ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Develop, implement, and maintain infrastructure and asset management frameworks, policies, and systems.
Design and oversee solutions supporting the full asset lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal.
Implement and monitor infrastructure and asset risk treatment and mitigation plans.
Optimise asset utilisation across ARC divisions in alignment with strategic objectives.
Manage the delivery of facilities management services at strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
Oversee leases, contracts, and procurement processes, ensuring compliance and contractor performance.
Implement preventative, planned, and emergency maintenance programmes (3–10-year plans).
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Manage vehicle fleet operations, including maintenance and replacement cycles.
Promote sustainable and green infrastructure initiatives to improve energy and water efficiency.
Develop and manage both Opex and Capex budgets effectively.
Lead and manage staff performance to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.
Prepare and present technical, operational, and financial reports to management.
Ensure optimal use of facilities, high stakeholder satisfaction, and adherence to compliance requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, or similar.
Professional registration (SAFMA, IFMA, etc.) advantageous
10 years’ experience in Facilities Management, of which 5 years should be at management role or 3 years at senior management level
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure planning, asset lifecycle management, and maintenance strategies.
Proven experience in project management, budgeting, and financial control (Capex and Opex).
Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.