Manager Facilities Services Vacancy – Joburg Market
| Job Details | |
|---|---|
| 📢 Employer | Joburg Market |
| 💼 Position | Manager: Facilities Services |
| 📍 Location | City Deep, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 💰 Salary | R50,612.30 per month (Basic, excluding benefits) |
| 💼 Employment Type | Permanent |
| 📅 Closing Date | 31 July 2026 (12:00 Midday) |
| 🌐 Website | www.joburgmarket.com |
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The Manager Facilities Services vacancy at Joburg Market offers an opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to oversee critical support services within one of South Africa’s largest fresh produce markets. Operating in a 24-hour environment, the successful candidate will ensure that the market’s facilities, utilities, and support services remain compliant, reliable, sustainable, and fit for purpose.
This Manager Facilities Services role also focuses on maintaining legislative compliance, managing service providers, controlling budgets, and driving continuous operational improvements to support efficient service delivery across the market.
About the Manager Facilities Services Role
The Manager Facilities Services will lead the Facilities Services section by overseeing maintenance programmes, environmental health initiatives, cleaning services, grounds maintenance, pest control, and operational support functions. The position also requires strong leadership, financial management, and strategic planning skills to ensure facilities operate efficiently while meeting organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external service providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing facilities operations, monitoring performance trends, and ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and operational. The role includes overseeing cleaning and hygiene services, maintaining gardens and external areas, managing integrated pest control programmes, monitoring asset lifecycles, administering maintenance contracts, implementing risk controls, managing budgets, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include developing performance plans for staff, succession planning, talent development, building strong stakeholder relationships, monitoring expenditure, reviewing operational requirements, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, municipal by-laws, and organisational policies.
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Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the Manager Facilities Services vacancy should possess a Degree, B-Tech, or National Diploma in Environmental Health Management, Waste Management, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Built Environment, or a related discipline.
Candidates should have at least two years of management experience together with four to eight years of overall professional experience. Previous experience within the food manufacturing or food retail sector will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, excellent organisational and analytical abilities, sound financial and budget management experience, effective stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage multiple service providers and operational priorities. Knowledge of facilities management, environmental compliance, maintenance planning, and risk management will be essential for success in this role.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the Joburg Market recruitment portal.
Applicants must attach:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Supporting documents
Applications that do not include the required documentation will not be considered.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 (12:00 Midday)
Joburg Market is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments will be made in line with its Employment Equity Policy. African male candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
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