Campus Maintenance Manager

Advert reference: uj_002184

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 28 November 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Responsibilities:

• Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies and tactics, and to schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies
• Manage all campus maintenance projects to ensure optimal infrastructure maintenance
• Manage staff and external contractors effectively and ensure that tasks are executed within an acceptable time-frame
• Manage contractors in terms of SLA's agreements and specifications
• Managing and operating within the engineering build environment with reference to Facilities and Infrastructure and Essential Technical Services.
• Plan and monitor daily support programs through the Archibus Management System
• Evaluate subordinates' performance through walkabouts
• Compile and maintain asset register
• Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
• Research and advice on the latest technology and legislation for optimum use of resources
• Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes
• Ensuring compliance with the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA, EE Act
• Implement and monitor Risk Management Strategies to continually reduce risk to acceptable levels
• Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
• Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
• Plan, execute and monitor all projects
• Drafting/monitoring of SLAs
• Evaluation of Tenders
• Accountable for compliance with safety legislation
• Compile and update risk register and institute corrective action
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Maintenance Management Systems

Minimum requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Engineering/Facilities Management.
• 5 years' proven experience in maintenance management
• 5 years' supervisory experience
• Five years' knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
• A valid driver's license
• Knowledge of university policies, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of UJ's financial and procurement policies and procedures

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook - emails, Oracle Management System, Archibus Management system, IDU Oracle budget loading system
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to Maintenance Services
• Knowledge of Facilities and Operations Management
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
• Good Computer skills i.e. Microsoft or Excel

Recommendations:

• Experience of Oracle Management System and Archibus would be advantage
• Exposure in Operations or Facilities Management
• Exposure in Event and Function planning and management

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Dirkie van der Watt on Tel:

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel:

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.