Group Facilities Manager Luxury Property Collection Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Property: Luxury Property Collection
Position: Live-Out
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Group Facilities Manager for a prestigious luxury property collection based in Cape Town.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled facilities and engineering professional to oversee maintenance engineering and infrastructure operations across multiple luxury hospitality properties. The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role ensuring all facilities are maintained to the highest operational safety and guest service standards while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Key Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Facilities Management Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 5 years senior management experience overseeing multi-site facilities or engineering operations preferably within the hospitality industry
Proven experience planning and executing preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
Strong knowledge of electrical plumbing carpentry HVAC and general building systems
Demonstrated project management experience within hospitality or commercial environments
Excellent budgeting financial planning and asset management skills
Computer literate with strong administrative and reporting abilities
Strong leadership and people management skills
Self-motivated energetic and solution-driven
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities
Willingness to work flexible hours when operational requirements demand
Key Responsibilities
Oversee engineering maintenance and facilities operations across multiple luxury hospitality properties
Develop implement and continuously improve preventative maintenance programmes and procedures
Conduct regular inspections of all facilities identifying maintenance requirements and implementing effective solutions
Ensure the optimal performance of all mechanical electrical and infrastructure systems to minimise downtime and operational disruptions
Negotiate and manage contractors consultants and service providers for maintenance refurbishments and capital projects
Oversee renovations refurbishments and new developments ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to specification
Develop and manage maintenance budgets asset registers and long-term capital improvement plans
Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation fire regulations statutory inspections and environmental standards
Monitor utility consumption and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
Lead mentor and develop engineering and maintenance teams across multiple properties
Implement training initiatives succession planning and performance management processes
Prepare operational maintenance and financial reports for senior management
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
A strong technical background with exceptional leadership ability
Excellent organisational and project management skills
A strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness
Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong communication and relationship management skills
The ability to lead multiple teams across various locations
A proactive hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail
A commitment to maintaining the highest operational safety and hospitality standards
Package
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Live-Out position
Opportunity to join a leading luxury property collection
Excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group
Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days please consider your application unsuccessful.