Director: Academic Maintenance Hubs at Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Built Environment (Engineering/ Construction Project Management/ Architecture/ Quantity Surveying/ Town and Regional Planning) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in the built environment. Must be registered with the relevant Council as a Professional. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate. 

Duties :

• Manage the roll out of the maintenance management system and full capacitation of the Academic Maintenance Hubs. Monitor the updating the maintenance management system in terms of approved plans. Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 electrical equipment and plant services. Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 mechanical and plant services. Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 building maintenance services. Manage the operation of boilers. Manage the provision of electrical, technical and building inspectorate services. Monitor implementation of technical repairs. Oversee the provision of suppliers and spares.
• Manage the customisation of specifications. Manage the monitoring of performance of suppliers and contractors. Intervene if performance of suppliers and contractors are below standard. Recommend payments of suppliers and contractor on completed work. Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the work in progress. Provide inputs to specifications for new repairs. Oversee effective implementation of new installations. Validate that users are trained on the use of new equipment. Validate that maintenance management system has been updated. Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHS] in the District and Facility Maintenance Hubs. Oversee planning for the required resources to comply with OHS requirements. Manage implementation of OHS activities and prepare regular progress reports in line with the legislative requirements. Manage compliance of technical personnel in terms of all aspects pertaining to a safe environment.
• Participate in the OHS committees and provide technical guidance to OHS committee members. Mange compliance with SANS i.e. SANS 0142 Electrical compliance; HVAC; Building regulations. Manage compliance with Health care core standards. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the unit with the priorities of DID. Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan. Manage the implementation of risk and mitigation plans. Develop Academic Maintenance Hub strategies and plans. Prepare and present management reports for Academic Maintenance Hub performance. Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
• Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations.