Manager I: Building & Civils (P8) (Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies, and tactics and schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies.
• Perform the duties of Manager as specifically described and defined in the OHS Act to comply with the regulations and act and to ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
• Plan and schedule tasks and assign them to relevant employees.
• Compile and submit reports monthly and when required.
• Implement a performance and development management system in the division.
• Provide constant feedback to the line manager and clients on operations restoration.
• Perform stand-by duties as and when required.
• Report to the Maintenance Manager on all maintenance-related matters.
• Conduct inspection of facilities and all equipment on site, identify areas of risk and report back for rectification.
• Compile an asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools, etc.
• Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes.
• Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests.
• Ensure that contractors adhere to the OHS Act standards and UJ operational requirements.
• Perform mentoring and coaching of staff in order to ensure effective skills development and a safe working environment.
• Train subordinates in the division.
• Ensure that the infrastructure is optimally available for use by clients.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7) in Facilities Management or Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience in the maintenance environment: Building, Carpentry, Painting and Plumbing maintenance is essential.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ Maintenance Management experience is essential.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of leading maintenance teams.
• A valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy in all Microsoft packages.

Recommendations:

• Background in Quantity Surveying will be an added advantage.
• Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Highly disciplined and able to work with minimum supervision.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Management System, Archibus Management System, IDU Oracle budget loading system.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to maintenance services.
• Knowledge of Facilities and Maintenance Management.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
• Knowledge of building standards and legislation.
• Development of bill of quantities using WinQS.
• Management of projects with PPO.

Apply by: 3 July 2026