Building Manager/Facilities Caretaker

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd

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Harare Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

To ensure the building is safe, secure, clean, functional, and well-maintained while coordinating maintenance services, supervising contractors, supporting tenants, and protecting the value of the property.

Responsibilities

  • Building Maintenance and Inspections

    • Conduct regular inspections of the building and ensure all facilities, equipment, and services are maintained in good working condition.
  • Plumbing Maintenance

    • Attend to leaks, blocked drains, toilets, sumps, gutters, and other plumbing issues, carrying out repairs or arranging contractors when required.
  • Electrical and Mechanical Systems Management

    • Monitor and maintain lifts, air-conditioning systems, generators, lighting, boreholes, fountains, and other electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Structural and Carpentry Repairs

    • Ensure walls, roofs, doors, windows, floors, and parking areas are in good condition and coordinate repairs where necessary.
  • Security Oversight

    • Supervise security contractors, monitor guard attendance and performance, ensure building safety, and support fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Cleaning and Hygiene Management

    • Supervise cleaning contractors and ensure the building, public areas, toilets, basements, and car parks are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained at all times.
  • Landscape and Grounds Maintenance

    • Monitor landscaping contractors to ensure gardens, plants, flowers, and surrounding grounds are properly maintained and aesthetically appealing.
  • Tenant Relations and Customer Service

    • Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, address facility-related concerns, conduct regular tenant visits, and represent the organization professionally.
  • Contractor and Service Provider Management

    • Supervise contractors, verify attendance and work completed, monitor service quality, and ensure accurate recording and reporting of maintenance activities.
  • Administrative, Reporting, and Asset Management

    • Prepare periodic reports, maintain inventory records, track building consumables and equipment, assist with rent collection activities, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

 

Skills

Agile Project Management, Executing Plans, Facility Maintenance Management, Management Reporting, Occupational Safety and Health, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Property Operations, Report Review, Resource Scheduling, Servant Leadership, Storage Management, System Operations, Workflow Management

Competencies

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Directs Work

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Education

Closing Date

30 August 2026 , 23:59

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About this role

Summary

Oversee building maintenance, security, cleaning, tenant relations, and contractor management.

Job title

Building Manager/Facilities Caretaker

Experience level

null

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Harare; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

facility maintenance managementmanagement reportingoccupational safety and healthsystem operationsworkflow management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

building maintenanceplumbingelectrical systemssecuritytenant relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Harare, Zimbabwe

On-site City