Specialist: Space Investigation (V002749)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Specialist: Space Investigation on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will oversee space and infrastructure management, guide project teams, and ensure optimal utilization of facilities, contributing to the university's strategic planning objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in office planning required.
• Experience in space management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct space and infrastructure investigations for NWU's Infrastructure Plan.
• Manage space planning and allocations according to guidelines.

Skills

Space Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Planning or Built Environment

Tools

CAD software

MS Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES POSITION NUMBER: V002749 VACANCY: SPECIALIST: SPACE INVESTIGATION PEROMNES GRADE: P8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To serve as a Specialist: Space Investigations who is responsible for directing (1) Space- and infrastructure investigations up to Project Business Case phase by leading professional consultants and project teams; (2) participating in strategic space and infrastructure planning; (3 & 4) Executing strategic space management functions such as move planning, space allocations for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Direct space and infrastructure investigations for the NWU 3 Year Infrastructure Plan.

• Stage 0: Direct infrastructure investigations to determine how space or infrastructure requirements in the University Environment can be met. Complete option analysis, concept drawings and recommend cost effective solutions for initiation phase of projects and have initiation report approved.
• Stage 1 & 2: Direct the professional consultants and project team for the Business Case phase in developing a project (incl deliverables: signed-off scope of work reports, concept drawings, project budgets and project timelines) for larger capital projects to be approved by Council as part of the NWU Infrastructure Plan.
• Provide progress reports to direct manager.
  
  

Strategic Space & Infrastructure Planning.

• Present Business Cases to the Facilities Task Team and Senior Management to recommend projects for inclusion in the 3 Year Infrastructure Plan.
• Provide inputs into strategic space planning activities such as the revision of the NWU spatial master development plan by providing information in insights.
  
  

Space Planning and Space Allocations.

• Oversee and execute Space Planning and Space Allocations according to space norms and approved space management guidelines to ensure optimal utilization of space as an alternative to providing new space.
  
  

Move planning.

• Manage move planning related to infrastructure projects when decanting needs to take place.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A degree (NQF level 7) in Planning or the Built Environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ operational experience in office planning.
  
  

Added Advantages & Preferences

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in space management (space norms, space planning, allocations, move planning).
  
  

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Able to understand requirements for infrastructure and spaces and translating into concept drawings.
• Space Planning capabilities.
• Drawing basic building lay-outs based on user requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in space management principles.
• Good verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Computer Literacy: MS Excel.
• CAD software capabilities.
• Compile basic cost estimates.
• Compiling basic project budgets.
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Pro-active and innovative problem solver.
• The ability to liaise internally and externally on different levels.
• Ability to lead professional teams.
  
  

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr.Naidoo on 016 910 3051

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. M Motsemme on 018 299 4958

CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

It all starts here