Fhatuwani Edgar Makhalavhula
Facilities Management
Pretoria
Summary
Motivated Facilities Coordinator with 10 years of experience in supervisory positions and exceptional customer service and projected management skills. Delivering well-developed action preparedness plans, favorable vendor contracts and comprehensive regulations compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facilities Coordinator
Kolomela Mine , Kumba Iron Ore
Postmasburg
06.2017 - Current
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective pricing and terms for facility-related services and supplies.
- Defined and coordinated preventative maintenance plans to support longevity of facility systems and equipment.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Updated tracking system monitoring facilities-related materials, supplies and equipment.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
Facilities Supervisor
CSIR
Pretoria
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked within budget guidelines to accomplish routine repairs, maintenance and special projects.
- Provided guidance for janitorial staff and event plans.
- Helped select, schedule and oversee contractors.
- Managed RFQ and RFP processes for bidding capital projects.
- Directed teams handling roofing, paving, lighting and other updates to facility.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Defined and coordinated preventative maintenance plans to support longevity of facility systems and equipment.
Procurement Officer
ARMSCOR, Gerotek Training Facilities
Pretoria
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
Building Property Inspector
Department of Land Development and Land Reform
Pretoria
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Identified discrepancies between use and management directives by evaluating historical documents and current reports.
- Checked into potential license violations and permit concerns to isolate and remedy issues.
- Gathered data, physical samples and photographic evidence of alleged issues.
- Carefully evaluated use of government property to determine compliance with [Type] requirements.
Facilities Intern
Department of Water Affairs
Pretoria
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Restocked office, kitchen and other common areas to maintain adequate supplies.
- Maintained incoming and outgoing shipment and mail logs to facilitate mailroom operations.
- Set up and broke down meeting rooms for events.
- Secured records and storage to comply with filing and indexing procedures.
- Reported building issues to building management to reduce safety concerns.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Education
Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2006 - 12.2010
Facilities Management - Facilities Management
Wits
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2019
Skills
Negotiating skills
cycling
Enjoy cycling when i am off duty .It helps me to clear my mind and keeping my body healthy.
it gives me opportunity to inter act with people at the community where i am based .
Timeline
Facilities Management - Facilities Management
Wits
01.2019 - 12.2019
Facilities Coordinator
Kolomela Mine , Kumba Iron Ore
06.2017 - Current
Facilities Supervisor
CSIR
06.2015 - 06.2017
Procurement Officer
ARMSCOR, Gerotek Training Facilities
01.2013 - 06.2015
Building Property Inspector
Department of Land Development and Land Reform
03.2011 - 12.2012
Facilities Intern
Department of Water Affairs
06.2009 - 02.2011
Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2010
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