Facilities Officer - Reference Ssfo

Armstrong Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management firm in Durban seeks a candidate to support the Facilities Manager in generalist roles, including health and safety compliance, maintenance, and vendor management. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in the facilities industry and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance and coordinating events at the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years within the facilities industry.
• Basic understanding of electrical installation.
• Knowledge of networking systems and computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist support to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with compliance of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.
• Conduct maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate events and catering at head office.

Skills

Project management experience

Basic understanding of electricity

Working knowledge of IT equipment

Basic understanding of safety rules

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Overview

To provide generalist support to the Facilities Manager and Facilities Department in various areas such as Security, Occupational Health and Safety, Cleaning, Maintenance, and General Maintenance of the Building, Service Level Agreements, Policies and Procedures, Parking Area Management including Pool Vehicles, Fixed Asset Management, Procurement including payments and asset management, Mail, Driver, and relief Reception functions to ensure smooth coordination of all these areas.

Main Functions of the Job

Assists with tasks related to monitoring the security systems and personnel.

Assists with the compliance of statutory regulations and administration in respect of Occupational Health and Safety for the group.

Assists with the external service providers in respect of cleaning services, pest control, and garden maintenance.

Assists with the conducting of maintenance of the building on a regular basis as well as electrical and mechanical equipment at head office.

Assists with the tasks related to the maintenance of Company vehicles.

Assists with the administration of the Mail services function.

Assists with all activities relating to the reception area.

Assists with driving and delivery functions as and when required.

Assists and coordinates all events and catering at head office.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Preferred Experience Project management experience is advantageous.

Qualifications Valid driver's license.

Knowledge & Experience

Basic understanding and knowledge of electricity, electrical equipment, and electrical installation.

Working knowledge of IT equipment, networking systems, and understanding of computer hardware.

Working knowledge of heavy equipment and machinery and the operation thereof.

Basic understanding of safety rules and regulations.

A minimum of 2-3 years within the facilities industry.

Interested?

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.

We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.