TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Business Unit Manager - Facilities Maintenance
BritelinkMCT
Job Description
POSITION STATEMENT 
Facilities Business Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, and the overall performance of the business unit. This includes managing resources, driving revenue growth, ensuring customer satisfaction, and aligning the unit's objectives with the broader goals of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversee daily operations of the business unit
- Manage staff, equipment, and financial resources effectively
- Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic initiatives
- Ensure customer satisfaction and service quality
- Align unit objectives with broader organizational goals
- Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements
- Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Maintain compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory standards
- Build and manage vendor and contractor relationships
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Meet maintenance service levels and delivery timelines
- Deliver projects on time, within scope, and to standard
- Maintain stock, fleet, financial, and OHS compliance
- Control costs, margins, and overtime
- Improve team productivity and operational efficiency
- Maintain effective workforce and succession planning
- Drive performance management, development, and engagement
Chief Operating Officer
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES- Attentive to Detail
- Strong communication
- Strong leadership ability
- Proven self-management and team-management skills
- Influencing
- Problem solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Risk Management
- Operational Management
- Ability to analyze data
- Leadership & People Management
- Performance & Risk Management
- Stakeholder & Customer Management
- SLA Management
- Project and Operational Management
- Financial Management
- Knowledge of backup power solutions
- Bachelor's degree, or related field experience.
- Facilities maintenance certification.
- 5+ years of experience in a managerial or leadership role, preferably within the telecommunication or data center industry.
- Proven track record of driving business growth and operational excellence.
- Financial acumen
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
About This Role
Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions
Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to
R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9
HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes)
Microsoft Excel 365
Microsoft PowerPoint 365
CRM Systems (Various)
Claris FileMaker
Microsoft Access 365
HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)
Social and Community Service Managers Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R51,590/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.