Facilities and Operations Manager

7 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Swiss Re Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Facilities and Operations Manager to join our team at Swiss Re.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining effective business relationships with key stakeholders, including local suppliers.
  • Planning, coordinating, and supervising the operational activities of the department to ensure optimal utilization of infrastructure.
  • Implementing the company's strategic direction within Africa.
  • Developing and implementing general policies and procedures for the locations.
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure excellent customer service.
  • Preparing and monitoring the location's operating budget.
  • Project management, including involvement in CRE moves, renovations, build, and operations.
  • Ensuring the management of internal environmental standards and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Performing annual reviews of all S&S plans in the location to ensure compliance.
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional who can:

  • Constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations.
  • Have strong project management, communication, negotiation, partnering, and problem-solving skills.
  • Be a self-starter with a positive 'CAN DO' attitude, able and willing to take initiative and implement measures in a goal-oriented manner.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Property Management with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or over 10 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Strong leadership abilities, capable of effectively managing teams across two locations.
  • Proficiency in project management, with the ability to implement local office initiatives.
  • Skilled in building relationships with top management and employees at all levels.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

The role is based in Johannesburg and will require some travel to Cape Town up to 50%.

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.



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