Site Lead: Facilities Manager at Broll

Primary Purpose of the Position - Summary

• To manage the routine operational aspect of the facilities in the portfolio allocated to the Site Lead. The operational requirements are to be managed to ensure the KC Contract requirements are fulfilled thereby minimising penalties and eliminating poor service delivery. The Site Lead must meet all the requirements as listed under the key performance areas simultaneously.

Main responsibilities

• Provide, enhance, develop and implement superior facility management principles to ensure facilities activities are conducted at the highest quality and standards and in accordance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Enhance, develop and implement facility management principles, processes to manage facility complaints, maintenance plans, EHS, Fire and Security compliance.
• Oversee and evaluate contractor / services provider’s and exercise independent judgment and/or functional work direction of contractors and department members to ensure the combination of quality, service and price is optimized.
• Oversee the corrective and preventative maintenance and administration of the site and related equipment and facilities.
• Maintain adequate sources of supply and service delivery, initiate procurement of all services and related work equipment
• Drive and initiate cost reduction initiatives & innovation

Generic requirements

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.,
• Close but unbiased relation to business accepted as business partner.
• Strong negotiating, conflict resolution and influencing bias
• Flexible and collaborative approach
• Tenacity and thoroughness to ensure tasks are completed to the required standards
• Organisational sensitivity and integrity.
• The ability to establish work plans and carry them out unsupervised

Functional Requirements

• Ability and confidence to work in legal environment in South Africa and when required in WECA.
• Knowledge of Commercial and Contract Law.
• Interpretation and application of legislation e.g. antitrust, anticorruption, corporate matters, regulatory including EHS.
• Capable of rational and analytic thinking leading to workable solutions which demonstrate sound and unbiased judgment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Post matric qualification – and knowledge of mechanical, electrical of building.
• Additional related maintenance and property management training preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent understanding of facility and operations management procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and project management.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Five or more years of related experience in a supervisory role.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership abilities.
• Able to organise, coordinate, and direct team activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.