Maintenance Manager (V000090)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to manage the facilities maintenance services on the campus to ensure continuity of business and non-interruption of services for the stakeholders. The incumbent must also be able to lead the team and management contractors for the implementation of facilities Maintenance services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilities Management
- Ensure the maintenance plan module is operational and populated in IWMS.
- Execute 80% of planned/scheduled Maintenance through IWMS.
- Improve on the previous Year's maintenance performance by reducing the reactive maintenance calls.
Contract Management
- Ensure that the yearly maintenance contracts are appointed on time.
- Manage and monitor contractors to review the performance of the service provider.
Financial Management
- Manage the allocated budget according to the NWU financial policy guidelines.
- Monitor and oversee the expenditure of the Planned Maintenance Budget in alignment with approved projects and manage any over-expenditure within the allocated budget.
Project Management
- Ensure that all Facilities Management projects are implemented on time and within the allocated budget.
OHS Management
- Identity and mitigate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks in Facilities Maintenance Services.
- Ensure compliance with OHS audits.
Leadership
- Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture; Foster a participative and developmental leadership style; improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness
- Arrange and implement culture improvement interventions, establish a baseline, receive a report and feedback, and implement; actively remove engagement barriers
Minimum requirements
- An Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Facilities Management or a relevant Built environment qualification (Architecture, Building, Civil; Quantity Survey, Mechanical, Electrical or construction management).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ technical and operational experience in infrastructure asset maintenance.
- A minimum of one (1) year’ relevant management experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Accreditation and Membership with the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA).
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sound understanding and experience of Infrastructure management and maintenance.
- Technical experience.
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. Andiswa Msi on 018 299 4625
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 18 March 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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