Facilities Manager - Pietermaritzburg at Excellerate JHI

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• Inspection of buildings, management and control of service- and maintenance contractors, management and control of tenant installations and execution of building relevant activities as predetermined by Property Manager and Centre Manager.  Responsible for health and safety at the centre.  

Decision making authority:

• Decisions are based on knowledge of theory and systems. Required to choose from a limited array of systems. Required to choose from a limited array of routines or rules at his / her disposal. Works within a specific prescribed policies and guidelines. 

Experience / Education:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Facilities / Operations Management.
• Minimum qualification Grade 12. Tertiary electrical or mechanical qualification advantageous.  
• Experience as Electrical Artisan is preferred.  Must be used to working with industrial diesel generators and capable of switching. Understanding Electrical reticulation, HVAC and Refrigeration principals.

Skills required:

• Quality/standards awareness and implementation, SLA contract management, Project
• Management, Utilities Management, Co-ordination Skills, Business Writing Skills, Financial / Numeracy Skills, Call & Query Analysis, Computer Literacy - MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Windows NT, Nicor.

Knowledge required:

• In depth knowledge of GPS lease conditions including house rules, knowledge of housekeeping principles, Advanced technical knowledge, knowledge of Company policies and procedures, Administration principles and reporting, Working knowledge of statutory requirements, Knowledge of cost budgeting and control.  Must have a good knowledge of the OHS Act.