DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE AFFAIRS AND ACCOMMODATION
MANAGER: RESIDENCE OPERATIONS
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6
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.
Job Purpose
Provide overall management and leadership of Residence Operations. To conduct planning, coordinating, and monitoring the provision of cleaning, hygiene, landscaping, building repairs and maintenance, and health and safety services in residence buildings, as well as the immediate surrounding environments.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operational Management:
- Manage and monitor the Residence Operations Division within the department;
- Provide feedback at the in-house management meetings with the Facilities Department and other relevant stakeholders;
- Submit monthly reports to line management;
- Monitor Health and Safety compliance as per the regulations and framework, including reporting;
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections within residences;
- Give input on planning and implementation of recess maintenance work;
- Manage the overall wellness of residence buildings and the immediate environment on behalf of Residence Affairs and Accommodation Department, identifying inefficiencies in operational processes and developing solutions for improved service delivery in the residences;
- Management of Residence Facilities:
- Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Act is adhered to and arrange related training;
- Liaise with the Department of Facilities Management regarding the maintenance of residences;
- Ensure the proper planning of maintenance in residences which seeks to address identified gaps in minimum norms and standards set in the policy of Student Housing in Higher Education, international best practices, university standards, and Training Policy;
- Attend to queries relating to residence facilities from students, staff, and other stakeholders;
- Management of Cleaning Services:
- Provide overall management regarding cleaning and related activities in residences;
- Compile annual cleaning plans and monitor implementation;
- Keep track of cleaning services contracts, and ensure delivery is as per contract specifications;
- Supervision of cleaning staff and cleaning schedules;
- Monitor service providers to ensure the standard of outsourced services, which include but are not limited to, gardening, sanitary, cleaning and pest control;
- Liaise with the Logistics Division on various cleaning supplies and assets requirements, etc.;
- Human Resources and Financial Management:
- Strategic planning for staff;
- Manage staff, performance and discipline;
- Participate in recruitment and appointments;
- Oversee all human resources processes;
- Plan for units financial expenses;
- Adhere to university policies for finance and human recourse;
- Monitor and approve expenses;
- Divisional Strategic Management and Planning:
- Develop units strategic plan to contribute to the departmental plans;
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to implement plan;
- Implementation of plans for strategic goal outputs.
- Relevant Bachelors or B-tech degree;
- A total of five years experience in/as:
- Management in building maintenance, repairs and cleaning services;
- Financial management;
- Human resources management, and knowledge of employee relations legislation;
- Occupational health and safety legislation and policies.
- Knowledge of:
- Occupational health and safety;
- Building maintenance;
- Basic accounting;
- Student finance;
- Technical competencies:
- Computer literate;
- Microsoft suite;
- Google suite;
- Behavioural competencies:
- Ability to:
- Convey informational clearly and concisely;
- Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively;
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork;
- Establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives of on-going work for a group of employees;
- Deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and or regulations.
- A relevant Honours degree;
- A valid drivers licence;
- A minimum of five years experience in:
- The hospitality environment;
- An institution of higher education.
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;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- 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: Ms S Ranchod, sonaly.ranchod@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Dr S Dludla, Email: sifiso.dludla@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 5970 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2024, 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.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
