The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to
meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within
the Institution. Preference will be
given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment
Equity Plan.
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 post-qualification in Building and
Civils, of which 2 years should be at a Supervisory/Management 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.