Specialist Space Investigations V002749 (Readvertisement) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead space and infrastructure investigations for the NWU 3 Year Infrastructure Plan
• Lead infrastructure request investigations to determine space use requirements, based on Space, Student and Staff HEMIS information. Complete option analysis, concept drawings and recommend cost effective solutions in initiation reports.
• Coordinate the project team for the Business Case phase to deliver signed-off scope of work reports, concept drawings, project budgets and project charters) for larger capital projects.
• Conduct investigations for minor building works / minor unscheduled projects and compile initiation reports.
• Provide progress reports to direct manager.
• Strategic Space & Infrastructure Planning
• Complete and Present Business Cases to the Facilities Working Committee to recommend projects for inclusion in the 3 Year Infrastructure Plan.
• Provide inputs into strategic space planning activities such as the revision of the NWU spatial master development plan by providing information.
• Optimised Space Allocations
• Oversee and execute all Space Allocations on a campus according to space norms and approved space management guidelines to ensure optimal utilisation of space.
• Move planning
• Manage move planning on campus (move requests and larger move planning).

Minimum requirements

• ­­A degree (NQF level 7) in Architecture or Built Environment
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Space Planning

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in space management (Space norms, space planning, allocations, move planning)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Able to understand requirements for infrastructure and spaces.
• Space planning capabilities.
• Drawing basic building lay-outs based on user requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in space management principles.
• Good verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Computer Literacy: MS Excel.
• CAD software capabilities.
• Compile basic cost estimates.
• Compiling basic project budgets.