Manager: Precinct (x4) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The university seeks to employ skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful individuals to manage various precincts that serve the operational requirements of specific user groups and functions. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordination, control, and management of building infrastructure and building services
• Management of breakdown maintenance services
• Management of planned maintenance – identification and implementation
• Project Management of small projects (renovation, refurbishment, sustainability)
• SLA Management
• Compliance Management
• Stakeholder liaison and reporting
• Budget Management
• Built Environment Audits

Minimum Requirements

• B Tech degree (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, QS)
• 5 years’ recent experience in the management of building infrastructure
• Proven supervisory track record – at least 3 years
• Valid drivers’ license (with at least 2 years driving experience )
• Knowledge of working on small to medium scale projects.
   

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

• Good computer literacy, incl. proficiency in MS Office.
• As this is a customer facing process, a presentable candidate with experience in dealing with high level customers
• Strong ability to conduct failure analysis and establish root cause
• Superior planning and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Good knowledge of building regulations and standards ISO Standards/SABS/ASIB
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure with adherence to deadlines