Executive Director: Properties & Services at Human Destiny Executive Search and Recruitment

Job description

The Executive Director: Properties and Services is tasked to oversee the provision to the University of effective and efficient custodial and other services, including security, safety, and maintenance. S/he will have leadership, operational and budgetary responsibilities for all functions related to the management of the University’s properties and services, the implementation of new projects, and the overall physical planning of the campus.

The Executive Director: Properties and Services is responsible for leading and managing Properties and Services in support of the University’s strategic goals and priorities. This entails accountability for human resource issues, budgeting and finance, utilization of resources for effective delivery of projects and services, transformation and general operational oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Effective management of risk services.
• Management of Estates and Custodial services.
• Project and engineerting management.
• Management of space.
• Physical planning.
• Parking and transportation.

Requirements:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional registration with relevant statutory body.
• Experience in and an understanding of safety, security and facilities management.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a physical campus.
• A good grasp of developmental finance.
• Extensive senior management experience.
• Experience in managing in a complex and dynamic employee relations environment.
• Knowledge of the higher education environment in South Africa will be advantageous.
• As part of the senior management team of the University, s/he will contribute to strategic and operational leadership