MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR V000233
Listing reference: nwu_001911
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: V000233
VACANCY: MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful incumbent will be responsible for work management, coordination, completion sign-off (inspection, planning, and scheduling of work), and all services within facilities maintenance. The incumbent will also be responsible for and manage service contracts and execution in line with procured service standards.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work management and scheduling
· Inspecting, assessing, and assigning approved work and services to service providers, ensure that service providers/contracts/internal staff execute work correctly, timely, and
according to the required standards or service levels.
· Implement, utilise, and update IWMS System to plan and execute work procedures (planned or scheduled maintenance programs).
· Managing the work packages or work orders throughout all the statuses and project/contract phases.
· Emergency work management and scheduling of the work and informing all stakeholders.
2. Work Inspection and Planning
· Identify and report on all defects and non – compliance in the approved specification or contract deliverables/IWMS system and generate default lists either by means of
generating work orders daily or submitting site instructions for correction.
· Record all deferred maintenance items and report to maintenance planner. Execute basic condition assessments as per contract management plans.
3. Contract Management and Administration
· Ensure that all maintenance work orders are completed within the conditions of contract, specifications, quality standards, safety compliance, and according to contract rates,
apply corrective measures. Adjust and maintain contracts specification to ensure quality of service. Ensure compliance of all mandatory requirements.
4. Stakeholder Management
· Maintain good communication with all stakeholders, develop and create the process of engaging with all stakeholders and feedback process (staff, students, and service
providers).
· Provide and plan work for service contractors to have access to areas where work needs to be carried out. Engage stakeholders and create awareness procedures (to inform
occupants or users in advance if access is required in advance to perform work).
5. Budget management (Cost efficiency and effectiveness)
· Check and manage activities; repair and maintenance work are carried out to acceptable levels and standards. Timely completion of work and cost-effectiveness.
6. Procurement
· Facilitates the process of procuring services as and when required by obtaining quotations following Procurement Policy and prescripts of NWU. Assigning work to service
contracts and making sure that work and costs complies with contract requirements as per specifications.
7. Implement safe working environment
· Responsible for assigning work, for safety implementation and that work is carried out in accordance with OHS standards and legal safety requirements enforce safety
management procedures for all service contracts and working as per safety management.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Advanced Diploma/Degree (NQF7) in Building Environment or related field.
· A minimum of five (5) years technical experience related to building trades environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
· A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in contract management.
· Certificate (NQF4) in technical or project management.
· Experience as a Qualified Artisan.
· Accreditation to engineering/labour department/specialisation or relevant bodies.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Managing of Service Level Agreements (SLA) of service Contracts
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
· Knowledge of Facilities Management System.
· Proficient in computer literacy and MS Office.
· Advanced knowledge of building quality standards and regulations, and ability to interpret building drawings.
· Knowledge of OHS act.
· Knowledge of sage working practices
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
· Proactive and innovative technical problem solver.
· Ability to operate without full-time supervision.
· Customer centric.
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: Mrs Marietjie van der Ryst on 016 910 3142
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 9 August 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.
