Operations Manager – Highlands House
Full-time, Permanent, Work
Cape Town, Vredehoek
Posted 2 years ago
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Highlands House is a dynamic residential facility for older people situated in the Gardens in Cape Town. We require an experienced Operations Manager to assume responsibility for the maintenance, operations, relevant legislative compliance & technical support functions at Highlands House.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. General Operations Management
- Oversee the full operational functions of the facility, and ensure all operations are conducted in an appropriate and cost-effective way.
- Manage maintenance team.
- Project management for specialized work projects.
- Assist in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment and contracting with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.
- Asset management.
- Set short- and long-term goals for the property to develop improvement actions to implement cost savings.
2. Facilities / Maintenance Management
- Assist the financial manager with annual budget for maintenance department.
- Plan, organize and manage the daily tasks, delegate to maintenance team, and ensure task completion.
- Planning and scheduling of maintenance projects and program.
- Liaise with tenants on the property regarding maintenance issues.
- Manage and monitor all contracted services, obtain quotes, and prepare work orders.
- Manage all key suppliers.
- Manage and update service level agreements.
- Ensure regular servicing of equipment.
3. Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with facility operating controls, and SOPs to ensure service standards.
- Responsible for Occupational Health & Safety Act implementation, fire regulations and other legal requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The suitable applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Minimum of 5 years operational management experience within a service driven environment is essential, previous exposure to healthcare / residential / NPOs is highly desirable.
- A relevant Degree or Diploma qualification in Operation / Facilities / Building Science / logistics management is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in facilities / maintenance management with technical skills to assess building / maintenance-related problems when needed.
2. Communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with internal and external service providers
- Able to provide ongoing reports and recommendations to the management team.
3. Administration Skills
- Highly organised and self-motivated person with good coordination skills is essential, the person must be able to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and handle a complex, varied workload.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word and Outlook).
4. Specific Requirements
- Knowledge of relevant compliance legislations such as OHSA, HACCP, CPA and all other related health & safety legislation
- Financial acumen with the ability to formulate and manage budgets in line with organization’s strategic objectives.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 30 October 2024
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Facilities Management, Property, Maintenance & Construction |
| Location: | Vredehoek, Cape Town |
| Reporting to: | Executive Director |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | 8am – 4pm (Mon – Friday) - negotiable |
| Salary range: | Market-related (commensurate with skill and experience) |
| Closing date for applications: | 30th October 2024 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below |