Dubizzle Egypt is the leading marketplace for selling and buying online in the region. Our aim is to upgrade people's lives by facilitating deals and identifying attractive opportunities for both individuals and businesses. Our goal is to strengthen local economies, empower small businesses, and help everyone in making smarter choices for themselves, the market, and the planet.
As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
As the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Front desk specialists, Office Assistants, leading other technicians, designing solutions for challenging problems, managing external contractors, respond to facility and logistics emergencies, and handling multiple projects and daily activities.
This role also leads the technical team in providing both a reactive and pro-active maintenance service on all facilities infrastructure within Egypt. The role has a direct impact on the site, its productivity, and operational success. You will also be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage contracts and providers (vendors) for services including security, parking, cleaning, printing, and technology.
- Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff including front-desk specialists, office assistants, and messengers
- Manage admin and facility management budgets and ensure their cost-effectiveness
- Ensure that company facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health, and security standards
- Oversee facility and administrative projects, renovations, or refurbishments
- Allocate office spaces according to business needs, while maintaining the basic safety and environmental standards
- Handle and manage insurance plans and service contracts
- Strategize on processes of procurement, inventory management, and inventory audits
- Coordinate & Follow up with the finance team to release the payment for third-party facility management service providers and contractors
- Manages vendors and third-party service companies and always maintains a sufficient pipeline of vendors and service providers that would supply products and provide services up to company standards.
Requirements
Qualifications
- BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
Experience
- Proven work experience as Facilities Manager or similar role
- Experience in managing administrative, technical and/or maintenance teams
Knowledge
- A good knowledge of IT and Technology
Skills
- High communication and influencing skills
- Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Swift and economical Decision-making skills
- The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
Traits
- Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
- Commercial awareness
- Customer service savviness
- Organization, time management, prioritizing and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
Benefits
- A fast paced, high performing team
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Rewards & Recognitions
- Learning & Development opportunities
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