coordinator

0-2

Step 2

Facilities Manager

2-6

Step 3

Senior Facilities Manager

6-10

Step 4

Regional Facilities Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 70,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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