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Facilities Manager

Tatu City

Tatu CityManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Tatu City is looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee the entire BPO office facility in Tatu City, Kiambu County. This role is ideal for someone with experience in managing secure, 24/7 operations, particularly in environments regulated by PCI DSS or ISO 27001 standards.

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What you will do

  • Manage physical security and access control by enforcing policies, directing security personnel on searches and compliance, and controlling keys and access cards.
  • Oversee facility operations including daily opening and closing, contractor and vendor management, catering services, and maintaining cleanliness and compliance with clean desk policies.
  • Coordinate health, safety, and emergency preparedness by leading drills, managing incidents, and handling community complaints.
  • Organise staff transportation schedules and routes for all shifts, monitor transport vendor performance, and address any related issues.
  • Conduct regular inspections and manage both reactive and planned maintenance of critical facility systems to ensure continuous operation.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in facilities or security management, including a minimum of 2 years in a BPO, contact centre, or PCI-regulated environment.
  • Demonstrate experience managing vendors, contractors, and working with various stakeholders such as operations, clients, security, cleaning, transport, and catering teams.
  • Preferably have experience working in a 24/7 shift-based operation.
  • Be knowledgeable about Kenya's Data Protection Act concerning physical controls around client data.
  • Understand regulations related to food handling and workplace safety, including the Public Health Act and Occupational Safety & Health Act, 2007.
  • Be skilled in managing CCTV and biometric access control systems and proficient in incident reporting tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or Excel-based logs.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application. The employer has not published a closing date.

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