Residence Facilities Officer. (AD08) Job at University of the Witwatersrand

Department Description        

• To provide and manage Facilities maintenance issues in all student residences at the university and always ensure safety and compliance

Brief Description        
Responsibilities:

• Set out performance Outputs and measurements for each direct report (Handymen team)
• Management of your team as per the university’s HR policies and processes.
• Formulate a general scope of works for any minor- to medium size refurbishment project
• Monitor budgets for maintenance work, manage external contractors and report on any variations.
• Liaising with stakeholders regarding the execution of maintenance and / or other work assigned to the facilities management office.
• Supervise your team in a manner that will enable effective and efficient customer-focused service.
• Ensure that the areas that have been maintained or repaired by any of the maintenance teams provide a safe and fit for purpose environment for use     by the university community.
• Ensure effective supervision of service providers as per the agreed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or equivalent in-Built Environment particularly in architecture and/or construction or Building Management
• Project and Facilities management Certificate will be an added advantage

Required Years of Work-Related Experience:

• 5 -8 years in the facilities management/building maintenance field dealing with general building technical issues including managing minor to medium     size refurbishment projects
• 3-5 years of management experience of Handymen team and or any of the building trades. (i.e. building fabrics etc.) 

Desirable Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.

Key Competencies:

• High level of Computer Literacy 
• Ability to measure and draw as-built drawings in any of the computer drafting packages
• Ability to put together a general scope of works for minor refurbishment projects
• Good leadership skills 
• Building Audits Experience 
• Building Maintenance Experience
• Management of outsourced service providers 
• Asset Management 
• Manage risk and have a good understanding of maintenance strategies 

Compliance/Statutory Requirement:

• OHS Act
• Building Regulations
• Any other building-related legislation

Closing Date: 16 January 2026