Facility Manager

Position Title:

Facility Manager

Organization:
Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Location:
Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal

Employment Type:
Permanent

Your Purpose:
Inspire people to live active lives by creating a global Social Wellness Club and ensuring exceptional member experiences through proactive maintenance of club facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Preventative and Reactive Maintenance:

• Conduct maintenance on:
  • Out-of-warranty fitness equipment
  • Swimming pool/spa systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Hot and cold-water systems
  • Saunas and steam rooms
  • General building upkeep
• Address emergency repairs promptly.
• Train Maintenance Operators or Technicians onsite.
• Oversee contractor requests and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure adherence to Virgin Active South Africa (VASA) policies for preventative maintenance.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Manage health and safety processes, ensuring compliance within the club.
• Communicate and implement health and safety policies across departments.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Maintain up-to-date records of compliance documentation.

Utility Management:

• Monitor and manage water and electricity consumption.
• Investigate and resolve high utility usage.

Brand Standards:

• Ensure timely resolution of facility repair issues.
• Maintain club facilities in line with VASA brand standards.

Budget Management:

• Assist the Club General Manager in managing maintenance-related budgets, including:
  • Premises
  • Pools
  • Water hygiene
  • Grounds
  • Consumables
  • Health and safety

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Act as a Head of Department (HOD) and Manager on Duty (MOD) within the club.
• Foster collaboration and a healthy team environment.

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Matric (NSC) qualification.
• Advanced technical qualification.
• 2–3 years of proven maintenance experience.
• Hands-on expertise in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and plant equipment.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of health and safety practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (emails, Word, Excel).
• Experience managing maintenance costs and utilities consumption.
• Proven people management and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for maintenance and brand standards.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial and administrative acumen.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of equipment, including:
  • Chillers, air-conditioning systems, electronic controls
  • Plumbing, water treatment, steam generators, saunas
  • Sand filtration systems, valves, pumps

What You Bring to the Team:

• Trustworthiness and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Action-oriented approach to achieving goals.
• Motivation to create a positive impact on member experiences.
• Quick decision-making and collaborative mindset.

Application Date Posted:
14 December 2024

Division:
Clubs Coastal

Business Unit:
Bluff

Primary Industry:
Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Functional Area:
Management

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