Office Manager

The Focus Group; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and cleanliness of the building. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in team management and a strong ability to coordinate with vendors. The role includes ensuring that the facilities team operates efficiently and maintaining high standards of upkeep. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, including a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Subsidised life and disability cover

Funeral cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a similar team.
• Proven experience in team management and carrying out related tasks.
• Ability to manage expenses related to building upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities team for building maintenance.
• Ensure timely resolution of faults with the building.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the building and grounds.

Skills

Team management

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Expense management

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Department: IT Infrastructure: Facilities Team
Reports To: IT Ops Manager
Employment Status: Permanent
Location: Bedfordview (With possibility of hybrid)

Company Overview

An established player in the South African long term insurance market with over 25 years of experience in non-traditional sectors. We sell and administer a full range of funeral insurance products in the trade union environment and have a very close working relationship with NEHAWU. We are focused on client centricity and solving needs for South Africans with innovation, unique & creative solutions, and products.

Role Description

This role will require the candidate to manage the Facilities team, who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building.

Key Responsibilities

• General maintenance and upkeep of the building, including the physical infrastructure, utilities and security systems.
• Logging, tracking and ensuring the resolution of any faults with the building or its components.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the building and its grounds.
• The operations of the company canteen.
• The Asset register for all building assets is maintained.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing of a similar team.
• Proven experience and success in the management of teams to follow schedules and carry out the related tasks.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and cleaning services.
• Being able to manage expenses related to building upkeep and supplies.
• Plan and organize maintenance, cleaning schedules, and inspections efficiently.

Success Criteria

• Tickets are handled professionally, and within TAT.
• The building is kept clean and well maintained.
• Individuals in the teams are well managed, according to objective KPI criteria, as well as upskilled and trained to ensure effective performance of the above criteria.
• There is a routine maintenance schedule, and it is carried out according to schedule.
• The canteen operates effectively.
• Good stock and cost controls are in place.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Market-related based on experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Subsidised Life and Disability Cover.
• Funeral Cover