Director: Maintenance Management (P5) (Facilities Management) (5 Year Fixed-Term Contract) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Director: Maintenance Management oversees the maintenance and upkeep of facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds ensuring optimal functionality, compliance to safety regulations. The Director develops, plans and manages the execution of the maintenance policies, strategies, procedures for all engineered assets of the university for their entire life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Craft and drive the implementation of the Facilities Management Maintenance Management Strategy aligned with the University Strategic Goals.
• Responsible for the development of maintenance policies, processes and procedures that ensure the
  implementation of the Maintenance Strategy.
• Provide maintenance of infrastructure and equipment related input into the University Master Plan.
• Develop and update infrastructure and equipment maintenance plans according to the university strategic plan.
• Implement / Manage Facilities Management Systems to assist with maintenance and management of infrastructure and equipment.
• Oversee the sourcing, implementation and the management of maintenance related contractual agreements.
• Direct the compilation, updating and maintenance of all facilities and infrastructure on the campus.
• Direct the maintenance of all facilities and infrastructure on campus.
• Produce and manage the specification and standardisation of all University Components
• Be actively involved in the University Smart Campus initiative
• Identify and cultivate Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Maintenance Best Practices.
• Cradle to grave Management of all UJ Land and Engineered Assets.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction to all external contractors on all four campuses.
• Compile and manage the annual and multi-year maintenance budget related to all maintenance of infrastructure and equipment efficiently and effectively
• Create a safe and conducive environment for all UJ internal and external stakeholders on campus.
• Provide a healthy working environment for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Adhere and enforce compliance with UJ standards, policies, processes and procedures.
• Compile reports for University Executives and Committees of Council, Treasury, the Department of Higher
  Education and any other structure as directed by the Executive Director.

Minimum requirements

• A Postgraduate qualification in Engineering (NQF Level 8).
• A Government Certificate of Competence (GCC Factories Certification).
• Ten (10) years Maintenance Management experience in a multi-functional environment.
• Five (5) years Senior Management experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to build and sustain excellent relationships, through clear and effective communication, with all levels of management across functions and divisions within the University.
• Ability to successfully develop, interpret, and apply policies and regulations.
• Effective customer service, people management and team leadership skills.

Recommendations:

• Professional registration with ECSA.
• A working knowledge of facilities management software systems with regard to management and maintenance of infrastructure and infrastructure related assets.
• Development of Maintenance Strategies and Policies.
• Contract Management experience.
• A post Graduate Business Qualification.
• Five (5) years implementation and management of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant legislative requirements.