Supervisor – Grounds and Waste - Johannesburg at University of the Witwatersrand

The main purpose of this position/job is:

• Responsible for coordinating the procurement and scheduling resources (Labour, Equipment and Materials) to ensure maximum use and completion of work; within safety guidelines and quality standards

Brief Description        
Key responsibilities include the following:

• Stock Control
• Management of Customer Complaints logged on the system 
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction at all times
• Escalation of unresolved complaints to management
• Leave Administration
• Capture all approved leave requests on the system
• Overtime Administration
• Capture all OT on the system 
• Attendance Register Administration
• Ensure that relevant documents are attached where needed
• Oversee the procurement of resources for projects
• Weekly and monthly tasks allocation
• Mentor and guide staff to carry out their duties
• IOD reporting
• Effective management of poor or non-performance of staff
• Effective management of Disciplinary Issues as the University’s Disciplinary Code/Code of Conduct, with the help of HR/ER Office
• Assist with any administrative duties as per instructions/based on operational needs
• Bookings of ad hoc services needed by the division
• Keeping abreast with Industry Trends and Best Practice

Requirements

• Matric
• Environmental Services related qualifications or any other relevant qualification 
• Valid Driver’s License Basic administrative and filing skills
• 2-5 years horticultural maintenance

Technical Competencies

• MS Office
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of arboriculture
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of insect infestation treatment
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of OHS&E

Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)

• Communication Skills
• Customer Focus
• Relationship Building
• Result Orientation
• Compliance /statutory requirements /Knowledge, Understanding and or training)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 
• NEMA
• Any other relevant Legislation