DEPUTY MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND HOME AFFAIRS

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from highly talented, proactive, innovative, well experienced and self-driven Public Service for the vacant position of Deputy Manager-Facilities Management: D1 salary scale tenable in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (Headquarters).

BENEFITS:

i. Optional medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS – Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
ii. Contributory pension scheme (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5%).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Degree in Estate Management, Property Management, Facilities Management, Quantity Survey, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Architecture.

Must be duly registered with appropriate Professional Bodies.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Quantity Survey, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Architecture of which, two years (2) should have been served at D2 salary scale.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage and coordinate work projects for the maintenance of all buildings in the Ministry in a timely manner while overseeing other Facilities Management operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Advises Senior Management on areas to consider for outsourcing and oversee their implementation.
• Maintains relationships with all Departments to keep abreast with their service needs and be able to detect problems before they escalate.
• Leads the formulation, implementation and review of the facility maintenance policies, procedures and requirements.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance practices and procedures for all buildings and equipment.
• Ensures that all buildings and facilities are regularly audited and maintained in accordance with set standards.
• Prepares and submits reports on the status of all the facilities under the Ministry including safety and health reports.
• Ensures that all works and safety regulations in connection with maintenance works are strictly followed.
• Prepares and implements annual work plans for the maintenance of all buildings and facilities.
• Trains members of staff in the approved practices and procedures for proper building maintenance.
• Prepares budget for the maintenance of all facilities.
• Identifies and engages viable opportunities to ensure optimal usage of buildings.
• Initiates and manages the procurement of any needed facilities by the Ministry.
• Processes payments for contractors.
• Projects costs for jobs done by contractors.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adhering to principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Working with people
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Adapting and Responding to change
• Following Instructions and Procedures