The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors.
Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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Provide and maintain a high-quality, productive, sustainable, employer of choice Head Office campus experience and environment
Job description
Implement and communicate the Occupational Health and Safety Act (35 of 1993).
Set policy on types of furniture and equipment used within the workplace ensuring that it is ergonomically sound
Conduct asset management for furniture in the Head Office Campus.
Keep abreast of latest national and international trends in office design, space management, furniture and equipment in the marketplace.
Ensure that all essential services are provided for and meet the needs of internal clients in accordance with set standards.
Develop, implement and maintain a facilities management strategy that will result in a high quality, productive, sustainable employer of choice environment.
Develop and negotiate a set policy for space management for the various groups in HO
Liaise with Group Heads regarding future and current space requirements and analyse requirements.
Ensure equitable distribution of office space and the timeous implementation of office moves.
Define and set policy regarding standards in the workplace and ensure that policy is implemented and standards are communicated and maintained.
Ensure that overall maintenance of all building is carried out to regularly and that all buildings aesthetically acceptable
Proactively maintain all mechanical items in the campus and plan capital replacement schedules of derelict equipment
Manage inventory levels for facilities.
Achieve BEE service provider targets.
Compile revenue, expense and capex budgets for facilities and ensure delivery against revenue and expense targets.
Research and implement cost effective means of reducing and containing expenses in Capex expenditure.
Lead and develop facilities team and key service providers.
Develop industry collaboration and drive continuous improvement through benchmarking.
Ensure Building Management System is operated and functions optimally
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