Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure

Central University of Technology, Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership and governance for the development and sustainability of the university's infrastructure. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess extensive experience in managing building projects and facilities. This role is critical for ensuring compliance and supporting academic excellence while engaging with various stakeholders. The role includes a generous compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a relevant degree in Built Environment or Civil Engineering.
• Ten years’ experience in managing building construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing infrastructure portfolios within a public/private sector or higher education environment.
• Professional registration such as ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, or equivalent.
• Understanding of health & safety, construction, labour, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for infrastructure planning.
• Ensure resilient, compliant, and future-ready infrastructure.
• Engage with stakeholders and report on governance and compliance.

Job description

Overview

893 Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure (P4) RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS Office of the Senior Director: Estates and Infrastructure Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job: To provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and operational assurance for the planning, development, maintenance, and sustainability of the University’s estates, infrastructure, facilities, and built assets across all campuses, in support of CUT Vision 2030. The role ensures resilient, compliant, safe, and future-ready infrastructure that enables academic excellence, student success, institutional sustainability, and stakeholder confidence.

Main tasks

• Infrastructure Strategy & Master Planning
• Asset & Facilities Management
• Capital Projects Delivery
• People Leadership & Capability
• Financial Management
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Nature of appointment

Five (5) year Fixed-term Support Services

Minimum salary scale

(Total Cost to Company): R 1 801 169 per annum (2026 salary scales to be confirmed). Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification / Knowledge and/or Experience

• Master’s degree (e.g., MSc / MTech / M.Eng) with a relevant degree in Built Environment (Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or Construction Project Management) or Civil Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in managing building construction projects, building maintenance, facilities and asset management, infrastructure planning, with 5 years’ people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing infrastructure portfolios within a public/private-sector or higher education environment, including compliance, audit, and governance requirements.
• Professional registration such as ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in areas of Estates and Facilities management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Understanding of health & safety, construction, labour, and environmental legislation, e.g., LRA, BBBEE, BCE, OHS Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of building and construction codes and regulations.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Master’s degree in Built Environment (e.g. MSc Built Environment or MTech Construction Management), Civil Engineering or Engineering Management together with an Estate and Infrastructure Management qualification
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience in Estates and Facilities management, with eight (8) years’ people management experience.

Job-Related Enquiries

Mr S. Llale ([e-mail])

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries

Recruitment Office ([e-mail])

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 13 February 2026