Manager I (P8) (Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services)
Position Summary
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
- Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies, and tactics, and to schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies.
- Perform the duties of manager as specifically described and defined in the OHS Act to comply with the regulations and act and to ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
- Plan and schedule task and assigns to relevant employees.
- Compile and submit reports monthly and when required.
- Implement performance and development management system in the division
- Provide constant feedback to the line manager & clients on restoration of operations.
- Perform stand-by duties as and when required.
- Report to the Maintenance Manager on all maintenance related matters.
- Conduct inspection of facility, carpentry equipment on site, identify area of risk and report back for rectification.
- Compile an asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools etc.
- Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests.
- Ensure that contractors adhere to the OHS Act standards and UJ operational requirements.
- Perform mentoring and coaching of staff in order to ensure effective skills development and a safe working environment.
- Train subordinates in the division.
- Ensure that the infrastructure is optimally available for use by clients.
Minimum requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7) in the technical field
- 2 to 3 years’ job-related experience in the maintenance environment,
- Three years’ Management experience is essential.
- Professional certification with 3 to 5 years’ job-related experience, or
- Relevant experience in Building, Carpentry or Plumbing maintenance equipment
- A valid code 8 drivers’ license
- Must be computer Literate
- Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Technical knowledge with a strong focus on work standards and customer, demonstrate ability to work in a team, analyses & resolves problems.
- Action orientated, calm & composed, established technical knowledge, & team orientated disposition.
- Ability to work under pressure, travel within various sites, work over.
- Plan effectively for both the short and the longer term.
- Delegate duties to others and direct people as they work.
- Manage own time and the time of others.
- Identify and resolve problems.
- To monitor and assess performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Pay attention to detail and work accurately.
- Manage a budgetary process and financial systems.
- Apply accounting principles in practice.
- Willingness to undergo further skills training.
- Willingness to work overtime and to do standby when required.
- Computer literate, proficiency in MS word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill-level).
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.
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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.
