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Facility Manager, Facilities at DSV

DSV
March 13, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Main Purpose of the Role


Ensuring minimum downtime at DSV Park (Plumbago) operations and ensuring all preventative & corrective/reactive maintenance activities are completed according to plan & budget.
Manage and take overall responsibility for all maintenance, breakdowns, maintenance personnel and infrastructure for respective area & equipment. Provide a safe and healthy environment for all employees.


Tertiary Qualification


Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, HVAC, Automation or Facilities Management.
Completed apprenticeship.


Computer Literacy Level


Advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook


Additional Computer Skills


BMS
PLCs
Facility Management Systems
DALI Systems


Job Related Requirements


Minimum of 5 years' experience in Facility Management, maintenance and preventative maintenance.
Experience in budget management for facility maintenance, preventative maintenance planning and warranty claims.
Experience managing vendors and service level agreements (SLAs).
Sound knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, BMS and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of fire protection and fire detection systems, including ASIB compliance.
Proven people management experience, with the ability to manage maintenance staff supporting operations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Must be able to participate in a standby rotation schedule.
Own transport and a valid driver's licence required.
Strong communication skills and ability to represent the company professionally.
Hands-on and practical approach to work and attention to detail.
High level of accountability and responsibility with a can-do attitude.
Honest, reliable and a strong team player.
SHEQ experience.


Added advantages for the Role


Ability to manage small/medium/large projects with multiple stakeholders and contractors and any other routine jobs such as reactive maintenance of electrical connections, repairing lights and electrical circuits in an office environment.
Working with Conveyers, belting, sortation systems and auto baggers would be an advantage.
Experience in Contract Management and the interpretation and implementation of contracts with suppliers.
Plumbing knowledge and experience.


Duties & Responsibilities


Root cause identification and investigation for issues reported by users and provide analysis of findings to support trouble shooting and prevent downtime.
Consult with internal departments, Vendors and Suppliers to plan equipment downtime for service or maintenance. Provides support to vendors with onsite identification of possible faults or breakdowns.
Performing a daily Preventative maintenance checklist for key equipment. Using scheduled daily downtime during lunch breaks to complete a list of daily checks.
Ensuring spare parts are replaced and replenished when consumed, while managing and maintaining critical spare lists for multiple pieces of equipment and suppliers.
Keeping an up-to-date tools inventory list.
Completing safety inspection checklists as per supplier requirements
Ensuring all data and records of repairs services for audits are current and a full-service history is kept up to date. Records to be kept in a file for each supplier.
Assisting with all other emergencies as and when required within the DSV Park Solar City Environment
Standby and overtime is required with some weekends being used to perform maintenance
Keeping daily records of work performed to identify trends as well as work split between the different entities.
Manage attic stock.
Managing & ensuring safety files are in place & updated/maintained


Other Duties


Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained
Managing Tickets and Service Levels with Ticket System (On Key Plus)
Review and approve weekly timesheets for all maintenance staff.
Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers, including:
Waste Management
Landscaping
Cleaning Services
Landlord / Facilities Management
Canteen Services
Electrical Contractors
Water Supply Service Providers
Building Management System (BMS) Vendors
Fire Protection & Detection Service Providers
HVAC Contractors