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
SECTION HEAD: BUILDING & CARPENTRY x 3
(PEROMNES GRADE 08)
CAMPUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WESTVILLE, HOWARD & PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
REF NO:
The University is
seeking a skilled and proactive individual to coordinate all in-house and
outsourced maintenance repairs and projects within the Building and Carpentry
Section of the Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will provide
essential administrative and financial support to the Maintenance Manager and
act as the primary liaison between clients and contractors. This role involves
offering expert advice on building and carpentry matters, including cost
management, contracts, project delivery, and risk assessment. The incumbent
will be expected to uphold high standards of safety and quality, while
providing effective leadership and guidance to subordinates.
Minimum Requirements:
·
Matric
·
N6 National Trade
Diploma in Building and Relevant Trade Test
·
5 years’ experience
in the managing ground and landscaping environment, of which 2 years must be at
a supervisory/managerial level
·
Computer Literacy
Knowledge of:
·
Building Maintenance
·
Knowledge and
experience with OHSA
·
SANS 10400
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.