Are you a technical expert who keeps things running when the pressure is on? **Virgin Active South Africa** is looking for a **Facilities Manager (HOD)** to head up their maintenance and operations in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
This isn't a "handyman" job—this is a **Technical Head of Department (HOD)** role. You are the guardian of the club’s infrastructure, from the massive HVAC chillers to the chemistry of the swimming pools.
### **💰 The Package: What’s on the Table?**
* **Salary:** R28,000 – R45,000 CTC (Market Related).
* **Bonus Potential:** Senior FMs with specialized HVAC and pool plant expertise can push **R50,000+**.
* **Type:** Permanent, full-time career move.
### **🔧 Non-Negotiables: "We Can't Live Without..."**
If your CV doesn't have these, you likely won't make the shortlist:
* **Qualifications:** Matric PLUS an **Advanced Technical Qualification** (NDip/BTech in Electrical/Mechanical/Building or a formal **Trade Test**).
* **Experience:** 2–3 years of proven maintenance experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
* **Technical Arsenal:** Hands-on experience with **HVAC (Chillers/Cooling Towers)**, Medium Voltage Electrical, and Water Treatment/Plumbing.
* **Business Brain:** You must be comfortable managing **budgets**, tracking utility consumption (water/lights), and leading a team.
* **Compliance:** A solid understanding of Health & Safety (H&S) audits and processes.
### **🏗️ What You’ll Actually Be Doing**
You are responsible for the "heartbeat" of the club. Your day-to-day includes:
* **Preventative Maintenance:** Keeping out-of-warranty gym gear, saunas, steam rooms, and pools in peak condition.
* **Reactive Repairs:** Responding to emergencies (burst pipes, power failures) at 6:00 AM so members aren't affected.
* **Team Leadership:** Upskilling your technicians and managing onsite contractors.
* **MOD Duties:** As an HOD, you will take turns as **Manager on Duty**, running the entire club floor, not just the plant room.
### **⚠️ Jobbing101 "Real Talk" & Red Flags**
* **It’s Technical, Not General:** If your experience is only "domestic" (home repairs), you will struggle. Virgin Active uses **Building Management Systems (BMS)** and industrial-grade plant equipment.
* **Legally Accountable:** You sign off on H&S checks. If equipment is unsafe, the responsibility sits with you.
* **The Schedule:** Expect weekend and public holiday shifts as part of the HOD rotation.
* **Speed is Key:** Virgin Active fills technical roles fast. If you see this post, apply within **48 hours**.
### **🚀 Who Should Apply?**
This is a golden opportunity for a **Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, or Facilities Coordinator** currently working in a hotel, hospital, or shopping mall who wants to jump into a corporate environment with better earning potential.
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