Facilities Director

Cape Town
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**Large well known Cape Town based company is seeking a seasoned Facilities Director, must have a degree in Engineering with specific skills within the retail sector and specifically individuals who specialize in refrigeration, and HVAC, etc. lots of retail store experience, overseeing multiple stores. As well as managing a remote workforce.**

**Main job function**

**JOB SCOPE**:
Develop and implement engineering solutions for VASA that will optimize consumption of energy and water, improve the lifecycle of assets, and drive down the operating costs of the facilities.

Establish preventative and reactive maintenance protocols for all the HVAC, mechanical & electrical systems in line with the VASA policies & procedures.

Develop and manage reporting systems and protocols that will improve the quality and

downtime of work execution, striving to improve overall standards.

To drive the positive culture to ensure the utilities are managed at club level.

To develop and maintain systems to respond high consumption.

To plan, execute, monitor, and control all engineering projects within the designated.

geographic region, in line with approved budgets and required deadlines.

**JOB DUTIES**

**Preventative/Reactive Maintenance**

Preventative Maintenance
- To ensure all preventative maintenance work is completed in line with VASA policies & procedures which includes but not limited to:

- HVAC Systems
- Water Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Lighting
- Ensure that all Preventative Maintenance Work is documented/recorded.

Re-active Maintenance
- To ensure that all re-active work is completed in-house where possible.
- Ensuring all work carried out is done so in a safe manner, & in line with the VASA H&S policy.
- The analysis and management of maintenance related NPS/ member feedback

**Contractor Management**
- Ensure that only competent and vetted contractors are used.
- Manage direct supplier relationships for HVAC, Electrical & Lighting
- Effective communication with the HOD, Regional Director(s), clubs, project team, consultants (including the Design Team)

**People Management**
- The management & performance of the Direct Reports
- Interface with landlords as well as the VASA National Asset Manager
- Liaise with club CGM/Maintenance Manager on outsourced work.
- Management & control of the water hygiene & pool standards within the area.

**Training/Coaching**

Management of the areas training & development requirements, along with the creation & delivery of the courses required.

**Utilities management**:

- Energy management & reduction of consumption.
- Water management & reduction of consumption.
- Monitor and report water and electricity consumption.
- Investigate and resolve water and electricity consumption issues.
- Create and maintain a positive culture in the business with regards to keep the utility consumption as low as possible.
- The management of utilities with the aim to optimize consumption and procurement processes.
- Involvement in the specifications of anything that will affect utilities.
- Assists in the overall planning, organization and management of all aspects of efficient utility management.
- Involvement in the procurement process of utilities, bill verification, placing of orders, account management and liaising with councils and landlords.
- Deal with any account queries in all clubs.
- Ensure that all clubs are always on the best tariff.
- Creating Utility standards and guidance for all clubs to follow to ensure they are keeping their consumption as low as possible.
- Creating utility budgets
- Reporting on any unusual utility consumption data and providing guidance in how to rectify the problem.
- Provision of technical services to support the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of utility systems.
- Search for new opportunities to replace current equipment with more efficient equipment that consumes less electricity or water.
- Ensure a compliant Waste Management contractor is appointed that manages all waste and a system is implemented to store all the applicable regulatory documents.
- Execution of all engineering capex projects
- Execution of Maintenance and Engineering projects when the fall outside of a club refurbishment such as:

- HVAC
- Pool Filtration
- Utility reduction projects e.g., LED

**Electrical**
- Management of the professional teams such as Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
- Interface with contractors to complete work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Management of contractors responsible for the alterations or installation of any plant / equipment relating to Maintenance & Engineering projects.
- The training & hand over required for the continuous maintenance of engineering projects.
- Liaise with design team for correct specifications.
- Provide expert advice for any Maintenance and Engineering areas that are included in any refurbishments.

**Financial Management**
- Financial management & budgetary