Job Description

The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria.

• Manage the provision and maintenance of buildings infrastructure
• Manage the maintenance services including among others, cleaning, garden, and security services.
• Management of the fleet utilization
• Ensure effective assets and contracts management including insurances.
• Provide budget inputs and adherence to the allocated budget
• Staff management and production optimization
• Ensure that VIMP Facilities comply with OHSA and Regulations
• Assist in allocation of resources to employees to successfully perform their roles e.g. Offices,
• Equipment's and proper accommodation
• Management and servicing of all outsourced facilities related
• Service Level Agreement to ensure that service providers delivers according to the standard specification e.g Cleaning
• Services, Security Services.
• Management of asset team and compliance thereof in respect of acquisition, Operations, verification and disposal processes.
• Ensure the renewal and sourcing of new contracts for VIMP as and when required. Ensure the supplier delivers as per the requirements and expectations of the organization
• Participate in the development and implementation of the ARC
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
• Management of ARC staff houses (Property Management).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Three 3 years of experience in Facility Management or related roles.
• Proficiency MS Office suite.
• People and business management skills.
• Budget and contracts management
• Knowledge of construction/ building and OHS regulations.
• Knowledge of security and asset management.
• A valid driver's license.

Inquiries: Mr. James Tooka, Tel: (012) 808 8107
CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 25 FEBRUARY 2026
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.
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