Facilities Manager – Botswana Open University(BOU)

Botswana Open University (BOU) is looking for highly motivated, strategically minded and solution driven individuals who have the ability to work in a multicultural environment with a track record of experience in their areas of specialisation for the following positions:

Facilities Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

Oversees construction, maintenance, renovation, facilities and capital projects by coordinating with internal University employees, private contractors and other stakeholders to ensure a safe and conducive high quality teaching and learning environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Directs the formulation and implementation of effective strategies for providing and maintaining adequate facilities to support University operations in line with the long term strategic agenda and applicable policies.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of capital projects to ensure efficient and cost effective project management.
• Oversees the development of an integrated business plan for the utilisation of University facilities for income generation activities in line with University strategies.

• Manages the daily operations of the Facilities section by coordinating construction and building maintenance projects, inspecting facilities for compliance with health and safety standards and providing
resource inputs to ensure an environment suited to attaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
• Oversees the identification of opportunities for cost management by applying best practices for energy efficiency, waste management and environmental stewardship to promote the reputation of the
University.
• Conducts regular visits to inspect buildings and facilities for security, fire and accident hazards to ensure timely action and compliance with statutory and University requirements.

Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Engineering, project management or related field. Business management qualification an added advantage.
• At least 7 years post qualification experience in facilities management or building maintenance.

Competencies
• Strong knowledge of facilities maintenance
• Strong project management skills
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and security requirements
• Exceptional communication skills

• Good leadership skills
• Business or commercial orientation

 

BOU offers attractive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should send or hand deliver their applications together with copies of their Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates, certified copies of Omang (ID) and two recent references to:

Director, Human Resources
Botswana Open University
Private Bag BO 187
Gaborone
Tel: 3646049

Closing date: 11th May 2018

Western Bye-Pass, Garamotlhose Junction, Plot 39972, Block 6, Gaborone, Botswana