Residence Officer (V000401 & V000350)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of equipment and buildings
- Perform building inspections on daily basis,
- Key requisition into computer, 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 hygiene inspections regularly.
- Oversee and managed that work is done according to contract stipulations with the cleaning contractors.
- Order and managed usable material
Occupational Health & Safety
- Become Safety Representatives 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
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- A valid driver’s license.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a university Residence environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ hospitality experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Critical and problem-solving.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL 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.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Lungile Masango on 016 910 3050
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 13 December 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIE: 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.
