The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified locals for the following post:
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND MAINTENANCE
Post No. 2625: Logistics Manager (Estate Manager)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: BA in Construction Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, Property and Facilities Management. Minimum of one year relevant experience;
Estates Manager shall be answerable to the Director of Works as his left hand person;
He/She shall form part of the executive of the WMD;
He/She shall oversee that all services requests are served from Faculties, Departments and the External Clients/Stakeholders on behalf of Director’s office;
In his/her capacity shall advise the Director of Works on issues pertaining to all services activities in order to ensure efficient and effective use of the university facilities;
Estates and Services Manager shall oversee and monitor the provision of all WMD Operations Services (Transport Section, Technical Store Section, Space Section & Furniture Section); and
The responsibility will also include the sites and services, e.g. leases administrations for all NUL properties, the management of common halls such as Netherlands, ISAS etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate the managing of resources such as vehicles, materials, utilities (electricity, water, sewerage and refuse), rentals and space management;
Prepare and update material tender specifications, tender valuation and appraisal;
Coordinate and monitor the WMD budget on behalf of the Director’s office;
Initiating and influencing policy changes for enhancing quality services delivery to clientele;
Oversee and service management of sites and utilities (leases payments etc);
Prepare audit and performance reports for all services sections under his/her management for Director’s office;
Liaising and co-ordination of provision of services with all stakeholders, e.g. ceremonies, graduations, examination layout etc.
Oversee general performance of all services sections under his/her management.
Leadership and management skills (Decision making management skills, time management skills etc);
Communication and reporting skills;
Computer skills in Microsoft word, MS Excel, Power point etc;
Ability to address multiple tasks and technical issues at the same time;
Ability to mentor subordinates; and
Productive skills i.e. getting more output for less cost and less time with quality.
Remuneration:
The University offers competitive salary and other benefits commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable.
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures and must be addressed to: Director - Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 30th September, 2014. DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
