Building and Facilities Manager BFM/09/2023 at City of Johannesburg

Primary Function:

• To manage the day to day running and maintenance of the Joburg Theatre building complex and surrounding property within the precinct. Responsible for overseeing the work activities of security and cleaning within Soweto Theatre and carries out his or her job description to make sure that whatever assignment or duty to be carried out, has enough personnel to see it through, and that they (the workers / personnel) have sufficient supply of the required equipment with which to complete the assigned tasks.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Prepare an annual maintenance plan for the theatre.
• Train, evaluate and manage the performance of staff members.
• Evaluate and assign priorities regarding repairs and various jobs.
• Plan work programs and maintenance schedule of staff
• Discipline subordinates; supervise work and activities of subordinates.
• Ensure the smooth running of the buildings and maintenance department.
• Perform Statutory and Ad hoc inspection of all buildings, machinery, equipment and reticulation systems and institute necessary action in the event of shortcomings.
• Implement Capital Programme over 3 years Business plan through a structured Maintenance Plan that would guide the organization over a 3-year period, with budgets and timelines.
• Obtain quotes on materials and services posting it directly on our PASTEL system.
• Ensure reliable service of the stage technical requirements, inclusive of high voltage electrical fault detection and fault repair.
• Maintain and ensure buildings services, inclusive of fault detection and fault repair in respect of air-conditioning, plumbing and electricity.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and the general appearance and maintenance of the building and its surroundings
• Ensure that the services delivered to the building in respect of water, electricity and air-supply are according to NOSA standards and maintained according to those Standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of electric motors, electrical installations and equipment, stage machinery control circuits, emergency generators, A.E.G. P.L.C, AC and DC Drivers, AC and DC Motors, Submersible pumps – 3ph Substation switchgear, 110V Emergency lighting, 380V Standby Generator and Knowledge of Air-conditioning control panels.
• Attend safety meetings as and when required by the General Manager or any other member of the Executive Management Team  
• Record and report in writing timeously all complaints, public disturbances and/or other matters of possible concern to the General Manager  
• Conduct regular inspections as per the Health and Safety Act

Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Mechanical or Electro technical (heavy current) Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Trade test certificate in electricity
• 5 – 7 years’ practical experience in operation and maintenance appropriate to the class of machinery preferably in the theatre
• B-Tech (NQF level 8) in Mechanical or Electro technical (heavy current) Engineering will be an added advantage.