Assistant Facilities Manager
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** Sygnia Asset Management is an innovative FinTech company based in South Africa and listed on the main board of the JSE. It provides asset management, stockbroking, administration services, and a wide range of savings products to institutional and retail clients, all supported by leading-edge technology platforms. The main purpose of this role is to support the Facilities Manager in managing services and processes that underpin Sygnia Asset Management's core business, and to provide support to the Management team. **What you will do** * Control the day-to-day operational activities of various suppliers across the site, ensuring all contractors are issued and follow the permit-to-work system. * Complete daily site inspections to proactively identify risks to health and safety across Sygnia by identifying both physical hazards and unsafe working practices, and taking appropriate corrective action. * Manage site contractors to ensure operational performance, ensuring all team members follow approved procedures and adhere to uniform standards. * Carry out supplier meetings and complete supplier KPIs at the end of each period. * Manage the H&S reporting system and log all incidents and accidents into the system. * Manage the access control system to ensure security of all sites remains a high priority. * Ensure that safe practices are followed, including the use of suitable PPE where necessary. * Establish, review, and enhance processes to support and facilitate service delivery. * Maintain high levels of service at all times. * Undertake any other reasonable task as required by the Management Team. * Train employees in occupational health and safety procedures. * Assist management with implementing, monitoring, and auditing the H&S system at all Sygnia offices/sites. * Investigate incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. * Administer Health and Safety related matters. * Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. * Carry out internal audits and participate in external audits. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Knowledge of safety regulations * Exceptional administrative skills with proficiency in compiling an electronic records keeping system * Skilled in planning, organizing, prioritizing and Time Management * Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities * Experience with managing supply chain teams * Relevant Facilities Management experience * A flexible and adaptable attitude regarding shift times and working hours to fit business needs * A basic Health & Safety qualification including knowledge of Risk Assessments & Method Statements * Grade 12 Certificate **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a candidate with a Grade 12 Certificate and a basic Health & Safety qualification, including knowledge of Risk Assessments & Method Statements. The ideal candidate will possess relevant Facilities Management experience, expertise in managing supply chain teams, and knowledge of safety regulations. They should have exceptional administrative, planning, organizing, prioritizing, and time management skills, along with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. A flexible and adaptable attitude regarding shift times and working hours to meet business needs is also required. **Deadline** 22nd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-facilities-manager-sygnia-asset-management-1 Source: myjobmag
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