Section Head: Building and Carpentry X3
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The University invites applications for a key position within the Maintenance Department, responsible for coordinating all outsourced maintenance projects in the Building and Carpentry Section.
- The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Maintenance Manager and serve as the primary liaison between clients and contractors.
- This role includes offering consultative and advisory services on all Building and Carpentry-related matters, including cost estimation, contract management, project oversight, and risk assessment relating to technical completion.
- The incumbent is expected to promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and leadership in all aspects of their work.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant National Diploma
- Trade test in building or carpentry
- Valid South African driver’s license
- 5 years post-qualification experience in building and carpentry, of which 2 years should be at a Supervisory/Management level
- Knowledge of building, woodwork, machinery and construction related
- Knowledge of OHASA
- Knowledge of Project management
- Previous experience at an Educational Institution similar to UKZN.
Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 August 2025.
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
