CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the job is to effectively manage, plan and co-ordinate the George Campus Maintenance Services in accordance with the Nelson Mandela University strategic objectives and requirements, policies and procedures. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist the Director: George Campus Operations in developing maintenance strategies for the George Campus
• Assist the Director: George Campus Operations on maintenance and preventive maintenance that escalate into projects
• Project Management : Manage Capital Maintenanceand Minor Work Projects for the George Campus
• Assist the Director: George Campus Operations Deputy Director to compile Capital Maintenance Budgets and other project related estimates
• Manage assigned project specific budgets to ensure execution of works within budget
• Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act     

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge and understanding of general maintenance procedures and requirements
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safety Health and Environment regulations
• Possess good leadership, management and motivational skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Be open, flexible and innovative
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills
• Good interpersonal skills

• Sound knowledge of Project Management principles
• Possess sound knowledge of specifications, bills of quantities, basic contract payment protocol
• Know procedure to effect payment for projects
• Experience in managing budgets for projects
• Has managed projects within approved budgets, time and quality specified standards
• Self-motivated and ability to work unsupervised
• Fault finding and logical thinking skills

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (12 July 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

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Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicable three-year diploma qualification or equivalent
• Three (3) - five (5) years applicable experience within which competence has been gained

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