Director: Facilities Management (N000454)

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Position summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Potchefstroom Contract: Permanent Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. Position summary Industry: Education & Training Introduction NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: DVC: OPERATIONS, DIGITAL AND AI SYSTEMS POSITION NUMBER: N000454 VACANCY: DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PEROMNES GRADE: P5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Job description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To lead, direct and optimise 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. Minimum requirements - A Honours Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 8). - A Postgraduate qualification in Management (NQF Level 8). - A minimum of eight (8) years' technical experience in infrastructure asset maintenance. - A minimum of five (5) years' operational experience. - A minimum of five (3) years' management experience. ADDED ADVANTAGE : - A Government Certificate of Competency. - A Masters Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (NQF 9) KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: - Strong knowledge of and experience in infrastructure Asset management value chain, including development of maintenance policies, processes and plans. - Strong knowledge of and experience in facility services management including use of CMMS. - Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, standards municipal by-laws and regulations. - Contract management. - Project and program management. - Leadership, coaching and mentoring. - Proficiency in MS Office. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: - Analytical and strong attention to detail. - Excellent organisational skills. - Proactive and innovative technical problem solver. - Customer centric. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - High-performance-driven. REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr. Corrie Rheeder on 018 285 3005 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO : Mr. Lionel Eksteen on 018 285 2104 CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2026 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It all starts here ®