VACANCY: FACILITIES MANAGER
Description
KRONENDAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
HOUT BAY • CAPE TOWN
VACANCY: FACILITIES MANAGER
Closing date: 9 October 2026
ARE YOU PRACTICAL, ORGANISED AND READY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP?
Kronendal Primary School is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the effective maintenance, safety, presentation and day-to-day functionality of our buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- 3–5 years' relevant facilities, property or maintenance experience.
- Relevant qualifications and/or strong practical experience.
- Planning, project and problem-solving ability.
- Budgeting, financial, procurement and contractor-management experience.
- Strong building, grounds, maintenance and repair capability.
- Team supervision and management skills.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Experience with tools, equipment and machinery.
- Computer literacy and sound administrative skills.
- Valid driver's licence – PDP advantageous where applicable.
- A reliable, responsible and hands-on approach.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
| FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE | Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, buildings, ablutions, grounds, gardens and sports facilities. |
| PEOPLE & TEAM LEADERSHIP | Lead, supervise, allocate work and support the school's maintenance and facilities team. |
| CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS | Coordinate contractors and service providers; monitor performance, quality, safety, costs and completion. |
| BUDGET & PROCUREMENT | Assist with the annual facilities budget, control expenditure, obtain quotations and manage materials, tools, equipment and stock. |
| SAFETY & COMPLIANCE | Support a safe school environment and ensure maintenance activities meet applicable OHS requirements. |
| SCHOOL OPERATIONS | Coordinate facilities for events, manage keys/access arrangements and respond to urgent maintenance requirements. |
SAFEGUARDING & SCREENING
As this position involves working in a school environment and contact with children, the successful candidate will undergo appropriate pre-employment screening and verification, which may include identity, qualification, reference and criminal-record checks and, where applicable, screening against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the school's required screening and verification processes.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit: Letter of application • CV (max 3 pages) • 3 contactable references • Certified qualifications & ID • Relevant testimonials/supporting documents • Police clearance certificate, if available.
EMAIL: admin@mannanet.co.za | secretary@kronendal.co.za
SUBJECT: Facilities Manager – Kronendal Primary School
CLOSING DATE: 9 OCTOBER 2026
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Kronendal Primary School reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement and/or not to make an appointment.