Director: Facilities Management

Requirements:
A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Build environment/ Property Management/Facilities Management or related field. Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in Facilities Management environment. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Extensive knowledge of M&E, risk, planning, compliance and management methodologies and practices. Ability to communicate with all levels of management. Extended working hours may be required. Willingness to travel. A Valid Driver’s licence.

Duties:
Manage the provisioning of property management services: Manage the provisioning of property maintenance services. Manage the development and implementation of a Facilities Management Maintenance Plan or Improvement Programme for the GPW. Oversee the contract management portfolio and ensure the implementation of clear guidelines and specifications for execution. Manage the review of stakeholder’s Service Level Agreements to improve internal and external relationships with stakeholders’/service providers. Manage office allocation, maintenance, refurbishment and renovation in GPW. Coordinate the management of lease agreements between the GPW and the Landlords. Manage the rendering of office services: Manage the process of planning the allocation of accommodation utilisation and monitor the compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards. Manage the interpretation of the property portfolio and influence the internal environment through appropriate accommodation management and utilisation. Oversee waste disposal, cleaning, parking and fleet management services: Manage the development and implementation of transport management guidelines. Ensure the periodical inspection of facilities are accurate, advice and recommend on preventative maintenance measures needed. Manage the provisioning of overall cleaning services. Ensure safety and compliance of accommodation regulations are in line with the risk management framework. Manage waste disposal and keep a record of the allocation of parking space in the Department. Ensure the proper utilisation and maintenance of departmental vehicles. Oversee the development, maintenance and implementation of the departmental strategies, processes and procedures pertaining to facility management: Manage and monitor the development of Facilities Management Strategy. Manage the development and implementation of relevant processes, procedures and systems to comply with legislative requirements in the resource optimisation environment. Manage the Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Formulate and identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments. Conduct financial planning and account for the allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the Directorate.

Enquiries: Ms. DP Barnett Tel No: (012) 748 6013

Reference number: GPW 26/05