Residence Officer - Huis Republiek P001830 & Heide P001678
Listing reference: nwu_002080
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 4 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P001830
VACANCY: RESIDENCE OFFICER – HUIS REPUBLIEK
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The role of the Residence Officer is essential for the effective operation of the Huis Republiek Ladies Residence including the administration of buildings, facility maintenance as well as to ensure the safety of the students.
Job description
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.
· Finalization 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 atmeetings and training sessions.
· Advise HC members and communicate duties to them in writing.
· Finalization 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 Development
· Attendance of appropriate development programs.
Ad-Hoc Duties
· Manage holiday-accommodation guests.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or an equivalent qualification.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the management of staff or contractors.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the maintenance of equipment and buildings.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer skills in Excel, Word, e-mails, and internet.
· Good organization and administration skills.
· Good communication (verbal and in writing)..
· 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 tempered.
· Good management ability and to maintain discipline.
. Residence on the premises is compulsory.
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 Wilma Lotriet: 018 299 1128
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 2624
CLOSING DATE: 4 October 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.
