Facilities Manager
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Date: 10 Oct 2024
Application closing date: 30/10/2024
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.
POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning at all our schools. The incumbent will need to be well-organized and able to optimise the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool. The goal is to ensure our school's facilities are problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Estate Managers at Reddam House and External Service Provider responsible for maintenance at the Reddford Schools continue to report to the Head of School with a dotted reporting line to the Facilities Manager. The Heads are accountable for Utilities management at their respective schools in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.
Facilities Manager to liaise with public utilities to ensure that the water and electrical services are working at all the schools.
Facilities Manager to investigate utility billings to ensure that they do not exceed budget and to inform the CEO, Managing Director at Reddford and the Heads if there are concerns.
Responsible to ensure the standards of cleanliness are high at all the schools in collaboration with the Estate Managers and Head.
To monitor the Estate Managers on how they draw up maintenance schedules and set routine programmes of work for cleaning staff, premises and grounds maintenance staff to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, upkeep and safety of all school buildings and premises.
To take appropriate action to ensure and monitor proper safe levels of lighting, heating and ventilation at the schools with the Estate Manager.
To supervise with the Estate Manager for the line management of all premises and ground maintenance staff, to include participating in their recruitment and selection, identifying their training needs and drawing up their programme of work.
To ensure appropriate staffing levels and deployment of staff in all premises-related departments.
To adhere to all school policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:
Degree or equivalent professional qualifications in Engineering, Building or Facilities Management, Surveying etc.
Senior level understanding of CDM regulations, property management and maintenance.
Managing a team of staff.
Understanding the legal and financial aspects of estate management, with the ability to deliver significant and sustained cost control without detriment to overall quality of service being provided.
Ability to confront difficult issues and take difficult decisions, particularly in relation to staffing and financial matters.
SKILLS:
Ability to be a role model.
Ability to reflect on own practice.
Ability to search for solutions to seemingly complex issues.
Change Management and ability to drive change.
Good communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
Planning and Project Management Skills Essential.
Financial Planning and Negotiating Skills with the ability to manage a budget.
Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation.
Work on own initiative.
Well organised and good time management.
Flexible working – some work outside core hours will be required.
Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word Essential.
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