Specialist, Mechanical

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to Standard Bank South Africa Retail and Commercial buildings on the mechanical technical services, which is inclusive of the HVAC Systems and Fire Protection Systems, in order to ensure that installations, projects and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. To apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to mechanical technical services. Co-ordinate maintenance teams and planned maintenance activities.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Engineering Sciences Study Direction



Experience Required

Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate Management

5-7 years

The role requires a specialist with practical experience in Technical Facilities and Properties Management. Experience in the management of technical services of a large complex or multiple properties is essential. Experience in producing reports, and proposals for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise to the operation of HVAC Systems (Chilled Water, Air Cooled and Split Units) and Fire Protection Systems to achieve a more productive, sustainable future for the financial services organisation. Lead and drive maintenance teams and planned maintenance activities to ensure minimal impact to clients because of maintenance activities.
• Act as the Mechanical specialist as it relates to mechanical services, which includes but not limited to HVAC Systems and Fire Protection Systems to ensure adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Lead and drive the implementation and maintenance of all HVAC systems, plumbing, heat pumps, solar systems, refrigeration, fire protection systems, water supply and general building maintenance for all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa.
• Assume accountability for all equipment and facilities breakdowns, corrective actions and countermeasures to achieve the objectives of the Real Estate Services Function. Lead and drive the objectives of the maintenance teams and schedule planned maintenance activities for Mechanical services across all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa.
• Lead and manage on-site maintenance teams and third-party sub-contractors to ensure they complete tasks on time and safely to the required standards. Direct and coordinate all mechanical construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Lead and drive preventive and reactive maintenance as it relates to mechanical services across all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa. Develop and maintain a good relationship with third party contractors to ensure optimal delivery of mechanical services as per the service level agreements. Monitor and evaluate the standard and quality of service delivery against the service level agreement.
• Perform project management skills to ensure successful delivery of ad-hoc mechanical projects across all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa. Lead and drive safe working practices in conjunction with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all relevant standards to protect the lives of all stakeholders.
• Confer with mechanical engineers, leadership teams, and other stakeholders across South Africa to discuss existing or potential mechanical engineering projects and initiatives. Design, implement, and improve mechanical facilities and systems for all Standard Bank Retail and Commercial buildings within South Africa. Plan and implement methodologies and procedures to apply principles of mechanical theory to engineering projects.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and/or the solicitations of labour.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Building Engineering
• Compliance
• Environmental Management
• Occupant Services
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing
• Quality Control
• Quality Management
• Quality Orientation
• Real Estate Management
• Requirements Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Management