Facilities Officer (Wits PHRU)

Main Purpose Of The Job

Effectively manage the full facilities portfolio including maintaining, arranging repairs, and developing infrastructure and facilitating the procurement of equipment, stock, and other resources

Location:

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto - Johannesburg

Key Performance Areas

Assist management in identifying and managing operational and maintenance requirements, including the management of repairs to fixtures, fittings, and equipment throughout the building
Maintain a schedule of maintenance works required for the facility including preventative maintenance and testing of building systems (eg: fire, alarms, generator testing, etc.)
Provide information to all staff, users, and stakeholders regarding works that are being carried out that may affect their working environment or conditions
Work closely with external contractors, including sourcing quotations and supervision of works in accordance with legislative requirements
Participate in an on-call to respond to specialized facilities and unforeseen events
Procurement of required items for the division, including sourcing items, getting quotations, orders, and payments process
To draw up and monitor all service-level agreements with contractors or suppliers
Coordinate occupational health and safety
To obtain quotations as required for building and maintenance
To control facilities' consumables stock
Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure that facilities maintenance and repair services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner
To be the first point of contact with the building landlord and managing agent
Manage and operate within an annual budget
To reconcile diesel credit card and facilities consumables petty cash
To liaise with PHRU-Bara operations, maintenance, and procurement departments
Maintain asset inventory
To monitor facilities and equipment ensuring all is in good condition and calibrated according to sponsor requirements and budget structure
Oversee facilities and equipment of the division including maintaining, arranging repairs, and stock control

Required Minimum Education And Training

Diploma/Degree in Facilities/Property Management
An Electrical qualification will be an added advantage
Proficient in the use of MS Office software

Required Minimum Work Experience

Minimum 2-3 year's work experience in a facility and/or operational capacity
Must be prepared to work after hours when required and be on call

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, And Personal Abilities

Knowledge of building systems and construction techniques
Technical knowledge to recognize symptoms of disrepair and diagnose effective remedial works
Maintenance experience is essential
Ability to network and build relationships with internal and external Key Stakeholders
Supervision of maintenance staff
High level of project management skills
Assertive and confident
Customer service orientated
Deadline driven
Ability to work independently and work as a part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
Valid driver's license and own transport and the ability to travel is essential

To Apply

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 16 May 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please Note

AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills

Communication
Computer Skills
Computing
Healthcare
Medical

About The Employer

BackgroundThe Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996. The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children.

In recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Employer & Job Benefits