Facilities Manager - Jumia (Full Time)

At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.

You need to follow simple guidelines:

• Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).
• Apply with your Jumia e-mail.

This role is responsible for making sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. It is accountable for services such as cleaning, security and parking, to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work.

What you will be doing

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to optimise costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Perform analysis and forecasting

 

What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; with additional professional qualifications in Property/Estate Management, Facility Management Systems.
• Diploma in Facilities Management will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email etc.
• Proficient in Google Office Suite  – Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.
• 5 or above years’ experience in property management in an FMCG, warehouse, manufacturing or consulting environment
• Well-versed I technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and precision.
• Excellent communication and leadership, organizational and time-management skills
• Problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Know how to manage priorities and work with short terms
• Ability to make quick and smart decisions under pressure.
• Vendor and customer relationship management skills

 

 

Deadline for applications: 30-06-2025

Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential manager; 

 

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