This role is individually accountable for managing a team that plans, co-ordinates and controls all technical and facilities management activities of the property portfolio. Responsible for providing technical and managerial expertise pertaining to the maintenance of the retail centre. Ensures operational budget management, mechanical or electrical engineering services and management of service providers on site. Roles available in Jhb, Cape Town and KZN Requirements A minimum of 8 years' experience in Facilities/Operations Management. Engineering degree/diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering or registered mechanical or electrical artisan or other relevant technical qualification 10 years practical experience in an engineering and/or built environment. Must have GMR2 designation Must be willing to a hands-on approach – electrical, plumbing, HVAC installations, fire regulations, Reverse Osmosis plant. Shopping Centre / Retail Experience Duties Budgeting and Forecasting To ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting. To prepare and manage the technical budget (*** and R&M) including forecasts and budget variance reports. Building Maintenance, Systems and Contract Management To set and implement planned/preventative/emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Centre and Regional Facility Managers, as well as disaster and emergency planning To ensure that life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans over a 3, 5 and 10-year period are set for properties under management Ensure all Service Providers are managed in terms of their contract To manage the relationship with the tenants, including tenant installations and asserting budgetary control To conduct inspections, including technical, housekeeping, service contract and take on and take back inspections To manage and coordinate staff activities and deliverables, implementing work schedules and effectively using the company performance and development management system To manage both “hard” and “soft” services, monitoring the quality of services and deliverables provided by suppliers, ensuring they are within budget by negotiating the advantageous pricing structures, as well as effective utilization of municipal and utility management Capital Projects Execute all *** Projects in the year that they are budgeted. Risk Management and OHSACT Compliance Annual Risk Inspection to be conducted and identified risk items actioned. Ensure the properties comply with all OHSACT requirements and regulations. Utilities Management Control, guide, monitor, analyse and track all electricity, water and waste consumption and implement savings initiatives. Desired Skills facilities management building management maintenance management technical management #J-18808-Ljbffr