Senior Administrative Officer: Library Facilities

1 week ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LIBRARY FACILITIES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9- 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 be responsible for:

- Management and supervision of the library facilities unit;
- Contributing to strategic processes on behalf of the unit;
- Maintenance of the Departments buildings, facilities and equipment;
- Contribute to making our spaces welcoming, safe and compliant
- Monitoring and coordinating the work of external service providers;
- Ensuring the Departmental facilities comply with regulatory provisions;
- Participation and coordinating in facility related projects;
- Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety processes and activities;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
- Financial and Assets Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Three years’ relevant National Diploma PLUS three years’ experience preferably in an academic environment;
- two years’ supervisory experience in a facilities environment AND;
- A valid driver’s licence.

OR
- Matric PLUS five years’ experience preferably in an academic environment AND;
- three years’ supervisory experience in a facilities environment AND;
- A valid driver’s licence.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Expert knowledge of spoken and written communication skills;
- Computer Literacy;
- Financial Literacy;
- Report writing;
- Communication skills;
- Supervisory skills;
- Ability to work independently and under pressure;
- Proactive;
- Ability to manage time effectively;
- Attention to detail;
- Multi-tasking.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- A degree and experience in an academic environment;
- First Aid, Firefighting, and any related training;
- Project management experience;
- Knowledge of statutory regulations related to facilities and Health & Safety.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 24 June 2025

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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