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A leading South African online retailer is looking for a highly talented Site and Services Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Johannesburg 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: Operations.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Making active decisions on fault legitimacy, including scrutiny of quotations and sign-off of services rendered.
2. Act as the primary contact for building infrastructure backup systems such as generators and UPS (24/7 availability).
3. First line of contact with the landlord and/or any representative.
4. Manage contracts and B2B relationships.
5. Oversee maintenance, improvement, and long-term planning development, including major building renovations and rehabilitation projects.
6. Keep critical spares for Sorter, MHEs, Automation equipment, Scanners, Batteries, Printers, and Tools of Trade.
7. Prepare information for review and discussion with Management to select vendors.
8. Lead and manage facility projects to ensure best utilization of space, resources, and safety for all employees.
9. Coordinate office and DC area improvements including day-to-day facility operations and critical systems.
10. Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
11. Oversee the administration of contractor work (e.g., janitorial, building contractors, landscaping).
12. Track and execute facility and maintenance expense budgets.
13. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and codes related to facilities.
14. Reconcile and track third-party invoices and expenses.
15. Maintain records and vendor documents, such as contracts and service records.
16. Ensure location and employees are in compliance and work with employees to identify and resolve issues.
17. Maintain a presentable facility and property at all times.
18. Supervise sub-contracted staff.
19. Manage cleaning/hygiene suppliers and contracts.
20. Catering and vending management, including the management and upkeep of canteen facilities.
21. Understand and manage power systems, IT cabling, basic construction, alarm systems, and gardening maintenance.
22. Take emergency calls at all times and work odd hours, including weekends and public holidays, if needed.
23. Support and align with DC Operations, Times, Ways of Work, etc.
24. Perform departmental administration functions as required.
25. Perform any other ad-hoc functions related to the department.

Attributes Required:

1. Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated.
2. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
5. Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
6. Comfortable with change and an excellent team player.
7. Able to work in a pressured environment.
8. Willing to go the extra mile.

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12.
2. Diploma or certificate in Facility Management and/or Maintenance Management and/or Automation Mechanical Management and/or an appropriate Technical qualification.
3. 8 or more years of related work and knowledge required.

The employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun, and have the shared ambition of being the leading e-commerce company in Africa. We are doers and not only thinkers; it's all in the execution. We seek to employ an extraordinary mind who is forthright but respectful, analytical, competitive, and passionate about the potential of e-commerce.

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from 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.