Job Description

REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT - FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
POST - MANAGER: SOFT SERVICES
REFERENCE NUMBER - 20001997
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors 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 Drivers 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

(under the QUICK LINKS 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 Universitys Equity Plan.

Skills Required