Head: Facilities Management

Lead the Facilities Management function for Africa CRES, which is responsible for the provision of Corporate Real Estate Solutions across the Absa portfolio comprising of 71 corporate offices, 3 data centres, 620 retail branches, 2500 ATMs covering a total of 1m sqm across South Africa with an expenditure of R4.4 billion.

• Be an active contributor and thought leader to the Africa CRES Director of Operations.
• Develop and implement the regional vision and strategy in line with the Africa FM strategy and Africa CRES strategy.
• Ensure alignment of FM Services vision and strategy to the wider CRES strategy.
• Manage the outsourced suppliers in the delivery of day to day facilities management services.
• Create long term forecasts based on business strategy and external benchmarks.
• Ensure operational control and delivery of FM services is of the highest standard and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Drive a culture of measurable continuous improvement and innovation for all services.
• Coach, mentor and manage team members toward business objectives.
• Ensure full statutory and legislative compliance across the SA portfolio.
• Develop and implement the South Africa FM strategy in line with the firms Africa CRES FM strategy.

• Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Physical Planning and Construction (Required).