Job Description

REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT - FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

POST - MANAGER: SOFT SERVICES

REFERENCE NUMBER - 20001997

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in Facilities/Operations Management, Environmental Management, or equivalent. 5 years' experience in facilities management or soft services management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Valid Driver's License (essential for campus mobility).

Key responsibilities:

Develops and implements soft services management plans aligned with DUT Strategy 2030. Oversees cleaning, waste, pest control, hygiene, and auxiliary services. Manages outsourced service contracts for cleaning, hygiene, and waste management. Conducts regular performance reviews and site inspections. Ensures soft services operations comply with the OHS Act, environmental regulations, and DUT safety policies Coordinates inspections and audits. Implements corrective actions for non-compliance. Promotes safe working practices among staff and service providers. Provides leadership to soft services supervisors and staff. Allocates resources and shifts to ensure campus coverage. Implements performance management, training, and skills development. Promotes transformation, equity, and inclusivity in staffing. Prepares budgets for cleaning, waste, and auxiliary services. Monitors expenditure against approved allocations. Identifies cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource use. Promotes environmentally friendly cleaning and waste practices Oversees recycling, water-saving, and energy-conscious cleaning initiatives. Implements pest management and landscaping practices that protect biodiversity. Engages with students, staff, and faculties on facilities service concerns. Prepares and submits reports/statistics of work undertaken reports to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Ms ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the

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tab - @careers) A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) Covering Letter Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates ID Copy Matric Certificate Current contact information of referees

Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint.


While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's Equity Plan.