Data Centre Facilities Manager

4 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD) Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage the operation and maintenance of all data centre facilities, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure 24/7 operations, system redundancy, and disaster recovery.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee contracts to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) for equipment and facility maintenance.
- Conduct regular audits of the facility to identify risks and ensure uptime and reliability.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to optimize infrastructure performance.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met and all regulatory compliance requirements are adhered to.
- Prepare and manage the annual budget for the data centre, controlling costs while maintaining operational efficiency.

**Requirements**:
**Key Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience managing facilities, with at least 4 years in a data centre environment.
- Proven track record in managing data centre infrastructure and ensuring high availability.
- In-depth knowledge of critical systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, fire suppression).
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

**Preferred Certifications**:

- Data Centre Design Awareness
- Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)



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