Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises University wide cleaning, landscaping and ground maintenance services.
Coordinates routine maintenance of Student residences, Administration Buildings, Faculty Offices, Lecture Theatres, Great Hall, Multi-Purpose Halls, Guest Houses, and all University Campuses.
Day to day management and co-ordination of operations of the Cleaning and Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Sections.
Directs, supervises, and evaluates Central Services and Amenities staff receive training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities.
Manages all materials and stocks required to undertake appropriate cleaning and landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Maintains assets list of all equipment used by the team together with a replacement schedule.
Produces reports against section key performance indicators (KPI’s) detailed in University Strategic Planning documents.
Keeps the department up-to-date on the condition of buildings and raises job requests for repairs and upgrades.
Oversees accommodation services for various University clients and stakeholders.
Prepares and arranges venues for University functions, examinations and special events.
Hires out facilities.
Secretary to the Space and Office Allocation Committee and other meetings as directed by the University Secretariat.
Liaises with the Director to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.
Qualifications and Experience
The incumbent should possess a First Degree in Social Sciences or Business Management
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Business Management / Administration / Leadership
A minimum of 2 years of working experience in an Administration supervisory role
Person Specification
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, and people management skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Able to excel in high-pressure situations.
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s), and names and email addresses of three referees to:
Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
