FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE (CAPE TOWN OFFICE - DELFT) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Permanent Post The SAMRC requires a skilled experience Facilities Supervisor who will take a hands-on approach in creating a healthy, secure, productive and safe working environment for the SAMRC staff and visitors.
The position encompasses the effective management of the following key performance areas: building housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, general maintenance; electrical maintenance, plumbing maintenance, structural maintenance, security, cleaning, landscape, pest control, postal services, reception services, fleet management, client well-being and project management.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Set and implement planned preventative maintenance schedules in conjunction with the Facilities Manager.
Manage the technical budgeting process for all maintenance expenditure in conjunction with the Facilities Manager.
Set and coordinate service level agreements for approved service providers in conjunction with the Facilities Manager and the Procurement team.
Ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations.
Manage complaints received by stakeholders via the facilities helpdesk.
Ensure timeous responses to complaints as per SOP received from stakeholders.
Project Manage minor building works and equipment installations.
Induction of external contractors onto the MRC sites and ensuring that health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
Manage contract staff and facilities management staff as required. Core Requirement: Certified Tradesman with a Facilities Management Certificate Minimum of 5 years Facilities Management experience.
Technical – Certified Tradesman with electric wireman's license Technical experience – Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Civils, Structural.
Knowledge of technical, non-technical and business support services Knowledge of OHS Act, building/construction and facilities regulations and municipal by-laws Facilities building operations and maintenance management Strong internal and external relationships using effective verbal and written communication skills Proven experience of excellent customer service and tenant interaction Advantageous: Higher Certificate in Facilities Management Previous experience in medical research environment with specific experience in a laboratory environment.
Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment.
In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups.
For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified.
Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended.
The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R401 742 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 30 October 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R792A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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