Supervisor I (Plumbing) (P9) (Facilities Management Division: Buildings and Civils) (Re-advert)
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
- Perform the duties of Plumbing supervisor as specifically described and defined in the OHS Act to comply with the regulations and Act, and to ensure that staff and students are in a safe environment.
- Implement Plumbing maintenance strategies and tactics, and to schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies.
- Ensure that the plumbing infrastructure and installations are optimally available for the operational and business continuity purposes and to avoid disastrous situations and Health & Safety Risks and Hazards.
- Supervise staff effectively and ensure that tasks are executed within an acceptable timeframe.
- Assist in the compilation of an asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, and tools.
- Assist with the compilation of the Plumbing budget and the control of the expenditure.
- Advise the management regarding the latest technology and legislation to contribute to the effective use of resources.
- Mentoring and coaching of staff who require assistance to ensure effective skills development and a safe working environment.
- Ensure that the staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes.
- Assist with skill development and internal training of staff.
- Ensure that employees perform to standards
- Monitor resource balancing and workload
- Ensuring all plumbing equipment and infrastructure is available and reliable for its users
- Supervise staff effectively and ensure that tasks are executed within turnaround times and acceptable time frame
- Action orientated, calm & composed, established technical knowledge, & team orientated disposition.
- Management of materials, spare and ordering thereof.
- Ensure adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act and Risk Assessments
- Ensure proper work control and management
- Preparation of Weekly reports
- Report and communicate with clients concerning progress on their requests.
Minimum requirements
- NQF Level 6 Qualification (National Diploma or equivalent)
- Three to Five years’ appropriate proven experience in Plumbing Construction and/or maintenance environment.
- Three to Five years’ supervisory experience is essential
- A valid driver’s license
- Proven knowledge and experience of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation
- Proven knowledge of plumbing codes and standards
- Knowledge of University rules, regulations, and policies
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
- High attention to detail
- Good Report Writing skills
- Good resource & staff management skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and independent
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Critical and analytical skills
- Ability to assess and mitigate risks
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent
- Prior experience in the Higher Education Institution
- Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing
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.
