• To cost effectively manage all site support services to ensure the effective running of the site.
• Key Responsibilities
• Execution of one-year operating plan that optimize site support.
• Control one year budget to deliver plan.
• Manager the delivery of site support operational service levels
• Management of all site support contracts through SLA’s
• Manage corporate governance requirements including financial controls, business continuity plans and legal compliance.
• Effectively use INVOCOM’s to ensure the involvement of all employees in improving operational excellence.
• Contribute to Continuity Planning and ensure adequate contingencies are in place.
• Build, develop and entrench a high-performance culture within the Supply Chain Site services team by providing leadership, guidance, support and hands-on coaching to the managers and staff.
• Manage the EE targets, integrated performance management, talent management, succession planning, reward and recognition and employee relations in line with business requirements.
• Manage and adhere to UPN policies and procedures and corporate governance principles.
• Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Woolworths Values to ensure delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy.

Key Competencies

• Commercial background
• Project management
• Tendering and contract management
• OHASA management and Environmental management
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours in line with the business requirements
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and performance indicators at a detailed level.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the business measures and targets relating to own role
• In depth knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to quickly develop a knowledge and understanding of the suppliers’, customer and service provider business and demonstrates a passion for customer delivery
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of own role on service delivery to internal and external customers
• Customer Service mindset
• Have an understanding of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Performance Management Systems
• Knowledge of Employee Relations procedures

• Knowledge of Employee Relations procedures
• Matric and a Qualification in Health & Safey, Facilities Management or related Diploma/Degree
• Electrical and/or Mechanical N4 Certificate is essential
• Trade Test (Red Seal) Qualification/Millwright is essential
• Project Management