Residence Officer P003164
Listing reference: nwu_001843
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 7 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P003164
VACANCY: RESIDENCE OFFICER - DENNERDORP
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The role of the Residence Officer is essential for effective operation of the Dennedorp residence, including the administration of buildings, facility maintenance as well as to ensure the safety of the students. Lodging on the premises is compulsory.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of the cleaning staff
· See to it that work is done according to agreement
Maintenance of equipment and buildings
· Identify defects during inspections.
· Identify repair work to be done in residence.
· Follow up on Work Orders not concluded or poor quality of work.
· Finding and handling of breakage.
· Updating of maintenance rosters e.g., distribution boards, alarms, roofs & gutters, taps, decalcification, cleaning of water tanks.
· Submission of terrain reports.
Operation of residence
· General tidiness/hygiene.
· Be fully informed of rules, policy and procedures of Residence and Catering Services.
· Finalization of admin duties, e.g., corridor lists, cancellations, room inventory forms, etc.
· Manage annual stock-taking. Manage consumable materials.
· Improved control of power and water consumption. Control breakage.
· Effective carrying out of decisions taken at meetings and training sessions.
· Advise HC members and communicate duties to them in writing.
· Finalization of room inspections.
· Submission of safety reports, risks, and hazards.
Assistance and availability to supervisors and students
· Available to students with operational problems in residence. Informal inspections.
· Attendance of residence management meetings. Serve as relief at stay-over/ neighbouring residence.
· Available to students with operational problems in residence.
· Residence on the premises is compulsory
Personal development
· Attendance of appropriate development programs.
Ad hoc duties
· Manage holiday-accommodation guests.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer skills in Excel, Word, e-mails, and internet.
· Good organization and administration skills.
· Good communication (verbal and in writing).
· Experience in the operation of a residence or similar intent.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· People relationships, client attitude and experience in supervision over personnel.
· The ability to delegate and strict control over staff to exercise.
· Equal moderate temper.
· Good management ability and to maintain discipline.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification (NQF level 4).
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience of the management of staff or contractors.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience of the maintenance of equipment and buildings.
REMUNERATION:
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: Ms Wilma Lotriet on 018 299 1128
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Dorah Ntlwana on 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 7 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
