Facilities Manager

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing invites applications for a Manager: Facilities to oversee infrastructure, security, cleaning and gardening at the Sandringham campus and national sites. The role emphasizes maintaining a conducive environment and supporting laboratories and offices.

The candidate should have a 3-year degree in a relevant field, 8+ years facilities experience, and strong project management, budgeting and OHSA knowledge. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Property Management, Construction Science or Architecture (NQF Level 6).
• Certificate in Project Management is desirable.
• A valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the infrastructure and facilities of the Sandringham campus, including security, cleaning and gardening and the Client's Laboratories and offices nationally.
• Provide construction project management nationally to deliver effective finished products.
• Maintain and repair buildings and equipment including communications, conference, accommodation and workshop facilities.
• Plan for and oversee major renovations and new construction, including tender specs and bid process.
• Adhere to and improve health and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for facilities.
• Manage new laboratory installations ensuring high building standards per OHSA and accreditation.
• Ensure lighting, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems operate properly.
• Manage major and minor building projects including budgets and early warnings of overruns.
• Provide effective business support and ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Manage the client’s vehicle fleet, staff moves, relocations and student accommodation.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budget management

OHSA knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

Engineering/Property Management/Construction Science/Architecture degree

Project Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

CORPORATE REGION

BUSINESS UNIT: FINANCE

DISCIPLINE: GENERAL SERVICES

LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM

POSITION: MANAGER: FACILITIES

Key Job Responsibility

• To manage the infrastructure and facilities of the Sandringham campus, i.e. security, cleaning and gardening and the Client's Laboratories and offices nationally, to protect the value of investment in infrastructure/facilities and maintain a conducive work environment.
• To provide construction project management nationally in order to deliver an effective finished product to the business.
• Maintaining and repairing buildings and equipment including but not limited to communications facilities, conference facilities, accommodation facilities for students and guests, workshop facilities etc.
• Planning for and overseeing major renovations and new construction, which includes the preparation of the tender specifications and bid process.
• Adhering to and improving health and safety standards, and.
• Develop and maintain various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per the needs of the organization within facilities.
• Project management of the new installation of laboratories, ensuring highest building standards in line with Occupational Health and Accreditation requirements.
• Ensuring that the lighting, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems are operating properly to provide good working and/or living conditions for occupants.
• Manage major and minor building projects including management of budgets so that projects are delivered within budget and provide management with early warning of any potential budget overruns so that risk can be managed and mitigated.
• Provide effective business support for the organization.
• Ensure all building compliance requirements are met and are up to date.
• Management of the client's vehicle fleet; all staff moves and relocations as well as the management and provision of student’s accommodation.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Property Management, Construction Science or Architecture (NQF Level 6)
• Certificate in Project Management (Desirable)
• A valid Driver’s license
• Min of 8 years facilities management experience; inclusive of 2 years’ experience related to infrastructure and 5 years supervisory/management role.
• Experience in Procurement processes and finance.
• Recent proven experience in managing a facilities team preferably in a large service organization.
• Knowledge of building industry (plans, estimates, costing, materials etc.)
• Knowledge of OHSA and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of equipment, machinery (generators, UPS, workshop machinery)
• Knowledge of automated office equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of cleaning, security and gardening (types, methods, products)
• Knowledge of budget management and compilation.
• Computer literate (Microsoft package) interpersonal skills.
• Technical engineering skills.
• Negotiating skills Problem solving skills.
• Planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Communication skills (Verbal, written and presentation)
• Business skills to deal with budgets, forecasts and real estate management.