KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:<\/p>\n
The successful incumbent will have to successfully display the following:<\/p>\n
Strategic Management and Leadership \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA proven track record in senior leadership, with the ability to develop and execute long-term facilities and infrastructure strategies aligned with institutional strategic goals.
\n\tLead the development and implementation of long-term infrastructure and sustainability plans.
\n\tDemonstrated success in managing large scale real estate portfolios (preferably in higher education or similarly complex environments).<\/p>\n
Operational Excellence and Governance \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExtensive experience in strategic asset management, optimising the use, performance, and lifecycle of physical infrastructure.
\n\tStrong financial and budgetary acumen, with experience overseeing multi-million- rand operational and capital budgets.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder and Change Management \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExceptional ability to engage executive leadership, academic stakeholders, and external partners to drive integrated campus development.
\n\tA change agent with experience in transforming facilities management practices to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and service delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Technical and Industry Expertise \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tIn-depth knowledge of property management, maintenance systems, space planning, and sustainable infrastructure development.\u00a0
\n\tFamiliarity with smart campus technologies, green building standards, and risk\/compliance frameworks in facilities management.<\/p>\n
People and Team Leadership \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA dynamic leader with a history of building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary units.
\n\tStrong commitment to staff development, diversity, and inclusive leadership within a large, complex organisation.<\/p>\n
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA Master\u2019s degree in either Construction Management, Engineering or a related built environment discipline.
\n\tAt least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years or more in a senior management role in facilities or infrastructure management within a medium-to-large organisation.<\/p>\n
Proven expertise in:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tStrategic planning and execution;
\n\tProject and financial management;
\n\tHuman Resources and organisational development;
\n\tRegulatory compliance (OHS, building regulations, procurement frameworks); and
\n\tSustainability and environmental systems;
\n\tStrategic Management;
\n\tContract Management, including a basic knowledge of requirements related to procurement processes and contractual agreements, e.g., service level agreements;
\n\tNational Building Regulations; Contract Law (JBCC, NEC); and Occupational Health and Safety requirements;
\n\tApplied knowledge and experience in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as integrated enterprise resource management systems including Help Desk and Maintenance Management.
\n\tProfessional registration with the appropriate South African regulatory professional body.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
upnet.up.ac.za<\/p>\n
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