About This Role
This role is about overseeing the physical and operational integrity of the corporate headquarters for a diversified Ethiopian business group. It suits a seasoned professional who can balance strategic planning with hands-on oversight, ensuring that facilities support the company’s growth and professional image. Given Horra Corporate Group’s evolution from a coffee trading family into a broader enterprise, the role likely involves managing multiple properties or complex office spaces that reflect the company’s established reputation.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The implied profile is someone with deep practical experience in property management, maintenance coordination, and vendor negotiation, rather than a purely administrative background. The seniority level suggests the employer expects self-sufficiency in handling emergency repairs, safety compliance, and budgeting for facility upgrades. This is not an entry-level coordinator role; it demands proven leadership in managing teams or contractors and anticipating long-term property needs.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize your track record in reducing operational costs while maintaining high standards of building upkeep, as this demonstrates strategic value. Highlight any experience with commercial or multi-site property management in Addis Ababa, particularly if you’ve navigated local regulatory or utility challenges. The employer likely prioritizes candidates who can present a clear system for preventive maintenance and emergency response planning, so prepare specific examples.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a mid-career property or facilities professional with at least five years of hands-on management experience in a corporate setting. It is moderately competitive, as the seniority level and stable company reputation attract experienced candidates, but niche expertise in property management may narrow the field.
About Company
Everything starts from an idea. But every idea might not see the daylight of success without hard work and diligence. 20 years ago, Horra Trading was just an idea in the mind of Mr. Adem Kedir who meticulously worked day and night to turn it into a reality in 2005, basing himself on his extensive skill and knowledge in coffee and coffee trade. Mr. Adem Kedir’s coffee trade career started as the succeeding generation from his grandfather Mr. Abbahawa and his father Mr. Kedir Hadjji Hassan in Ethiopia. As the third generation successor of the family coffee business, Mr. Adem has made the leap from his involvement in traditional and domestic coffee market to international coffee trade by forming his own business entity by the name of Horra Trading in 2005.
What was started as a simple trading business entity in 2005, Horra Trading has made it possible to create diversified businesses under Horra Corporate Group. Currently, Horra Corporate Group business portfolio includes coffee and oil seeds export, coffee plantation, automotive assembly, import and distribution, propylene technology manufacturing, technology, real estate development and transit and forwarding. Currently, Horra Corporate Group is led by the CEO, Mr. Adm Kedir, and by qualified and experienced professionals, with 550 permanent staff members and 800 temporary workers working in the corporate office and in different business units. Horra is currently looking a talent who is ready to share our dreams and be on the same boat to navigate through out the dynamic business world with promising a glowing opportunities to craft a desirable career map for talents. Our company is would like to hire a Sales Officer to work in our “Tech” business wing
Job Summary
The Facility and Property Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, safety, and facility and property management of the corporate office. The role focuses on managing service providers, maintaining compliance, and creating a safe, clean, and functional working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily facility operations, including maintenance, repairs, security, utilities and cleaning services
Negotiate, manage, and follow up with outsourced service providers (security, cleaning, maintenance, etc.)
Manage office space, assets, and workplace layout
Implement preventive maintenance and ensure timely repairs
Supervise security staff and coordinate with security service providers
Monitor cleaning services to maintain workplace hygiene and standards
Handle utility related issues by coordinating with relevant service offices (electricity, water, telecom)
Manage facility and property related payments, invoices, and budget tracking
Oversee insurance matters and follow up on policy renewals
Ensure timely renewal of company vehicle documents, title deeds, licenses, and permits
Maintain proper records of contracts, compliance documents, and maintenance activities
Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper maintenance
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
Respond promptly to facility issues and emergencies
Handle emergencies and prepare performance reports
Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, of which at least 3 years in managerial level
Knowledge of building systems and property management practices
Contract preparation
Team supervision (security and outsourced staff)
Strong organizational, problem-solving, crisis handling, and communication skills
Ability to manage vendors and stakeholders
Leadership
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their curriculum vitae along with work experience testimonial letters https://erp.origintechnologies.org/jobs/detail/facility-and-property-manager-1150 within the next 5 (five) consecutive days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DECLARATION
Horra Corporate believes every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, faith, sex, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability. The Group is committed to equal opportunity and diversity that recognizes the value each individual brings to the Group. Decisions concerning hiring, promotion, retention, training, development and compensation are to be based on the ability, skill, knowledge and experience required to perform the job.
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