{University of Mines & Technology,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Job Summary

•   Responsible for the proper management and maintenance of the landed properties and other assets of the University;
•   Ensure that all facilities (e.g. plumbing, electrical etc.) are in good working condition;
•   Appraise subordinate staff;
•   Prepare and submit periodic reports on the Unit;
•   Maintain an assets register;
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must possess MSc degree in Land Economy, Estate Management, Property Development or a related discipline from a recognized university with
•   At least two years post-qualification working experience.

Location: Tarkwa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should download Application Form A from the employment section of the University website www.umat.edu.gh or call personally at the Registry, Human Resources Unit for hard copies of the form. or call personally at the Registry of the University for hard copies of the form. Applicants must submit ten (10) set of application forms, certified copies of certificates, curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three referees (including e-mails) to the following address by 31st December, 2014:

The Registrar
University of Mines and Technology
P. O. Box 237
Tarkwa

Closing Date: 05 January, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

A reputable State Owned Enterprise is inviting applications from suitable qualified persons for appointments to fill the following position:- Estate Officer

Job Function

•   To coordinate and undertake matters relating to estate management at the Zone
•   Maintains records on land titles, title transfer and acquisitions
•   Maintains an efficient property inventory system
•   Keeps an up-to-date master register on the company’s estates
•   Organises and directs task force to patrol lands to prevent encroachment
•   Plans and supervises maintenance activities on guest houses, offices, etc.
•   Handles correspondences and direct complaints by tenants on matters relating to tenancy agreements and related issues
•   Receives applications and processes them for the sale of houses
•   Prepares offer letters for sale of houses and leases on houses
•   Undertakes visits to housing project sites with prospective customers
•   Plans, organizes and directs the operations of task force aimed at recovering debts (rent, etc) owed to the company.
•   Liaises with appropriate officers for the valuation/re-valuation of completed / uncompleted houses for sale
•   Directs strategies estates assistants in the collection of rents, encroachment levies, ground rents, hire purchase installments, land fees, extension fees, etc.
•   Designs strategies and programmes for following up on defaulters
•   Maintains an efficient record-keeping system on all outstanding revenues due to the company and monitors their settlement
•   Ensures that notices prepared by subordinates for property rates, water and electricity bills and other property levies
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND or first degree in related area or social science
•   Must be a team player and computer literate
•   At least three(3) years Estate Management experience or apply as trainee.

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified person should send their cover letters and CV to:-

The Head of Administration
P.O.Box 2753
Accra

or

recruitmentlinegh@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16 August, 2014

{Regional Maritime University,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals from the Republics of Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

JOB PURPOSE
To ensure proper maintenance of all facilities of the University.

DUTIES

•   Ensure that all facilities {e.g. plumbing, electrical etc.) are in good working condition
•   Ensure the maintenance of clean compound in the learning environment
•   Ensure prompt action on routine maintenance of University facilities
•   Appraise subordinate staff
•   Prepare and submit periodic reports on the unit
•   Ensure that minor repair works are carried out promptly
•   Maintain an assets register
•   Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualification Required and Experience

•   A good First Degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent with a minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification working experience. Membership of a Professional Body is an advantage.

OTHER QUALITIES OR REQUIREMENTS

•   Must possess good supervisory skills
•   Very Good interpersonal communication skills
•   Must have a high sense of responsibility
•   Must be honest
•   Good report writing skills
•   Able to work with minimum supervision
•   A team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Curriculum Vitae should be addressed to:

Director of Administration and Board Secretary
Regional Maritime University
P. O. Box GP 1115
Accra, Ghana

Fax No: (0302) 717 707/712 047

Email:  director.admin@rmu.edu.gh   or   hr@rmu.edu.gh

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

{Council For Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The CSIR is a semi-autonomous Corporation with the mandate to pursue the implementation of Government policies on scientific research and development; encourage coordination of scientific research for the management, utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Ghana; and to advise Government on scientific and technological advances likely to be of importance to national development. Established in its present form in October 1968 as Ghana’s premier S & T Research and Development organisation, the CSIR now operates under the mandate of CSIR Act 521 of 1996, which among other things, empowers it to commercialize its research activities. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of 13 research institutes spread across the country.

