Vacancy: Group Technical Services Manager

African Sun Limited represents leading properties on the African continent and internationally recognized brands that rely on impeccable service levels. With a clear vision to become the benchmark hotel management company in Africa, the Group manages twelve hotels and resorts under its Zimbabwe operation and has a growing portfolio of hotels in Nigeria and Ghana. We truly believe that our people drive our vision; hence our recruitment aims at attracting only the best talent into our organisation. The Group Technical Services Manager is a key senior executive position in which the incumbent oversees all technical aspects of Hotel Buildings and Properties.

Incumbent will be fully and primarily responsible for the following broad areas:
*Overall Hotel Infrastructure Management incorporating:
*Hotel Power and Back Up Systems design, installation and maintenance
*Hotel Water Reticulation, Pools, Irrigation and Plumbing Systems design, installation and maintenance
*Fire, Life and Safety Systems design, installation and maintenance
*Interior Design and Decor processes
*Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems design, installation and maintenance
*New and Existing Projects Management
*Technical Equipment Specification
*Instituting Building Energy and Environment Management practices
*Hotel Elevator/ Lift Systems maintenance.

Requirements:
Prospective candidates must note that we will restrict selection only to those candidates meeting the set criteria.
-Strictly NO LESS THAN a first degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Building/Construction Management.
-At LEAST five (5) years' experience post qualification, tvvo (2) of which must have been served within a Property Management and Maintenance/ Building/ Construction environment.
-Demonstrable Project Management experience in a leadership role which must be backed by known, completed major works.
-A distinct track record of successful People Leadership and Effective Interpersonal Relationships.
-Advanced Business Knowledge and Financial acumen including Tender Process Management, good knowledge of Costing Principles and Techniques, Budget Formulation, Management and Cost Control, Works Contracting and Outsourcing, Negotiation and Agreements.
-Conducting of Greenfield Projects Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence, Evaluation and Reporting.
-A track record of diligent and successful Planned/Routine Maintenance and Service Scheduling as well as Troubleshooting/Problem Solving techniques.
-Knowledge of Municipal by-laws and Statutes governing Building Regulations.
-Verifiable competency in cutting edge Research and Development leading to the adoption of contemporary technologies that result in better building operation as well as cost efficiencies.
-Incumbent must be TRULY versatile, energetic and willing to travel extensively and at short notice, both within Zimbabwe and across Africa.
-Experience working with Utility and Service Providers, Government Departments, Construction and Other Building Specialist Companies as well as the Management of Third Party Service Providers is required.


In return African Sun Limited offers equal opportunity employer status as well as a commensurate executive reward package.

Qualified and interested candidates are welcome to submit a brief cover letter and detailed resume to:

Email: gtsm [at] africansunhotels.com

Closing date: 19 April 2013.

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