Technical Supervisor

Tsebo Facilities Solutions is looking for a Technical Supervisor who will be Responsible for the installation, repair and upkeep of the Clients property, including all plant equipment, mechanical systems, buildings infrastructure, structures, office equipment across the site/portfolio (KZN and Cape Town Support) which includes pond technical equipment assessments, by applying industry Best Practice regarding reactive and preventative maintenance in support of the Contractual/Master Service Agreement deliverables. Stock management and control.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Operational Delivery:

• Implement maintenance procedures and ensure implementation in the absence thereof.
• Allocate workload and supervise daily and proactive workload of subordinates (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Supervise: Maintenance team and subcontractors, during installations, repairs or maintenance task undertaken (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc.)
• Ensure subordinate welfare is addressed consistently, including: Rotational Standby and Call-Out scheduling, Leave and absenteeism planning, identifying inefficiencies and remedial training requirements per individual.
• Manage daily maintenance call logs and report daily activities to the Hard Services Manager.
• Set KPI's for subordinates and manage individual performance.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks on a weekly/monthly basis. Ensuring compliance to the OHSA.
• Conduct: Tools, Ladders, Scaffolding, safety equipment, Power tool inspections and report non-conformances directly to the Hard Services Manager
• Carry out daily Client facility inspections – Identify remedial works to be conducted and plan accordingly.
• Check Clients facilities: Electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems of to ensure functionality.
• Conduct regular test procedures on mission critical systems, ensuring maximum availability of systems for Clients operations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a condition that does not compromise safety for Client or others.
• Organize, remediate/repair tasks/mini projects in a manner that does not disturb guests/operations, or arrange after hour remediation
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment and place orders timeously, when necessary
• Participation in the co-ordination and implementation of projects (e.g. renovations)
• Ensure planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks are allocated and attended to, either by subcontractors or subordinates.
• Ensure that best operating practice is applied when undertaking maintenance tasks/repairs and the successful execution thereof.
• Ensure the workshop, stores and work areas, are kept tidy and presentable at all times.
• Ensure the appropriate technical and/or assistant resources are available to complete maintenance tasks, within budget.
• Assist to monitor the maintenance expenses and budget
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Zero critical stock-outs affecting service delivery.
• Monthly stock reconciliations completed and signed off.
• Compliance with budgeted spend for maintenance materials.
• No unresolved stock discrepancies older than one reporting cycle
• PPM scheduling, planning and record keeping
• All work to be logged and tracked via the CAFM systems (Onkey and Client System)

Customer Focus:

• Lead and work within the onsite team/s to develop and maintain a customer-focused attitude toward activities and conduct
• Interact with clients to provide and process information in response to enquiries, concerns and requests about services
• Work with processes and procedures in such a way that operational efficiencies and performance are enhanced
• Attend to and resolve all client queries timeously or escalate when necessary
• Follow up and follow through on all escalated queries timeously
• Manage conflict

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly/monthly reporting within set timeframes for submission to your Hard Services/Senior Facility Manager as requested
• Update and maintain all relevant records.
• Ensure all subordinates consistently update the designated Help Desk on an hourly, daily, weekly basis and manage daily outstanding calls

Code of Conduct:

• Work in a flexible way when the occasion arises so that tasks, which are not specifically covered in the job description, are undertaken
• Take ownership and responsibility for own and subordinates performance
• Promote TFS's & Client's image and corporate citizenry through deliberate and co-ordinated activities
• Adhere to the TFS's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System's Policies & Procedures as applicable to this position
• Ensure TFS ethical values and standards are adhered to.

• Solid understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems, general shop fitting/carpentry crafts and general all-round skills.
• Knowledge using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, Arc, etc.)
• Working knowledge in all maintenance processes and health and safety regulations.
• Emotional Intelligence: ability to work with colleagues who have different ways of behaving and interacting.
• Be prepared to operate on a 24/7 standby basis and respond to priority calls in times of emergency.
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities within a multicultural operation
• Resilience: ability to cope under high workload pressure and setbacks.
• Self-disciplined, motivated, energetic self –starter with an exemplary work ethos.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail with a methodical and structural approach.
• Results focussed and professional at all times.
• Ability to follow established procedures and create in the absence thereof.
• Project a professional and competent image at all times when on duty.
• Ability to use own initiative and to operate with no management support when required.
• Apply initiative and problem solving skills in the absence of direct instruction.

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Qualified Artisan – Trade Tested - Electrical, or Millwright or Mechanical, other
• Excellent customer relation skills (internal & external).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort as well as subordinate workloads.
• Thorough understanding of construction related activities and functions.
• Have multi-disciplinary technical skills with above average expertise.
• Worked in a Maintenance Supervisory role previously (evidenced).
• Experience with: HT/MV Electrical Switchgear; Generators; HVAC; Plumbing systems, VSD's & central plant experience.
• Knowledge of all maintenance tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act. Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems is essential.
• Well-versed in all maintenance process and health and safety regulations.
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings