EMPLOYMENT
Somerset College
Vacancies
Requirements for Joining Our Team
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Somerset College is an equal opportunity employer. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Somerset College in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Available Vacancies
PROJECT MANAGER: FACILITIES
Commencement date: 1 April 2026
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience (see Duties and Responsibilities below).
- A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
- Excellent role model and effective in leading, motivating and supporting a team.
- A high level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Ability to think and engage strategically, work well under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
- High standards and good attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Superb planning, coordination and administrative skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A good working knowledge of the OHSAct.
- Knowledge of civil, electrical, plumbing, building and mechanical faults.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from architectural, civil, electrical and services drawings, including water supply, irrigation, stormwater and sewerage plans.
- Proficiency in computer programmes and applications (Microsoft Suite and Google Applications).
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain quotes and execute all aspects of campus projects (maintenance and new).
- Coordination and management of projects, contractors, subcontractors, and internal staff.
- Vetting of all contractors including, subcontractors.
- Professional interaction with architects, quantity surveyors, engineers and other consultants.
- Control and maintain the high standard of service to the College.
- Compile specifications for all projects.
- Regular reporting and ad hoc reports.
- Budget control within each project including compilation, control, estimates, reports, quotes and payments.
- Assist with other tasks as requested by management from time to time.
Please email a Letter of Application and an updated CV, including three contactable references, in confidence to humanresources@somcol.co.za
Closing date: 10 February 2026