Facilities Manager at Sun International

Job Description

• The Facilities Manager oversees the maintenance, operations, and upkeep of buildings and grounds to ensure they are safe, functional, and efficient, handling everything from routine repairs and cleaning to managing budgets, contractors, renovations, and compliance with health/safety standards for a smooth working environment.
• They bridge the gap between the physical workplace and the organization's strategic goals, managing both "hard" (building systems, plumbing) and "soft" (cleaning, catering, security) services. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a facilities strategy aligned to organisational objectives
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring safety, efficiency, cleanliness and reliability
• Establish operational standards, KPIs and reporting frameworks for all facilities activities
• Lead the planning, design and delivery of office fit-outs, refurbishments, workplace redesigns and technology-driven workplace solutions
• Optimise office layouts, manage space allocation and oversee inventory of equipment and furniture
• Ensure projects comply with OHS, fire, building and environmental regulations
• Partner with business units to ensure workplace designs meet functional, organisational culture, employee needs and engagement
• Maintain asset registers, lifecycle plans and condition assessments for Sun International HQ
• Manage operational and capital expenditure, balancing cost, risk and long-term asset sustainability
• Approve maintenance and renovation budgets within defined authority levels
• Maintain risk registers, audit readiness and incident management processes
• Manage external vendors, contractors and professional consultants for services and projects
• Drive energy efficiency, sustainability and waste reduction across the facility
• Ensure emergency preparedness, business continuity and workplace resilience
• Regularly inspect all areas of the offices including kitchens, bathrooms, rest areas and ensure that they are clean at all times.  
• Lead facilities staff, provide guidance and training and foster a culture of accountability and excellence
• Promote a collaborative, proactive and customer-focused culture within the facilities function 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Facilities Management, Property Studies or a related discipline
• Formal training in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. SAMTRAC or equivalent)
• Professional membership with SAFMA or a related built-environment body preferred
• 5 years in a management capacity with responsibility for operational delivery
• 10+ years relevant experience in facilities, property or built-environment roles

Core behavioural and Technical / proficiency competencies

• Facilities & Infrastructure Management
• Statutory Compliance & OHS
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Financial Acumen
• Service Delivery Models
• Contract & Vendor Management
• Risk Management
• Sustainability & Energy Management
• Business Continuity & Resilience  
• Operational and action orientated
• Tactical Orientation
• Decision-making & Judgement
• Accountability
• Stakeholder Influence
• Integrity
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Risk Awareness & Mitigation