Facilities Manager

**At Curro,**we care.**:
**Facilities Manager**:
**Curro Midrand**

**Vacancy Reference: 26658**:
Make a difference without standing in the front of a classroom. Curro needs skilled administrators to help maintain the efficiency of our educational operations. If you're detail-orientated and love supporting educational goals, this opportunity is for you

**What are we looking for?**
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:
Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

**Curro Holdings seeks to appoint a Facilities Manager (full-time) at Curro Midrand in Midrand to commence duties in January 2026**

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and operational oversight of all school facilities including maintenance, security, cleaning, housekeeping, health and safety, catering, fleet, and asset management. This role ensures well-maintained, safe, and effective learning and working environments, aligned with the school’s policies and budgetary requirements.

**Key Responsibilities & Performance Areas**:
**Facilities Planning, Policies & Processes**

- Develop annual maintenance plans and schedules aligned to school budgets
- Design, implement, and enforce facilities, maintenance, and health & safety policies
- Oversee execution of facilities plans and adjust per school needs
- Maintain timelines and schedules for facilities upkeep

**Facilities Maintenance**

- Assign duties across campuses and supervise performance
- Action on-site repairs where possible
- Log maintenance calls with Head Office
- Oversee contractors and ensure SLA compliance
- Prepare facilities for school events, maintain sports fields and markings
- Provide on-site support for buildings as needed

**Security Management**

- Liaise with external security providers
- Serve as first point of contact for security issues
- Log and oversee repairs of security equipment
- Proactively monitor and maintain security infrastructure

**Housekeeping & Catering**

- Plan and implement housekeeping/catering schedules
- Assign and supervise cleaning/catering duties
- Oversee event preparation and contractor performance
- Log maintenance calls as required
- Enforce school housekeeping and catering procedures

**Health & Safety Management**

- Coordinate with Curro Head Office on health and safety requirements
- Complete and file all health and safety documentation
- Manage HS certification, equipment maintenance, and first aid arrangements
- Develop, manage, and communicate JOC procedures for school events

**Fleet Management**

- Plan and execute maintenance of the school fleet
- Ensure roadworthiness and manage compliance, licensing, and insurance
- Manage fuel budgets, bus audits, and driver absenteeism
- Oversee bus security, storage, and appearance
- Serve as backup driver as required

**Asset Management & Maintenance**

- Maintain and update registers for machinery and HS equipment
- Ensure staff receive correct training for equipment use
- Oversee proper storage and regular maintenance of all assets

**Budget Management**

- Prepare annual budgets for maintenance, housekeeping, catering, and health & safety
- Monitor and manage expenditure
- Control procurement and ordering of commodities

**Staff Management**

- Recruit, mentor, and manage facilities staff
- Conduct appraisals, manage leave and absenteeism
- Handle discipline (with referral to Executive Head if necessary)
- Promote staff development, retention, and high standards

**Professional Conduct**:

- Maintain high standards of organisation, punctuality, and behaviour
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Uphold the ethos and values of the school in all actions
- Respond to communications promptly and professionally

**Qualifications, experience and skills**

- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Code 10 Driver’s License (required for fleet management duties)
- 3-5 years\' experience in Facilities Management (school or similar environment)

**Closing date: 05 December 2025**

**Read more about where you will work**

PRIMARY SCHOOL

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.