Job Summary
Group Facilities Manager | Luxury Property Collection | Cape Town, Western Cape 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 hospitality • 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 • 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 • 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 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.