Technical Manager (various locations in South Africa)

Recruiter:

Talent Evolution

Job Ref:

PTA001050/EO

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for candidates in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and KZN to join their team
To manage and maintain the smooth running of the hard services team on site . Responsible for implementing the most effective maintenance strategy in order to preserve asset life while utilising labour in the most effective manner. Will be required to maintain a high level of communication with the customers and prepare reports detailing the work progress and circumstances when incidents occur.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties:

Manage and be accountable for technical support for the site
Responsible for the availability of all prime utilities to the customer.
Ensure call out Ratio and cover is maintained at all times.
Ensure that the teams are displaying the correct image and behaviors required by the company to deliver a high-quality engineering service to the client.
Ensure that the team is given the knowledge and support
Seek out all small project opportunities
Ensure statutory inspections are planned and executed within agreed time scales.
Ensure that breakdowns are managed effectively, provide technical support when required and be responsible for communicating with the customer when services or environmental conditions could be compromised.
Responsible for ensuring that all system data is maintained to high standards, this includes keeping the asset database up to date when plant equipment is replaced and ensuring that engineering maintenance activities are recorded properly, this includes the accuracy of all kept documentation.
Work closely with the General Manager and Soft Services Lead to ensure all staff is fully communicated
Complete annual appraisals and identify training needs where required to develop staff and maintain compliance to statutory legislation.
Ensure visiting contractors have Permits to work, observation reports are done, check equipment used and systems of work used on site. Produce reports and updates for activities related to this work if appropriate.
Provide feedback regarding contractor performance.
Responsible for compliance to site Health and Safety procedures
Ensure monthly toolbox talks are carried out.
Work closely with the Technical Support Team
Review and approve risk assessments and method statements prior to work commencement
Carry out and document inspections of site and work equipment
The post holder will follow safe systems of work, taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others. Eliminating or reducing where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action. Timely feedback on work/contractor status to helpdesk
Track expenses against forecast / budget with on-site finance
Responsible for input on all hard services during the budgeting period
Identify and inform on potential expense exposure
Identify and implement potential savings

Qualification, Experience:

Extensive Facilities Technical knowledge
Electrical trade tested
Project management
Government Certification advantage
Building Services Knowledge especially the maintenance of building service systems within a large organization
Mechanical and Plumbing Knowledge
Facilities Management understanding
Health and Safety Management Knowledge and Experience
Supervisory leadership experience in control of a technical team
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a trade or craftsman position
Understanding HVAC controls and instrumentation
Knowledge of Planned Maintenance in critical environments advantageous

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Innovative, organization and planning skills, financial & business acumen, cocoordinating skills, marketing
FULL computer literacy
Customer service orientation
Inter-personal sensitivity and people management
Formulating and implementing best practice strategies and concepts
Planning, coordinating and delivery of technical project

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