The Playhouse Company, seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the effective management of facilities, infrastructure, housekeeping, security and outsourced service providers at the Entity.

Reporting to the CEO/AD, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards, statutory compliance obligations are met, and a safe, secure and efficient environment is provided for staff, artists, audiences and stakeholders.

The suitable incumbent will be responsible for the undermentioned Key Performance Areas

Facilities and Infrastructure Management

· Ensure that all organizational infrastructure, plant machinery, and equipment are operating efficiently and effectively, and maintained in line with both quality and Health and Safety Standards

· Managing the Maintenance Department (a team of Artisans) in implementing both preventative and reactive Maintenance Programmes.

· Manage the User Asset Management Plan and related business plans

· Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Management and Financial Reports for Management and Council

· Managing utilities, including monitoring water and electricity consumption

Contract and Service Provider Management

· Managing outsourced service providers, including:

o Security services

o Cleaning services

o Facilities management contractors

· Monitoring the performance of all project work done by all external contractors against Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

· Managing procurement processes in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.

Financial Management

· Prepare and manage departmental budgets and expenditure (incl the OPEX and Operational Budgets)

· Develop and submit CAPEX requirements and budget motivations.

· Monitoring budget expenditure and provide variance analyses and implement corrective interventions.

· Asset and Risk Management

· Implementing risk mitigation plans and monitoring associated controls.

Occupational Health, Safety and Compliance

Ensuring compliance with:

· Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

· Applicable legislation

· Internal policies and procedures

· Coordinate responses to internal and external audit findings

· Coordinating Health and Safety Committee activities and related training.

· Managing incident and accident reporting in accordance with statutory requirements.

· Driving organisational compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Leadership and People Management

· Leading, managing and developing departmental staff.

· Conducting performance management and staff development initiatives.

· Managing labour relations matters within the department.

Minimum Requirements

· An Engineering diploma with at least two years practical experience

· A relevant tertiary qualification in one of the following fields will be an added advantage

Ø Facilities Management

Ø Operations Management

Ø Property Management

Ø Project Management

Experience

· 8–10 years’ relevant experience in facilities, operations or property management.

· At least 5 years’ management experience.

· Proven experience managing outsourced service providers and contracts.

· Proven experience in managing maintenance programmes, infrastructure projects and operational budgets

· Experience in budgeting, reporting and compliance management.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent planning and organisational ability

· Sound problem-solving and decision-making capability

· Strong financial management and budgeting skills

· Knowledge of facilities management practices and standards

· Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation

· Strong report writing and administrative skills

· Leadership, coaching and people development capability

· A proven track record in formulating and implementing medium and long terms solutions to all Maintenance and infrastructure related matters

This Job Specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) to your personal information being obtained, utilized, and stored by the company.

Interested people are invited to apply using the Company Website, www.playhousecompany.com (under “Vacancies” go to “Application” Upload CV, and

complete the application by following the instructions) by no later than Friday,19 June 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within three weeks of submitting your application, assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

“THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”