Job description<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION<\/p>\n
\tTo lead, direct and optimize hard and soft facility maintenance services across campus properties and estates, ensuring all facilities are ready for use to efficiently support university operations in accordance with the NWU strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Strategy Implementation<\/p>\n
\tContribute to the development of the NWU Facilities functional strategy and take co-responsibility for the implementation.
\n\tWork with the office of the Chief Director: Facilities to implement and execute the Facilities Functional Strategy on campus.
\n\tDevelop and implement a maintenance operational plan for the assigned campus properties and estates.<\/p>\n
Policies, Practices and Standards<\/p>\n
\tImplement NWU Infrastructure Management Policy and other applicable NWU policies.
\n\tIdentify campus specific asset maintenance standards and work with the office of the Chief Director: Facilities to design and implement the said standards.
\n\tImplement approved NWU infrastructure standardized maintenance procedures, processes, guidelines and standards on campus and over the infrastructure\/ equipment life cycle.<\/p>\n
Infrastructure Asset Maintenance<\/p>\n
\tLead, develop, implement, and oversee infrastructure asset reactive and unscheduled or emergency maintenance plans.
\n\tWork with the central Planned Maintenance office to identify and implement preventative and scheduled maintenance needs for each asset class on campus.
\n\tWork with and support the central Planned Maintenance office to identify, plan and execute risk based and condition-based maintenance needs for the assigned campus.
\n\tEnsure there are clearly defined procedures and processes for maintenance of campus power distribution systems and internal load management in case of power outages.
\n\tExecute reactive maintenance from work orders according to the defined service delivery timelines and customer service level agreements.
\n\tCo-ordinate campus condition assessments to inform macro- and deferred maintenance plans.
\n\tLead and oversee the establishment of condition monitoring and inspection plans as per the operating and maintenance manuals to check, test or replace infrastructure systems, subsystems, assemblies or components.
\n\tLead and ensure optimal utilization of NWU computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure timeous execution of maintenance work requests, tracking and reporting within agreed service priority levels across campuses.
\n\tEnsure that the campus has robust response procedures in place to respond to critical equipment (diesel generators, water systems, aircon plants etc) downtime and re-installation of service within agreed timeframes.<\/p>\n
Contract Management<\/p>\n
\tDevelop campus annual procurement plans and participate in procurement process ensuring timeous submission of procurement documents to the central Planned Maintenance office and Procurement Division.
\n\tManage all active contracts on campus and ensure the day-to-day hard and soft facility services are executed efficiently, and contractors\u2019 performance is measured and reported against performance specifications and service levels.
\n\tEnsure that contractual performance by service providers is adhered through the implementation and monitoring of agreed Service Level Agreements.
\n\tEnsure timeous renewal of service and maintenance contracts to ensure continuity of services.<\/p>\n
Specialised Technical Support Service<\/p>\n
\tJointly responsible with Director Infrastructure Design and Construction to oversee the design, planning and execution of infrastructure projects
\n\tProvide technical specialist service for maintenance and \/ or facility services needs over the project life cycle.
\n\tLead, oversee and ensure the compilation of technical specialist service needs for maintenance and \/ or facility services resource allocation.<\/p>\n
Energy and Water Efficiency Plan<\/p>\n
\tTranslate energy and water efficiency strategy into implementation action plans for short, medium and long term to achieve the targets in support of NWU Environmental sustainability policy.
\n\tWork with Smart Campus department to monitor campus energy and water usage efficiency and performance against targets and propose interventions for improvement.
\n\tDevelop and implement mitigation plans to manage energy and water outages on campus.
\n\tDevelop and implement Business Continuity Plans for critical equipment to ensure services continuity in case of failure of municipal provision of services.<\/p>\n
Management and Leadership Results Areas<\/p>\n
\tEnsure optimal team composition and equitable resource allocation, effectiveness and efficiency across campuses.
\n\tStakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
\n\tCorporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management and business continuity.
\n\tIntegrated budgeting, cost management and cost-effectiveness.
\n\tUnit processes and systems design, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency in support of the digital business strategy.
\n\tPersonal effectiveness, wholeness and development.
\n\tValues-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tA bachelor\u2019s degree or bachelor\u2019s of technology degree (NQF level 7) in built environment qualification (Mechanical; \u00a0Electrical or Industrial Engineering).
\n\tA postgraduate qualification in Management (NQF level 8).
\n\tA minimum of five (5) years\u2019 technical, operational and managerial experience in infrastructure asset maintenance.<\/p>\n
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:<\/p>\n
\tLegal Appointment – Government Certificate of Competency.<\/p>\n
KEY FUNCTIONAL\/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tStrong knowledge of and experience in Infrastructure Asset management value chain, including development of maintenance policies, processes and plans
\n\tStrong knowledge of and experience in facility services management including use of CMMS
\n\tStrong knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, municipal by-laws, and regulations
\n\tContract management
\n\tProject and program management
\n\tLeadership, coaching and mentoring
\n\tProficiency in MS Office
\n\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills.<\/p>\n
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tAnalytical and strong attention to detail.
\n\tExcellent organizational skills.
\n\tProactive and innovative technical problem solver.
\n\tCustomer centric.
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills.
\n\tHigh-performance driven.<\/p>\n
CLOSING DATE:\u00a026 October 2025<\/p>\n
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