Facilities Coordinator

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to lead health, safety, and risk management in Johannesburg, South Africa. You will formulate and implement strategies to maintain a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's Degree, substantial project management experience, and strong leadership skills. Familiarity with occupational health and safety is essential. Expect to handle various projects and maintain quality assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Facilities Coordinator, Project Manager, or similar role.
• OHSA trained.
• Supervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, administer, and evaluate health, safety, security, and risk management strategies.
• Educate and counsel staff on health and safety.
• Ensure company compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee incident prevention, investigations, and management.
• Conduct quality assurance tests and fix minor issues.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Facilities and maintenance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Duties Will Include but Will Not Be Limited to:

• Formulate, implement, administer, and evaluate all health, safety, security, and risk management strategies to manage the health, safety, security, and risks efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Responsible for educating, advising, and counselling, staff on healthy, security, safety, and risks and to reduce or transfer risks.
• Coordinate and oversee Occupational Health and Safety.
• Remain informed of the dynamic changes that occur within the business and make the best health, security, safety, and risk mitigation method decisions based on the changes.
• Ensuring the Company is compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Responsible for and oversee incident prevention, investigations, and management.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
• Fixing minor issues or arranging for repairs when needed.
• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Oversee the administration of every project, including but not limited to daily reports and inspections.
• Analyse risks and opportunities throughout each project.
• Oversee the project procurement management.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perpetual positive attitude and enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (or equivalent)
• Relevant Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent combination of an appropriate facilities and maintenance qualification coupled with work experience.
• Proven work experience as a Facilities Coordinator, Project Manager, or similar role
• OHSA trained.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Supervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
• Familiarity with safety, risk management and quality assurance control
• Occupational health and safety experience
• Knowledge of training and supervisory / management techniques.
• Business acumen and good understanding of business processes and functions
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of building safety regulations and security protocols