💼 Full-Time Position

Facilities officer gardens, cape town

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Hutchinson Centre Research Institute Of South Africa
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa
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Location
cape town, South-Africa
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Posted
June 30, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Laboratory Facilities Officer

To oversee the laboratory’s physical facilities as part of the laboratory operations team, working in an international collaborative environment and ensuring quality standards are met. The Laboratory Facilities Officer oversees the function of the building systems and equipment, manages relevant service providers and relationships, ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements. A hands-on approach is taken with mechanical, electrical, and other building systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management (40%) Oversee lab facilities systems, including electrical, backup power, HVAC, plumbing, fire and security systems, ensuring compliance to all relevant safety standards. Oversee the lab’s IT and A/V systems. Update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for building systems and equipment, including routine tests and emergency planning to maintain consistent building operations. Maintain records of building faciliti...