Residence Officer (V000183)
Listing reference: nwu_004085
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) |DIVISION: BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT – RESIDENCE & CATERING SERVICES | POSITION NUMBER: V000183 VACANCY: RESIDENCE OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure residences are well maintained through proper cleaning, cost effective maintenance of residence building and acceptance hygiene and create conducive study environment and habitable space for residence students.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of equipment and building
- Perform building inspections on daily basis,
- Key requisitions into computer and ensure that work is done to satisfaction.
- Follow up on requisition where work was not done or poor work delivered.
- Complete work not completed form and obtain answers. Check that work is done to satisfaction.
- Complete documentation for payment by guilty party.
- Hand relevant documentation to Residence Administration to be processed.
- Manage budget in such a manner that all repairs fall within budget limit.
Cleaning and hygiene
- Do regular hygiene inspections..
- Oversee and manage that work is done according to contract stipulations with the cleaning contractors.
- Order and managed usable material.
Occupational health and safety
- Become a Safety Representative for residence.
- Give feedback at meeting on behalf of residence.
- Report all OHS related incidents.
- Plan and ensure evacuation procedures are in place and followed.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in a university residence environment.
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ hospitality experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Critical and problem-solving skills.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Interpersonal skills.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
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: Lungile.Masango 016 910 3050
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za on 016 910 3104
CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za on 016 910 3104
CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2026
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.
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