Site and Services Manager - DurbanFull job descriptiontakealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Site and Services Manager to join our Supply Chain team in KZN DC.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.The position reports to: General Manager: OperationsYour responsibilities may include:Making active decisions on fault legitimacy, including scrutiny of quotations and sign-off of services renderedWill be the line of contact for building infrastructure backup system such as generator, UPS, (24/7 availability)First line of contact with the land lord and/or any representativeOversees maintenance, improvement and long-term planning development, including major building renovations and rehabilitation projectsPrepares information for review and discussion with Management and other staff to select vendorsLeads and manages facility projects to ensure best utilization of space, resources and safety for all employeesCoordinates office improvements including day-to-day facility operations and critical systems such as, electrical, lighting, plumbing and conference room equipmentPerforms routine maintenance and repair tasks such as painting walls, replacing light bulbs, installing A/V equipment, etc., as neededOversees the administration of contactor work (e.g. janitorial, building contractors, landscaping, gardening)Tracks and executes facility and maintenance expense budgetsAssures compliance with all applicable laws and codes related to facilities including OHSA, ISO and city ordinancesReconciles and tracks third-party invoices and expensesMaintains records and vendor documents, such as contracts, service records and warranty informationEnsures location and employees are in compliance & works with employees to identify issues and to resolve within the expected and agreed parametersMaintain a presentable facility and property at all timesSupervising sub-contracted staffBuilding and grounds maintenanceManage cleaning/hygiene suppliers and contractsCatering and vending management, including the management and upkeep of Canteen facilityUtilities and communication infrastructureQualification and AttributesGrade 12Diploma or certificate in Facility Management8 or more years of related work and knowledge, requiredMust understand and be able to manage power systems, IT cabling, basic construction, alarm systems, Gardening Maintenance, etc.Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivatedStrong organizational & prioritization skillsAttention to detailExcellent communication skills, both written and spokenAbility to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levelsComfortable with change and excellent team playerComfortable with learning and adapting to new systemsBe able to work in a pressured environment.Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.Be willing to go the extra mileThe Environment:takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.We are short on ego and high on output.We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.We love what we do and what we are creating.We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:is forthright but respectfulis an expert at doing, who can not only design but also executeis analytical, able to use data to make decisionsis competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hoursis passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experienceis entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and fasteris business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product inputis curious and challenge the status quois innovative and enjoys iterationis collaborativewill be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.thinks like an owner of the business.is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKINGIf you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.Thank you for applying.Your application has been received and if there is a fit, someone will be getting back to you. Should you not hear from us within 2-4 weeks, please see your application as unsuccessful.Please note that if you have a personal information access request or a deletion request in terms of the Protection of Information Act, that request can be sent to hr@takealot.com.Takealot Group Talent Team.
