AVBOB Assistant Facility Manager| Permanent |Pretoria West

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AVBOB Assistant Facility Manager Vacancies 2026 | Permanent Job Opportunity in Pretoria West

Looking for AVBOB jobs in Pretoria 2026? AVBOB is recruiting an Assistant Facility Manager for its Preparation Centre in Pretoria West, Gauteng. This permanent position offers a market-related salary and is ideal for experienced funeral industry professionals with supervisory and administrative skills.

If you have experience in funeral operations, facility management, fleet coordination, compliance, and team supervision, this could be your chance to join one of South Africa’s most respected mutual assurance societies with over 100 years of service.

Assistant Facility Manager Job Overview

Company: AVBOB Mutual Society
Position: Assistant Facility Manager (Prep Centre – PTA West)
Reference Number: ASSISTANTFM
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: 900 – Prep Centre
Industry: Insurance / Funeral Services
Salary: Market Related

About AVBOB

AVBOB is one of South Africa’s leading mutual assurance societies, providing funeral insurance and funeral services for more than a century. The company is known for its commitment to excellent customer service, employee development, and maintaining high operational standards across its facilities.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Facility Manager will support the Facility Manager in overseeing funeral preparation operations, administrative functions, health and safety compliance, fleet management, and resource coordination. The successful candidate will ensure dignified, safe, efficient, and compliant funeral preparation services while leading operational teams and maintaining excellent service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Administration

  • Coordinate daily administrative operations.
  • Review and validate operational documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate funeral service schedules and resource allocation.
  • Resolve service-related issues and escalations.
  • Supervise administrative staff and identify training needs.

Health, Safety and Fleet Management

  • Conduct workplace inspections and report risks.
  • Monitor fleet usage and vehicle compliance.
  • Coordinate driver schedules and trip sheets.
  • Ensure operational documents remain audit-ready.

Funeral Preparation Operations

  • Oversee mortuary preparation processes.
  • Verify identification and documentation.
  • Coordinate collection and transportation of Loved Ones.
  • Supervise cremation documentation and handovers.
  • Maintain grave equipment and facility presentation standards.

Aquamation Operations

  • Verify Loved One identification.
  • Monitor chemical usage and operational procedures.
  • Ensure aquamation equipment is functioning correctly.
  • Supervise drying and handling of remains.
  • Ensure all legal documentation is accurately completed before handover.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Valid South African driver’s licence
  • 2–4 years of funeral industry experience
  • 1–2 years of supervisory experience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Advantageous Qualifications

The following will strengthen your application:

  • Home Affairs Designation Registration
  • National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Leadership and supervisory ability
  • Strong administration skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compliance and safety awareness
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Customer service orientation

Why Work for AVBOB?

Working at AVBOB offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Permanent employment
  • Market-related salary
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training and employee growth programmes
  • Stable employment with a trusted South African organisation
  • Opportunity to work for a company with more than 100 years of excellence

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their application through the official AVBOB careers portal before the vacancy closes.

Reference Number: ASSISTANTFM

Job Location

Pretoria West, Gauteng, South Africa

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