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Deputy Director: Infrastructure Maintenance Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Wits University
Position: Deputy Director: Infrastructure Maintenance (AD.06.3)
Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:
• Accountable for compilation and management of the Annual Operational and Capital Budget requirements for infrastructure maintenance Unit.
• Consultation with relevant Stakeholders to develop a budget for the infrastructure maintenance projects.
• Maintain Cost Effective Financial Management and Departmental Compliance as per the University’s Policies and Procedures
• Establishment of Contingency Plans to reduce Financial Risk and business continuity.
• Identify key Stakeholders (Internal & External) and strengthen stakeholder engagement across faculties, schools, departments and Contractors etc
• Establish regular monthly or quarterly meetings and updates with faculties, schools and departments representatives to improve service delivery and clients’ requirements.
• Update all relevant stakeholders on policy and procedural guidelines to be followed in the execution of operational deliverance to ensure adherence to guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Formulate and implement best practice policies and standards operating procedures.
• Establish Inter-Departmental Engagement Processes and related SLA’s.
• Establish Planned and Reactive Maintenance Processes to minimize downtime and increase asset utilization effectiveness.
• Ensure that Management Information System is in place to support Operational Requirements.
• Ensure Business Continuity and Contingency Plans are developed and implemented.
• Contract Management.
– Identify and report on new service requirements within the various areas of responsibility.
– Procurement of services related to areas of responsibility as per the University’s Procurement Process.
– Participate in the full tender process as a member of the tender committee.
– In collaboration with the Procurement Division, initiate and conclude various contracts negotiations and evaluations.
– Ensure effective management of Service Providers as per SLA’s
• Consult with the relevant OHS officer and/or GMR office on a regular basis regarding all compliance aspects and ensure that any necessary remedial work is carried out promptly
• Implement digitized management system and reporting framework to the Director.
• Management of delegated staff as per the University’s HR Policies and Processes.
• Set out Performance Outputs and Measurements for each direct report as per the university API process.
• Effective management of poor or non-performance of staff.
• Effective management of Disciplinary Issues as the University’s Disciplinary Code/Code of Conduct, with the help of HR/ER Office.
• Ensures continuous Training and Development of team members and self.
• Enforce compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Advise and recommend operations as and when needed.
• Perform duties as per the delegated mandate.
Requirements:
• Grade 12
• Degree in Engineering – Electrical or Mechanical
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Relevant Post Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
• 10 years’ experience in infrastructure Maintenance within a built environment at a Senior Management Level
Technical Competencies
• Exposure in multifunctional Operational Facilities Management environment
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Experience in Infrastructure Risk Management
• A Government Certificate of Competence (GCC Factories Certification)
• Property Management Strategies
• Experience in the implementation of integrated management Systems
• Experience in applying engineering principles in the design, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within the facilities management sector.
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as Archibus, Maximo, SAP PM, Pragma, etc.
• Experience in asset management and condition assessment
• Good understanding of the national green and building standards, including SANS
10400.
Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and behavior)
• Courage and Decisiveness
• Leading Transformation
• Strategic Agility
• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Relationship management
• Results Orientation
• Computer skills (Microsoft office)
Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or training)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• National Building Regulations
• SANS•Municipal By-Laws
• Any other relevant Legislation Detailed Description
Job Requirements Additional Details
Title: Deputy Director: Infrastructure Maintenance
Company: Wits University
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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