Residence Facilities Officer x2 AD08 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Responsibilities:

•     Set out performance Outputs and measurements for each direct report (Handymen team)
•     Management of your team as per the University’s HR policies and processes.
•     Formulate a general scope of works for any minor to medium size refurbishment projects.
•     Monitor budgets for maintenance work and manage external contractors and report on any variations.
•     Liaising with Stakeholders regarding the execution of maintenance and / or other work assigned to the facilities management office.
•     Supervise the facilities office in a manner that will enable effective and efficient customer focused service.
•     Ensure that the areas that have been maintained or repaired by any of the maintenance Teams provide a safe and fit for purpose environment for use by the University community.
•     Ensure effective supervision of service providers as per agreed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

•     National Diploma or equivalent in-Built Environment (or in any other related Facilities Management Studies)-essential
•     Construction management Diploma and or Project Management Certificate will be an advantage

Required Years of Work-Related Experience:

•     3-5 years in Facilities management / building maintenance field dealing with general building technical issues including managing of minor to medium size refurbishment projects
•     2 -3 years management experience of Handymen team and or any of the building trades. (i.e. building fabrics etc.)

 
Desirable Requirements:

•     Valid Driver’s license.

Key Competencies:

•     High level of Computer Literacy
•     Ability to measure and draw as-built drawings in any of the computer draughting packages
•     Ability to put together a general scope of works for minor refurbishment projects
•     Good leadership skills
•     Building Audits Experience
•     Building Maintenance Experience
•     Management of outsourced service providers
•     Asset Management
•     Manage risk and good understanding of maintenance strategies.

Compliance/Statutory Requirement:

•     OHS Act
•     Building Regulations
•     Any other building related legislation