Jonathan Sepale
Johannesburg
Summary
Facilities and Operations professional with 6+ years of experience managing building operations, contractor performance, maintenance programs, compliance, and resident services within multi-unit environments. Proven ability to coordinate vendors, oversee safety standards, control budgets, and maintain high-functioning facilities. Experienced in fast-paced operational settings requiring strong reporting, stakeholder communication, and risk management - with transferable capability suited to remote site environments, mining villages, camp operations, and FIFO infrastructure support roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Estate Manager
Notting Hill Complex
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed daily site operations ensuring uninterrupted facility functionality
- Conducted routine inspections identifying maintenance risks and compliance gaps
- Supervised cleaning, landscaping, and service contractors to maintain site standards
- Produced operational reports for senior leadership to support decision-making
- Acted as primary on-site liaison between residents, contractors, and management
Building Manager / Property Administrator
Live Easy Properties
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed end-to-end operations for multi-unit residential buildings
- Coordinated contractors across electrical, plumbing, security, and maintenance services
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules reducing reactive repair requirements
- Performed compliance inspections aligned with health and safety regulations
- Oversaw rent administration, expense tracking, and invoice approvals
- Investigated incidents and ensured timely resolution to minimize operational disruption
- Handled high-volume tenant queries while maintaining professional stakeholder relationships
Sim Card Administrator
Saicom Voice Services
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Controlled SIM inventory lifecycle including procurement, activation, testing, and retirement
- Maintained accurate asset registers supporting audits and forecasting
- Resolved network service issues in collaboration with telecom providers
- Supported system integrations with internal IT teams
Education
CBRE Facilities Management Job Simulation -
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
INTEC College
Call Centre Certificate -
CornerStone
Matric -
Grantley College
Skills
- Facilities Operations & Site Coordination
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Preventive & Reactive Maintenance
- Health, Safety & Compliance (OHS)
- Asset Inspections & Risk Identification
- Incident Reporting & Operational Documentation
- Budget Monitoring & Cost Control
- SLA Management
- Stakeholder & Resident Relations
- Emergency Response Coordination
- CMMS / Property Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Vet all application documents and conduct credit checks
- Providing regular reporting on occupancy levels and vacancies
- Track and follow up on outstanding rental payments
- Issueing letters of demand and calculate repayment arrangements
- Manage entry and exit recoveries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Handling tenant relations such as leases, Renewals and Terminations
- Verify accuracy and completeness of all FICA documents submitted
- Innovative and proactive problem-solver
Languages
- English
- Zulu
- Sotho
- Afrikaaans
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Temp Estate Manager
Notting Hill Complex
06.2025 - 11.2025
Building Manager / Property Administrator
Live Easy Properties
01.2019 - 01.2025
Sim Card Administrator
Saicom Voice Services
01.2010 - 03.2019
CBRE Facilities Management Job Simulation -
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
INTEC College
Call Centre Certificate -
CornerStone
Matric -
Grantley College