ERRATUM
Please
be informed that the purpose of this erratum is to amend the closing date for
receipt of applications. Candidates who previously applied for this position
must reapply as directed in the advertisement.
INTERNAL ADVERT:
This
placement will be in line with the approved Guidelines applicable to all
university staff who are appointed to university establishment and funded
posts, and who are as a result of Project Renewal, having to be considered for
placement in posts in the new university organisational structure, which are
now fewer in number, or in some respects different to their original posts held
in the previous organisational structure. Preference will be given to
candidates who meet the minimum requirements and have the required
competencies
for the positions under consideration as per the applicable job profile. The
skill set may be adaptable to accommodate employees placed on the pool who meet
most of the competencies required for the job.
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION
MAINTENANCE MANAGER X2
(PEROMNES GRADE 07)
CAMPUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WESTVILLE & PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
REF NO:
The University is
seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the campus-based Head
of the Maintenance Unit. The successful candidate will provide strategic
leadership to the Section Heads overseeing the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
and Civils, and Building and Carpentry Sections of the Maintenance Department.
Key responsibilities include implementing maintenance plans guided by sound
policies and procedures, managing operations within strict budgetary limits,
and ensuring effective oversight of utility consumption and environmental
compliance. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing maintenance and
upgrade projects from inception through to completion.
Minimum Requirements:
·
Matric
·
Degree in
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
·
7 years relevant work
experience of which 2 years must be at a managerial level
·
Computer Literacy
Knowledge of:
·
General knowledge of
building maintenance and related activities
·
OHSA
·
Energy and Building
Management Systems
·
Contracts Management,
Customer Service, Staff Management
Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
Enquiries and details regarding this post, including requests
for a job profile, may be directed to Nqobizizwe Mthembu, 031 260 7916 or MthembuN26@ukzn.ac.za
The total
remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The closing
date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2025.
Please
see the attached Internal Vacancies
Guideline document, which provides step-by-step guidance on how to use the
PNet Application System for
applying to internal posts.