Facilities Manager at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Achievement of Facilities Management SLAs for specific regions. 
• Oversee daily building maintenance activities, ensuring facilities are in optimal condition.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and contractors for facility-related services.
• Supervise and provide guidance to facility management staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals and identify training needs.
• Management of annual capital and operational budget forecasting for Ridge Road and the HIDRU Sites.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure cost efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports and projections for facility management.
• Oversee multiple facility-related projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align project goals with business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate facility updates and initiatives to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with departments to address facility-related needs.
• New and renewal of lease negotiation with landlords
• Management of tenants and landlords
• Site Assessment and Negotiations for Research Development. Each of these sites has to be developed to conduct research. Undertake to assess site availability and negotiations with relevant authorities.

CoreRequirements:

• A 3-year Diploma/Degree or 4-year Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 6/7) in a relevant field
• Technical - Certified Tradesman or 5 years Tradesman Experience
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ facilities management experience
• Technical experience – Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Civils, Structural
• Knowledge of OHS Act, building/construction and facilities regulations and municipal by-laws
• Proven experience of excellent customer service and tenant interaction
• Property lease management

Added advantage:

• Previous experience in a medical research environment with specific experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations