Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Facilities Maintenance officer - Regions within the Resources Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Fleet and Transport Service Lead, the role holder will oversee the implementation of projects as well as the maintenance of equipment and infrastructure in Regional facilities.

Job Responsibilities 

• Ensuring that all company equipment and facilities are in good working order and safe for use.
• Managing the effective execution of projects within agreed specifications, time schedule and budget.
• Preparing annual budget estimates and ensuring that all repair costs and capital expenditure are controlled in line with the budget and business policy.
• Ensuring that all company installations meet the company and statutory H&S standards.
• Ensuring that contractors adhere to company policies and standards and that all works match the agreed scope, quality and specifications.
• Providing technical proposals and solutions.
• Providing effective leadership, guidance and development of direct reports.
• Implement BCP solutions to critical facilities e.g., data centres and switches.
• Upkeep and execution of emergency preparedness and evacuation.
• Provide amenable building services to customers (Stable power, HVAC, hoisting)
• Execution of office space planning strategies
• Operational management of Assets inventory.
• Fuel management for all other facilities except fleet.
• Vendor management (contractors and professional services providers)
• Overall execution of Facilities Management Systems for the region

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Electronic Engineering or Other related field
• Have over 3 years post-graduation work experience in an engineering function with competency in Electrical and Mechanical systems 
• Fully proficient in MS office, Project Management and CAD software applications
• Defines project scope and deliverables in terms of time, cost, quality and business benefit 
• Schedules activity and identifies resource needs, dependencies and synergies evaluates progress, mitigates risks and addresses issues
• Have the proven ability to work and deliver under pressure, pay attention to detail and follow up on issues until they are resolved;
• Fully conversant with Health, safety, Environment and Quality policies and requirements;
• Applies Health& Safety policy, structures and systems to ensure the business delivers a safe working environment,
• Excellent communication skills, high level of integrity and honesty
• Pro-actively adapts own style and approach to build rapport, and work with others more effectively
• Thinks about processes and problems cross-functionally and end-to-end
• Acts in line with legal, regulatory, professional and ethical standards

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on LINK

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