Senior Assistant Officer: Off-Campus Accommodation Inspector (3 Years)
Position Overview
- Job Title: Senior Assistant Officer: Off-Campus Accommodation Inspector
- Post Level: 12
- Contract Duration: 3 Years
- Campus: Qwaqwa Campus, Free State
- Closing Date: 4 June 2026
Main Purpose of the Job
The successful candidate will:
- Inspect and evaluate student accommodation facilities
- Verify compliance with UFS accreditation standards
- Communicate with accommodation providers and students
- Maintain inspection and accreditation records
- Support off-campus housing administration and reporting
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Administrative Duties
- Verify accreditation documents and applications
- Compile inspection schedules
- Maintain records and audit files
- Track communication with:
- Students
- Service providers
- SAPS
- Municipality officials
- Evaluate lease agreements for compliance
- Follow up on police and neighbourhood safety reports
2. Communication Duties
- Respond to accommodation enquiries
- Liaise with accommodation providers and students
- Communicate accreditation outcomes
- Explain UFS policies and procedures
- Arrange meetings with service providers and municipality representatives
3. Inspection Duties
- Conduct accommodation inspections
- Ensure inspections meet checklist requirements
- Compile inspection reports
- Submit weekly inspection summaries
- Confirm provider readiness for inspections
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech / Postgraduate Certificate (NQF Level 7) in:
- Building Science
- Civil Engineering
- or related field
- At least 1 year relevant experience
- Valid driver’s license
Added Advantages
The following will strengthen an application:
- Postgraduate qualification
- Building inspection experience
- Construction project exposure
- Ability to interpret building plans
- Knowledge of:
- Building legislation
- Rezoning procedures
- Consent-use protocols
Important Skills
The role requires:
- Attention to detail
- Strong planning skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- MS Office proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Ability to follow regulations and procedures
Salary and Benefits
Salary Package
R403,692.54 – R506,869.69 per year
Benefits Include
- Pension fund
- Medical aid
- Housing allowance
- Group life insurance
- Paid leave
- Service bonus
- Study benefits
Required Documents
You must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified qualifications
- ID copy/passport
- Proof of employment
- Driver’s license proof
- SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications)