Manager I: Building & Civils (P8) (Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:


Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies, and tactics and schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies.
Perform the duties of Manager as specifically described and defined in the OHS Act to comply with the regulations and act and to ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
Plan and schedule tasks and assign them to relevant employees.
Compile and submit reports monthly and when required.
Implement a performance and development management system in the division.
Provide constant feedback to the line manager and clients on operations restoration.
Perform stand-by duties as and when required.
Report to the Maintenance Manager on all maintenance-related matters.
Conduct inspection of facilities and all equipment on site, identify areas of risk and report back for rectification.
Compile an asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools, etc.
Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes.
Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests.
Ensure that contractors adhere to the OHS Act standards and UJ operational requirements.
Perform mentoring and coaching of staff in order to ensure effective skills development and a safe working environment.
Train subordinates in the division.
Ensure that the infrastructure is optimally available for use by clients.


Minimum requirements


Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7) in Facilities Management or Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
Three (3) to five (5) years' job-related experience in the maintenance environment: Building, Carpentry, Painting and Plumbing maintenance is essential.
Three (3) to five (5) years' Maintenance Management experience is essential.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience of leading maintenance teams.
A valid driver's license.
Computer literacy in all Microsoft packages.


Recommendations:


Background in Quantity Surveying will be an added advantage.
Project Management will be an added advantage.
Willingness to work extended hours when required.
Highly disciplined and able to work with minimum supervision.


Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:


Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
Management System, Archibus Management System, IDU Oracle budget loading system.
Knowledge of relevant legislation related to maintenance services.
Knowledge of Facilities and Maintenance Management.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
Knowledge of building standards and legislation.
Development of bill of quantities using WinQS.
Management of projects with PPO.


Apply by: 3 July 2026