Director: Facilities Management

Ayanda Mbanga Communications; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Cape Town seeks a Director of Facilities Management to conceptualize and implement strategic city-wide facilities strategies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in local government management. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, managing finances, and building relationships with key officials. The position offers an opportunity to lead the development of risk mitigation strategies and promote best practices in local government.

Qualifications

• Extensive managerial experience within Local Government/Municipal environment.
• Ability to conceptualise and implement Facilities Management strategy.
• Experience in financial management and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of a City-wide Facilities Management strategy.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in facilities management.
• Build and maintain relationships with key officials in the City.

Skills

Managerial experience in Local Government

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Risk management

Education

Relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)

Job description

DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Requirements:

• A relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)
• Extensive managerial experience within Local Government/ Municipal environment.

Key performance areas:

• Conceptualise, develop, drive and direct implementation of a City-wide Facilities Management strategy
• Provide strategic direction, drive and leadership in the management of the facilities and maintenance portfolio consisting of Centralised Facilities Management and Maintenance, Transversal Facilities Management and Maintenance Services and support functions
• Drive the development and implementation of a risk mitigation strategy
• Lead and direct the implementation of the appropriate project management and contract management methodologies in the department
• Analyse trends and operating requirements to establish/determine funding/expenditure
• Manage the departments finances by monitoring and implementing corrective measures
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with executive directors, senior officials and other key officials in the City of Cape Town Municipality
• Establish performance measures and adherence to these measures for the department
• Promote best practices across the local government sector
• Create and support a vision and culture where staff feel empowered to seek and share knowledge.

Application Instructions:

• Apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants)
• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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