Jobs at Bidvest Facilities Management

ROLE PURPOSE

• To carry out timeous and quality planned, preventive and emergency maintenance on all specified equipment

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Perform tasks in accordance to job cards (work orders) issued and retrieved from Archibus, as per Client and Company requirements
• Conduct investigations, evaluation and restorations on identified equipment malfunction
• Carry out minor repairs and service on all electricalequipment and appliances as per SLA
• Perform office movement related tasks, including but not limited to, installation of furniture; shop fitting, repair doors, locks, handles, windows; replace ceiling and carpet tiles; general paint work
• Carry out minor repairs and service on all plumbing related equipment as per SLA
• Perform tier 1 inspections and repairs on all air-con related equipment
• Carry out inspections and report back on all fire & access equipment; fire-extinguishers, hose reels, fire-hydrants, fire-detectors & access control equipment
• Assist the Artisan with major repairs and services
• Provide constant feedback to the Facilities Manager/Service Manager/Building Manager /Resource Co-ordinator on restoration status of operations
• Update the calls in the Archibus CAFM system and close calls within SLA
• Oversee and manage daily tasks of cleaners, recyclers and hygiene staff
• Undertake all monthly PPM checklist and update CAFM system

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• N3 Technical (Electrical/Mechanical)
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid SA Drivers License
• 3yrs relevant experience in Handyman maintenance tasks
• Basic training on hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment
• Computer literate, MS Office, Outlook, Archibus
• Knowledge of OHS Act & ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative/Proactivity
• Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
• Stress Tolerant
• Good Written Communication
• Customer Focus
• Innovative
• Problem Analysis
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Interactive Reasoning
• Supervision

Closing Date 30 June 2023

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Job Summary:

• The Operations Executive, you will be responsible for executing and managing the daily operations of a specific contract. The Executive will takes full accountability to ensure that all strategic, critical & other facilities as defined by the Customer meet business as well as contractual needs. Takes full accountability to develop the operating model (people, process, system) to the level where service can be delivered effectively and economically.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance:

• Ensure strategies, mechanisms and guidelines are developed that would govern the development & maintenance of short, medium and long term capex budgets for the associated contracts
• Develop FM operational budget (short & medium term) and ensure compliance thereto
• Contribute to the financial budgeting process, ensuring that operational costs are managed effectively.

Customer:

• Engage with different customer groups on a senior level to determine the associated business plan & requirements
• Interpret customer business plan into FM requirements and ensure customer satisfaction to at least agreed levels
• Determine the impact of their requirements on existing SLA's and applicable agreements
• Monitor and maintain the company's quality of service, continuously looking for ways to improve the customer experience.

Operations:

• Ensure strategies, mechanisms and guidelines are developed to understand the general business environment the customer operates in
• Devise communication & change management strategies to ensure implementation of culture and strategies
• Define key performance areas & ensure the development of KPI's and contract compliance activities
• Engage with service providers in developing their service delivery strategies
• Define the broad contract requirements & principles for supplier contracts (together with Supply Chain)
• Ensure service strategies, mechanisms and guidelines are developed to ensure service delivery to the required quality and safety standards as well as in an environmental responsible manner.

Growth & Development:

• Determine the appropriate & desired strategy & culture required to meet the customer requirements
• Devise strategies to educate customer on the customer specific contract

People 

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business
• Effectively manage and motivate a team of professionals, providing training programs and encouraging personal and professional development.

Governance:

• Ensure strategies, mechanisms & guidelines exist to identify the applicable statutory guidelines and compliance
• Ensure required customer policies are identified and developed
• Adherence to Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the organization.
• Analyse data to identify areas for improvement, developing and implementing action plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree or B-Tech in Engineering / FM Qualification / Management degree (EDP, MBA or MBL advantageous)
• At least 15 years relevant working experience, 8yrs FM & maintenance engineering experience. 8yrs Senior Management experience.
• Experience in CRM & Property Management, Facilities Management, General Building Maintenance, People Management, Supply Chain, Procurement (especially Strategic Sourcing), Negotiation Skills, Commercial, Contract & Vendor Management, General knowledge in Finance, Law & Auditing
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid SA Drivers’ License
  MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level), SAP knowledge
  OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management & Risk Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, must have managed large facilities management operations with a narrow span of control

Closing Date 29 June 2023

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ROLE PURPOSE

• To implement and manage an integrated Facilities Management solution for Clients within the region of responsibility in accordance with the SLA. 

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Responsible for driving integrated Facilities Management (FM) services and strategy for the Client
• Ensure delivery of efficient FM service as outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Implementation of an effective HSE, Quality & Risk Management system in conjunction with the Contracts Manager, and in accordance to Client needs
• Conduct daily audits on FM services rendered and ensure that prescribed work quality and standards are sustained
• Ensure timeous sign-off and variance explanations on P&L's
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in services, advise and effect solutions as part of Continuous Improvement on FM services rendered
• Manage back to back SLA agreements with suppliers and contractors
• Monitor service providers’ (contractors) performance and effect corrective action on any deviations to the SLA
• Assist in the management of FM projects and provide technical support, where applicable
• Demonstrate and instill effective adherence to processes on infrastructure maintenance
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
• Manage staff performance & facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring performance & providing required coaching, support & feedback
• Building strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Provide monthly reports and feedback on continued compliance to the SLA
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure 12 Ensure timeous processing of invoices
• Building strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Explore and recommend innovative methods, based on best practices, in order to bring about cost-effective solutions
• Ensure timeous processing of invoices
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
• Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift-roster and manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees
• Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of subordinate employees

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• National Diploma/Degree: Engineering, Facilities Management, Property Management, Project Management, Operations Management or related FM formal qualification
• Valid Drivers License
• 8yrs relevant experience in Facilities Management, CRM, Property Management & Financial Management
• Facilities Management, CRM, Property Management & Financial Management
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management, Risk Management Systems, Property Law & Contractual Law

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer/Client Focused
• Ability To Dealing with Ambiguity
• Interactive Reasoning
• Planning & Scheduling

Closing Date 30 June 2023

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Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Principal Engineer to oversee and manage all reactive, preventative, active and planned maintenance including asset life cycle and continuously work on the improvement of service quality, rationalisation of services, efficiencies and effectiveness of maintenance strategies and repairs, manage the operations employees, budget etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• On time planning and execution of all Planned Maintenance in the region.
• Availability and reliability of regional assets and buildings.
• Management of breakdowns, planned outages and implementation root cause failure outcomes.
• Reporting and reporting framework.
• Budget and cost management.
• Management and completion of reactive work and requests.
• Vacancy, employment equity and people development.
• Custodian of engineering assets in region.
• Ensure that all assets receive the necessary life cycle and enhancement services
• Ensure that assets are controlled, operated and to the necessary operational specifications
• To ensure that all engineering services are efficiently and effectively maintained and controlled at all times according to the specifications of the Client as stated in the applicable agreements.
• Take full legal responsibility and accountability for all engineering functions and assets in the region related to the contract.
• implementing maintenance and operational standards to comply with service standards specified
• Report on status of assets and buildings in region.
• Manage and implement innovation and other initiatives to improve availability, reliability and asset life cycle.
• Management and measurement of staff performance and their development accordingly.
• Manage engineering staff in region.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor or Science or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Must be a Candidate GCC Factories
• Must be part of an Engineering body i.e. PrEng /. PrTech
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering role.
• Proven experience in managing and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Grade 12
• Code B Driver’s License
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Facilities management
• Strong technical background and have good management and leadership skills

Closing Date 30 June 2023