Job Description

• Facility Management

• general maintenance and repairs
• facility inspections and assessments
• perform basic emergency repairs as needed
• delegate and supervise maintenance team
• Fleet Management - basic fleet maintenance (changing tyres, batteries, jump starting vehicles etc)
• Asset Management - site assets (building and maintenance equipment and tools)
• Supply Chain Management - stock management (general consumables)
• Records Management - installing shelving units
• Compile monthly reports for the Corporate Operations Manager
• Write Working Practice Guidelines and How 2 Manuals
• Assist with the development and review of Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

Duties

• Facility Management
• Facility Management - supporting the Corporate Operations Facilities Management Manager with all Facility related duties.
• Supervise Facility General Assistants and Facilities Management Officer/s
• Monitor external contractors
• Respond to urgent maintenance calls and emergency repairs
• Perform general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment in line with maintenance schedules and project plans.
• Perform general building duties (painting, plastering, drywalling, ceilings, hanging doors, installing windows, flooring, carpentry, basic brick laying etc) as per the project scope and meet project timelines.
• Installing signs, white boards, picture frames etc.
• Assist with Site Closeouts and Site Setups.
• Ensure that facilities are neat, clean and in a good operating condition
• Inspecting, fixing and maintain equipment and machinery
• Rearrange office space as requested by moving office equipment, installing wall hangings, set up tables and chairs, move boxes etc.
• Operation of various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Record and report all maintenance completed to the Facilities Management Manager.
• Provide recommendations on maintenance products and consumables
• Purchasing required maintenance stock and equipment
• Complete the stock control register each time an item is removed from the Maintenance storeroom.
• Monitor monthly utility readings

• Fleet Management - providing support as outlined in the Fleet Management Policy and/or Fleet Management Standard Operating Procedures, this includes general maintenance (changing tyres, batteries, jump starting vehicles etc).
• Asset Management - providing support as outlined in the Asset Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes the moving of furniture and equipment (when required) and managing facility assets.
• Supply Chain Management - providing support as outlined in the Supply Chain Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing stock on and off vehicles as stock is received or dispatched (when required)
• Records Management - providing support as outlined in the Records Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing paper records on and off vehicles as records are received or dispatched (when required).
• Policies and Standard Operating Procedures - adhere to all departmental and company policies, standard operating procedures, working practice guidelines and How to Guides.
• Write working practice guidelines and how to manuals and review annually.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, practices, and procedures according to prescribed legislation.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• Three to Five years experience in a similar role i.e., building construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Strong knowledge of Facilities Management
• Understanding of safety regulations

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Valid SA Drivers License (Essential) - First Issue Older Than 12 Months with Driving Experience
• Frequent Travel by Land or Air
• Willing to work overtime

Essential Requirements

• Project Management skills
• Time Management skills
• Report writing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a high level of PC literacy
• Highly proficient in English (Spelling and Grammar)
• Extensive experience in building and equipment maintenance

Personal Attributes

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Must be organised and be able to work under pressure
• To be methodical, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Is open to change and new information
• Establish effective and trusting work relationships
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of painting techniques.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and electrical techniques.
• A love for construction
• Healthy and physically fit
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• Must have social skills and be a team player, performance oriented, and self-motivated

Closing date: 25 March 2024Please Note:Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checksThese appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilitiesWhilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

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