Absa Group is seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead its Corporate Real Estate Solutions across South Africa, managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail branches, and ATMs. The role requires strategic, commercial, and financial management expertise in facilities services, along with strong leadership and collaborative skills
Job Summary
Lead the Facilities Management function for Africa CRES across a portfolio of 71 corporate offices, 3 data centres, and 620 retail branches.
Develop and implement regional vision and strategy aligned with the Africa FM strategy to provide market-leading solutions.
Manage outsourced suppliers and oversee hard and soft services for a South Africa portfolio covering 1m sqm with an operating expenditure exceeding R750m.
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Absa Group is seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead its Corporate Real Estate Solutions across South Africa, managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail branches, and ATMs. The role requires strategic, commercial, and financial management expertise in facilities services, along with strong leadership and collaborative skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic facilities management leadership
Corporate real estate solutions oversight
Vendor performance management and remediation
Budget management for R4.4 billion expenditure
Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Nice-to-have
Thought leadership in industry bodies
Empathetic listening and diverse relationship management
Continuous improvement and innovation culture
Sustainability target achievement
Disability awareness advocacy
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Planning and Construction