Building Manager/Facilities Caretaker

DUE: 30 AUG 2026

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description
To ensure the building is safe, secure, clean, functional, and well-maintained while coordinating maintenance services, supervising contractors, supporting tenants, and protecting the value of the property.

Responsibilities

Building Maintenance and Inspections
Conduct regular inspections of the building and ensure all facilities, equipment, and services are maintained in good working condition.

Plumbing Maintenance
Attend to leaks, blocked drains, toilets, sumps, gutters, and other plumbing issues, carrying out repairs or arranging contractors when required.

Electrical and Mechanical Systems Management
Monitor and maintain lifts, air-conditioning systems, generators, lighting, boreholes, fountains, and other electrical and mechanical equipment.

Structural and Carpentry Repairs
Ensure walls, roofs, doors, windows, floors, and parking areas are in good condition and coordinate repairs where necessary.

Security Oversight
Supervise security contractors, monitor guard attendance and performance, ensure building safety, and support fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.

Cleaning and Hygiene Management
Supervise cleaning contractors and ensure the building, public areas, toilets, basements, and car parks are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained at all times.

Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
Monitor landscaping contractors to ensure gardens, plants, flowers, and surrounding grounds are properly maintained and aesthetically appealing.

Tenant Relations and Customer Service
Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, address facility-related concerns, conduct regular tenant visits, and represent the organization professionally.

Contractor and Service Provider Management
Supervise contractors, verify attendance and work completed, monitor service quality, and ensure accurate recording and reporting of maintenance activities.

Administrative, Reporting, and Asset Management
Prepare periodic reports, maintain inventory records, track building consumables and equipment, assist with rent collection activities, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills
Agile Project Management, Executing Plans, Facility Maintenance Management, Management Reporting, Occupational Safety and Health, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Property Operations, Report Review, Resource Scheduling, Servant Leadership, Storage Management, System Operations, Workflow Management

Competencies
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Directs Work
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability

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