University of Pretoria Universiteit van Pretoria is looking for Senior Engineering Manager

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER: ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director Technical Services in focusing on the areas of responsibility in accordance with the UP standard and the Clients specific needs. To achieve these goals and objectives, the incumbent will need to attend to the following:

• To ensure compliance with statutory requirements and national building regulations
• To strategically plan projects related to repair or replacement of building services, plant and equipment necessary for the University to achieve its mission and objectives.
• To ensure that effective maintenance planning and execution is done according to accepted engineering standards meeting the business requirements.
• To effectively manage the internal workshops
• To ensure that external maintenance contracts are developed, implemented and managed according to the business requirements and to provide the best value for money option to the University of Pretoria.
• To do project review, commissioning witnessing and hand-over (as client representative) pertaining to several building services.
• To manage the relevant maintenance budget to ensure that the required work is done with the available funds and to record deferred maintenance.
• To implement problem-solving skills on a continuous basis to manage and resolve crisis situations with respect to bulk infrastructure services.
• To provide strategic support and assistance to the Deputy Director: Technical Services

Minimum Requirements

• A four (4) year Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• GCC (Electrical) or proof of registration to obtain a Government Certificate of Competence
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Valid Drivers license
• Sound knowledge and experience of the following services:
• Operations and maintenance of 11kV networks
• Operations and maintenance LV reticulation systems
• Operations and maintenance of Standby Generators
• Operations and maintenance of Electrical building services
• Operations and maintenance of Electronic building services (CCTV, Access control, Alarms and Fire detection)
• Building management / energy management system

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Appropriate language and communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Administrative skills to ensure that all records are kept in orderly fashion
• Accounting and budget control skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office and Excel
• The ability to identify and solve high priority problems in a crisis situation
• Conflict handling ability and the ability to apply problem solving techniques in both technical and organisational contexts

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
• No need to submit educational certificates as these will be considered for shortlisted candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

CLOSING DATE: 23 January 2023

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Enquiries related to the job: Mr Ludolf van der Merwe Tel: (012) 420 2079

Enquiries related to salary and benefits: Mr PS Maponya, Tel 012 420 2340

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.