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Redefine Properties Limited · Sandton
Senior Level

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Redefine Properties Limited is looking for a Building Manager for its Sandton portfolio. This is a permanent role for an experienced building or technical manager who can keep buildings safe, well maintained and running smoothly, look after tenants well, and manage service providers and budgets with care. The salary is market related, and applications close on 6 November 2026, so this is a short-window vacancy.

About the company and the work

Redefine Properties Limited states that its purpose is to create and manage spaces in a way that transforms lives, and that its mission is to deliver smart and sustainable spaces. The company notes that it has been recognised as a Top Employer for nine consecutive years. In this role, the Building Manager assists and supports property managers in planning, managing and monitoring the portfolio, inspecting work to make sure quality standards are maintained or improved, and building strong customer relationships so tenant expectations are met and managed.

Role details and duties

The confirmed facts are: the employer is Redefine Properties Limited, the role is in Sandton, it is a permanent position, the salary is market related, the sectors are General and Real Estate, and the reference number is 209495.

The key performance areas, as stated in the original advert, include:

  • Ensuring effective business relations with tenants.
  • Taking charge of all emergencies and making sure responsible back-up is available so corrective action can be taken.
  • Managing the outsourced service provider teams, including any specialised services team.
  • Conducting regular inspections of the buildings.
  • Implementing and managing a planned maintenance schedule.
  • Implementing all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, and overseeing scheduled installations and repairs so they are completed safely and on time.
  • Managing any ad hoc repairs and maintenance as required.
  • Taking responsibility for the maintenance of all critical equipment in buildings.
  • Establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, attractive and effective environment for all employees.
  • Providing services and support in a high-quality, cost-effective manner, including motivating the maintenance team.
  • Providing and maintaining the tools, materials and equipment needed for efficient and safe work.
  • Keeping accurate records of annual inspections of equipment and general preventive maintenance.
  • Demonstrating responsible management of budgetary resources.

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Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

  • Grade 12 (essential).
  • Six years of building management, technical or similar experience.
  • Experience in green building management.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and its application.
  • General building maintenance knowledge.
  • Functional knowledge of procurement processes.
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • The ability to speak, read and write English.
  • Time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
  • Functional numeracy skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • People management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • A flexible work approach.
  • A relevant technical or trade certification is desirable.

The competencies listed as essential are reliability, safety consciousness, organising, technical capability, manual capability, communication, quality consciousness, team working, problem solving, dynamism and cost consciousness.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Redefine Properties advert. Do not pay anyone for this vacancy, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer the job. If a message about this role asks for money, treat it as a scam and check the original advert instead.

Practical tips

This role rewards proven building management experience, so make your application specific. State your years of building management or technical experience, your green building management experience, and examples of planned maintenance schedules, inspections and emergency responses you have managed. Mention your occupational health and safety knowledge, your procurement experience, and your ability to manage outsourced teams and budgets. Because the closing date is close, apply promptly and make sure your contact details are correct.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. The closing date given in the advert is 6 November 2026, with 8 days remaining when this post was prepared. Twelve people had applied and 133 people had viewed the advert at the time this post was prepared.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full details, including the duties and requirements, in the original advert before applying, and note that the salary is described only as market related.

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