NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DEPARTMENT: RESIDENCE AND CATERING POSITION NUMBER: P001790 VACANCY: RESIDENCE OFFICER (OVER DE VOOR) PEROMNES : P13 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The role of the Residence Officer is essential for effective operation of a male Residence Over de Voor, including the administration of buildings and site maintenance as well as to ensure the safety of the residents of Over de Voor.

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.

·        Finalisation 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.

·        Finalisation 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/neighboring residence.

·        Available to students with operational problems in residence.

Personal Developments

·        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) in Afrikaans and English. ·        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 moderately temper.

·        Good management ability and to maintain discipline. Lodging on the premises is compulsory.