Job Description

893 Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure (P4)
RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS Office of the Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure
Bloemfontein Campus
Main purpose of the job
To provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and operational assurance for the planning, development, maintenance, and sustainability of the Universitys estates, infrastructure, facilities, and built assets across all campuses, in support of CUT Vision 2030. The role ensures resilient, compliant, safe, and future-ready infrastructure that enables academic excellence, student success, institutional sustainability, and stakeholder confidence.
Main tasks

• Infrastructure Strategy & Master Planning
• Asset & Facilities Management
• Capital Projects Delivery
• People Leadership & Capability
• Financial Management
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Nature of appointment: Five (5) year Fixed-term Support Services
Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 801 169 per annum (2026 salary scales to be confirmed)
Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.
Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Masters degree (e.g., MSc / MTech / M. Eng) with a relevant degree in Built Environment (Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or Construction Project Management) or Civil Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Ten (10) years experience in managing building construction projects, building maintenance, facilities and asset management, infrastructure planning, with 5 years people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing infrastructure portfolios within a public/private-sector or higher education environment, including compliance, audit, and governance requirements.
• Professional registration such as ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in areas of Estates and Facilities management.
• Valid drivers license.
• Understanding of health & safety, construction, labour, and environmental legislation, e.g., LRA, BBBEE, BCE, OHS Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of building and construction codes and regulations.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Masters degree in Built Environment (e.g. MSc Built Environment or MTech Construction Management), Civil Engineering or Engineering Management together with an Estate and Infrastructure Management qualification
• Fifteen (15) years experience in Estates and Facilities management, with eight (8) years people management experience.

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr S. Llale ( )
Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ( )
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 13 February 2026

Skills Required