MANAGER: SPACE MANAGEMENT
Listing reference: nwu_000263
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 1 November 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Planning
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market-related.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES: SPACE MANAGEMENT & UTILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: N002791
VACANCY: MANAGER: SPACE MANAGEMENT
PEROMNES GRADE: 07
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To manage the space management function of the NWU in order to support optimal utilisation of facilities and spaces at the University. This includes: Leading the space- and infrastructure investigation process at the NWU and providing progress reports to management; conducting space investigations; executing space management functions; and supervising and guiding staff in function.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead space and infrastructure investigations
· Lead the space and infrastructure investigation process at the NWU up to approved Business Case phase.
· Conduct infrastructure request investigations at the NWU to determine user requirement up to completed Business Case phase.
· Conduct space request investigations to determine user requirements up to completed Business Case phase.
· Provide progress reports to management.
2. Space allocations
· Oversee and execute all Space Allocations on campus according to space norms and processes.
3. Move planning
· Manage move planning on campus.
4. Space charges
· Ensure annual space charging based on space allocations and norms.
5. Space norms, standards, and guidelines
· Maintain Space Management Guidelines and NWU Space Norms and processes.
6. Staff supervision
· Lead and supervise staff.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Liesel van Wyk on 018 299 2742
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Refiloe Khabo on 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 31OCTOBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JANUARY 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Honours Degree or bachelor’s degree (NQF 8) in Urban or Regional Planning or Built Environment or any related field.
· Six (6) years’ experience overall in the Planning or Built Environment field and three (3) years should be in a supervisory or management capacity.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Two (2) to three (3) years’ operational experience in Space Management.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Understanding of requirements for infrastructure and space and ability to translate them into Business Cases.
· Space planning knowledge and skills.
· Ability to draw basic building lay-outs based on user requirements.
· Knowledge of space management principles.
· Computer literacy: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
· Knowledge and skills in using the CAD software,
· Ability to compile basic cost estimates.
· Knowledge in drafting processes and documents.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent report-writing skills.
· Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
· Pro-active and innovative problem-solver.
· Ability to liaise internally and externally on different levels.
· Ability to lead and manage a team.
