Group Facilities Manager - 5* Boutique Hotel Group - Cape Town | LB

Group Facilities Manager - 5* Boutique Hotel Group - Cape Town

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for an experienced and technically strong Group Facilities Manager for a prestigious luxury hospitality group with three 5* properties across the Western Cape.

Based primarily at their Head Office in Constantia, this senior role carries full oversight of engineering, maintenance, facilities and infrastructure operations across the group's portfolio. You will be the person who keeps world-class properties running seamlessly behind the scenes - managing teams, contractors, budgets and compliance across multiple sites.

Please note: Candidates must be based in Cape Town. Travel across Western Cape properties is a regular requirement of this role. Live-out position.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' senior management experience in multi-site facilities or engineering - essential

Tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - essential

Proven experience in a luxury hospitality multi-property environment - essential

Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC systems

Solid project management capability

Sound understanding of OHS Act, fire codes and environmental compliance requirements

Experience managing statutory inspections and certifications

Strong contractor and service provider negotiation skills

Budget management experience including asset registers and long-term improvement planning

Computer literate with solid administrative ability

Valid South African driver's license

Willing to work shifts and respond to operational requirements as needed

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:🔧 Operations & Maintenance

Oversee all maintenance and engineering operations across the group's properties

Develop, implement and monitor maintenance procedures and preventative schedules

Conduct regular property inspections and drive timely resolution of issues

Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical systems to minimise downtime🏗️ Projects & Contractors

Negotiate with contractors and service providers on renovations, refurbishments and new builds

Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the required standard

Maintain effective working relationships with all external service providers💰 Financial & Asset Management

Develop and manage operational budgets across all properties

Maintain accurate asset registers and long-term improvement project plans

Monitor and reduce utility consumption through targeted efficiency programmes⚖️ Compliance

Ensure all properties comply with the OHS Act, fire codes and environmental standards

Manage all statutory inspections and certification requirements👥 People Management

Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams across multiple properties

Develop training programmes and succession plans

Conduct regular performance reviews

Package:

Market-related salary (highly flexible for the right candidate)

Live-out position

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.