General Assistant II: Workshop (P14) (Faculty of Art Design & Architecture: Department of Industrial Design) (Re-advert) Job 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.
• 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 Degree in Engineering (NQF 8).
• Ten (10) years’ Maintenance Management experience in a multi-functional environment.
• Five (5) years’ Senior Management experience.

Recommendations:

• A Government Certificate of Competence (GCC Factories Certification).
• 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.

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.

Deadline:24th April,2026