Job Description

Responsibilities:

? Set out performance Outputs and measurements for each direct report (Handymen team)
? Management of your team as per the university?s HR policies and processes.
? Formulate a general scope of works for any minor- to medium size refurbishment project
? Monitor budgets for maintenance work, manage external contractors and report on any variations.
? Liaising with stakeholders regarding the execution of maintenance and / or other work assigned to the facilities management office.
? Supervise your team in a manner that will enable effective and efficient customer-focused service.
? Ensure that the areas that have been maintained or repaired by any of the maintenance teams provide a safe and fit for purpose environment for use by the university community.
? Ensure effective supervision of service providers as per the agreed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

? National Diploma or equivalent in-Built Environment particularly in architecture and/or construction or Building Management
? Project and Facilities management Certificate will be an added advantage

Required Years of Work-Related Experience:

? 5 -8 years in the facilities management/building maintenance field dealing with general building technical issues including managing minor to medium size refurbishment projects
? 3-5 years of management experience of Handymen team and or any of the building trades. (i.e. building fabrics etc.)

Desirable Requirements:

? Valid driver?s license.

Key Competencies:

? High level of Computer Literacy
? Ability to measure and draw as-built drawings in any of the computer drafting packages
? Ability to put together a general scope of works for minor refurbishment projects
? Good leadership skills
? Building Audits Experience
? Building Maintenance Experience
? Management of outsourced service providers
? Asset Management
? Manage risk and have a good understanding of maintenance strategies

Compliance/Statutory Requirement:

? OHS Act
? Building Regulations
? Any other building-related legislation

Closing Date:

16 January 2026

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To apply, please submit a covering letter detailing your skills and experience with reference to the position and a detailed CV with names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The university retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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