DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ESTATES AND MAINTENANCE

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS SERVICES

VACANCY NO: DVC/ F&A 1/ 2016

Duties: The successful applicant will report to the Director, Campus Services and will be expected to plan, organize, develop, manage and control the provision of building and civil works maintenance, estates and property management and the provision of transport services to optimize the cost effective utilization of available resources, maximize the useful life of the University’s physical infrastructure and maintain the University environs in a well kept and tidy condition at all times to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the institution.

Requirements

Applicants should have: (i) a Degree in Building, Civil Engineering, Estates Management or related areas; (ii) at least five (5) years managerial experience in property maintenance and estates management in a major organization with extensive premises and range of physical plant (e.g. air conditioning); (iii) experience in transport fleet management would be an added advantage.

Competencies: (i) leadership and managerial skills; (ii) organizational and communications skills; (iii) assertive, innovative and pro-active.

Closing date and application instructions

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Academic), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (+267) 355 5243/ 4742/ 2027/ 4155/ 4154, Fax (+267) 395 9399. Applicants should inform their referee/s to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the West Wing of the Administration Building (Block 108), Office 205 or 207 (108/ 205 or 207).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: 19th February 2016