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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 
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SENIOR MANAGER FACILITIES CS2305
Type: Permanent 
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience. 
Closing date: 17 November
 
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The position of Senior Manager: Facilities is vacant. The Senior Manager: Facilities will report directly to the Chief Corporate Services Officer and forms part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based at Head Office.
 The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
 
 The Senior Manager: Facilities will be required to provide support to Chief Corporate Service Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
  • Plan and maintain the office infrastructure for a healthy work environment;
  • Manage Technical Service Contracts and Service Level Agreements;
  • Manage Security and Cleaning Services;
  • Establish work procedures and processes for all hard services, soft services and business support functions;
  • Accountable for planning, scheduling, monitoring and execution all maintenance related aspects, building information management systems, planned inspections and auditing of building(s) within the portfolio;
  • Identify, evaluate, prioritize and implement energy and water cost optimisation and smart building initiatives;
  • Representation in project design and site meeting in the case of developments, refurbishments and extensions;
  • Regulating framework tracking and reporting to ensure compliance to legislation as well as business operating practices and procedures;
  • Direct the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risks, and maintain continuity of operations; and.
  • Plan, manage, and drive the office building construction against cost, quality, and time.
 
Qualification Requirements:
  • A Degree/Post graduate diploma (NQF level 7) Environment-related subject or a degree in a related discipline.
  • 1 year experience in Green Building Facilities Management and 5-8 years’ experience in Facilities at a Managerial Level.
  • Registration with South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) will be an added advantage;
 
Skills
  • A working knowledge of building management, preventative maintenance programs, mechanical equipment, air conditioning, fire systems, emergency power and the OHS Act
  • Excellent Project Management skills, to oversee and coordinate green building initiatives and sustainability projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management
  • Demonstrate strong facilities management skills, including managing building operations, maintenance, and infrastructures.  Including HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, building automation and energy management
  • Regulatory knowledge related to sustainable building  practices, energy efficiency, waste management and environmental protection
  • Possess strong inter personal skills and communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
  •  Proficiency in collecting, analysing and interpreting data related to energy usage, water consumption, waste generation, and other sustainability metrics
  • Provide leadership to facility management team, promoting a culture of sustainability and guiding staff in implementing Scheme initiatives.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Good communication skills both verbally and written
  • Capacity to work effectively and cooperatively, fostering a sense of teamwork and contributing to the achievement of Scheme objectives
  • Effective leadership, demonstrating integrity and decision making skills
  • Proactive action
  • Resilience and adaptability to new situations and challenges and changing priorities.  Demonstrate
  • Effective time management
  • Demonstrate integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour in professional interactions, 
 
Desirable
  • Have an understanding of medical schemes industry
  •  Experience in the Building Construction  would be advantageous

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Should you be interested, please apply here 
 
The closing date for applications is 16 November 2023. 

​Should you not hear from us by 28 February 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
 
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
 
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
 
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
 
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
 
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.