UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

DEPARTMENT: UNIVERSITY ESTATES DIRECTORATE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CIVIL ENGINEER
(P7) X 1 POSITION
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)
(REF: UEPM/CIVIL_ENGINEER/P7/2024/NV)

To oversee the construction and design of existing buildings, improving the structural integrity of existing buildings and ensuring that Unisa physical infrastructure is safe and capable of withstanding the elements to which they will be exposed
This is a fixed-term position for the specific project period.

Minimum Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualification(s):

Minimum of B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Eng
Professional registration with ECSA either Pr.Tech.Eng or Pr.Eng

Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience (after professional registration) in civil engineering services for large multi-purpose infrastructure facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing reports, designs, and drawings
Provide technical advice to the facilities department related to Civil works designs.
Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approvals
Ensure As-built drawings are acquired and retained after the project close handover
Liaising with relevant professional staff such as Architects and other professionals involved in maintenance and construction projects
Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
Administering professional services contracts where required
Managing projects for professional civil and structural engineering services
Conduct inspections and provide reports on building structural issues
Develop and manage the sign of critical hold points as part of quality control on projects.
Inspecting properties to check building structural integrity.

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible.
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 15 October 2024

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws. A work-related test may be conducted

All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date.

Enquiries: Human Resources: Contract Appointments
Mrs Nadia Van Vuren on (012) 429 2066 / vvurenm@unisa.ac.za
University Estates: Project Management: netshrb@unisa.ac.za

The advertisement can also be viewed on the Unisa website: https://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies
To apply please fill out the application form by clicking the link below and submit the documents listed below via email to: UESTATES@mylife.unisa.ac.za (Certified within the previous three months):
- Certified identity document;
- Curriculum vitae;
- All educational qualifications certified;
- Academic transcripts/records;
- Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
- Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/BN2PDdw5HG?origin=lprLink

Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan

We welcome applications from persons with Disabilities

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF CURRENT EMPLOYEES/WORKERS AT UNISA:

FIXED-TERM EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE/APPLICANT WHO AT THE TIME OF THE ADVERTISEMENT WAS ACTIVE IN ONE OR ANY CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT MENTIONED ABOVE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO STATE THE DEPARTMENT TO WHICH THEY ARE CONTRACTED.

DEPARTMENT: UNIVERSITY ESTATES DIRECTORATE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
(P7) X 1 POSITION
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)
(REF: UEPM/ELECTRIC_ENGINEER/P7/2024/NV)

To oversee the construction and design of new buildings, improving electrical systems of existing buildings, providing technical expertise in the project development and ensuring that Unisa physical infrastructure is safe and efficient.
This is a fixed-term position for the specific project period.

Minimum Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualification(s):

Minimum of B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Eng
Professional registration with ECSA either Pr.Tech.Eng or Pr.Eng

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience (after professional registration) in Electrical engineering services for large multi-purpose infrastructure facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing reports, designs, and drawings
Provide technical advice to the facilities department related to electrical systems design
Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approvals
Ensure As-built drawings are acquired and retained after the project close handover
Liaising with relevant professional staff such as Architects and other professionals involved in maintenance and construction projects
Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
Administering professional services contracts where required
Managing projects for professional Electrical engineering services
Conduct inspections and provide reports on building compliance with statutory regulations
Develop and manage the sign of critical hold points as part of quality control on projects.
Inspecting properties to ensure that all buildings have Certificate of Compliance

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible.
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 15 October 2024

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws. A work-related test may be conducted

All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date.

Enquiries: Human Resources: Contract Appointments
Mrs Nadia Van Vuren on (012) 429 2066 / vvurenm@unisa.ac.za
University Estates: Project Management: netshrb@unisa.ac.za

The advertisement can also be viewed on the Unisa website: https://staff.unisa.ac.za/vacancies
To apply please fill out the application form by clicking the link below and submit the documents listed below via email to: UESTATES@mylife.unisa.ac.za (Certified within the previous three months): Certified identity document;
- Curriculum vitae;
- All educational qualifications certified;
- Academic transcripts/records;
- Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
- Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/BN2PDdw5HG?origin=lprLink
- Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan

We welcome applications from persons with Disabilities

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

DEPARTMENT: UNIVERSITY ESTATES DIRECTORATE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
(Fire and HVAC)
(P7) X 1 POSITION
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)
(REF: UEPM/MECH_ENGINEER/P7/2024/NV)
To oversee the construction and design of new buildings, improving HVAC and Fire systems of existing buildings, providing technical expertise in the project development and ensuring that Unisa physical infrastructure is safe and efficient.
This is a fixed-term position for the specific project period.

Minimum Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualification(s):

Minimum of B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Eng
Professional registration with ECSA either Pr.Tech.Eng or Pr.Eng

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience (after professional registration) in Mechanical (Fire & HVAC systems) engineering services for large multi-purpose infrastructure facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing reports, designs, and drawings
Provide technical advice to the facilities department related to fire and HVAC systems design
Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approvals
Ensure As-built drawings are acquired and retained after the project close handover
Liaising with relevant professional staff such as Architects and other professionals involved in maintenance and construction projects
Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
Administering professional services contracts where required
Managing projects for professional Mechanical (Fire and HVAC) engineering services
Conduct inspections and provide reports on building Fire and HVAC compliance with statutory regulations
Develop and manage the sign of critical hold points as part of quality control on projects
Inspecting properties to check building structural integrity

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible.
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 15 October 2024

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws. A work-related test may be conducted

All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date.

Enquiries: Human Resources: Contract Appointments
Mrs Nadia Van Vuren on (012) 429 2066 / vvurenm@unisa.ac.za
University Estates: Project Management: netshrb@unisa.ac.za

The advertisement can also be viewed on the Unisa website: https://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies
To apply please fill out the application form by clicking the link below and submit the documents listed below via email to: UESTATES@mylife.unisa.ac.za (Certified within the previous three months):
- Certified identity document;
- Curriculum vitae;
- All educational qualifications certified;
- Academic transcripts/records;
- Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
- Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/VjJGGQitqD?origin=lprLink
Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan

We welcome applications from persons with Disabilities

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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