Job Description

Tsebo Facilities Solutions is looking for a Building Manager to be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the Building Maintenance function for respective Hotels within the Complex as allocated accordingly.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people - the heart of Tsebo - is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities
Delivered Infrastructure Preventative Maintenance Plans

• Assist the Engineering Manager to compile an infrastructure preventative maintenance plan for the business unit
• Identify and investigate new development, environmental and energy-saving opportunities for the property
• Identify risks to impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability

Maintained Infrastructure

• Co-ordinate Infrastructure maintenance and repair resources and team
• Organize and schedule work according to work orders; including estimating work-hour requirements; to make sure that all systems are in excellent working condition
• Source contractors for building infrastructure work relating to refurbishments and ensure work is completed to standard and within the budget
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve any escalated issues, risk areas and building Infrastructure repairs
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Store and control Infrastructure assets; technical stock and parts orders and stock control
• Update site plan layout thus ensuring building capacity planning & monitoring

Infrastructure Project Plans & Implementation

• Define the scope and resources required to complete the project in collaboration with senior management
• Plans Infrastructure projects by determining specifications; and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Motivate for the selection of contractors and establish installation schedules; plan shut-downs and installations;
• Integrate new or changes requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements; updating cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain a formal, approved integrated project plan to guide project execution and control throughout the life of the project.
• Prepare and execute a quality management plan that describes the programme and project quality approach and how it will be implemented.
• Document and secure all project information

Infrastructure Compliance Standards & Governance

• Be involved with the development and updating of policies and procedures for around building, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
• Oversee the development, communication and auditing of maintenance and engineering standards and processes for the business unit on a regular basis
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Drive a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify risk areas and address

People Management

• Lead and motivate employees and promote positive working relationships, direction and support
• Lead and oversee departmental communication ensuring employee and management interaction
• Measure and develop plans to enhance employee engagement
• Performance Manage and coach reporting managers to ensure KPA's are achieved
• Manage employee relations within the function including monthly staff / management meetings

Budget Management

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Management regarding the budget for the Infrastructure function including:
• Cost management
• Capex
• PIP and forecasting
• Financial reporting on project expenditure and progress
• Assess the impact of deviations on the project and overall programme, and report results to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues; development and repair related requirements
• Provides internal stakeholders with updates of Infrastructure, outages and scheduled shutdowns
• Engage and manage the performance of suppliers and contractors
• Engage with management with regards security; health and safety and critical technical breaches or anomalies
• Consider all the facts, options and possible deliverables prior to making decisions;
• Analyse and diagnose product performance issues in order to maximise or leverage the strengths of the team in a competitive environment;
• Deal with diverse problems in own area, using judgment and discretion to resolve them

Skills and Competencies

• Project management
• Procurement and negotiation skills
• Building maintenance and repair methods
• Technical Management,
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications,
• Draw plans and write specifications /cost estimates for building repair and minor construction work
• Working experience of health & safety management and legislation
• Environmental management systems and legislation
• Budget Management
• Proficiency in MS Office, IFS & Pragma
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Infrastructure / facilities management position, maintaining and repairing emergency power backup systems, and all electrical and mechanical production equipment
• Project management experience
• Experience in managing contractors / suppliers
• Requires specialised theoretical knowledge and processes relating to Infrastructure maintenance practices, processes and regulations
• Medium term planning 12 months involves conducting the planning of activities to support new business targets and growth
• Organise, plan and prioritise tasks for self and team to ensure that work gets done profitably and efficiently;
• Effective scheduling to ensure that team is adequately resourced to achieve targets/meet job requirements.
• Interact with stakeholders and team - influencing, motivating and encouraging specific behaviour

Qualifications

• 4-Year Degree / National Diploma in Building Management, preferable
• Apprenticeship in engineering with 5 years practical experience
• Preferably registered with the SAFMA / other accredited facilities / engineering bodies