HOUSING & PROPERTIES MANAGER

THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position with the University:

DEPARTMENT OF ESTATES AND SERVICES

Housing, Property & Grounds Manager (Senior Assistant Registrar)

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Services the successful candidate is responsible for the efficient and smooth running of the Housing and Properties Division including but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• providing support to the maintenance manager and project office on housing matters;
• plan & implement campus landscaping;
• provide up-to-date information on campus housing;
• executes and implements all approved decisions made by the Housing Committee;
• liaise closely with the Housing Committee Chairman on housing matters;
• daily screening of all housing applications from university staff;
• liaise with HR on housing for new staff & employment conditions;
• liaise with Accounts office on housing purchasing, bonds & rentals;
• Oversees and administer the Asset Registry for 500 plus university houses;
• ensure housing maintenance under project/OHE funding is scheduled;
• daily updating staff on housing problems, requests and queries;
• oversee the cleaning and grounds workforce;
• perform any other duties directed by HOD-Estates through Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration) from time to time;

The successful candidate must have a Degree in Property Studies or Management with preferably a postgraduate qualification; have five (5) or more years experience in similar responsibilities.

He/she should have sound knowledge & skills in project and facilities management and landscaping. Must be able to lead & manage a team, be firm in decision-making in up-holding rules and be of sober habits. A high standard of oral and written communication skills and proficiency in MS applications is required.

SALARY:

Senior Assistant Registrar K43,232.00 – K52,839.00 per annum

Domestic Market Allowance K4,300.00 – K6,800.00 per annum

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to: The Registrar, PNG University of Technology, Private Mail Bag, Lae, Papua New Guinea by 15th of November, 2019.

Applications and queries may also be sent by email to: [email protected]. All applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF document.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED