Operations Manager Retail

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing technical and managerial expertise pertaining to the maintenance of the retail centre. Ensures operational budget management, mechanical or electrical engineering services and management of service providers on site. Ensures reliable and safe continuous operation in accordance with statutory requirements and regulations in the building/equipment under his/her control.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years' property or Built Environment
• Shopping Centre / Retail Experience
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc Property Studies / Building Science/ Facilities
• Relevant Certificate plus 5 years' experience
• Demonstrable understanding of Property Management
  
  

Competencies

• Good knowledge of safety, fire, and emergency procedures
• Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Computer literate (full MS package)
• Well-developed report writing skills
• Budgeting and cost control experience
• Familiar with service level agreements (SLA's) and lease agreements
• Stakeholder management skills
• Project Management skills
• Pneumatic experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially in communication to clients and suppliers
• People management skills
  
  

Desired Skills

• Construction
• Engineering
• Facilitating
• Installation
• Management
• Mechanical
• Plumbing