WNS
Deputy Manager - Facilities
Cape Town, NA, South Africa · On-site · Part-time
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- EmployerWNS
- LocationCape Town, NA, NA, South Africa
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typePart-time
- Employer posted
Role Purpose Ensure uninterrupted business operations through a safe and efficient facility environment.
Manage a site team and lead day-to-day maintenance, proactively manage technical operations, and support lifecycle management of equipment.
Oversee audits, enforce health & safety standards, guide utilities management, and contribute to continuous improvement across services and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & Maintenance
• Oversee planned, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance consistent with SLAs
• Identify, assess, and resolve facility risks and equipment faults proactively Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Implement and maintain HSE, quality, and risk management systems in line with company standards
• Initiate process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness, energy efficiency, and cost savings Team & Project Leadership
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• Supervise and mentor technical team, including scheduling, performance feedback, and development
• Assist with or lead small-scale technical projects, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
• Serve as the communication hub, coordinating daily operations and handling supplier relationships.
• Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports for leadership and facilitate regular team and supplier meetings.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including compliance, maintenance logs, and project records.
Asset & Utilities Management
• Manage technical assets’ lifecycle to maximize equipment lifespan and compliance.
• Oversee utilities usage, monitoring, and cost-control initiatives.
Availability & Response
• Be available for standby duty and overtime when required
.• Respond promptly to emergencies affecting site operations.
Qualifications & Experience RequiredEssential
• Matric Grade 12
• Qualified Electrician
• Wireman’s license
• WNS DOL registration
• Minimum N3 or equivariant
• At least 5 years Experienced preferably in a Facilities environment and in a similar role.
• Driver’s License and own transport
• Own cellphone
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc.Preferred
• Facilities Management background
• Testing electrical installations
• HVAC systems• Report writing
• Regulatory compliance• Vendor contract management
• Staff management (HR basic functions)6. Behavioral Traits Required
• Formulate strategies and concepts.
• Planning
• Know the industry.
• Goes the extra mile.
• Initiative
• Planning & Implementation
• Must thrive to work under pressure
.• Be able to self-motivate.
• Must be results driven
• Professional work ethic
Other Specific Requirements
• Adapt to system changes.
• Adapt to structural changes
.• Adapt to company restructuring.
• Be flexible with the demands required from Facilities department and business.
• Be a team member.
• Be available on standby/contactable when required.
• Strategic planner
• Site technical budget control
• Be available to work overtime as and when required with fair notice
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typePart-time
- SeniorityMid level
- Employer posted
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