Building Manager

Redefine; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Building Manager in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The role includes ensuring buildings are well-maintained, managing maintenance teams, and facilitating communication with clients. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in building management, relevant certifications, and strong skills in problem-solving and people management. This position also requires maintaining a safe environment and conducting regular inspections.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in building management or technical roles.
• Knowledge of OHSA and building maintenance.
• Functional knowledge of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective business relations with tenants.
• Manage the In-house maintenance team.
• Conduct regular inspections of the buildings.
• Implement and manage planned maintenance schedules.

Skills

Computer literacy skills

Time management skills

Problem solving skills

People management skills

Attention to detail

Flexible work approach

Education

Grade 12

Relevant technical/trade certification

Job description

Overview

Building Manager

The primary role of the Building Manager is to take full responsibility for and ensure that the buildings under your responsibility are maintained in pristine condition. This is achieved by putting in place the Planned Maintenance Programme and responding timeously and efficiently to ad hoc repairs required.

The secondary role is to facilitate communications between the Facilities Management department and the occupants and users of all the buildings, providing solutions for related problems.

Primary Purpose of the Job

To assist and engage the Building Managers as well as support property managers in the planning, management and monitoring of all aspects related to the management of the portfolio and inspection of work to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved. Also, to ensure strong customer relationships are built and expectations are met and managed.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)

• Ensure effective business relations with tenants.
• Manage the In-house Redefine handymen.
• Takes charge of all emergencies and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary.
• Manage the outsourced service provider’s teams, including any specialized services team.
• Conduct regular inspections of the buildings.
• Implement and manage a planned maintenance schedule.
• Implements all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, scheduled installations and oversees that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• Manage any ad hoc repairs and maintenance as required.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance of all critical equipment in buildings.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, attractive and effective environment for all employees.
• Provide services and support in a high quality, cost effective manner by motivating the maintenance workforce.
• Provide and maintain the necessary tools, materials and equipment for efficient and safe work.
• Maintains accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance including rotational work assignment and over-time allowances and staff related matters.
• Demonstrate responsible management of budgetary resources.

Job Specific Requirements

Job Knowledge:

• OHSA knowledge and its application
• General building maintenance
• Functional knowledge of procurement processes

Job Related Skills:

• Computer literacy skills
• Speak, read and write English
• Time management skills – ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Functional numeracy skills
• Problem solving skills
• People management skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible work approach

Job Experience:

• 6 years Building management or technical or similar experience
• Green building management

Education:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Relevant technical/trade certification (desirable)

Competency Requirements

• Reliable
• Safety Conscious
• Organising
• Technically Capable
• Manually Capable
• Communicating
• Quality Conscious
• Team Working
• Problem Solving
• Dynamic
• Cost Conscious

NB: Please note that due to the festive season the recruitment process for this vacancy will resume in January.