Senior Workspace Planner: Sanlam Facilities and Real Estate Job at Sanlam Group

What will make you successful in this role?

• Provide support to the Programme Manager
• Workspace planning and design across the Sanlam Facilities and Real Estate portfolio
• Prepare plans, drawings, sketches and models, as required, for sites and buildings etc and to support design and development proposals
• Carry out site inspections as required to ensure the effective production of plans, drawings, sketches and models
• Responsible for office churn, updating the drawings and manage the drawing studio
• Reproduce and distribute plans, drawings and construction packs as required.
• Maintain all necessary records relating to plans, drawings etc.
• Develop and prepare architectural designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches and specifications
• Create 3-dimensional BIM models for use by various departments and teams
• Utilize BIM (and other systems such as IWMS/ BMS) to analyze potential design solutions for building service clashes
• Produce, organize and distribute all building plans including development permits, building permits issued for construction and site instructions
• Efficiently operate computer-assisted design and drafting workstations
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets based on current project and team needs
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner
• Maintain current knowledge of National and Provincial building codes

Qualification and Experience

• Relevant qualifications (NQF level 6 or equivalent)
• At least 6 years’ Drafting experience

Compentencies

• Experience managing and leading teams
• Experience workspace, interior, architectural design
• Experience managing projects and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Possess project and people management skills
• Knowledge of local and national laws and by-laws relating to building management.
• Experience using MS Office package

Knowledge and Skills

• Building maintenance
• Office Equipment Operation
• Safety Management
• Reporting and Administration
• Quality, compliance and accreditation

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy – Contributing independently
• Decision quality – Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns – Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes – Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

• We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation – Contributing independently
• Customer focus – Contributing independently
• Drives results – Contributing independently
• Collaborates – Contributing independently
• Being resilient – Contributing independently