About the position
Functional Head Infrastructure development and Maintenance
Job purpose: The Functional Head of Infrastructure and Maintenance direct an organization's physical assets, operations, and facilities. The role ensures that all assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Primary Functions
- Develop and execute long-term infrastructure strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Create frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for asset lifecycles and maintenance protocols.
- Oversee both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive/Emergency Maintenance programs.
- Manage the upkeep of facilities, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and structural elements.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor departmental capital and operational budgets.
- Review and authorize invoices, track expenses, and identify cost-saving initiatives.
- Source, negotiate, and oversee third-party contractors and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure work meets quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure all infrastructure and maintenance activities comply with OHSA requirements
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and manage risk mitigation protocols.
Appointment requirements
- A degree in Facilities Management (FM) or equivalent.
- 5 years’ experience in leading maintenance teams for large properties
- Extensive knowledge in repairs of buildings, roads, electrical infrastructure, HVAC systems.
- Registration with SAFMA or equivalent.
Competency requirements
Having integrity and patience; intelligence; ability to pay attention to detail; energy; flexibility; imagination; willingness to accept responsibility; reliability; analytical thinking skills; ability to analyse data and integrate into a factual outcome; interpersonal skills; good communication skills; advanced language proficiency; negotiating skills; leadership skills; technical skills; project management skills; financial skills
Desired Skills:
- Ability to Delegate
- Contracts
- Facilities Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Retail
