Manager/Supervisor: Infrastructure Support Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P010
Position Reference Code: FMA2024
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant.
JOB SUMMARY
To plan and effectively coordinate the installation, maintenance, and repair work around the park complex. This includes supervision of teams of contract workers, regularly inspecting sites, executing works when necessary, maintaining equipment, and assigning service providers to various projects. A solid understanding of building maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments is required.
This role requires a person who can perform maintenance in and around the Park’s premises and on equipment that belongs to Freedom Park. The responsibilities can vary from quick repair jobs to highly skilled tasks, including electrical installations and repairs, tile replacement, plumbing, mechanical works, and garden maintenance. The candidate will be required to perform basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, furniture, equipment, and other jobs that may be required from time to time.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Prepare facilities for meetings.
- Plan, organize, control, and lead as supervisor by managing the contract maintenance staff.
- Perform maintenance and repair work – all minor maintenance and repair work inside and outside all buildings when necessary.
- Purchase maintenance materials, tools, and equipment as required and control stock thereof.
- Assist in managing the Maintenance and Repairs quality control.
- Inspect buildings, maintain inventory, and schedule repairs.
- Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
- Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time and to the correct quality.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
- Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
- Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
- Supervise fleet usage.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BCom or BCompt Degree with major subjects in Accountancy, Financial Management, Management Accounting, etc.
- Post-graduate Degree and/or Qualification as a CA (SA) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years as a Finance Manager preferably in a public entity or related field.
- Financial management in a medium to large public entity with experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of the PFMA, GRAP, Treasury Regulations, Policy Formulation, implementing and monitoring.
- Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct at the highest level.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organization and presentation skills.
- Dynamic, innovative, creative skills and ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
Maintain Company Assets (All Buildings/Sites)
- Attend to all first line calls on equipment failures.
- Carry out repairs/inspections to all Sites, including general building maintenance, basic plumbing, basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic masonry, and other renovations of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Identify Maintenance Faults and Record the Faults.
- Carry out basic inspection on meters and report damages.
- Effect repairs where appropriate – light bulbs replaced, desks, etc.
- Manage maintenance issued stock and tools.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on infrastructure assets.
- Assist in project work and other maintenance installations.
- Ensure that all OH&S regulations are adhered to.
Support Services
- Provide driving services as required.
- Provide physical support with moving boxes, documents, and furniture as required.
PREREQUISITES
- 6 years post qualification experience in a similar role.
COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING
- Project management.
- Built environment and professional judgement.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Operational communication.
- Operational compliance.
- Planning techniques.
- Client orientation.
Applications for internal candidates must be on the internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and/or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code in the subject line when applying for the position. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. Closing date is 30th of November 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
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