Minimum Requirements 


Relevant Degree in Engineering or Built Environment.
6 years’ managerial experience in building maintenance.
Computer skills (MS Office suite).


Recommendations 


Experience in a higher education setting would be an advantage.


Duties and Responsibilities 

Operations Management – Maintenance


Manage all maintenance-related activities at the university.
Implement both planned and unplanned maintenance.
Oversee the approved SPU maintenance plan.
Manage service providers and service level agreements (SLAs).
Draft specifications or bills of quantities.
Manage facility-related projects (e.g. office refurbishments).


Landscape Services


Implement the approved shift system for landscape services.
Manage landscaping service providers and SLAs.
Draft specifications or bills of quantities.
Implement and manage SPU landscape cleaning plans and schedules.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Manage landscape-related projects.


Policy and Procedure Development


Provide input into the development and review of policies and procedures for Facilities and Services.
Ensure policies are aligned with SPU’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.
Ensure documentation is submitted to the Registrar's Office.


Quality Assurance and Risk Management


Promote innovation in facilities and general administration.
Develop and implement a quality assurance system that meets internal and external standards.


Risk Management


Identify risks within the Facilities portfolio.
Develop and implement proactive risk management plans.
Report regularly on risk-related matters.


Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Management


Ensure compliance with all SHE policies and procedures.
Implement corrective actions where necessary.
Ensure trained Health & Safety Reps are identified.
Ensure emergency procedures are displayed.


Resource Management – Human Resources


Manage Facilities staff, including allocation of workloads.
Contribute to recruitment, induction, and performance management.
Monitor staff performance and development (coaching, mentoring, training).
Handle employment relations matters (grievances, discipline, conflict resolution).
Maintain accurate and updated staff records.
Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets.


Resource Management – Budget and Finance


Provide input into operational, staffing, and capital expenditure budgets.
Manage expenses against approved budgets.
Oversee asset management and procurement.
Ensure procurement and payment processes follow SPU policy.