Building Engineer (3-year Contract) - Capetown

The main purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance, planning and inspection of the Company Building in order to maximize, the building’s life and the availability of technical equipment in support of engineering operations and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Job requirements - Must have:

•a Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in the Built Environment or Engineering, or an equivalent qualification;
•a management qualification;
•registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or be a candidate thereof; and
•at least 6 years of experience in engineering or building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Detailed description

•Manage and monitor operational, corrective and preventive maintenance as well as the equipment replacement programme at the Company Head Office in Cape Town, including the documenting and inventory of all systems.
• Manage the work of all external service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary requirements.
• Identify and mitigate the risks associated with building operations, and plan and report accordingly to ensure good governance.
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of the building systems meet the legislative as well as health and safety requirements.
• Define and manage the installation of building systems, and specify maintenance and operating procedures.
• Manage stakeholders and service level agreements by engaging and developing project contracts with external service providers.
• Develop plans and apply techniques to ensure optimal output and life-cycle cost of all buildings and building equipment (systems).
• Manage the performance and development of technical staff in the respective unit.