SENIOR DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND LOGISTICS (P4) (5-YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
FACULTY/DIVISION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT: APK FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- Determine, articulate, and implement strategic initiatives in accordance with the University’ strategic goals to enhance the University’s operations.
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership for the full operational function of the University at a central level, as well as the dedicated operational functions of the four campuses under the control of Senior Director: Campus Facilities Management
- Determine, articulate, implement, and lead divisional-based strategic initiatives to enhance the Division’s reputation and performance in accordance with the UJ’s Strategic Plan 2025 to enhance and support global excellence and stature
- Plan and execute capital projects, including but not exclusive to infrastructure, maintenance and preventative maintenance, municipal services and emergency power, grounds and sports, student centres, micro-computer laboratories, and the fixed- property portfolio
- Assume executive responsibility for key Operations / Facilities Management projects in line with set project timelines
- Coordinate and provide strategic guidance and Executive Management functions to Senior Director: Campuses, as well as to various central specialist sections
- Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and partners, nationally and internationally
- Promote the Division in broader national and international contexts
- Oversee staff development and management, including retention and recruitment
- Respond to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) funding, teaching, and learning as well as research and innovation-related policy documents, draft proposals and reports and initiate policy
- Manage risks within the Portfolio
- Manage environmental compliance and sustainability
Minimum requirements
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) and possess extensive and demonstrable 10 years' executive management experience
- Substantive Operations / Facilities Management experience, with an appropriate postgraduate qualification as a minimum
- Sound knowledge, insight, and a strategic vision with regards to Operations / Facilities Management in the Higher Education sector
- Substantial Management and leadership experience in operations, construction, mining or engineering
- Extensive technical knowledge of, and experience in, the operational environment of large multi-dimensional organisations
- Proven resource, project and contractor management, sound experience in strategic management and people management skills, with exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure
- A dynamic and responsive leader, with a well-established and acknowledged success record, high-level administrative skills, along with the ability to develop and maintain good networks
- A well-respected leader who can inspire and motivate the academic community, students, alumni, and external stakeholders in the University’s to provide innovative best Operations / Facilities Management -related practices
- Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to think strategically with confidence and speed in execution
- Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities
- Ability to adjust to rapid changes within the business
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
- Effective thought leadership as demonstrated through writing, presentations, and or/ participation in professional organisations
- Strong relationship-building and consulting skills
- Strong interpersonal relationships
- Sound knowledge, insight, and a strategic vision with regards to Facilities Management in the Higher Education sector
ENQUIRIES:
Enquiries regarding job content: Ms. Janine Paulse (011) 559- 4357
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.
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