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Executive: Facilities Management
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Job title: Executive: Facilities Management
Job grade: M3
Group/ BU: Corporate
Division: Corporate
Span of control: 5
Reports to: Chief Property Management
Core Description
Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Telkom Group facilities, covering the full suite of technical, hard, and soft services, and also to act as a Centre of Excellence for the business. Also responsible for service delivery to high-pressure internal and external stakeholders, as well as developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives. Take ownership of end-to-end customer journey management through all facilities and service touch points.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and direct strategic facilities management goals, develop forecasting plans to achieve strategic goals and identify facilities management trends and develop strategies to maximize the group's competitiveness including:
- Put innovative strategies in place to optimise the performance and efficiency of the building (i.e. water saving initiatives - greening initiatives) and to ensure the delivery of high value-added recommendations.
- Identify and implement strategies to develop a work place environment that leads to increased staff productivity.
- Accountable for the formulation of design standards with workplace bench marking and commercial requirements, direct engagement with the relevant business heads to develop and refine product types, and standardise for cost efficient execution at scale.
- Identify/ develop solutions to maximise efficient facilities and space management solutions.
- Plan and manage customers short-term and long-term facilities and space management needs.
- Ensure compliance to statutory regulations, policies and procedures by conducting inspections, liaising with tenants to assist with non-compliance - Institute a process of workplace safety for staff and contractors.
- Ensure that occupancy and vacancy levels are reported and managed effectively in order to minimize costs.
- Ensure regular reporting to all stakeholders, including the analysis and metrics of deliverables to the following: board, executive, senior management, customers, etc.
- Manage relationships with service providers to ensure effective and efficient service delivery in a cost-effective manner and in line with good business practices.
- Provide strategies to manage and reduce red flags that have been escalated in terms of utility bills.
- Ensure procedures are in place to mitigate and manage risk, ensuring buildings are compliant to prescribed legislation and implement corrective action when required.
- Review the service delivery model for FM services especially when contracts are being renewed.
- Review and update to stay best in class in contracting and delivering FM services.
- Improve on an ongoing basis the annual asset management plan for maintenance budgeting, programmed maintenance and capital projects including refurbishments.
- Compile and manage the capital expenditure budget for facilities as well as track variances/ savings - Conducts financial analyses to evaluate and recommend lease vs. purchase decisions.
- Completes any required forecasts, budget analyses and reports of activities.
- Analyze monthly performance and budget projections and compare it to annual management plan and budget, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Developing year on year business plans to achieve savings targets and working closely with the finance team to produce monthly financial status reports and future forecasts.
- Manage the overall maintenance budget.
- Responsible and accountable for effective management and development of the Facilities Management Team.
Functional Knowledge
Understanding of CAFM systems; Practical building maintenance; Safety, fire and emergency procedures; Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation; SLA's and their effective development, interpretation and management; Technology in building (electrical, plumbing and construction); Mechanical and air-conditioning systems; Day-to-day operations (cleaning, security, gardening); Contract management; Strategic Facilities Management; People management experience; Quality assurance process development, implementation and management; Awareness of ISO or other quality standards
Functional Skills
Total facilities management; Computer Software (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project); Presenting & Communicating Information; Facilities Management contract management; Real estate Operational contracts; Facilities Quantitative Methods; Facilities and associated financial analysis; Programme Management & Planning; Business Acumen and insight into operational management; Financial Acumen including budgeting; Change management; Financial Modeling Budget management; Conflict management; Report writing; Project management; Negotiation and influencing
Competencies (Behaviour)
Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
Personal Leadership: Ability to work well with people at all levels; Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working Values Aligned with Telkom Values
Certifications
- SAFMA (Accredited Facilities Professional)
- NQF 7: 3 year Degree
- 8 Years relevant experience, of which at least 3 years on senior management level
Qualification and experience:
- Qualification preferably in built environment or appropriate.
- Experience in the Facilities Management field, of which at least 6 years experience at a strategic and management level.
- Strategic thinker and planner with the ability to deliver results.
- Very experienced in setting out facilities management processes and procedures.
- Professional business writing is required to represent the company in the most professional way possible.
- Make effective decisions and leverage to achieve objectives.
- Fundamental understanding of Strategic FM and its impact on the users.
- Make effective decisions and leverage to achieve objectives.
- Ability to build strong and positive relationships with clients/ external stakeholders, consultants and advisors.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with vision, commitment, engagement and results.
- Ability to translate strategic initiatives into tactical implementation plans.
- Excellent computing skills (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project).
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Highly developed problem-solving skills.
- High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel experience is essential.
- Power point and other presentation software skills an advantage.
- Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data and all other sources of information.
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial acumen.
- Excellent analytical and logic reasoning ability.
- MS Projects.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Physical Requirements
- None
Internal:
- Divisional leaders
- Executive and senior leadership stakeholders
- Category/ Supplier executives and management
- Contract management services
- Executives and Management
- Service providers
- Real Estate Asset and Facilities Management
- Utilities Management
- Properties Project Management
- Customers outside Telkom
Supervisor Facilities Management - FACT
Posted 21 days ago
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Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our companyATNS
IntroductionApplications are invited for the position of Supervisor Facilities Management (Peromnes Grade 9) based at Cape Town International Airport. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Maintenance & Cleaning. The purpose of this role is to supervise and coordinate the day-to-day support and maintenance of ATNS buildings and related sites, ensuring a safe and effective working environment that complies with applicable building regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesPreventative and Corrective Maintenance of Buildings, Sites and Related Infrastructure:
- Supervise the day-to-day maintenance activities at all sites in the designated region.
