Facilities Manager

Benefits: Medical aid and provident fund contribution

Location: Workshop17 Gauteng

Job brief

As Facilities Manager for Gauteng and support to the Ballito site, you will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards and seamless functionality of our spaces.

You will be responsible for ensuring all Workshop17 locations in Gauteng are safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance. This includes overseeing maintenance, managing service providers, ensuring OHS compliance, and driving both reactive and preventative maintenance strategies.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is practical, solutions-driven, and highly organised, with the ability to plan proactively while responding effectively to day-to-day operational needs.

Working at Workshop17

Ready to join Africa’s #1 co-working space? Where individuals, teams and companies choose to work, meet and event. Our unique locations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Paarl, Mauritius and Ballito (coming soon) offer our members a fully serviced flexible high-tech, co-working space, providing a platform for innovation, community, learning and culture.

Workshop17 is growing, opening new locations as well as expanding in current locations.

Why work for us?

Besides being the best co-working place to work in Africa, we are a dynamic and passionate team that works smart, in an energetic fast-paced culture of service, responsibility and creative problem-solving. Goal-orientated? Ambitious? We’re all about upskilling, learning and self-improvement. If you are a straight-talking, practical, multi-tasking individual that is able to coordinate external suppliers for specialist maintenance work and do active maintenance work, him/herself.

Other Perks

  • Company on-boarding and support

  • Fantastic team dynamic

  • Beautiful work environment

  • Access to latest, greatest tech

  • Network with some of the biggest and brightest brains in SA

General scope of work:

Facilities and Maintenance Management

  • Oversee maintenance across all Gauteng locations and support the Ballito Location Manager in ensuring spaces are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

  • Conduct regular site inspections and manage issues via the Workshop17 ticketing system.

  • Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules.

  • Coordinate repairs, renovations, and new projects with internal teams and landlords.

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and upkeep, including HVAC systems and building infrastructure.

  • Ensure storerooms and DB rooms are organised and accurately recorded.

    Health and Safety Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and relevant legislation.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

  • Conduct audits, incident investigations, and maintain accurate H&S records.

  • Drive H&S training and inductions for staff, contractors, and visitors.

  • Enforce contractor compliance, including permit-to-work systems and site safety standards.

Team and Stakeholder Management

  • Lead and manage Plant & Maintenance technicians, ensuring performance and development.

  • Collaborate with location managers to prioritise and deliver facility needs.

  • Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality and value for money.

  • Build strong relationships with landlords, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

    Operational Efficiency

  • Drive a strong preventative maintenance culture to reduce reactive work.

  • Monitor work order trends and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Manage maintenance backlogs and prioritise critical tasks.

  • Continuously improve systems, processes, and service delivery.

Financial and Budget Management

  • Manage maintenance budgets and track expenses across locations.

  • Monitor actual vs budgeted spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Produce regular reports and insights on maintenance and facilities costs.

  • Drive efficiencies in utilities and high-usage areas.

Ideal Qualifications/Experience

  • NQF Level 5 or relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, or similar.

  • 3–5 years of experience in a facilities or maintenance management role.

  • Proven experience managing HVAC systems, maintenance schedules, and contractors.

  • Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and South African H&S regulations.

Skills and Attributes

  • Hands-on, practical, and solutions-driven.

  • Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple sites and competing demands.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets.

  • High attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.

  • Flexible and willing to work outside normal hours when required.

  • IT-savvy (Google Suite, ticketing systems, etc).

Workshop17 invites all interested persons to submit their applications via Plumm. Click here to apply.