Facilities Manager

A market leader in the development and provision of trading and financial solutions for specialist Distribution, Wholesale, Merchant, Retail industry sectors and organisations with 'point-of-sale' showrooms and warehouses currently has a position available for a Marketing Manager to lead the marketing for the business.

The company is looking for an exceptional, driven and organised individual to fulfil the role Facilities Manager.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of facilities and administration services for all building users including staff, visitors, clients and audience. This tole will be primarily looking after the 2 main commercial properties for KCS South Africa. These will include both offices in Johannesburg, and an office in Stellenbosch.

The Facilities Manager will ensure consistent service delivery to internal stakeholders. Taking full ownership of facilities process development and management while also being responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the buildings, ensuring that they meet health and safety standards, as well as being legally compliant.

You will also manage the cleaning, waste disposal, catering, security and parking facilities at all sites, while effectively managing the budgets as well as record keeping on all payments and 3rd party services and operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the overall services provided within the facility
- Create a suitable environment for the purpose and needs of the office
- Use best business practices to manage and reduce operation costs
- Create a budget for various facility needs and expenses
- Compare costs for various services and goods before choosing the best options for the facility
- Manage the maintenance of the building by performing repairs or contracting maintenance services as needed
- Track building upkeep as well as anticipated long
- and short-term improvements and maintenance
- Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped
- Handle certain administrative tasks, such as preparing reports for business owners
- Ensure the security of the building by researching and implementing various security measures, such as surveillance cameras or security staff members
- Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility
- Carrying out other such duties reasonably falling within the scope of the role, as may be required by the company

**Key Requirements**:

- At least a bachelor's degree in business management, facilities management, or a related field
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Time-management skills
- Familiarity with building upkeep, structural issues, and grounds maintenance
- Budgeting skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to guide, motivate and mentor employees
- Flexible scheduling
- Full driving licence is essential
- Maintenance experience desirable, not essential

**Company Info**

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers and merchants. Our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

**Equal Opportunities**

KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted.
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