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Marius Horn

Marius Horn

Head Of Operations And Facilities
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Boasting over a quarter-century of leadership in operations and facilities management, I stand as a distinguished Head of Operations and Facilities, celebrated for guiding high-performing teams not only in the legal realm but across various sectors, backed by profound financial management acumen. My core competence revolves around driving operational superiority, elevating workplace environments, and leading critical real estate and facilities initiatives within highly regulated industries. I am particularly skilled in managing complex office portfolios, implementing cost-efficiency measures, and maintaining rigorous confidentiality, risk, and compliance standards. Recognized as a reliable leader, my ability to nurture cross-functional collaboration, engage stakeholders with finesse, and develop service-centric operational models has consistently contributed to the sustained success and growth of the organizations I have had the privilege to serve.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head of Operations and Facilities

Bowmans Attorneys
07.2005 - Current
  • Manage annual operations and facilities budget, forecasting expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize operations and facilities performance and reduce costs from 10 offices(Cape Town, Dar Es Salaam, Durban, Lusaka, Mauritius, Nairobi, Pretoria, Sandton, Stellenbosch, and Windhoek)
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and facility uptime
  • Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management for outsourced services
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across sites
  • Plan and manage facilities projects including renovations, relocations, and space reconfigurations
  • Develop emergency response and business continuity plans for operational resilience
  • Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary facilities and operations teams for peak performance
  • Implement sustainability initiatives to reduce energy use, waste, and environmental impact
  • Monitor operational KPIs, generate performance reports, and drive continuous improvement actions
  • Strategic B-BBEE management and to ensure highest score during annual rating
  • Responsible for all high profile events (Annual Partners conference and Year-end Functions)
  • Ensuring catering facilities are up to standard

Administration and Operations Manager

Bowmans Attorneys
04.2007 - Current

Compliance Officer

Bowmans Attorneys
07.2005 - Current

Financial Manager

Hofmeyer Herbstein & Gigwala Inc
03.2002 - 06.2005

Head Finance and Administration

Dagbreek Elektroniese Media (Pty) Ltd
11.2000 - 02.2002

Finance and Administration Manager

Minibus (Pty) Ltd
02.1999 - 10.2000

Financial Manager

South African Airforce
02.1989 - 01.1999

Education

Graduate Certificate - Compliance And Money Laudering

University of Johannesburg , Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma Management -

Technikon Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills

Project Management

Hobbies

Golf and fishing

Timeline

Administration and Operations Manager - Bowmans Attorneys
04.2007 - Current
Head of Operations and Facilities - Bowmans Attorneys
07.2005 - Current
Compliance Officer - Bowmans Attorneys
07.2005 - Current
Financial Manager - Hofmeyer Herbstein & Gigwala Inc
03.2002 - 06.2005
University of Johannesburg - Graduate Certificate, Compliance And Money Laudering
04.2001 -
Technikon Pretoria - National Diploma Management,
04.2001 -
Head Finance and Administration - Dagbreek Elektroniese Media (Pty) Ltd
11.2000 - 02.2002
Finance and Administration Manager - Minibus (Pty) Ltd
02.1999 - 10.2000
Financial Manager - South African Airforce
02.1989 - 01.1999
Marius HornHead Of Operations And Facilities