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Keagan Oosthuizen

Keagan Oosthuizen

Building/ Facilities Manager
Cape town

Summary

Experienced Building Manager with a strong knowledge of maintenance and repair work. Collaborative and skilled team player, adept at making sound decisions. Recognized for exceptional troubleshooting abilities and effective supervision in various situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Building Manager

Investicore Asset Management
05.2024 - Current

* Maintenance: Coordinated and supervised all building maintenance activities, including preventative and reactive repairs, ensuring optimal functionality and longevity of building systems.
* Financial Management: Exercised meticulous financial stewardship, overseeing budget development, expense control, and strategic vendor negotiations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
* Budgeting: Developed and managed annual operational budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and adherence to financial targets.
* Reports (Weekly): Generated and analyzed weekly reports on building operations, maintenance activities, financial performance, and tenant issues, providing timely insights for informed decision-making.
* Staff Management: Supervised and coordinated the work of maintenance, cleaning, and security staff, fostering a productive and efficient team environment.
* Asset Management: Maintained detailed records of building assets, including equipment and systems, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement.
* Repairs: Managed all repair activities, responding promptly to tenant requests and addressing building system malfunctions, minimizing disruptions.
* Emergency Response: Developed and implemented emergency response plans, conducting regular drills and ensuring staff readiness to handle unforeseen events.
* Health and Safety: Maintained strict adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and implementing protocols to ensure occupant safety and mitigate risk.
* Proactively cultivated positive tenant relations through effective communication, prompt resolution of inquiries and concerns, and the creation of a harmonious environment, while also executing diligent administrative oversight, encompassing detailed record-keeping, policy implementation, and ensuring a well-maintained, secure, and efficiently operated property."

Maintenance Manager

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversee daily operations, including checking, maintaining, and fixing:
  • Borehole water supply
  • Water pressure
  • Electricity supply and maintenance
  • Plumbing and irrigation systems
  • Procure necessary materials for the maintenance department
  • Manage time and attendance for maintenance and garden staff
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
  • Liaise with utility companies and service providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations across the entire lodge area, guest accommodations, staff accommodations (80+), laundry, kitchen, restaurant, and all other amenities
  • Provide assistance when needed to Anti-Poaching units and game reserve teams
  • Reason for Leaving Company: Seeking career growth

Supervisor

Stabilid Cape Construction
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Scaffold Inspector
  • Supervised the erection of access scaffolding
  • Inspected the erected scaffolding
  • Site Yard & Store Supervisor
  • Managed the daily clocking system
  • Exercised day-to-day control over store and yard materials
  • Handled the ordering of materials
  • Oversaw labour for daily brickwork and small maintenance projects
  • Health & Safety Representative
  • Maintained daily registers
  • Collaborated with the safety officer on safety files
  • Enforced daily health and safety procedures
  • Reason for Leaving Company: Left to recover after a motorcycle accident

Security Guard

Dominium Security
04.2019 - 09.2019

Butcher/Storeman

Eatwell Meats
06.2017 - 09.2017

Education

Grade 10 -

Dunatos Private School

Skills

*Operational Oversight

Certificates Courses Training

  • Scaffolding Inspector
  • Scaffolding Erector
  • Health & Safety Rep
  • First Aid Level 3
  • Security Guard Level 1

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape

Licence

Code B

Personal Information

  • Available: 4 Week notice
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African

Interests

Building

Management

Team building

Timeline

Building Manager

Investicore Asset Management
05.2024 - Current

Maintenance Manager

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve
02.2023 - 04.2024

Security Guard

Dominium Security
04.2019 - 09.2019

Supervisor

Stabilid Cape Construction
06.2018 - 02.2022

Butcher/Storeman

Eatwell Meats
06.2017 - 09.2017

Grade 10 -

Dunatos Private School
Keagan OosthuizenBuilding/ Facilities Manager