Utilities Manager (AD.07.4)

Overview

Job Title : Utilities Manager (AD.07.4)

Location : Johannesburg, ZA

Organization : Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at University of the Witwatersrand

Join to apply for the Utilities Manager role. This position leads and manages utilities services within the University of Witwatersrand, with a focus on increasing availability and efficient utilization of electricity, gas, diesel, and water. The role owns energy and utilities management to ensure sustainable, cost-effective use.

Description

The Utilities Manager will lead and manage utilities services within the University of Witwatersrand and dive into utilities data to uncover opportunities for savings and lead water and energy-related projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership

Develop, implement, and drive the Utilities and Energy plans for the University of the Witwatersrand.

Administer and manage designated portfolio and control general utilities (water, electricity, diesel & gas).

Ensure compliance with SHEQ regulatory requirements and standards, including outsourced contractors.

Management of contractors; technical advisory; billing dispute resolution.

Required Academic Qualification / s

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills And Behaviours)

Compliance / Statutory Requirements

To Apply

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating the post you are applying for, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

External applicants should apply by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform at the provided URL and submitting your application. Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle via the path : I Wits / Self Service application / Apply for a job.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from designated groups. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to verify information provided by candidates. Correspondence will be entered into only with shortlisted candidates. The University may re-advertise or not appoint.

Closing date

01 October 2025

Job Details

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