Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager

NQF Level 06 - SAQA ID: 102147

The Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager prepares learners to operate as competent facilities managers within public and private organisations. Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to coordinate and manage facilities operations, business support systems, maintenance processes, supplier agreements, sustainability initiatives, and workplace infrastructure.

Through this qualification, learners will develop leadership ability, operational management competence, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to effectively manage facilities, support business continuity, maintain compliance standards, and ensure efficient service delivery within organisational environments.

Course Overview

Facilities Managers play a critical role in organisations by ensuring that buildings, infrastructure, systems, and support services operate efficiently and effectively. This programme is designed to develop the managerial, technical, and operational competencies required to manage facilities, coordinate maintenance activities, oversee service providers, and support organisational operations.

Learners will gain practical experience in facilities operations, maintenance management, environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, quality management, contract management, project coordination, and space planning. They will also develop leadership, communication, organisational, and strategic management skills needed to maintain productive and sustainable workplace environments.

Course Overview

Duration

The programme combines classroom, practical, and workplace learning. Modules can be scheduled flexibly to meet learner and workplace requirements. Workplace-based activities form a critical part of the programme to ensure applied skills are developed in real retail settings.

Delivery Method

The course can be delivered on-site at the learner’s business, at a training provider facility, or virtually. Accredited providers will supervise practical and workplace-based learning to meet all assessment and credit requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

Facilities coordinators and supervisors
Property and building managers
Operations and maintenance personnel
Office and infrastructure managers
Individuals seeking facilities management skills
Employers looking to upskill facilities and operations staff

Prerequisites

Level 4 with Communication and Mathematical Literacy.

Cost

R38 000.00 Per Learner

Course Content

Knowledge Modules (Total Credits: 87)

KM-01: Fundamentals of Facilities Management, Level 6 – 12 credits
KM-02: Principles of Facilities Management Strategy and Policy Development, Level 7 – 15 credits
KM-03: Facilities Manager Leadership and Management, Level 6 – 15 credits
KM-04: Corporate Governance and Business Continuity, Level 6 – 20 credits
KM-05: Moveable and Immovable Asset Management, Level 6 – 15 credits
KM-06: Procurement and Contract Management, Level 5 – 5 credits
KM-07: Concepts Underpinning Facilities Management, Level 5 – 5 credits

Practical Skills Modules (Total Credits: 100)

PM-01: Communication for Facilities Managers, Level 6 – 3 credits
PM-02: Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity, Level 7 – 8 credits
PM-03: Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Level 7 – 10 credits
PM-04: Financial Management for Facilities Managers, Level 6 – 3 credits
PM-05: Manage Employee Performance, Level 6 – 5 credits
PM-06: Facilities Management Strategy and Policy Development, Level 6 – 10 credits
PM-07: Facilities Management Operations and Maintenance, Level 6 – 20 credits
PM-08: Plan and Manage Facilities Management Projects, Level 6 – 3 credits
PM-09: Facilities Management Quality Management, Level 7 – 15 credits
PM-10: Real Estate and Property Management, Level 5 – 2 credits
PM-11: Utilise Facilities Management Technology, Level 6 – 10 credits
PM-12: Space and Facilities Planning, Level 6 – 12 credits

Work Experience Modules (Total Credits: 74)

WM-01: Prepare and Conduct Workplace Communication, Level 6 – 4 credits
WM-02: Monitor Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Level 7 – 20 credits
WM-03: Monitor Emergency Preparedness, Level 7 – 3 credits
WM-04: Monitor Employee Performance, Level 5 – 4 credits
WM-05: Monitor Facilities Management Operations and Maintenance, Level 6 – 20 credits
WM-06: Evaluate Facilities Management Quality Management Processes, Level 7 – 5 credits
WM-07: Plan and Manage Facilities Management Projects, Level 6 – 3 credits
WM-08: Utilise Facilities Management Technology, Level 6 – 5 credits
WM-09: Space and Facilities Planning, Level 6 – 6 credits
WM-10: Facilities Management Strategy and Policy Interpretation, Level 6 – 4 credits