Site and Services Manager at takealot.com

Your responsibilities may include:

• Making active decisions on fault legitimacy, including scrutiny of quotations and sign-off of services rendered
• Will be the line of contact for building infrastructure backup system such as generator, UPS, (24/7 availability)
• First line of contact with the land lord and/or any representative
• Oversees maintenance, improvement and long-term planning development, including major building renovations and rehabilitation projects
• Prepares information for review and discussion with Management and other staff to select vendors
• Leads and manages facility projects to ensure best utilization of space, resources and safety for all employees
• Coordinates office improvements including day-to-day facility operations and critical systems such as, electrical, lighting, plumbing and conference room equipment
• Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks such as painting walls, replacing light bulbs, installing A/V equipment, etc., as needed
• Oversees the administration of contactor work (e.g. janitorial, building contractors, landscaping, gardening)
• Tracks and executes facility and maintenance expense budgets
• Assures compliance with all applicable laws and codes related to facilities including OHSA, ISO and city ordinances
• Reconciles and tracks third-party invoices and expenses
• Maintains records and vendor documents, such as contracts, service records and warranty information
• Ensures location and employees are in compliance & works with employees to identify issues and to resolve within the expected and agreed parameters
• Maintain a presentable facility and property at all times
• Supervising sub-contracted staff
• Building and grounds maintenance
• Manage cleaning/hygiene suppliers and contracts
• Catering and vending management, including the management and upkeep of Canteen facility
• Utilities and communication infrastructure

Qualification and Attributes

• Grade 12
• Diploma or certificate in Facility Management
• 8 or more years of related work and knowledge, required
• Must understand and be able to manage power systems, IT cabling, basic construction, alarm systems, Gardening Maintenance, etc.
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Strong organizational & prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.
• Be willing to go the extra mile