Facilities Officer -DBN at Mancosa

About the position

Introduction

MANCOSA [The Management College of Southern Africa], a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education and distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:

Facilities Offer - Durban

CORE PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to implement and ensure the building facilities are maintained efficiently and at a professional standard by providing support to day to day operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Provide directive on renovation and building maintenance work to staff, (general workers) and contractors.
• General Maintenance of building
• Ensure that the standard of work conducted by the various entities affiliated with MANCOSA such as Interpark are to MANACOSA's professional standards
• Prepare all relevant documentation and submit for contractor's payments with finance
• Solicit and negotiate reasonable quotes for upgrades
• Monitor all project timelines and ensure projects are completed within approved budget
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, bi-annually and annual services are done
• Provide workshop and event set ups according to the recommended requirements and professional standards
• Responsible for airport pickups of MANCOSA's dignitaries
• Conduct adhoc duties
• Experienced in office and construction Occupational Health & Safety compliance
• Conduct Monthly meetings with service providers

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS
• Senior Certificate
• Relevant Engineering or Facilities Management courses would be an advantageous

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 1 years' experience in operations/maintenance environment

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and sound time management skills
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Project costing and budget control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Proactive
• Good negotiating skills
• Ability to motivate staff to excel at their jobs
• Responsible
• Confident
• Assertive
• Must be able to multi-task

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Will be required to work overtime and during the weekends
• Valid South African Drivers License