Ops Manager: Facilities Management

Job Title: Ops Manager Facilities Management

Position Reports to: Senior Manager Facilities

Division: Taxpayer Engagement

Location: Le Hae la SARS (Brooklyn)

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

About the Position

In an ever-changing environment, we have built a responsive and agile organisation to give effect to our strategic intent of achieving voluntary compliance. We invite you to be part of the special team that contributes to the collection of revenue and protects the economy and people of South Africa. We believe that your skills, commitment, and dedication will add value and make a difference to the organisation and country. Integrity is key to the organisation.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for managing multiple sites and staff, development and implementation of building and infrastructure maintenance plans and provision of services. To provide business support and logistic service to the SARS business units at a standard and performance that enables the SARS business operations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree/Adv Dip / BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering AND 5-7 years'

experience in Facilities Management or Built Environment, preferably with experience pertaining to data centre facilities, of which 2-3 years ideally at a supervisory level.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Senior Certificate and 10 years of Facilities Management or Built Environment experience, preferably pertaining to data centre facilities.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Be observant and engage in possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and arrange all logistics and arrangements associated with assets between buildings and/or offices.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply known solutions in line with the guidelines provided, and escalate unresolved problems.
• Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players, and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
• Motivate and encourage staff to work efficiently and achieve a high standard of work as per set standards.
• Report maintenance matters, including the building, premises, and any equipment located on the property, to the Maintenance Manager via the Regional FM Manager.
• Identify and direct facilities-related problems to the Property Department for resolution and provide needed support to resolve them.
• Develop, champion, and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and lifecycle requirements.
• Apply sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and infrastructure, e.g. HAVC, fire and lightning protection, etc.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations, standards, and industry codes including local by-laws.
• Manage and maintain control of projects undertaken within Corporate Real Estate in the area of responsibility.
• Manage the resolution of issues and disputes arising from daily operations as it relates to landlord obligations.
• Manage outsourced third-party facility management service providers brought in under contract (e.g. cleaning, pest control, landscaping, maintenance service providers, etc.).
• Involve and contribute to the management of operational costs.
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring that contracted work is completed on time and according to the contracted agreements.
• Develop and manage building and infrastructure maintenance services and contracts and manage life cycle maintenance programs.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles to attain set goals and objectives for areas of accountability.
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
• Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
• Manage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs, and standards.
• Plan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
• Implement change & provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself & new requirements as a result of the change.
• Implement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget, and in partnership with specialised areas.
• Deploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines & standards.
• Ensure procedures, policies, and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
• Ensure the development, alignment, and implementation of end-to-end processes within the area of accountability for continued process improvement.
• Accumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision-making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply discretion and judgment to diagnose symptoms, causes, and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and provide solutions.
• Frequently report on the progress of the unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.

Governance

• Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance, and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
• Understand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in the area of accountability.
• Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
• Implement and use governance & compliance procedures & processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.

People

• Monitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to own team and expressing positive expectations.
• Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget, and in partnership with specialised areas.
• Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.

Finance

• Manage effective cost control of the core processes in line with targeted savings.
• Ensure team's adherence to specified policies, standards & procedures to prevent & reduce wastage of financial resources & escalate associated risk.
• Draw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans and monitor and report on variances.
• Implement, manage, and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of customer service excellence, which builds positive relationships & provides opportunities for feedback & exceptional service.
• Develop and implement processes that build client service delivery excellence and encourage others to provide exceptional service.

Behavioural competencies

• Developing Others
• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Adaptability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Accountability
• Conceptual Thinking
• Championing the Mandate
• Influencing Others
• Mobilising Teams
• Driving for Excellence
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accurate Understanding
• Resilience
• Customer Service
• Building Sustainability

Technical competencies

• Computer Literacy
• Managerial Budgeting
• Facilities Management
• Project Management
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organising
• Decisiveness
• Business Acumen
• SARS Systems Products
• Logistic Management
• Query Resolution

Compliance Competency

Competency Definition: Grade of Clearance: a) sensitive info (b) commercial info, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors, and suppliers.

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

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