Facilities Manager

Who are we?
Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of three clusters - Sanlam Corporate, Sanlam Retail Mass and Sanlam Retail Affluent. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the three clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives. Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. What will you do?
Responsible for planning and scheduling work to maintain the designed reliability of equipment. Job plans created by the Maintenance Planner are intended to maintain or extend the life expectancy of equipment therefore aiding in the total reduction of maintenance cost and increased output of product. Interact and communicate regularly with Operations and Maintenance teams. Principal contact and liaison person between Maintenance, Operations and other departments. What will make you successful in this role?
Manage operational services and ensure service provider complies to service level agreements
Ensures achievement of sustainability targets in respect of energy, water and waste
Plan and manage projects in accordance with PMBOK guidelines
Manage facilities budgets in line with the company’s financial policies and procedures
Ensures that all internal beneficiaries of Maintenance receive timely, efficient and quality service
Ensuring service delivery to all internal or external clients
Ensures compliance to health and safety regulations as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Responsible for long-range and short-range planning by ensuring regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources
Scheduling and overseeing all maintenance-related work by managing a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors
Ensuring that all maintenance operations are done in accordance with company policy and OSHA guidelines and that facilities satisfies all industry regulations
Developing and implementing a proactive maintenance program
Managing repair and maintenance budgets
Coordinating the completion of complex repairs
Balance the need for daily output with the need of equipment reliability through proactive maintenance
Draft maintenance reports
Forecasting, ordering, and price negotiation for spare parts inventory
Evaluating the performance of the outsource Facilities Manager service provider
Research new ways/tools/assets to improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs
Managing the Facilities Management maintenance repairs SLAs
Prepare operation reports, maintenance budgets, and provide analysis of all reports
Develop relationships with building contractors and third party workers to ensure smooth operations
Coordinate with building and facilities security to ensure all maintenance services are provided
Manage the asset register and keep updated with all relevant stakeholders
Assist in developing strategic maintenance plans
Assist to develop asset maintenance management policy, procedure and process-work-flows
Conduct maintenance audits to the third party providers Qualification and Experience
Relevant NQF 6 (e.g National Diploma) or higher in-built environment
Certification in facilities management is advantageous
5-10 years experience in facility management
Possess project and people management skills Knowledge and Skills
Project management
Risk and safety management
Reporting and financial administration
Environmental stewardship and sustainability
Emergency preparedness and business continuity
Sound knowledge of ISO Asset management, Maintenance process, SANSA 1752, OSHS act, SANS 1400 Standard
ISO Quality management systems
Engineering drawing and BIM
Understanding of IWMS and BMS software, electrical systems, HVAC systems, carpentry, and various mechanical and architectural systems
A basic understanding of elevators, fire alarms, plumbing, and other facility-related systems is also crucial Behavioral Competencies
Flexible and Adaptable (Being Resilient)
Excellent Communication
Influencing & Negotiation skills Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
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