DEPUTY DIRECTOR, WORKS & ESTATES DEPARTMENT - (1 POST)
Engineering Jobs
- Great Zimbabwe University- GZU
- Expires 15 Jul 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Great Zimbabwe University, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen within the institution:
NON TEACHING POSTS
WORKS & ESTATES DEPARTMENT
Duties and Responsibilities
Physical planning, production of engineering designs and physical development of the University.
Developing and maintaining the University’s estate to the highest possible standards.
Providing high quality, customer-focused facilities and services.
Advising the Vice-Chancellor on the strategic development of the estate in order to support the University in meeting its primary objectives.
Ensuring improvements to the University’s physical environment.
Assumes responsibility for managing multiple sections, work groups, and/or service of the Works and Estates Department including building maintenance and maintenance functions of the University’s infrastructure at City Campuses.
Participating in the development and implementations of goals, objectives, polices, and priority for assigned service areas, programs, and operations.
Recommending and administering university policies and procedures.
Reviewing and evaluating work products, methods, and procedures.
Identifying operational challenges and formulating appropriate solutions.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Works and Estates.
Staff management
Planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plans for assigned staff.
Assigning work activities, projects, and programs.
Motivating, disciplining and evaluating staff performance against set goals and objectives.
Identifying training needs and assisting in staff training.
Ordering protective clothing, equipment and uniforms for staff as required by the policy.
Handling grievances and providing leadership to staff in the department.
Maintaining conducive working environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in either Structural/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management or any other degree in the Construction Industry from a recognized Institution.
Must have at least 5 years post qualification experience, with 4 years being at supervisory level. Professional membership to the relevant industrial bodies is an added advantage. Experience in a University environment is also an added advantage.
Testimonials and/or recommendations from previous employers should be attached.
How to Apply
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
APPLICATIONS Applications inclusive of the following: application letter, certified copies of academic certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full details of names, date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees must be emailed to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file. Applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P O Box 1235 MASVINGO
Or email applications to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 15 July 2021.
