Director : Facilities

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pretoria is seeking a dynamic leader for a senior management role in facilities management. This position requires extensive experience in strategic planning, change management, and financial oversight, along with a Master's degree in a related field. The successful candidate will drive innovative infrastructure strategies to align with the institution's goals while fostering collaboration and excellence in facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience with at least 5 years in senior management.
• Professional registration with a South African regulatory body.
• Experience in strategic asset management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Oversee multi-million-rand operational and capital budgets.
• Engage with executive leadership and stakeholders for integrated campus development.

Skills

Strategic Management

Leadership

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Education

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 27, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE :

The successful incumbent will have to successfully display the following :

Strategic Management and Leadership

• A proven track record in senior leadership, with the ability to develop and execute long-term facilities and infrastructure strategies aligned with institutional strategic goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of long-term infrastructure and sustainability plans.
• Demonstrated success in managing large scale real estate portfolios (preferably in higher education or similarly complex environments).

Operational Excellence and Governance

• Extensive experience in strategic asset management, optimising the use, performance, and lifecycle of physical infrastructure.
• Strong financial and budgetary acumen, with experience overseeing multi-million- rand operational and capital budgets.

Stakeholder and Change Management

• Exceptional ability to engage executive leadership, academic stakeholders, and external partners to drive integrated campus development.
• A change agent with experience in transforming facilities management practices to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and service delivery.

Technical and Industry Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of property management, maintenance systems, space planning, and sustainable infrastructure development.
• Familiarity with smart campus technologies, green building standards, and risk / compliance frameworks in facilities management.

People and Team Leadership

• A dynamic leader with a history of building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary units.
• Strong commitment to staff development, diversity, and inclusive leadership within a large, complex organisation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in either Construction Management, Engineering or a related built environment discipline.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years or more in a senior management role in facilities or infrastructure management within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strategic planning and execution;
• Project and financial management;
• Human Resources and organisational development;
• Regulatory compliance (OHS, building regulations, procurement frameworks); and
• Sustainability and environmental systems;
• Strategic Management;
• Contract Management, including a basic knowledge of requirements related to procurement processes and contractual agreements, e.g., service level agreements;
• National Building Regulations; Contract Law (JBCC, NEC); and Occupational Health and Safety requirements;
• Applied knowledge and experience in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as integrated enterprise resource management systems including Help Desk and Maintenance Management.
• Professional registration with the appropriate South African regulatory professional body.