Facilities Officer

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Facilities Officer, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 – R398,277 a year. How to apply: Email Address: facoff29@emcol.co.za Reference number to quote: EMC1/29/26 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compilation of maintenance plan for all college physical resources.
• Coordinate maintenance projects undertaken by internal employees as well as contractors.
• Keep the inventory of all buildings and equipment.
• Monitor the optimal utilization of facilities, including the rental of College buildings and facilities.
• Assist in Identifying the need for new buildings and facilities.
• Assist in performing regular schedule building inspection.
• Provide advice and guidance to the campus manager building maintenance.
• Draft code of conduct for residence occupants.
• Develop and implement policy regarding effective residence management of the college.
• Assist in the Implementation of policy regarding security, health and safety matters.
• Provision of advice and guidance on the appointment of security contractors.
• Provision of administrative services on the appointment of security contractors.
• Provide advice and guidance to campus manager regarding security and safety matters.
• Assist with the compliance of health and safety standards Render effective support on the development and implementation of policy regarding the management of residences of the college.
• Render support on the development and a residence management system.
• Develop a code of conduct residence occupants.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff at residences.
• Assist in discipline compliance of all residence students and residence staff.
• Assist in the Compilation of maintenance plan regarding machinery, tools and equipment.
• Assist in ensuring the implementation of the maintenance plan in line with college policy guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain the machinery, tools and equipment of the college.
• Make recommendations regarding the purchase of new machinery, tools and equipment.
• Compile maintenance plan regarding building and terrain.
• Keep inventory of all buildings and equipment.
• Control maintenance projects undertaken by own staff as well as by contracts.
• Management of human, physical and financial resources: Render staff Management.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent plus a recognized National Diploma in Facilities Management/related engineering qualification (NQF6).
• Valid driver’s license.
• OHS certificate and Project management will be an added advantage.
• 2-5 years’ experience in physical facilities management and security management environment or related field.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of property evaluation methodology
• Knowledge of lease agreement negotiations and BBBE procedure
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 and of project Management
• Knowledge of Treasury and PFMA Regulations
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and services procedures
• Knowledge of building maintenance
• Knowledge and understating of legislative framework governing the Public Services
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge of Department of Higher Education mandate
• Knowledge of OHSA and fire codes Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication (Good verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Conflict management skills, Customer care services, Report writing, Strong pro-active management skills, Budgeting skills.