Facilities Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Introduction
The IFS Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance and facility operations. This includes ensuring building infrastructure, hygiene equipment, and the surrounding environment are maintained to the highest standards in compliance with health, safety, and food safety requirements. The role involves coordination with subcontractors, internal staff, and the landlord, as well as supporting operational departments across locations.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Operational Oversight
Oversee all facilities operations
Ensure day-to-day maintenance activities are executed efficiently by coordinating subcontractors and internal maintenance teams.
Maintain building aesthetics and structural integrity through direct interaction with landlord area managers.
Facilitate the maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, forklift services, fire prevention systems, pest control, landscaping, and other facility systems.
Conduct daily property checks of critical infrastructure.
Maintain accurate SOPs for preventive and reactive maintenance across all systems.
Monthly HVAC maintenance and service coordination.
Record and monitor utility consumption (electricity and water) monthly.
Plan and respond to service requests including interior fixtures, furnishings, and office-related maintenance.
Conduct routine inspections of contractor performance and ensure services are in line with contractual agreements.
Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
Manage stock control where applicable.
Schedule work with minimal disruption to business operations.
Conduct monthly staff meetings and daily safety discussions.
Host toolbox talks and ensure ongoing engagement with the team on safety topics.
2. QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment)
Ensure compliance with QHSE management systems and client-specific contractual obligations.
Report and document any incidents such as accidents, fires, losses, or damages immediately.
Lead the completion of risk assessments for all work carried out on-site.
Implement hygiene and safety audits and corrective actions in collaboration with department heads.
3. Administration & Compliance
Submit monthly reports detailing expenditure and project progress.
Manage timesheets and communicate overtime to the Operations Manager.
Update preventive maintenance schedules regularly.
Support project implementation through stakeholder coordination and progress tracking.
Maintain Shave and Gibson’s Food Safety Certification by ensuring hygiene-related infrastructure is functional and compliant.
Support scheduling and execution of annual Health and Safety audits and ensure reporting of findings.
Ensure adherence to customer, legislative, and food safety standards at both sites.
4. Strategic Development
Plan and implement the setup of new canteens at both sites that meet company requirements.
Assist in the design and implementation of a waste management plan focusing on secondary production waste control.
Desired Experience & Qualification
3-5 years' experience in facilities management, preferably in a food-grade or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of QHSE systems, food safety, and audit processes.
Proficiency in MS Office and experience with maintenance management systems.
Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-site operations.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preference will be given to appointments that support the achievement of our Employment Equity and Affirmative Action goals