Building Maintenance Team Leader

General and Civils Maintenance Team leader About DiscoveryDiscovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.Key PurposePlan, execute and finalise maintenance and building facilities projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consulting in order to deliver projects to plan. Responsible to oversee Discovery`s buildings with regards to civil and building services, plumbing, painting, carpentry, flooring pest control, etc.Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to Maintenance strategiesEnsure Maintenance strategies are carried out to building, building civils works and relevant equipment and services. [preventative, reactive, statutory, condition]Plan, develop/create and conduct preventative maintenance to equipment and new equipment.Conduct statutory maintenance as per regulatory compliance requirements and to Discovery set StandardsConduct reactive maintenance with urgency and complete it with required quality standards and within prudence.Maintain and update data basesSchedules dates for scheduled maintenance.Stock and backup spare availability for quick response Financial managementBudgeting (forecasting, track expenditure, variance, saving initiatives)Quotations and approvals (obtaining, approvals, vetting, signing off)Process invoices and ensure the amounts are correct and allocated properlyCapex submission (quotations, motivations, business case)Purchasing of stock and cost comparison Management of Environment services and other servicesPest control is carried out to limit infestation and damage to servicesCompliance of environment standards within the operationalCorrect disposal of Hazardous substances and that certification is received that is has been disposed of in a safe manner and environment. Safety and complianceEnsure compliance to safety, health and environment Act as well as adherence to the Discovery standards and practices and compliance to the OHS Act.Ensure required maintenance activities is carried out at required intervals and that the service and equipment comply to regulationsConduct Risk assessmentCompile work permits and satisfy the risk appetiteCreate and update Standard/Safe operating Procedures (SOP) Contractor management of external and InternalManage work scope and expectations contractorQuality controlManage SLAEnsure contracts are drawn for services that has a priorityPlan dates for scheduled services Project manageProject manage moves, installation and repairs to plants and equipment Team managementManage work task within the teamTraining of staff [ coaching, skills development]Manage leave and time activitiesCreate a positive and productive environmentPersonal Attributes And SkillsSolutions drivenAble to work aloneGood communication in English Writing skillsProficient in computer programs such as Microsoft excel and Word, outlookEducation And ExperiencePlumbing skills – understanding the principles of water reticulation and drainage systems experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems. Experience with Building services, Civils work, lifts, project management, Health and safety, budgets.Understand maintenance strategies [preventative, reactive, statutory]Environmental knowledge of the impacts of poor Waste management, grease traps, pest control.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.