Portfolio Facilities Manager Industrial_Coastal

Redefine; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in South Africa is looking for a Portfolio Facilities Manager. This role involves planning and managing building operations to ensure high quality and customer satisfaction. Applicants should have at least 5 years of senior management experience in facilities management and understanding of maintenance planning. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and computer literacy are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Facilities Management at a Senior Management level.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Experience in stock control management.

Responsibilities

• Engage in planning, managing and monitoring building management.
• Accountability for maintenance, inspections, and audit programming.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance services and repairs.

Skills

Customer Care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Leadership

Education

Grade 12

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Portfolio Facilities Manager

Primary Purpose of the Job

To engage in the planning, management and monitoring of all aspects related to the management of his buildings and inspection of work to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved. Also to ensure strong customer relationships are built and expectations are met and managed.

The incumbent will also assume overall accountability for planning, scheduling, monitoring and executing all maintenance related aspects, building information management systems, planned inspections and auditing of building(s) within his portfolio. Cognisance must be taken of the vision and strategic objectives of the organisation as a whole. The incumbent is also accountable for the management of the operational activities of his responsible team in relation to staff issues, financial management and budgeting as well as any other related management issues. Planning, organising, leading and control are therefore integral aspects of his daily routine.

Key Performance Areas (KPA's)

• Manpower allocation, assessment and performance management.
• Supervises and coordinates all maintenance service and repairs pertaining to building and related equipment.
• Takes charge of all emergencies and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary.
• Implements all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, schedules installations and oversees that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• Formulates and implements preventative maintenance programs for utility systems, equipment and building maintenance.
• Conducts in-service training and implements safety regulations and programs.
• Maintains accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance including rotational work assignment and over‑time allowances and staff related matters.
• Is responsible for the management of and reporting on the project’s budget.
• To undertake any other duties as may be required by the level of the post, and as required by the National Facilities Manager.
• The post holder will ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements.

Job Knowledge

• An understanding of Customer Care.
• An understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to develop long‑term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process;
• Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organises or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Job Related Skills

• Ability to Speak, Read and Write English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Attention to detail.
• Motivating staff.
• Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy in office documents and spreadsheet’s required
• Experience and thorough understanding of CMMS will be an advantage.
• Experience and thorough understanding of green building management will be an advantage.

Job Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FM on Senior Management level.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling
• Experience in stock control management 8 Years of Property Relevant experience (Essential)

Education

• Grade 12 (essential).
• Electrical Engineering Qualification (Advantageous)

Competency Requirements

Essential

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Planning and Organising
• Leading and Supervising
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Persuading and Influencing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Applying Expertise and Technology

Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Analysing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Learning and Researching
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

NB: Please note that due to the festive season the recruitment process for this vacancy will resume in January.