Building Supervisor





Operating Division:Transnet Property


Employee Group:Fixed Term Contract


Department:Property Management


Location:Durban


Reporting To:Property Manager


Grade:G


Reference:req4903











The closing date is on 15/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
This role is intended at the oversight of
daily operations and maintenance of Transnet Real Estate of both internal and
external portfolio. The primary role of the Building Manager is to take full responsibility for and
to ensure that the buildings under his responsibility are maintained in
pristine condition. This is achieved by putting in place the Planned
Maintenance Programme and responding timeously and efficiently to ad hoc
repairs required. The secondary role of the Building Manager is to facilitate
communications between the Facilities Management department and the occupants
and users of all the buildings, providing solutions for related problems The role is critical in liaising with tenants and service providers, it
coordinates and manages maintenance, housekeeping, and security activities, and
ensure the facilities infrastructure and assets meet regulatory standards and
codes. To assist and engage the Facilities Managers as well as support the property
managers in the planning, management and monitoring of all aspects related to
the management of the portfolio and inspection of work to ensure that quality
standards are maintained or improved. Also, to ensure strong customer
relationships are built and expectations are met and managed



Position Outputs
1. Coordinating and overseeing regular building maintenance and repairs. 2. Managing and directing cleaning and security staff and activities. 3. Preparing and carrying out emergency protocols and procedures. 4. Maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and visitors. 5. Preparing and monitoring maintenance budgets. 6. Conducting regular building inspections and preparing reports. 7. Ensuring facilities are in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and building codes.
8. The individual will be responsible for translating business strategy into workable sustainable development plans, ensuring adherence to sustainability policies, procedures, and protocols. 9. Coordinate activities with other disciplines and terminals to integrate and effectively utilize optimum supervision and management in all projects. 10. Undertake the Management Responsibilities defined in the Transnet Property Operational Policies.11. Guide and participate in cross-functional assignments for internal and external stakeholders. 12. Provide constructive critique and critical feedback in an ongoing fashion, when reviewing proposals and quotes. 13. Coordinate activities with other disciplines to integrate and effectively utilize optimum supervision and management in all projects.
14. Create strong internal and external partners for the day-to-day upkeep and care of the real estate portfolio entrusted therein. 15. Ensure effective business relations with tenants. 16. Takes charge of all emergencies and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary. 17. Manage the outsourced service provider’s teams, including any specialized services team. 18. Conduct regular inspections of the buildings.
19. Implement and manage a planned maintenance schedule.20. Implements all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, schedules installations and oversees that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner. 21. Take responsibility for the maintenance of all critical equipment in buildings. 22. Provide services and support in a high quality, cost-effective manner by motivating the maintenance workforce. 23. Maintains accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance including rotational work assignment and over-time allowances and staff related matters. 24. Perform quality control checks by checking foyers, building restrooms, hallways, and offices to make sure that trash is taken out, sinks are clean.25. Inspect the building to make sure that all systems are working properly by checking the heating system, air condition system, hot water system, check for any lights that are not working and for any maintenance requests. Keep an open line of communication with administration. 26. Highlight and report on all minor repairs in building and in grounds as needed, such as repairing, maintenances requests, tenant concerns, installations, etc. as needed. Coordinate with support services that are working on the building and report discrepancies to the facilities department. 27. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of building custodial staff, to include assigning tasks, providing training, and auditing of work performance.



Qualifications and Experience
• NQF 6 Diploma in Property Management or Real Estate Management • 5 years’ solid experience the property management environment. • Experience in managing tenants is essential. • Driver's license



Competencies
• Self Management
• Operational Execution
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Planning & Execution
• Technical Credibility
• Digital Literacy
• Data Management
• Customer focus
• Managing Risk
• Stress Management
• Self-awareness
• Learning Orientation
• Resilience
• Grit
• Personal Brand
• Self Discipline
• Accountability

• Time Management
• Positive thinking
• Goal Setting
• Interpersonal Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Ethical Leadership
• Team Inspiration
• Living the Transnet Values



Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.