Infrastructure Foreman at Tsebo Solution

• Duties & Responsibilities
• Delivered Infrastructure Preventative Maintenance Plans
• Compile an Infrastructure preventative maintenance plan for the 12 month period for the business unit
• Benchmark Infrastructure facilities, fittings and systems with leading development trends and make recommendations for the improvement of current processes and standards
• Identify and investigate new development, environmental and energy-saving opportunities for the property
• Direct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability
• Communicate with all relevant Stakeholders internally at a unit and Group level and externally
• Conduct daily building and grounds walkabouts to inspect and audit building Infrastructure and address any risk areas
• Manage and facilitate Infrastructure maintenance and upgrades according to 5-year plan
• Manage Infrastructure maintenance and repairs in line with 3-; 6- and 12 month preventative maintenance plan
• Establish and enforce testing programs; schedule repairs; coordinate shut-downs and installations

Maintained Infrastructure:

• Co-ordinate Infrastructure maintenance and repair resources and team
• Organize and schedule work according to work orders; including estimating work-hour requirements; to make sure that all systems are in excellent working condition
• Source contractors for building infrastructure work relating to refurbishments and ensure work is completed to standard and within the budget
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve any escalated issues, risk areas and building Infrastructure repairs
• Conduct quality assurance on building infrastructure work and repairs
• Support the team with troubleshooting and resolution of queries relating to Infrastructure work
• Conduct business continuity planning
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Store and control Infrastructure assets; technical stock and parts orders and stock control
• Update site plan layout thus ensuring building capacity planning & monitoring

 Infrastructure Project Plans & Implementation

• Define the scope and resources required to complete the project in collaboration with senior management
• Plans Infrastructure projects by determining specifications; and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Select contractors;

• Establish installation schedules; and plan shut-downs and installations;
• Integrate new or changes requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements; updating cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain a formal, approved integrated project plan to guide project execution and control throughout the life of the project.
• Prepare and execute a quality management plan that describes the programme and project quality approach and how it will be implemented.
• Manage the execution of a project by making key decisions, exercising overall control, assigning and co-ordinating resources, and authorise and accept work delivery
• Completes Infrastructure projects by supervising installations; resolving design issues.
• Prepare for reviews to report on the progress of the programme
• Document and secure all project information

Infrastructure Compliance Standards & Governance;

• Oversee the development and updating of policies and procedures for around building, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
• Oversee the development, communication and auditing of maintenance and engineering standards and processes for the business unit on a regular basis
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
• Conduct weekly walkabouts of all front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance
• Drive a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify risk areas and address

 Skills and Competencies    

• Project management
• Procurement and negotiation skills
• Building maintenance and repair methods
• Technical Management,
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications,
• Draw plans and write specifications /cost estimates for building repair and minor construction work
• Working experience of health & safety management and legislation
• Environmental management systems and legislation
• Budget Management
• Proficiency in MS Office, IFS & Pragma

Qualifications:    

• 4-Year Degree / National Diploma in Building Management
• Apprenticeship in engineering with 5 years practical experience
• Preferably registered with the SAFMA / other accredited facilities / engineering bodies
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Infrastructure / facilities management position, maintaining and repairing emergency power backup systems, and all electrical and mechanical production equipment
• Project management experience
• Experience in managing contractors / suppliers
• Requires specialised theoretical knowledge and processes relating to Infrastructure maintenance practices, processes and regulations
• Medium term planning 12 months involves conducting the planning of activities to support new business targets and growth
• Organise, plan and prioritise tasks for self and team to ensure that work gets done profitably and efficiently;
• Effective scheduling to ensure that team is adequately resourced to achieve targets/meet job requirements.
• Interact with stakeholders and team - influencing, motivating and encouraging specific behaviour