Accountant

A leading South African online retailer is looking for a highly talented Site and Services Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Johannesburg DC.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment, and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

The position reports to: General Manager: Operations.

Your responsibilities may include:

1. Making active decisions on fault legitimacy, including scrutiny of quotations and sign-off of services rendered.
2. Being the line of contact for building infrastructure backup systems such as generator, UPS (24 / 7 availability).
3. First line of contact with the landlord and/or any representative.
4. Manage contracts and B2B Relationships.
5. Oversee maintenance, improvement, and long-term planning development, including major building renovations and rehabilitation projects.
6. Keep critical spares for Sorter, MHEs, Automation equipment, Scanners, Batteries, Printers, Pack stations related Tools of Trade.
7. Prepare information for review and discussion with Management and other staff to select vendors.
8. Lead and manage facility projects to ensure best utilization of space, resources, and safety for all employees.
9. Coordinate office and DC area improvements including day-to-day facility operations and critical systems such as automation, general equipment, MHEs, assets electrical, lighting, plumbing, and conference room equipment.
10. Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks such as painting walls, replacing light bulbs, installing A/V equipment, etc., as needed.
11. Oversee the administration of contractor work (e.g., janitorial, building contractors, landscaping, gardening).
12. Track and execute facility and maintenance expense budgets.
13. Assure compliance with all applicable laws and codes related to facilities including OHSA, ISO, and city ordinances.
14. Reconcile and track third-party invoices and expenses.
15. Maintain records and vendor documents, such as contracts, service records, and warranty information.
16. Ensure location and employees are in compliance & work with employees to identify issues and resolve within the expected and agreed parameters.
17. Maintain a presentable facility and property at all times.
18. Supervise sub-contracted staff.
19. Manage cleaning/hygiene suppliers and contracts.
20. Catering and vending management, including the management and upkeep of Canteen facility.
21. Utilities and communication infrastructure.
22. Must understand and be able to manage power systems, IT cabling, basic construction, alarm systems, Gardening Maintenance, etc.
23. Take emergency calls all the time and work odd hours, including weekends and public holidays, if needed and required by the business.
24. Support and align with DC Operations, Times, Ways of Work etc.
25. Possess a hands-on approach.
26. Perform Departmental Administration functions as required.
27. Perform any other ad-hoc functions related to the Department.

Attributes required:

1. Must understand and be able to manage power systems, IT cabling, basic construction, alarm systems, Gardening Maintenance, etc.
2. Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated.
3. Strong organizational & prioritization skills.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
6. Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
7. Comfortable with change and an excellent team player.
8. Able to work in a pressured environment.
9. Able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.
10. Willing to go the extra mile.
11. Follow-throughs and result-oriented.

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12.
2. Diploma or certificate in Facility Management and/or Maintenance Management and/or Automation Mechanical Management and/or an appropriate Technical inclined qualification.
3. 8 or more years of related work and knowledge required.

The employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun, and have the shared ambition of being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.

We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.

We are short on ego and high on output.

We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.

We love what we do and what we are creating. We seek to employ an Extraordinary Mind who:

1. Is forthright but respectful.
2. Is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute.
3. Is analytical, able to use data to make decisions.
4. Is competitive, self-directed, and strives to be the BEST.
5. Is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience.
6. Is entrepreneurial, thrives under change, and accepts it is constant, always looking for solutions to do something better and faster.
7. Is business SMART.
8. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input.
9. Is curious and challenges the status quo.
10. Is innovative and enjoys iteration.
11. Is collaborative and will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts.
12. Thinks like an owner of the business.
13. Is SMART, has INTEGRITY, and is HARDWORKING.

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Thank you for applying.

Your application has been received and if there is a fit, someone will be getting back to you. Should you not hear from us within 2-4 weeks, please see your application as unsuccessful.