With approximately 30 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritizes the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possibl...
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Minimum bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (Especially Electrical or Mechanical qualifications or both) or equivalent with minimum 5 years in Management Position.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Built Environment on Management Level
Electrical and mechanical infrastructure and maintenance
HVAC system understanding and maintenance.
Electrical infrastructure
Supervisory and administrative skills are required.
Computer literacy is required.
Management and administrative skills and the ability to analyze, delegate, and organize are required. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills, are required.
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Summary of Duties:
Lead the maintenance function by providing both a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all machine, equipment utilities and building.
Ensure effective functioning of all equipment and ensure minimum down time through adequate preventative maintenance and increased reaction times to breakdowns.
Ensure leadership by building effective teams, developing skills, motivating staff and exhibit managerial courage.
Maintaining relationships with contractors and service providers
Goal Planning and Support
Setting up budgets, monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects.
Manage & co-ordinate the carrying out of any planned preventative maintenance required as per the preventative maintenance schedules.
Ensure maintenance activities are carried out to an acceptable standard, in compliances with relevant applicable codes & regulations.
Develop & maintain a spare holding plan to ensure optimum uptime of plant & facilities.
Manage on-site contractors that fall within the Unit scope of work.
Manage the purchasing & ordering of non-stock purchases required by/for Maintenance.
Maintain a safe working environment, including applicable legal requirements.
Manage & control maintenance equipment & tooling.
Develop & implement start-up & shut down operating procedures for facilities.
Be abreast of the codes & regulations governing industry.
Review budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
The Maintenance Manager is reports to the Director: Facilities and Maintenance
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