Workshop Manager: Plumbing - Department of Facilities Management

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

WORKSHOP MANAGER: PLUMBING

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will assist the Technical Manager in carrying out maintenance responsibilities by attending to technical problems and other related issues in the allocated area of responsibility in accordance with the UP standard and the client’s specific needs, while ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations. To enable the Workshop Manager to achieve these objectives, he/she will need to attend to the following:

• Comply with statutory requirements with regard to maintenance and operation of installations, machinery, systems and equipment;
• Operate plant and equipment in accordance with the University’s business requirements;
• Manage the maintenance execution related to planned and breakdown maintenance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Diploma N6 in the relevant engineering discipline plus seven years’ appropriate experience; OR
• A N5 qualification in the relevant engineering discipline plus 10 years’ appropriate experience;
• A valid trade test certificate (Plumbing);
• Computer literacy in MS Office;
• Valid driver’s licence.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Administrative skills to ensure that all records are kept in orderly fashion.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 428 870 to R 529 717 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE:

15 November 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Mr Ready Mabasa, Tel: (012) 420 3169

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.