Facilities Manager

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeWe’re looking for a facilities Manager who is passionate about creating exceptional workplaces. In this role, you’ll help shape best-in-class facilities that enable colleagues to do their best work—by keeping the environment safe, comfortable, and well-supported every day. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a visible impact across the site, partnering with teams to continuously improve the workplace experience and how we operate.

This role is based at our South Africa (Johannesburg) site but will also have responsibilities on other offices of the country and is expected to be primarily on-site, given the day-to-day, hands-on nature of facilities operations and stakeholder support. You will report into the local/cluster Facilities leadership and partner closely with EHS, Security, Operations, and key business functions to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. Occasional travel may be required to support regional initiatives, vendor management, or multi-site alignment meetings, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Coordinate and oversee all facility-related activities across assigned sites
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental requirements
• Support workplace services including security, maintenance, reception, meeting rooms, audiovisual systems, catering, and general office services
• Manage space utilization and workplace planning initiatives
• Manage service contracts and supplier performance and lead negotiations with service providers
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support sourcing initiatives
• Track facility budgets and spend
• Monitor operational costs and identify savings opportunities
• Support AOP planning and capital projects
• Review invoices and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Implement and monitor security guidelines and programs
• Ensure completion of required training and procedural implementation.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of proven experience in facilities, workplace, or property management
• Coordinate facility staff and third-party service teams
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Autonomy
• Communication and Influence
• Leadership and Talent Management
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of workplace safety, security, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English.

 

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

 

 

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).