Maintenance Manager George Campus People and Operations

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the job is to effectively manage, plan and coordinate the George Campus Maintenance S

POSITION INFO:

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the job is to effectively manage, plan and coordinate the George Campus Maintenance Services in accordance with the Nelson Mandela University strategic objectives and requirements, policies and procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

· Assist the Director: George Campus Operations in developing maintenance strategies for the George Campus.

· Assist the Director: George Campus Operations on maintenance and preventive maintenance that escalate into projects.

· Project Management: Manage Capital Maintenance and Minor Work Projects for the George Campus.

· Assist the Director: George Campus Operations, to compile Capital Maintenance Budgets and other project-related estimates.

· Manage assigned project specific budgets to ensure execution of works within budget.

· Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must comply with the following:

· Good knowledge and understanding of general maintenance procedures and requirements.

· Good knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental regulations.

· Possess good leadership, management and motivational skills

· Good communication skills (verbal and written).

· Be open, flexible and innovative.

· Technical/professional knowledge and skills.

· Good interpersonal skills.

· Sound knowledge of Project Management principles.

· Possess sound knowledge of specifications, bills of quantities, basic contract payment protocol.

· Know the procedure to effect payment for projects.

· Experience in managing budgets for projects.

· Has managed projects within approved budgets, time and quality specified standards.

· Self-motivated and ability to work unsupervised.

· Fault-finding and logical thinking skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Applicable three-year diploma qualification or equivalent.

· Three (3) - five (5) years applicable experience within which competence has been gained.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contacts person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

Candidates are to carefully read the requirements and provide a cover letter which sets out how they meet the post

requirements as set out in this advert. Contact person is Ms Timna Somana, HR Consultant, George Campus

contactable at Timna.