Advert reference: uj_001688
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 11 October 2024
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Skilled
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa".
Job description
Responsibilities:
Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies and tactics, and to schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies
Manage all campus maintenance projects to ensure optimal infrastructure maintenance
Manage staff and external contractors effectively and ensure that tasks are executed within an acceptable time-frame
Manage contractors in terms of SLA's agreements and specifications
Managing and operating within the engineering build environment with reference to Facilities and Infrastructure and Essential Technical Services.
Plan and monitor daily support programs through the Archibus Management System
Evaluate subordinates' performance through walkabouts
Compile and maintain asset register
Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
Research and advice on the latest technology and legislation for optimum use of resources
Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes
Ensuring compliance with the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA, EE Act
Implement and monitor Risk Management Strategies to continually reduce risk to acceptable levels
Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
Plan, execute and monitor all projects
Drafting/monitoring of SLAs
Evaluation of Tenders
Accountable for compliance with safety legislation
Compile and update risk register and institute corrective action
Basic knowledge and understanding of Maintenance Management Systems
Minimum requirements
Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Engineering/Facilities Management.
5 years' proven experience in maintenance management
5 years' supervisory experience
Five years' knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
A valid driver's license
Knowledge of university policies, rules and regulations
Knowledge of UJ's financial and procurement policies and procedures
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills
Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook - emails, Oracle Management System, Archibus Management system, IDU Oracle budget loading system
Knowledge of relevant legislation related to Maintenance Services
Knowledge of Facilities and Operations Management
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
Good Computer skills i.e. Microsoft or Excel
Recommendations:
Experience of Oracle Management System and Archibus would be advantage
Exposure in Operations or Facilities Management
Exposure in Event and Function planning and management
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Dirkie van der Watt on Tel: (011) 559 5590
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4690
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO. If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ******.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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