Building Maintenance / Electrician
Bloemfontein / Botshabelo

Our client, an industry leader in property management in South Africa, seeks to appoint a Building Manager in Botshabelo who will be responsible for overseeing all building maintenance of this retail centre. The successful incumbent will have a minimum of 3 years technical building management experience with a sound understanding of general electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security etc services.

Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Minimum of 3 years practical building or facilities management experience
• A Mechanical or Electrical Qualification with a minimum of 2 years practical experience will be advantageous in this role
• Knowledge of industrial diesel generators essential and must understand ‘switching’.
• Knowledge of safety, fire and emergency procedures will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation will be advantageous
• Knowledge of basic technology in building (electrical, plumbing and construction) is extremely essential
• Knowledge of mechanical and air-conditioning systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - advanced
• Time management skills is very important

Competencies
• Strong Problem Solving Abilities
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and a results driven environment
• Professional team player
• Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative and have the ability to work autonomously
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multi-task
• Exceptional working relationship builder at all levels

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for the overall building maintenance management in conjunction with the Centre Manager.
• Do first line fault finding.
• Liaise extensively with Outsourced Technical contractors for larger more complexed technical issues; HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical etc.
• Quarterly and Daily Completion of maintenance work identified and complete inspection report within time set in SLA.
• Manage the planned/preventative/emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager, as well as disaster and emergency planning
• To ensure effective asset control by setting and managing the asset register
• To ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations
• To manage and respond timeously to technical complaints and queries received by tenants.
• To manage the relationship with the tenants, including tenant installations and asserting budgetary control .
• To conduct regular inspections, including technical, housekeeping, service contract and Take-On and Take-Back inspections.
• To manage and coordinate staff activities and deliverables, implementing work schedules,
• Energy Management (including meter readings) & Municipal Accounts (including electrical recoveries).