National Facilities Manager

Excellerate JHI; KwaZulu-Natal; Sur place; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading real estate services company seeks a National Facilities Manager in KwaZulu-Natal to oversee facilities management and operational services. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering with 8 to 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include developing operational strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact property management significantly.

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years of relevant experience in facilities or operations management.
• Proven ability to devise operational strategies.
• Experience with budget management and financial reviews.

Responsabilités

• Devise operational strategies for facilities management.
• Provide ongoing advice for operational services and building services.
• Identify and recommend vendors for operational services.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Operational services management

Budgeting

Facilities management

Formation

Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSc or BTech)

Description du poste

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

We are seeking a National Facilities Manager to provide specialist advice, assistance, and leadership in any area associated with the procurement, provision, delivery, maintenance in the area of Facilities Management.

What you will bring

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSc or BTech)
• Between 8 – 10 years of relevant experience in facilities or operations management
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

What you will be doing

• devise operational strategies for Facilities and life-cycle strategies for portfolio assets
• provide ongoing Operational Services and Building Services specialist advice and support to Centre management, staff and relevant stakeholders on:
  • Decisions relating to Operational Services and Building Services matters
  • New technologies and trends in the market
  • Smarter ways of working
  • Project specifications
  • SLA management and awarding of contracts in the adjudication process
  • Capex, abnormal, day-to-day maintenance and operations budgets
  • Scoping of Capex items
  • 3-year rolling maintenance plan
  • High Risk issues
  • HR matters; qualifications and skills for Operational Services and Building Services staff, succession planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, competency related training and job descriptions and specifications
  • Legislative requirements
  • Sustainability projects
  • Budgeting and Financial Review of Spend
  • Utility Management
• act as the custodian of Operational Services and Building Services policies, procedures and service level agreements and ensure that they are regularly updated.
• act as the custodian of Operational Services and Building Services standards, ensuring that these are regularly updated and that Centre management and staff:
  • Are trained
  • Provide input into the drafting of the standards
  • Compliance with the standards by undertaking regular Audits.
• identify, vet and recommend Operational Services and Building Services vendors in consultation with Centre management.
• manage projects initiated by core and act as oversight for projects run by Centers.
• meet with Centre management and staff on a regular basis and ensure that best practice information is shared across the portfolio.
• represent the Operational Services and Building Services teams in respect of developments, refurbishments and extensions.
• provide leadership to the core competency Operational Services and Building Services teams through:
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
• manage own departmental operational costs

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in property management, we encourage you to apply for the National Facilities Manager position. Bring your expertise in facilities management, budgeting, and tenant relations to our dynamic team.