DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC MAINTENANCE HUBS

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,266,000 - 1,493,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Johannesburg seeks a Director for the Academic Maintenance Hubs. The successful candidate will require an NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience. Responsibilities include managing maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing procurement processes. This position offers an all-inclusive salary package ranging from R 1 266 714.00 to R 1 492 122.00 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage funds in the District Maintenance Hub in compliance with finance regulations.
• Oversee technical repairs and manage procurement processes.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Relations

Communication

Analytical

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC MAINTENANCE HUBS

• Reference Number : refs/023052
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 266 714.00 - R 1 492 122.00per annum (All-inclusive Package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone] 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act of 1997. Intergovernmental Framework Act of 2005. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Council for Built Environment Act of 2000. PFMA and Treasury Regulations.SKILLS: Interpersonal Relations. Conflict management. Communication. Networking. Negotiation. Computer literacy. Presentation. Analytical. Report writing. Facilitation. ATTRIBUTES- Proactive and resourceful, Cost conscious, Quality oriented, Responsive, People oriented, Innovative, Credible, Problem-solving ability, Strategic, Decisive, Credible and Motivating.

Duties :

• Prepare annual operational and procurement plan. Manage funds in the District Maintenance Hub in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Manage the roll out of the maintenance management system and full capacitation of the District Maintenance Hub. Monitor the updating the maintenance management system in terms of approved plans. Make recommendations on interventions to be implemented. Ensure safety compliance in all machinery and buildings. Implement preventative and planned maintenance on all plant and equipment. Manage and monitor implementation of technical repairs.Oversee the provision of suppliers and spares. Manage the customisation of specifications. Manage procurement within delegations. Monitor performance of suppliers and contractors. Intervene if performance of suppliers and contractors are below standard. Recommend payments of suppliers and contractors. Liaise with suppliers and contractors in terms of outsourced services. Provide inputs to specifications for new repairs. Manage the procurement process within delegations. Oversee effective implementation of new installations. Validate that users are trained on the use of new equipment. Validate that maintenance management system has been updated. Validate performance by suppliers and contractors before invoices are approved for payment. Manage the effective and efficient functioning of stores. Manage offices and movable assets. Manage the provision of corporate services in the District and to the Facility Maintenance Hubs. Manage financial and supportive logistical services. Prepare budgets for the Academic Maintenance Hubs. Manage training for maintenance personnel. Manage the effective and efficient use of job creation programmes. Meets with Heads of Health Facilities, Health District Manager, Municipalities, and Public Entities. Manage service delivery standards and turnaround times. Keep Clients informed on progress. Follow up if Clients are satisfied with service standards and timeframes. Address complaints of Clients and manage feedback to Clients. Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHS] in the District and Facility Maintenance Hubs. Plan for the required resources to comply with OHS requirements. Manage implementation of OHS activities and prepare regular progress reports in line with the legislative requirements. Manage compliance of technical personnel in terms of all aspects pertaining to a safe environment. Participate in the OHS committees and provide technical guidance to OHS committee members. Manage compliance with SANS i.e. SANS 0142 Electrical compliance; HVAC; Building regulations.Manage compliance with Health care core standards. Manage the implementation of electrical, mechanical and building inspection services. Manage the implementation of condition assessments. Manage the validation of technical information and submit for updating on the immovable asset register. Manage implementation of inspections on capex and maintenance projects. Keep updated with new technologies and procedures. Manage human resources in the Maintenance Hub and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to personnel on performance.Mentor and coach personnel. Determine Human Resources needs of the Academic Maintenance Hub. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for Maintenance Hub. Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings. Manage skills transfer between personnel in the Maintenance Hub and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan & allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 15-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level?

Are you registered with Engineering Council of South Africa?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Do you have a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.