Infrastructure Officer

**JOB TITLE**
Infrastructure Officer

**JOB PURPOSE**

Forming part of the Shared Services dept., the Infrastructure officer oversees and performs activities related to equipment & facility management, under the guidance of the infrastructure manager.

**RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not limited to)**:

- Read, write, review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Identify suitable suppliers/vendors based on company needs.
- Implement & maintaining the supplier/vendor database.
- Maintain good relations with vendors/evaluation and review of vendors (approval).
- Review of products and services to suit company needs.
- Coordinate, the procurement, installation, maintenance, qualification, and repairs of equipment and the facility.
- Conduct internal equipment verifications/checks as needed (e.g. temperature alert system).
- Respond to relevant after hour crises (Electricity, water, temperature).
- Request quotes, Purchase Orders.
- Management of Job Cards/Delivery notes related to infrastructure.
- Receive equipment, initiate IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
- Implement/Maintain an accurate equipment database/Asset register.
- Implement/Maintain accurate service records.
- Implement/Maintain equipment cost/service cost database.
- Preparing purpose/service plans, performing cost analysis and reports for review.
- Support and oversee duties related to the facility staff (Cleaning, Security, Maintenance). Performing minor repairs.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Relevant diploma/certificate in science/procurement/logistics/equipment management
- Two to three years’ work experience in similar role.
- Strong background using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, other software platforms.
- Position level will be determined based on skills, education & experience.

**CORE COMPENTENCIES**
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, strong sense of teamwork and multi-tasking skills.
- Experience in managing a small team and their core tasks’ completion is an advantage.
- Ability to handle pressure, interact and function in a highly productive work environment.
- Flexible, adaptable to new tasks and challenges.
- Willing to work afterhours/weekends.
- Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail and think critically is a must.
- Ability to maintain composure and focus on situations of ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Communication skills: should be fluent in English (read, written, spoken).
- **Synexa Life Sciences is committed to achieving transformation and will take it’s EE plan and targets into consideration during the selection process.**_

**Job Types**: Temporary, Permanent
Contract length: 6 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Montague Gardens, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have knowledge or experience working with laboratory materials, products and equipment?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- similar work: 2 years (preferred)