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Muteesa I Royal University seeks to fill the following position of Estates
Manager
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Position Title:Estates Manager
Reports to: the University Secretary.
Organization:Muteesa I Royal University
Primary Location:Kampala, Uganda,
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: Jul 29th, 2014
The position of Estates Manager is a senior post created to manage the
Estates Department in the University
and the job holder’s duty station is
Kirumba Masaka Main Campus. The Estates Manager shall be responsible to the
University Secretary.
1. Job Description
The Estates Manager shall perform the following duties:
a) Spearheading the management and planning of the Estates Department of
the University including providing information on the planning of the estates
department and overseeing the maintenance of University buildings, compounds,
farms and hygiene;
b) Managing the University’s property and assets including managing and
maintaining the University’s property register, and ensuring security of
property and personnel at campus;
c) Taking measures to ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of the
University’s physical environment including ensuring that the University’s
sanitation and hygiene is habitable, ensuring the proper maintenance of the
University’s physical appearance such as a clean compound and classrooms, and
supervising staff under his or her jurisdiction;
d) Providing professional advice and guidance to departments, committees
and other offices on estates matters including drafting and spearheading
implementation of the University’s annual estates strategy, and setting out the
priorities for the management of the estate in the long-term;
e) Pro-actively plan and prepare for the future development of the estate
so as to meet priority needs within the sustainable environment of the
University.
f) Assessing the needs for new buildings and repair of existin gones and
manage the design, construction and cost-control of procurement of the
University authorized projects with vision and effectiveness.
g) Servicing and maintaining the existing estate and managing its
properties, to achieve a high standard compatible with the available resources.
2. Eligibility:
The person eligible for appointment should possess the following minimum
requirements:
i. Hold a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent.
ii. A Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent shall be an
added advantage.
iii. Registered member with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or The
Surveyors Registration Board or The Architects Registration Board, and any
other related body.
iv. Four (4) years relevant experience two (2) of which should be at senior
management level in a reputable organization.
v. Should have demonstrable management and planning skills in quantitative
surveying, estimation and costing for buildings, Building maintenance,
Carpentry and joinery works etc.
vi. Should be able and willing to travel frequently and also work with
minimum supervision
vii. Knowledge in Auto Card and Microsoft Project software
3. Personal attributes
i. Effective communication skills
ii. High level of integrity
iii. Effective interpersonal skills
iv. Problem solving skills
4. Mode of Application
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application accompanied
with a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic credentials and three
referees; deadline for submissions of applications is:
Thursday 29th July 2014 Before 5:00
pm and only short listed applicants shall be contacted.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Human Resources Manager
Muteesa I Royal University
Kirumba Masaka Main Campus
P. O. Box 322, Masaka
Or
Kakeeka Campus
P. O. Box 14002 Kampala, Uganda,
Tel: +256-434-251-459, E-mail: hr@mru.ac.ug
Muteesa I Royal University is gender sensitive and an equal opportunities
employer.
