Facilities Manager at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Principal accountabilities:

• Ensure a functional working environment by maintaining infrastructure and cleanliness in local offices, regional offices and warehouse.
• Maintain appliances, equipment, security gates, plumbing, electrical, and irrigation systems in good working order.
• Manage the facilities budgets.
• Communicate effectively with staff, liaise with the local landlord, and ensure infrastructure repairs comply with health and safety standards.
• Ensure appropriate space is available to staff as needed.
• Supervise on building and renovation projects.
• Manage company archiving activities to retention standards.
• Ensure cross-divisional administrative groups operate effectively.
• Recruit, develop, and manage talented staff to ensure optimal performance.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• National Certificate in Facilities, Business Administration and or equivalent
• 5 year’s working experience in building maintenance or property management
• Proven project management experience advantageous
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Administrative management practices and commercial principles

Experience in:

• People management
• Maintenance of building equipment
• Office space planning
• Budget management