Facilities Manager (Durban)

CXP are now part of the Huntswood Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Umhlanga Rocks is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee site management, including cleaning, security, and maintenance. The role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will manage operational costs and ensure client satisfaction while optimizing space utilization.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a senior-level Head of Facilities Management role.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and minimize downtime of assets.
• Monitor work order completion time for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Budget Management

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the new site, overseeing cleaning, security, maintenance, and general upkeep.

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Management: Tracking the ratio of planned maintenance versus reactive maintenance to ensure assets are well-maintained and downtime is minimized.
2. Work Order Completion Time: Monitoring the time taken to complete work orders to assess efficiency and resource allocation.
3. Client Satisfaction: Measuring client satisfaction to ensure the services provided meet the needs and expectations of the occupants.
4. Energy Consumption: Keeping track of energy usage to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
5. Cost Management: Managing and reducing operational costs, including utilities, maintenance, and repairs.
6. Asset Availability: Ensuring that critical assets are available and functioning when needed.
7. Space Utilization: Optimizing the use of available space to improve productivity and reduce costs.
8. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that all facilities comply with safety regulations and standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven management experience in a senior-level Head of Facilities Management role.
• Health & Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance procedures.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining operational budgets and resource management.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a Contact Centre environment.

Core Behaviours

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven, and collaborative. The job holder should align with our 6 Fundamental Values:

• Bring Your “A” Game
• Strive For Greater
• Enable and empower all employees
• Do the right thing
• Own it
• Deliver unbelievable service

It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special.