Description:
Our client is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and target driven Facilities Manager for their farm in the Winelands area (close Paarl Simodium).
Company Overview:
An Agricultural business which builds, maintains and grows world class primary production operations which produce and pack high value exportable produce. Their core values revolve around Relationships, Stewardship, Excellence, and Integrity.
Position overview
The Facilities, Garden, and Maintenance Manager & Liaison will oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, and beautification of the company’s facilities and gardens. This role includes managing utilities and insurance policies to ensure the organization is adequately protected and operates sustainably. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing workplace environment. Additionally, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for all tenant inquiries related to gardens, security, and maintenance within the farm premises.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities and Garden Management:
- Develop and implement comprehensive facilities and garden management strategies and plans.
- Supervise facility and garden maintenance, repairs, and enhancements to ensure a safe and visually appealing environment.
- Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers for facility and garden-related services.
- Monitor and control facility and garden operating budgets to optimize cost-efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Utilities Management:
- Oversee the procurement, distribution, and sustainable consumption of utilities, including electricity, water, and gas.
- Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption and implement eco-friendly initiatives.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to track utility expenses and report on cost-saving measures.
- Stay updated on changing utility market trends and regulations.
Insurance Management:
- Manage the organization's insurance policies, including property, liability, and employee benefits.
- Evaluate insurance needs and recommend coverage adjustments as necessary.
- Liaise with insurance brokers and underwriters to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of insurance claims and coordinate resolution.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks to the organization's facilities, gardens, and insurance coverage.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging risks in facilities, gardens, and insurance.
Tenant Liaison:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all tenant inquiries related to gardens, security, and maintenance.
- Address tenant queries promptly and effectively, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor a team of facilities, garden, and maintenance professionals.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Horticulture, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities management, garden maintenance, utilities management, and insurance management.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, garden design principles, utilities infrastructure, and insurance policies.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using facility management software and tools.
- Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Area: Winelands area – Paarl Simondium.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Salary: R18 000-R25 000 CTC depending on experience.
Please apply online for this position if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.
Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.
Requirements:
- Develop and implement comprehensive facilities and garden management strategies and plans.
- Supervise facility and garden maintenance, repairs, and enhancements to ensure a safe and visually appealing environment.
- Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers for facility and garden-related services.
- Monitor and control facility and garden operating budgets to optimize cost-efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Oversee the procurement, distribution, and sustainable consumption of utilities, including electricity, water, and gas.
- Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption and implement eco-friendly initiatives.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to track utility expenses and report on cost-saving measures.
- Stay updated on changing utility market trends and regulations.
- Manage the organization's insurance policies, including property, liability, and employee benefits.
- Evaluate insurance needs and recommend coverage adjustments as necessary.
- Liaise with insurance brokers and underwriters to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of insurance claims and coordinate resolution.
- Identify potential risks to the organization's facilities, gardens, and insurance coverage.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging risks in facilities, gardens, and insurance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all tenant inquiries related to gardens, security, and maintenance.
- Address tenant queries promptly and effectively, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
- Supervise and mentor a team of facilities, garden, and maintenance professionals.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Horticulture, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities management, garden maintenance, utilities management, and insurance management.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, garden design principles, utilities infrastructure, and insurance policies.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using facility management software and tools.
- Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.