About Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company is a leading professional recruitment consultancy in South Africa, specializing exclusively in the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in London in 1994, the firm expanded into South Africa in 2006 to service the sub-Saharan region from its Johannesburg base.

Job Summary

Our client is a leading property owner with a strong student accommodation portfolio spanning key cities across South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Port Elizabeth. They are looking to appoint a Junior Facilities Manager to join a high-performing student accommodation portfolio based in Port Elizabeth.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of both technical and financial management, either hands-on or through the coordination and oversight of outsourced service providers. Responsibilities will include budget control, maintenance and service delivery management, reporting, risk mitigation, soft and hard services oversight, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ practical experience managing properties from a technical perspective, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management. Strong financial and budgeting skills are essential, while experience within residential or student accommodation environments will be highly advantageous. If you meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply without delay.