Gugulethu
Senior Facilities Management General Manager
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Gugulethu M. is an experienced professional in the facilities management and engineering sectors within South Africa. Serving as General Manager at ATM Technical Power (Apr 2023–Mar 2026), they managed a national facilities management contract for SAA, coordinating teams, enforcing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling financial and operational processes. Previously, Gugulethu M. was Project Manager at Dynamic Power Engineering (Apr 2019–Mar 2023), overseeing maintenance for Union Buildings and government accommodations and specializing in project coordination and procurement. Earlier roles at IX Engineers and Smada Properties involved operations, office communication, and extensive maintenance management. Academically, Gugulethu M. holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Unisa and a Certificate in Facilities Management from Monash South Africa, further supported by industry-recognized training such as VIP Payroll and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).
Experience
General Manager SAA Nationally (Facilities management contract)
ATM Technical power PTY LTD · 2023 — 2026Supervised divisions to maintain high-quality customer service and coordinated closely with HR, Operations managers, Procurement, and SHEQ to optimize performance. Implemented streamlined internal procedures, set workplace policies, and managed major projects. Maintained oversight of financial performance, compliance with regulations, and payroll approval, including adherence with SARS requirements and on-time payment of affiliations such as ECA and SAFMA. Resolved internal and external disputes, enforced corporate policies, and led team development to achieve operational standards.Project manager (Facilities management contract)
Dynamic power engineering · 2019 — 2023Oversaw scheduling and execution of maintenance for Union building and Prestige accommodation, including preparing schedules, projections, reports, and project plans for repairs. Managed procurement processes in line with the three-quotation requirement, staff discipline, contractor coordination, and HR matters in accordance with contract requirements. Monitored both team and project performance, resolved operational issues, and produced recurring reports on maintenance and repairs.Operations coordinator
IX Engineers · 2017 — 2018Coordinated deliverables with department heads and managed office communication by distributing information across departments. Liaised with the executive assistant and CEO for meeting scheduling, supported business development activities, consolidated divisional reports for executive review, and assisted with organizing training and social responsibility initiatives. Temporarily acted in the executive assistant role as necessary.Project/Facilities manager
Smada Properties · 2014 — 2016Administered day-to-day project and maintenance operations, organized budgets, timelines, and HR-related documentation, and monitored compliance with organizational and project standards. Provided direction to project teams, handled payroll documentation, developed staff assignment guidelines, and addressed both project and team challenges. Maintained communication channels with internal teams and managed resource acquisition, scheduling with inspectors, maintenance planning, and regular reporting.Project manager [Steeldale office]
Dynamic power engineering · 2011 — 2014Managed project operations, including daily activities, budgeting assistance, scheduling, and HR support. Ensured compliance with project objectives, guided team administration, and established staff guidelines. Facilitated site implementation for maintenance and repairs, monitored budget adherence through BOQ, organized resource procurement, and maintained health and safety compliance. Prepared regular project reports, updated plans, and provided employee coaching.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Business AdministrationUnisa [University of South Africa] · — — 2026
- Senior Certificate / MatricMasithwalisane Secondary School · — — 2000
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