DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 4
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
We are looking to appoint an astute visionary leader with passion for driving innovation and excellence across multiple engineering disciplines. The role is about management of a portfolio of responsibilities for someone with a proven track record in infrastructure management, maintenance, and overseeing diverse engineering operations and to contribute to departmental management. The portfolio includes being in the forefront of our engineering endeavours, spearheading a dynamic team of talented professionals, and shaping the future of our engineering projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in coordinating and optimizing engineering processes, ensuring seamless operations and peak performance of our infrastructure including management of various engineering workshops, the Occupational Health and Safety division and; the maintenance of contracts with various external service providers. These responsibilities will be achieved through:
- Management Support for the Director
- Leading and management of skilled multi-disciplinary engineers
- Operational Management
- Occupational Health and Safety Management and taking responsibility as a GMR2.1 appointee.
- Development and implementation of cutting-edge engineering practices to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Project Management
- Utilities Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, utilizing them to elevate our engineering capabilities
- Relevant 4 year/Hons degree
- Professional registration with ECSA
- Valid Drivers licence
The envisaged candidate shall have 8 years experience (of which 3 years in management) in the following areas:
- Engineering management in a maintenance environment
- Project management
- Financial management
- Human resources management
- Utilities management
- Government Certificate of Competency Factories
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of infrastructure services
- Impeccable knowledge of Electrical engineering
- Excellent knowledge of Mechanical engineering
- Seasoned knowledge of Civil engineering
- Computer literacy
- Ability to develop plans to accomplish work operations and objectives.
- Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict.
- Ability to explore alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
- Skill and ability in coordinating, facilitating, and participating in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication and teamwork.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
- Familiarity with the Higher Education environment
- Relevant Masters degree
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Enquiries
About the position: Prof SA Adendorff, Tel: (012) 420 2159
About the package and conditions: Ms Alinah Molebatsi 012 420 2340
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
