Facilities Officer

University of the Western Cape Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support Residential Services

Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 5/6/2026

The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.

Applications for the post of Facilities Officer are invited from dynamic, vibrant individuals with experience in student housing facilities management at an operational level. Experience at a tertiary educational institution or a similar-sized organisation is preferable. The individual must be interested in constant self-improvement and development. Applicants must be client service orientated and understand students' needs, be passionate in providing and maintaining an environment which is supportive to students' academic and co-curriculum development and wellbeing.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Facilities Officer will:

• Perform thorough daily checks on all student residences regarding cleanliness, safety and maintenance, effectively and efficiently, according to all the relevant policies and procedures to ensure that they are available and suitable for occupancy.
• Identify, thoroughly investigate, resolve and or immediately refer to the appropriate department or person all issues related to the cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all Student Residences and movable assets administered by the Student Housing section, according to all the relevant policies and procedures.
• Arrange for the safe storage of the belongings of all students living in student residences administered by the Student Housing section, during all vacation periods, effectively and efficiently, according to all the relevant policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily review of the student residence security occurrence book to identify, thoroughly investigate, resolve and or immediately refer to the appropriate department or person all recorded incidents, according to all the relevant policies and procedures.

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• At least 2 years' relevant working experience
• Facilities and/or maintenance experience

• Knowledge of relevant legislation about Health & Safety, Transport, Cleaning, Environmental, etc
• Be familiar with university policies, procedures, and protocols
• Knowledge of University emergency protocols and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal Skills
• Must be honest and have a sound work ethic
• Digital Acumen

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.