UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS - MANAGER BUILDING SERVICES

MANAGER BUILDING SERVICES

Department/Faculty

Campus Services

Closing Date

Fri, 14 Dec. 2018

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS SERVICES

VACANCY NO: IRC 787 - MANAGER BUILDING SERVICES

Duties: The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Director, Estate and Maintenance and will be expected to plan, organize, develop, manage and control the provision of building and civil works maintenance, estates and property maintenance management and infrastructure project management, to optimise the cost effective utilization of available resources, maximize the useful life of the University’s physical infrastructure and maintain the University environs in a welt kept and tidy condition at all times to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the institution.

Requirements: Applicants should have (i) a Degree in building, civil engineering, construction management, estates management or related area; (ii) at least two years managerial experience in property maintenance and estates management in a major organisation with extensive premises and range of physical mechanical and electrical plant (e.g. air conditioning); (iii) experience in development of comprehensive planned maintenance programs and audit maintenance would be an additional advantage; (iv) Training in operations management, budgeting and cost control is essential.

Competencies:  Applicants must have leadership and managerial skills; (ii) Organisational and communications skills and (iii) Assertive, innovative and pro-active.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit our website www.ub.bw.

How to Apply: Letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.V. (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. 

Send your applications to the Human Resources Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support),  Private Bag 0022, Gaborone-Botswana, Telephone: (267) 355 2040; Fax: (267) 397 4796.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 205, Block 108, Second Floor, Administration Building.

NB:  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date:  14th December 2018