Stellenbosch University
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager (Stellenbosch Campus) (Ref. FAS/151/0517)

Duties:

• Implementing, managing and successfully delivering a fully integrated facilities management solution covering building infrastructure services and support services
• Managing and coordinating effective service delivery in terms of service level agreements
• Changing management and continuously making an effort to improve service delivery
• Effectively managing staff  in terms of motivation, performance and development
• Managing contractors’ performance
• Managing commercial performance and financial objectives
• Key function is managing client relationships and expectations at all levels
• Directing, coordinating and planning essential central services
• Performing quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards in all areas of service delivery

Requirements:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification
• At least three to five years’ experience in managing, facilities, property, staff, projects and related industries
• Ability to confidently operate at a senior level
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office and financial systems)
• A passion for service excellence
• Ability to deliver high-quality and proactive service to clients
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to develop networks
•  Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A strong client service, team and project focus
• Valid drivers licence and own transport
• Willingness to work after hours as required

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of facilities management systems and procedures
• Technical knowledge
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Innovation
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Project and resource management skills
• Ability to think creatively, to use own initiative and to function independently under pressure

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible

Closing date: 26 May 2017

Enquiries: Mr D Prata on 021 808 4177

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636

The university will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The university reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the university before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The university reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 15 May 09:34