Section Head: Plumbing and Civils X2
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The University is seeking a competent and proactive individual to coordinate all in-house and outsourced projects within the Plumbing and Civils Section of the Maintenance Department.
- The successful candidate will provide vital administrative and financial support to the Maintenance Manager and act as the primary liaison between clients and contractors.
- The role also involves offering expert advice on plumbing and civil works, including project costing, contract administration, technical risk assessment, and project management.
- A strong focus will be placed on safety, quality, and leadership, particularly in guiding subordinates. In addition, the incumbent will play a key role in managing energy, utility, and environmental performance to ensure operations remain within budget and contribute to reducing the campus’s carbon footprint.
Minimum requirements
- Matric
- N4 (2-year Diploma) and bylaw license in plumbing, drainage and water works
- Trade Tested Plumbing Artisan with Municipal Card
- 5 years post-qualification experience in plumbing / Civils, of which 2 years should be at a Supervisory/Management level
- Valid South African Driver’s License.
Knowledge of:
- Local Municipality bylaws
- OHASA
- Plumbing and Drainage / Civils experience
- Able to read As Built Drawings
- Experience in a University environment
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 endeavor 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.
Benefits
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
