The Senior Manager Facilities & Services will lead the Facilities Function ensuring the delivery of top-tier services across the Valterra Platinum property portfolio. Align service provision with business requirements ensuring safety efficiency and effectiveness. This entails managing relationships and contracts with external service providers to maintain high performance and service standards largely through outsourced solutions.
- Safety
- Create a safety culture through productive and authorised operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
- Performance and Delivery
- Guide and execute approved accommodation strategies leading the Facilities Function to support strategic business outcomes in Accommodation Facilities Security Catering Health & Safety.
- Work closely with General Managers Heads of Departments and their teams to review programs monitor progress evaluate budgets and resolve issues impacting service delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and company values.
- Authorise expenditures within delegated authority limits providing detailed justification for any exceptions. Oversee monthly expenditure reviews targeting financial projections and performing variance analyses.
- Conduct quarterly business reviews with outsourced service providers to assess performance and pinpoint improvement areas.
- Drive tender processes for managed services and manage the preparation and administration of leases for office spaces.
- Engage in initiatives special projects and studies that advance the Facilities strategy and align with broader organisational goals.
- Actively engage in safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.
- Address matters related to both employed staff and outsourced service providers ensuring alignment with organisational policies and practices.
- People & Teams
- Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
- Compliance
- Develop required compliance governance for the discipline on a corporate level.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory legislative and permitting requirements.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
- Masters degree or advanced certification in Facilities Management Business Administration (MBA) Contract Management Project Management or a related discipline will be advantageous.
Experience:
- 7-10 years working experience in facilities management or a related field with several years in a managerial role.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale facilities operations budget oversight and leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience in managing vendor contracts and relationships preferably in a similar industry.
Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including Labour Law Governance etc.
- Appropriate senior management experience in a senior management position is advantageous.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance standards.
- Engage with key stakeholders and understand their requirements in relation to the broader strategy.
- Make recommendations to line management and stakeholders on supplier and accommodation strategies as well as cost improvements.
- Analyse and identify risks and quantify potential business impact.
- Successfully complete ad hoc activities as they arise.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 29 July 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time