Director : Facilities Management

City Of Cape Town; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government entity is seeking a qualified individual to conceptualise and implement a city-wide Facilities Management strategy. Ideal candidates must hold a relevant Engineering B degree and have extensive managerial experience within the local government sector. Responsibilities include financial management, strategic direction for facilities, and fostering relationships with key officials. Applications close on 20 October.

Qualifications

• Extensive managerial experience within Local Government / Municipal environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive the development and implementation of a risk mitigation strategy.
• Lead and direct the implementation of project management and contract management methodologies.
• Analyse trends and operating requirements.
• Manage the department's finances.
• Build and maintain relationships with key officials.
• Establish performance measures for the department.
• Promote best practices across the local government sector.
• Create a supportive vision and culture for staff.

Education

Relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)

Job description

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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 department's 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 Process

• 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
• Applications will not be acknowledged in writing
• No late applications will be considered
• Closing date: 20 October
• Applications will not be returned; if no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

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