Specialist Potchefstroom - Potchefstroom
North-West University
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES SPACE MANAGEMENT AND UTILITIES POSITION NUMBER: P003198 VACANCY: SPECIALIST SPACE INVESTIGATIONS (ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL) PEROMNES GRADE: 8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To serve as a Specialist Space Investigations who is responsible for: (1) Electrical- and Mechanical related infrastructure investigations up to Project Business Case phase; (2) participating in strategic space and infrastructure planning in line with Approved NWU Spatial Master plan. The position will service all the NWU Campuses. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead space and infrastructure investigations for the NWU 3 Year Infrastructure Plan (Electrical and Mechanical) · Lead infrastructure request investigations to determine user requirements for electrical and mechanical requests. Complete concept drawings and recommend cost effective solutions in initiation reports. · Conduct investigations for minor building works / minor unscheduled projects and compile initiation reports Business Cases · Coordinate the project team for the Business Case phase to deliver signed-off scope of work reports, concept drawings, project budgets and project charters) for larger capital projects. · Complete and Present Business Cases to the Facilities Task Team to recommend projects for inclusion in the 3 Year Infrastructure Plan · Provide progress reports to direct manager Strategic Space and Infrastructure Planning · Provide inputs into strategic space planning activities such as the revision of the NWU spatial master development plan by providing information KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: · Able to understand requirements for infrastructure and spaces · Space Planning capabilities · Doing basic concept designs for electrical or mechanical systems · 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 if required · A Bachelors degree (NQF Level 7) in Planning/Built Environment (with specialisation in Electrical or Mechanical Design) · A minimum of five (5) years' experience in office planning. 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 Bongani Dhlamini 018 299 2678 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 4412 CLOSING DATE: 17 May 2024 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.
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