Facilities Manager at Howden

The Big Picture:

• Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to manage the facilities at all Howden sites to ensure the efficient and effective maintenance of the Howden Facilities including the Workshop Structures, Offices and common areas. Responsible for the monitoring and managing of security operations by implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for employees, customers and visitors, and management of all other services required. The role will also be responsible for the implementation of the environmental plan ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

What needs to be done?

• Site Management: Provide optimal control over assets to ensure that assets are properly maintained and safe for use. Ensure that the buildings, offices and facilities are in an operable and safe condition. Liaison with City Power and JHB Water on continuity of supply and fault rectification. Recording of meters for monthly Electricity and Water readings. Negotiate and maintain SLA’s on critical equipment and Services which is in line with the Company’s Authority Levels. Compile and manage the annual maintenance expense and capital expenditure budgets.
• Security: Manage the Policies and Procedures in line with the Company’s Site Security Manual. Communicate the respective Manual with the Security Contractor and have regular meetings to ensure all aspects are covered. Maintain and update property loss and prevention programme. Evaluate incidents and determine course of action and close out NCR’s with the Security Contractor. Install, maintain and upgrade CCTV System, Electrical Fencing, Fire Suppression Systems and location alarm systems.
• Environmental Management: Lead the planning and implementation of environmental projects as per targets agreed with the EHS Department. Manage the projects (within budget), goals and deliverables in line with the Group’s EHS Goals. Co-ordinate project staff, both internally as well as externally. Provide monthly / annual reports to Management. Project evaluations and assessments of results.
• Services Management: Negotiate and implement SLA’s for Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste Sorting and Canteen Facilities in line with the Company authority levels. Negotiate annual increase % in consultation with Management. Investigate incidents and determine course of action to close out NCR’s with the various contractors. Ensure Contractor complies with the Health and Safety Standards set by the Company.
• Other: Attend the monthly Health and Safety Meetings implementing actions identified. Compilation of a weekly “contractor hours” report. Comply with all SOX Regulations. Experience in disciplinary enquiries (initiator and chairman role).

What do you need to bring?

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in Facilities Management
• 10 years experience managing facilities (Premises, Security and other contractor facilities)
• Project Management experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting processes and budgeting.
• Sound understanding of statutory municipal regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office Suite and an accounting package
• Experienced to operate within a Union Environment
• People Management experience
• Experience dealing with disciplinary enquiries including attending CCMA and Bargaining Council.