Job Description

Key Responsibilities:Team Management

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of technicians, and support staff.
• Set performance standards, conduct regular performance reviews, and coach team members for professional development.
• Foster a high-performance culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop and manage budgets for the site, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services and adherence to financial targets.
• Monitor expenses and identify areas for optimization and cost savings.
• Procure and manage vendor contracts to ensure services are delivered at optimal costs.

Hard Services

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure (such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure routine preventive maintenance schedules and inspections are carried out on time.

Soft Services

• Manage and ensure the delivery of high-quality soft services, including janitorial, pest control, waste management.
• Monitor service providers performance, conduct regular audits, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment for all occupants.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure facilities comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, fire and safety codes, and other applicable laws.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks by implementing appropriate controls and processes. Conduct regular audits to ensure safety procedures on site are in place and working.
• Site risk assessment and ensuring that suppliers have work permits when working onsite.
• Do plan and unplanned job observations with staff and contractors.
• Ensure safety files and all accreditations are in place.
• Adhere to JLLs business conduct by ensuring compliance with the firms guidelines, procedures, and strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (such as property managers, HR, IT, and finance teams) to align facilities services with business requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with external stakeholders, including building owners, landlords, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Communication and Language Skills * Fluency in English.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and foster a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered).

• Proven experience in facilities management or related field, with a strong focus on both hard and soft services across multiple geographies.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Budgeting and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of local regulations, codes, and permits related to facilities management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work well under pressure.

Location:On-site -Johannesburg, ZAFIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLLs recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may contact us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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