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Facilities Technician

DigiCert


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security privacy and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI DNS and certificate lifecycle management to secure infrastructure software devices messages AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100000 organizations including 90% of the Fortune 500 choose DigiCert to stop todays threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future

Job summary

As Facilities Technician you will ensure an optimal working environment in the this role you will be responsible for performing regular building equipment inspections assist the Facility Manager with maintaining the building equipment and coordinate the cleaning needs of the building.

What you will do

  • Performs assigned facility inspections - HVAC Generator and UPS systems and submit reports of conditions in the building and recommend actions to be taken.
  • Maintains and operates all HVAC systems. Blowers Roof Top Units Heat Pump Units and the associated equipment.
  • Perform general facility maintenance: lights basic plumbing furniture and manual repairs as needed.
  • Work with vendors to support the Preventive Maintenance (PM) service level agreements (SLAs) HVAC Fire Alarm Systems Standby Generator and the Battery Backup System (UPS).
  • Liaising with the cleaning service team the trash removal service vendors and suppliers on behalf of the Facility Manager.
  • Respond to building emergencies - serving as one of the contacts for all facility related emergencies (Including but not limited to fire alarms HVAC system alarms security alarms etc).
  • Monitoring and responding to building security/fire system alarms which may require work even during off work hours weekends and holidays.
  • Review and understand equipment and methods of operations Building Automation System (BAS) safety and security and other systems.
  • Maintain the plans for fire evacuation disaster response up-to-date records for all semi- annual and annual inspections warranties maintenance requirements and the implementation of scheduled servicing for key assets.
  • Assist the facility manager with securing proposals for maintenance work.

What you will have

  • Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in facilities coordination project management or facilities administration.
  • Relevant qualification in the building facilities management or construction industry is preferred
  • Certification or qualifications in plumbing and/or electrical systems will be advantageous.
  • Proven experience working with HVAC systems generators and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems.
  • Practical experience in plumbing lighting and general building maintenance.
  • Solid background in facility operations and facilities management.
  • Good understanding of building infrastructure equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 for reporting documentation and day-to-day communication.
  • Valid South African drivers license and own reliable vehicle.
  • Ability to respond to building and equipment emergencies including outages breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements outside of normal working hours.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance projects and service providers simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of health safety and compliance requirements relating to building operations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous paid time off including holidays andadditionalleave options
  • Family-friendly leave policies including maternity paternity and other supportive leave programs
  • Health and wellness support including medicalcover(where applicable) gym reimbursements and mental well-being resources
  • Pension life insurance and income protection benefits (location dependent)
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families
  • Educationassistanceand professional development opportunities
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
  • Employee referral bonus program andadditionalcompanyperksand discounts
  • Business travel insurance and global employee support programs

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

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Required Experience:

IC


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DigiCert is the leading TLS/SSL Certificate Authority specializing in digital trust for the real world through PKI, IoT, DNS, Document & Software security solutions.

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