Buildings and Facilities Manager at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

• NQF6 level qualification e.g. built environment, engineering, architecture, construction management
• 6 years’ recent and relevant experience in facilities and building management with exposure to a Green
• Star certified building.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring occupational health and safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractors and sub-contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (good oral and written communication skills).
• Ability to respond under pressure to emergency situations
• Demonstrate ability to understand technology and adapt it in the workplace.
• Proven computer literacy high level of proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Code EB drivers license
• Medically fit experiencing no difficulty with walking, hearing, eyesight, climbing steps or entering confined spaces with no fear of heights

Advantageous:

• Experience in a 6 star Green Star certified building.
• Experience in working in a large corporate environment

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and monitoring the operational plans to ensure the d-schools’ building, facilities and equipment are functioning and in good order.
• Responsible for ensuring a prompt response for any emergencies. These may include lifts, security and fire alarms, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Responsible for proactive and preventative maintenance on the building.
• Responsible for ensuring the building operates very efficiently and effectively as designed, in terms of energy and water consumption, waste recycling, indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
• Responsible for managing out tasked contractors
• Draw up specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimates and procurement policies
• Responsible for managing workplace plans to ensure the d-schools’ complies with the occupational health and safety act.
• Responsible for the effective functioning of the d-school security and access control system, and a rapid response is in place.
• Responsible for all d-school building projects and administration.
• Responsible for the management of external sub-contractors and communication with UCT property and services.
• Compile budget and provide feedback to the Director of D-school
• Conducts regular audits of assets, building, plant and infrastructure
• Attends regular safety meetings and report noncompliance
• Take responsibility for students and visitors inductions

The annual cost of employment is between R547 299 and R643 880.

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Tracy Moore at [email protected]

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Letter of motivation systematically indicating how you meet the requirements as above, and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
Reference number: E220193

Closing Date: 6th, May 2022