📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWBidvest Facilities Management is actively recruiting for a Key Contract Manager position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Facilities / Management sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Facilities / Management • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Key Contract Manager position is an important role within the Facilities / Management sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Facilities / Management offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Key Contract Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Facilities / Management field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Facilities / Management sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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ROLE PURPOSETakes full accountability to ensure that all strategic, critical & other facilities as defined and contracted by the Customer meet business as well as contractual requirements. Takes full accountability to develop the operating model (people, process, system) to the level where service can be delivered as per the agreed contractual deliverables, effectively, profitable and sustainable.
MAIN OUTPUTSFinanceEnsure strategies, mechanisms and guidelines are implemented that would govern the maintenance of short, medium and long term capex budgets for the associated contracts. Develop, support and comply to the FM operational budget (short & medium term) Ensure compliance to all Financial Governance and ensure complete, correct and timeous billing.
CustomerEngage with different customer groups on a senior level to ensure strategic and operational alignment between the companies . Implement the customer business plan in terms of execution requirements and ensure customer satisfaction. Implement the mapping between customer expectation and or requirements with the contractual SLA's and applicable agreements. Ensure continuous communication to facilitate alignment.
OperationsEnsure operational strategies, mechanisms, guidelines and processes are implemented to support the general business environment the customer operates within. Implement communication & change management strategies to ensure implementation of company culture, strategies, processes and procedures. Align key performance areas & ensure the implementation of KPI's, reporting and contract compliance activities. Engage with service providers in implementing their service delivery strategies in support of our deliverables. Implement the broad contract requirements & principles for supplier contracts (together with Supply Chain) Operationalise service strategies, mechanisms and guidelines to ensure service delivery to the required quality, cost, timelines and safety standards as well as in an environmental responsible manner.
Growth & DevelopmentImplement the appropriate & desired strategy & culture required to meet the customer requirements Continuously validate resource skill and competency levels required to operate in the specific environment and deliver to the contractual requirements and ensure compliance to these. Implement best practices as well as new advances in methodologies, equipment and technology in the industry as provided for implementation.
GovernanceEnsure strategies, mechanisms & guidelines exist to comply with the applicable statutory guidelines and compliance Ensure required customer policies are implemented into own governance, policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Adherence to the Integrated Management System (IMS)
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCEThe Applicant must meet the following requirementsDegree or B-Tech in Engineering / FM Qualification / Management degree (EDP, MBA or MBL advantageous) Matric (Senior Certificate) Valid SA Drivers’ License 10yrs relevant working experience, 6yrs FM & maintenance engineering experience. 6yrs Senior Management experience. Experience in CRM & Property Management Facilities Management, General Building Maintenance, People Management, Supply Chain, Procurement (especially Strategic Sourcing), Negotiation Skills, Commercial, Contract & Vendor Management, General knowledge in Finance, Law & Auditing MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level), SAP knowledge OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management & Risk Management Systems
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIESProactivity & Result orientation Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated Stress Tolerance Excellent Written Communication Solid Supervisory Skills Subordinates Capacity Building Customer Focus Negotiation Skills Business Acumen & Analytical Skills Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting Teamwork & Partnering Relationship Building Interactive Reasoning Excellent Oral Communication
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