Facilities Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Facilities Manager at Redefine Properties. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and monitor all aspects related to building management, including inspecting work to ensure quality standards are maintained or improved. The role also involves building strong customer relationships and managing expectations. **What you will do** * Manpower allocation, assessment and performance management. * Supervise and coordinate all maintenance service and repairs pertaining to building and related equipment. * Take charge of all emergencies and ensure responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary. * Implement all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, schedule installations and oversee that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner. * Formulate and implement preventative maintenance programs for utility systems, equipment and building maintenance. * Conduct in-service training and implement safety regulations and programs. * Maintain 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. * Be responsible for the management of and reporting on the project’s budget. * Undertake any other duties as may be required by the level of the post, and as required by the National Facilities Manager. * Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 spreadsheets required. * Experience and thorough understanding of CMMS will be an advantage. * Experience and thorough understanding of green building management will be an advantage. * 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; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. * Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FM on Senior Management level. * Thorough understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling. * Experience in stock control management. * Demonstrate leadership skills and a willingness to grow and learn new skill sets. * Own reliable transport required. * Occasional weekend working and after hours call-outs will be required. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced Facilities Manager with a minimum of 5 years at a senior management level, possessing strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous learning. They should be proficient in English, computer literate (office documents, spreadsheets), and demonstrate excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making. Essential qualities include the ability to motivate staff, prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team. A thorough understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, stock control management, customer care, and health and safety issues is required. The role also demands flexibility, including availability for occasional weekend work and after-hours call-outs, and the candidate must possess their own reliable transport. Experience and a thorough understanding of CMMS and green building management are advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/facilities-manager-redefine-properties-8 Source: myjobmag

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