Space Cost Recovery Officer N002792
Listing reference: nwu_002091
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES SPACE MANAGEMENT AND UTILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: N002792
POSITION NAME: SPACE COST RECOVERY OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Responsible for space cost recoveries at the NWU and assisting with space management functions on the Vanderbijlpark Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Space Cost Recoveries Model
- Assist in the development of a cost recovery model and update annually based on facilities costs.
2. Calculate and Allocate Cost Recoveries
- Calculate cost recovery for each dept./faculty based on current space utilization and allocate costs to each Faculty and Department annually.
3. Space Investigations and Space Audits
- Conduct space investigations and space audits to determine utilisation.
4. Space- and Office Allocations
- Complete space- and office allocations by means of site audits and the IWMS.
5. Space Management Service Desk Support
- Support space management functions on the IWMS by routing or approving requests (moves, infrastructure applications, reservations).
- Provide feedback to requesters about status and progress.
- Provide training and guidance to requesters about all business processes.
Minimum requirements
- A diploma (NQF level 6) in Built Environment.
- A minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in Facilities Management / Built Environment Processes.
- A minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in Space investigations / Project inceptions.
ADDED ADVANTAGES/PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in Space Management Processes.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Basic cost calculations (to determine space cost recoveries).
- Space management and space utilisation knowledge and skills.
- Translating basic user requirements into concept drawings, using AutoCAD – basic planning.
- Conducting Space Audits.
- Utilise basic Microsoft Office Skills.
- Space investigations.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Physically fit to conduct building audits.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
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: Mr Bongani Dhlamini on 018 289 2678
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 11 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.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
