Technical Service Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Objective Personnel

    Objective Personnel background
    Description

    Experienced Service Manager sought to lead technical staff in maintenance and facilities management, with expertise in health and safety, contract negotiation, and performance analysis.

    Qualifications

    • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
    • Certification in Project and Operations

    Requirements

    • Minimum 5 years' experience in Service Management, with knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, best practices, cost management, and performance analysis
    • Experience in managing a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Artisans, and Electricians
    • Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
    • Strong knowledge and experience in Health & Safety, Building Codes, Quality Inspections, Hazard & Risk Assessments
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in contract management and subcontractor relationships
    • Advanced knowledge of CMMS and/or CAFM systems, business communication systems, and business programs for word processing, spreadsheet development, and presentation development

    Duties

    • Manage technical staff, including skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled technicians and laborers
    • Plan and deliver scheduled maintenance works and respond to breakdowns
    • Manage budgets and maintain statistical and financial records
    • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
    • Negotiate contracts with new vendors and suppliers
    • Implement proactive risk management plans and assist in developing long-term contingency plans
    • Provide incident reports and technical fault root cause analysis
    • Schedule work effectively to complete operations, programs, or activities
    • Report defective materials in a timely manner to avoid disruption in service delivery
    • Conduct inspections to ensure upkeep of good hygiene standards