Growthpoint provides space to thrive with innovative and sustainable property solutions. We are an international property company with assets on three continents and the largest South African primary REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) listed on the JSE. We own and manage a diversified portfolio of over 550 property assets, locally and internationally.<\/p>\n
Growthpoint is a FTSE\/JSE Top 40 Index company, a constituent of the FTSE EPRA\/NAREIT Emerging Index and is in the FTSE4Good Emerging Index and FTSE\/JSE Responsible Investment Index.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Building Manager – Office (Temporary)<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Duties and responsibilities:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Exposure to the following:<\/strong> Personal Attributes:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> Building Manager
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Temporary 6 Months<\/p>\n
\nTo ensure that all Growthpoint Clients and stakeholders receive the highest levels of customer service at the Client \/ Landlord interface. To ensure that building assets are optimally maintained throughout their life cycle in accordance with approved budget through effective and efficient management of in house and outsourced services.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022To set and implement planned\/preventative\/emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Property, Facilities and Portfolio Manager, as well as disaster and emergency planning
\n\u2022To ensure that life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans over a 3, 5 and 10-year period are set for properties under management
\n\u2022To ensure effective asset control by setting and managing the asset register
\n\u2022To assist with the preparation and management of the technical budget (Capex and R&M) including forecasts and budget variance reports
\n\u2022To contribute to the SLA\u2019s for approved service providers in conjunction with the Procurement team
\n\u2022To ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations
\n\u2022To manage and respond timeously to technical complaints and queries received by clients, and identify trends in complaints
\n\u2022To manage the relationship with the tenants, including tenant installations and asserting budgetary control
\n\u2022To conduct inspections, including technical, housekeeping, service contract and Take on and take back inspections
\n\u2022Set and implement planned\/preventative\/emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Facilities Manager
\n\u2022Manage the technical budgeting process for all maintenance expenditure
\n\u2022Implement energy savings programs, environmental and sustainability methodology in the portfolio in conjunction with the Facilities Manager
\n\u2022Set and coordinate service level agreements for approved service providers in conjunction with the Facilities Manager and the Procurement team
\n\u2022Ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations
\n\u2022Manage tenant installations including monitoring of their implementation and assert budgetary control – this includes induction of external contractors onto our sites and ensuring that our health and safety standards are adhered to at all times
\n\u2022Monitor the quality of services rendered by suppliers
\n\u2022Carry-out regular building inspections
\n\u2022Monitor and report on deliverables from service providers with appropriate consideration given to deadlines being met and budget constraints
\n\u2022Ensure that occupational health and safety standards and other relevant statutory regulations on all sites are adhered to \u2013 fire system testing, equipment servicing, signage, equipment registers etc.
\n\u2022Management of tenant parking bays
\n\u2022To manage and coordinate staff activities and deliverables, implementing work schedules and effectively using the company performance and development management system
\n\u2022To stay abreast of changing technical market trends<\/p>\n
\nExperience & Qualifications:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Certificate or Diploma or BSc in Property Studies \/ Building Science\/ Facilities Management.
\n\u2022A technical tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical or Civil\/Structural Engineering will be an added advantage
\n\u20223 years property experience in a building maintenance\/management related field<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Knowledge of safety, fire and emergency procedures will be advantageous
\n\u2022Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation will be advantageous
\n\u2022Knowledge of SLA\u2019s and lease agreements will be advantageous
\n\u2022Knowledge of basic technology in building (electrical, plumbing and construction) is extremely essential
\n\u2022Knowledge of mechanical and air-conditioning systems is extremely essential
\n\u2022Knowledge of day-to-day operations (cleaning, security) is extremely essential<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Professional team player
\n\u2022Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative and have the ability to work autonomously \/ with little guidance
\n\u2022Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multi-task
\n\u2022Hard worker who works well under pressure and must be efficient and results driven
\n\u2022Assertive and tenacious
\n\u2022Exceptional working relationship builder at all levels
\n\u2022Able to take personal criticism and thrive in an environment that frequently questions and challenges.<\/p>\n