- Supervise staff, vendors, and sub-contractors in line with the Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on ATNS buildings and related infrastructure.
- Monitor and attend to maintenance requests and issues logged.
- Develop station-specific operational maintenance plans.
- Procure vendor services and oversee their performance.
- Track facilities vendor contracts and advise the Facilities Manager prior to expiration.
- Provide input into the facilities maintenance budgeting process.
- Monitor expenditure and ensure appropriate spending of funds.
- Assess and report to the Facilities Manager on compliance with safety, hygiene, and functionality requirements.
- Support Occupational Health and Safety compliance as required.
- Draft reports on building systems, equipment, and facilities management operations.
Stakeholder Relations Management:
- Supervise sub-contractors to ensure compliance with SLAs and regulations.
- Maintain good client relations with service providers and internal ATNS clients.
- Communicate effectively with landlords where ATNS is leasing.
Safety and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with housekeeping rules and related regulations.
- Ensure the general safety of buildings and sites.
- Conduct quality assurance of maintenance services provided.
Adhoc Maintenance Support:
- Oversee facilities management requirements during building projects, renovations, or refurbishments.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- NQF 6 qualification in Facility Management and/or Construction Management is an added advantage.
- Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is an advantage.
- Valid RSA Driver’s License is a requirement.
- Minimum 5 - 6 years’ experience in Building and Facilities Management.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Vice President-L.I.F.E.-Integrated Facilities Management
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Vice President-L.I.F.E.-Integrated Facilities Management, EXL, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Responsibilities- Manage day-to-day Facility Operations including housekeeping, F&B service, front office management, cost optimization, team development, and vendor development for IFM services.
- Oversee Physical Security (guards, electronic access, CCTV) and ensure security standards.
- Direct Engineering Services (building and equipment maintenance to achieve high uptime).
- Coordinate travel arrangements including hotel tie-ups and domestic/international travel support, visa facilitation, and logistics support (point-to-point pick-up and drop).
- Functionally oversee EHS, Information Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and compliance with certifications as required by the business.
- Ensure adherence to established procedures and meet internal and external compliance requirements for the functional area.
- Align activities with EXL's corporate governance objectives.
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Head of IT and Facilities Management
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- IT: Maintain a stable, productive, and efficient IT environment. Provide comprehensive IT support to all areas of the business. Successfully lead an IT team on an operational and strategic project level.
- Facilities: Ensure that all building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, are functioning optimally. They oversee routine maintenance and address immediate repair needs to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
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- IT: Maintain a stable, productive, and efficient IT environment. Provide comprehensive IT support to all areas of the business. Successfully lead an IT team on an operational and strategic project level.
- Facilities: Ensure that all building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, are functioning optimally. They oversee routine maintenance and address immediate repair needs to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
IT:
- Review & provide support on tickets logged
- Monitor server performance
- Manage and maintain Azure environment
- Work with service providers on IT related projects and queries
- Interact with various IT Service Providers to completed specific required tasks
- Manage outstanding support task with IT Service Providers Make sure all Service Provider Support Tickets gets locked by the service provider for follow up and future audits
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Vice President-L.I.F.E.-Integrated Facilities Management
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Head of IT and Facilities Management
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Job Summary:
IT: Maintain a stable, productive, and efficient IT environment. Provide comprehensive IT support to all areas of the business. Successfully lead an IT team on an operational and strategic project level.
Facilities : Ensure that all building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, are functioning optimally. They oversee routine maintenance and address immediate repair needs to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
Key Responsibilities:
IT:
- Review & provide support on tickets logged
- Monitor server performance
- Manage and maintain Azure environment
- Work with service providers on IT related projects and queries
- Interact with various IT Service Providers to completed specific required tasks
- Manage outstanding support task with IT Service Providers Make sure all Service Provider Support Tickets gets locked by the service provider for follow up and future audits
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E.-Integrated Facilities Management- Experience (In Years) 12-15# Job Description This function includes day to day management of Facility Operations Such as - Housekeeping, F&B Service, Front office management, Cost optimization, Team development, Vendor development IFM Services etc., Physical Security such as – Guards, Electronic access, CCTV etc., Engineering Services such as - building & equipment maintenance to achieve 100% uptime, Travel - hotel tie-ups, domestic & international travel support including visa facilitation & Logistics support - point to point pick-up & drop facility.
Additionally, the role will be functionally responsible for EHS, Information Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Compliance to other certifications as per the need of the business.
Further, the position will ensure adherence to laid down procedures & meet all internal & external compliance for the functional area.
Overall, all of these activities must be carried out in line with EXLs corporate governance objectives# Responsibilities Customer experience: Controlled & qualified feedback via internal survey twice a year.
Additionally, feeling the pulse through regular interactions with employees, clients, vendors & a mechanism to tracks these inputs & implement corrective action to ensure better service levels.
Process implementation: Implementation of systems & procedures on ground to ensure 100% uptime on all facilities related support across operations as per approved budgets & Exl standards.
The same is subject to internal & external audits from time to time.
Cost efficiency: Functional delivery must be monitored in line with approved budgets and cost saving measures on