Facilities Manager

at  Communicare

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC ORGANISATION AS A FACILITIES MANAGER!

Are you passionate about creating efficient, safe, well-maintained environments and managing diverse facilities operations? Are you fuelled by the thrill of a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, and does the opportunity to contribute to making this country a better place resonate with you?
We have an opportunity for experienced Facilities Managers in our Rental Property Management Department.

We are looking for 3 Facilities Managers, on a 12-month contract basis, with experience and expertise in the following areas:

• Capex Projects: You would oversee capital expenditure projects across our residential property portfolio, focusing on planning, executing and managing maintenance and improvement projects. You would work closely with asset management and property management teams to assess property needs and optimize the value of the residential assets.
• SLA & Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): You would manage all service level agreements and the implementation of PPM across our residential property portfolio. You would work closely with external vendors, contractors and the property management team to ensure high levels of maintenance and tenant satisfaction.
• Tenant Installations: You would oversee and manage all installation processes for all our property portfolios. You would work closely with the leasing team, property managers and contractors to ensure the installations are done and completed and within budget and on schedule.

WHAT SETS YOU APART?

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with at least 7 years’ experience in a facilities management role within a tenanted residentially property environment, with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Capex Projects and SLA & PPM:

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in the built environment, engineering, or building Science, etc.

OTHER SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and project management skills
• Knowledge of the built environment and it’s best practices
• A sound understanding of all aspects of building and facilities management
• A track record in successfully delivering projects against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Solution oriented
• Ability to develop sound relationships with colleagues and suppliers

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

High level Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quotations, risk assessments, method statements and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organisation.
Numerical Skills: Strong ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Exceptional Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to interpret information, prioritise and action intricate planning to execute and deliver necessary results.

Please refer the Job description for details