Director: Infrastructure and Engineering

at  University of the Western Cape

Post Number
8020270
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Infrastructure & Engineering
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
2/10/2024

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant postgraduate degree in the built environment with qualifications at NQF 8
• 10 years experience in infrastructure/facilities management of which at least 5 years should be in a senior management position
• 3 years experience in a role requiring significant planning and project management

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and marketing skills to work with users, senior management, and external parties
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions considering alternatives, risks, benefits, organisational impacts, stakeholder perspectives, and alignment to overall goals
• Adept at working within the realities and constraints of the organisation, understanding when to work within existing frameworks and when to push for change, resourcefulness, ceaseless energy and persistence to achieve goals despite obstacles and difficulties
• Project management & technical understanding and know-how knowledge of the operations of a university, or organisation with similar needs and constraints, and its environment (e.g. regulatory, physical)
• Negotiating and influencing skills and a demonstrated ability to influence people at a variety of levels
• A high level of financial proficiency and discipline
• A sound understanding of procurement legislation and processes
• A proven ability to manage a large and diverse team
  In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
  DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

The University of the Western Cape seeks to appoint a resourceful, self-motivated individual to lead and advance the various built environment related functions and services of the main campus and various off campus University sites.