861 Deputy Director: Facilities (P6)
ESTATES AND INFRASTRUCTURE │ Facility Operations
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To manage the overall maintenance and logistics of CUT Infrastructure, facilities and assets at Bloemfontein and Welkom Campuses.

1. Develop appropriate policies and procedures for the facility management unit
2. Provide logistical support
3. Manage and monitor buildings and facilities management
4. Manage and monitor health and safety compliance for the unit
5. Manage and monitor projects
6. Manage and monitor suppliers and sub-contractors
7. Manage the performance and development of staff
8. Provide input into the development of a budget for the section
9. Provide reports
10. Represent the unit internally at different forums

Nature of appointment: Permanent Support Services

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R1 235 235 per annum(2026 Salary scales to be confirmed)

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in the built environment (NQF 7).
• Five (5) years’ experience in managing infrastructure maintenance, facilities and asset management, operations logistics–preferably university–related, including vehicle fleet, gardening, cleaning and sport field management
• Three (3) years' people management experience in a complex work environment such as a university.
• Professional registration such as ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in areas of maintenance, facilities and operations, logistics management as well as all operations – related support services.
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of infrastructure and estates policies and procedures in a university environment.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of a range of legislation impacting the University e.g. LRA, BBBEE, BCE, OHS Act.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of building and construction codes and regulations.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge, and/Or Experience

• An honour’s degree or an equivalent qualification in the built environment (NQF 8)
• Eight (8) years’ experience in managing infrastructure maintenance, facilities and asset management, operations logistics–preferably university–related, including vehicle fleet, gardening, cleaning and sport field management
• Five (5) years’ people management experience.

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. T. Phehlane (rphehlane@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office(jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 05 June 2026