Job Description

Facilities Practitioner PRETORIA Technical / Construction
Pretoria - Gauteng
Facilities Practitioner
Pretoria
12 month fixed term contract
R317 600pa
Purpose of the post:
To provide effective and efficient support services to employees of the Department through the provision of sound management and maintenance of facilities.
Description of tasks:
Manage the services rendered by contractors:
Brief contractors on projects
Coordinate briefing sessions with contractors and ensure compliance with regard to legislation and procedures
Develop progress reports on projects and verify invoices for the work performed prior payments.
Develop and maintain records of work undertaken.
Building inspection:
Ensure that building inspections are carried out and update inspection checklist.
Ensure help desk requests are allocated and attended to by maintenance officers.
Monitor inspection conducted by maintenance officers.
Escalate requests that would require outsourcing.
Draft ToR and ensure that day to day maintenance requests 100 000 are logged with the Department of Public Works
Allocation of office space
Assist with the development and maintenance of an immovable asset register
Coordinate refurbishment of office space when the need arise.
Attend to office space requests, identify space to be allocated and removal of furniture.
Facilitate payment of service providers:
Coordinate the reports based on the delivered services/goods and facilitate the payments of the service provided in line with SLA/ToR
Maintain and submit monthly payment commitment register
Manage human resources:
Supply appropriate tools and protective clothing for use by subordinates.
Ensure procurement of maintenance equipment/tool/allocate ion register during repairs.
Perform other admin duties as delegated by the supervisor , including administrative related to the job for effective performance of the Unit
Competencies, knowledge and skills:
Knowledge and understanding of Contract Management
Knowledge and understanding of Logistical Management
Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management Processes
Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety
Knowledge and understanding of Knowledge of PFMA and GIAMA
Knowledge and understanding of Computer Literacy
Good personal skills
Good leadership and managerial skills
Ability to train people
Ability to manage conflict situations effectively
Client relations skills
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Management skills
Team development skills
Time management skills
Electrical and plumbing skills
Inspired and motivated
Interact and communicate
Flexible
Reliable and honest
Innovation person
Ability to work under pressure and make decisions
Experience and educational minimum requirements:
A National Diploma in electrical or plumbing / N3 electrical or plumbing with trade test
One-year relevant experience in building maintenance.
Closing date for applications: 4 September 2025
Should you not hear from us within 5 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
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