Building and Facilities Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma NQF6 or Bachelor's Degree; BEng, BSc Engineering or equivalent recognised engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline aligned to the management and supervision of machinery and engineering plant NQF 6.
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test Certificate Red Seal/Heavy Current
• Wireman's License will be an advantage.
• Government Certificate of Competency GCC / applicable Certificate of Competency, where required by the applicable statutory framework for the GMR 2.2 appointment.
• ECSA professional registration, where applicable, will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience in engineering, facilities, building services, plant or infrastructure management, of which at least 3 years must have been at a management or supervisory level.
• Demonstrable experience in the operation, maintenance and supervision of large-scale machinery and engineering systems.
• Experience in managing statutory OHS and machinery compliance

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• To provide strategic and operational leadership in the management of the organisation's buildings, facilities, engineering infrastructure, machinery, plant, utilities and critical technical services, ensuring that all facilities remain safe, compliant, reliable, fit for purpose and continuously available to support theatre operations.
• The incumbent will have overall responsibility for the effective management and supervision of machinery and engineering systems and will be formally designated as the organisation's GMR 2 Competent Person, subject to meeting and maintaining all applicable statutory competency requirements.
• The position is critical to ensuring occupational health and safety, statutory compliance, business continuity, infrastructure reliability and uninterrupted theatre operations, including performances, events and public activities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assume formal responsibility as the organisation's designated GMR 2 Competent Person, in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Ensure the safe supervision, operation, maintenance and management of machinery and engineering plants.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate statutory records, registers, inspections, certificates and reports.
• Monitor machinery-related risks and ensure that appropriate corrective and preventative measures are implemented.
• Ensure that statutory inspections, testing, maintenance and certification are conducted within prescribed periods.
• Provide strategic and operational management of all buildings, facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure that buildings, public areas, backstage areas, workshops, offices and technical facilities are maintained to appropriate operational and safety standards.
• Monitor the condition, performance and lifecycle requirements of critical infrastructure and equipment.
• Identify infrastructure risks and develop appropriate mitigation and replacement strategies.
• Provide technical advice to management on machinery, plant, infrastructure and engineering risks.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of critical mechanical and electrical plant and machinery.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance and testing of generators and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure that critical plant and machinery are appropriately maintained and available for theatre operations.
• Investigate machinery failures and implement corrective action to minimise operational disruption.
• Ensure appropriate emergency response and contingency arrangements for infrastructure failures.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and the general appearance and maintenance of the building and its surroundings
• Ensure that the services delivered to the building in respect of water, electricity and air supply are according to NOSA standards and maintained according to those Standards
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of electric motors, electrical installations and equipment, stage machinery control circuits, emergency generators, A.E.G. P.L.C, AC and DC Drivers, AC and DC Motors, Submersible pumps – 3ph Substation switchgear, 110V Emergency lighting, 380V Standby Generator and Knowledge of Air-conditioning control panels.
• Provide technical oversight of building, facilities and engineering projects.
• Manage or oversee contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Ensure that projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, quality and time requirements.
• Review technical specifications and provide professional input into infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that completed projects comply with applicable statutory and operational requirements

Leading Competencies

• Ability to relate and work with people;
• Ability to work in teams and individually;
• An understanding of approaches, processes and techniques associated with participatory and collaborative forms of planning
• Ability to think creatively and synoptically.
• Decision making skills.
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Leadership, results driven, and financial management

Core Competencies

• GMR 2 & Statutory Machinery Compliance
• Engineering & Technical Expertise
• Facilities & Infrastructure Management
• Occupational Health, Safety & Risk Management
• Preventative & Planned Maintenance
• Technical Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Business Continuity & Emergency Response
• Project, Asset & Lifecycle Management
• Contractor, Financial & Resource Management
• Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management & Communication