Mandate of Institute of Industrial Research (IIR)

The mandate of IIR is to undertake research into process and product design and development, and to promote adaptive technology, scientific instrumentation and calibration, as well as repair of precision equipment. The Institute aims to drive national development and global competitiveness in industry through scientific and technological research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Formulating and implementing cost-effective methods, in the use and application of human and material resources.
•   Updating records on Council’s property and ensuring that all legal requirements for the management of property are met on schedule by liaising with appropriate institutions.
•   Revaluating property as and when necessary and advising on and taking appropriate measures in property acquisition.
•   Preparing and submitting policy proposals for efficient and economic utilization of property.
•   Conducting periodic inspection of property and preparing estimates for repairs.
•   Advising on maintenance of equipment, roads, buildings, etc.
•   Ensuring efficient function of telephones, water, electricity supplies, etc.
•   Preparing valuation and structural survey reports on Council’s   property and advising on all transactions affecting (land and property, valuation for purchase, sale rental assessments, and land acquisition.
•   Organising and directing network of security personnel, and updating their skills.
•   Supervising and monitoring Estates staff, appraisal of staff performance, developing and recommending staff training programmes.
•   Supervising and monitoring Estates staff, appraisal of staff performance, developing and recommending staff training programmes.
•   Servicing CSIR Rent Assessment Committee, and providing technical support services to Guest House Management Committee, Housing Allocation Committee, Housing Loan Scheme Committee etc.
•   Performing any other duties, as may be assigned by the Director of Administration.

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Must have a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Land Economy or Estates Management.
•   Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Estates Management including one year post-qualification experience.

COMPETENCIES

•   Must have strong analytical, good writing and communication skills.
•   Must be computer literate.
•   Must have good leadership skills.
•   Must be a team player.
•   Must not be more than 50 years, at last birthday.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are required to send their Application Letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees to the following address:

THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
CSIR HEAD OFFICE
P. O. BOX M32
ACCRA

Closing Date: 31 January, 2014

{State Housing Company Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Position Title: Estate Officer
Reporting Manager: Estate Manager
Division: Operations
Location: Head Office

MAIN PURPOSE

To coordinate and undertake matters relating to estate management at the head office.

DUTIES

•   Maintains records on land titles, title transfer and acquisitions.
•   Maintains an efficient property inventory system.
•   Keeps an up-to-date master register on the company’s estates.
•   Organises and directs task force to patrol lands to prevent encroachment.
•   Plans and supervises maintenance activities on guest houses, offices, etc.
•   Handles correspondence and directs complaints by tenants on matters relating to tenancy agreements and related issues.
•   Receives applications and processes them for the sale of houses
•   Prepares offer letters for sale of houses and leases on houses
•   Undertakes visits to housing project sites with-prospective customers.
•   Opens files for customers.
•   Liaises with appropriate officers for the valuation/re-valuation of completed/uncompleted houses for sale.
•   Plans, organises and directs the operations of task force aimed at recovering debts (rents, etc.) owed to the company.
•   Directs and supervises estates assistants in the collection of rents, encroachment levies, ground rents, hire purchase instalment, land lease fees, extension fees, etc.
•   Designs strategies and programmes for following up on defaulters.
•   Maintains an efficient record-keeping system on all outstanding revenues due to the company and monitors their settlement.
•   Ensures that notices under the state housing company (ejectment) act 1970 are served and all the provisions are adhered to.
•   Handles correspondence and direct complaints by customers.
•   Vets demand notices prepared by subordinates for property rates, water and electricity bills and other property levies.
•   Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND or first degree in related area
•   Must be a team player and computer literate
•   At least three (3) years estate management experience or apply as trainee

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Geenral Manager, Finance & Admin
State Housing Company Limited
P. O. BOX 2753
Accra

or

recruitmentshc@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 24 September, 2013

{University of Education,Winneba,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

The University: On May 14, 2004 the University of Education Act, Act 672 was enacted to upgrade the status of the University College of Education of Winneba to the status of a full University. The University of Education, Winneba was established in September, 1992 as a University College under PNDC Law 322. University of Education, Winneba brought together seven diploma awarding institutions located in different towns under one umbrella institution. Currently the University has three campuses. The main campus is at Winneba in the Central Region, with satellite campuses at Kumasi and Ashanti Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the University of Education, Winneba.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The sucessful candidate will:

•  Ensure that all facilities (e.g. plumbing, electrical etc.) are in good working condition;
•  Ensure that the compound of the University is neat at all times;
•  Ensure that routine maintenance of facilities is promptly carried out;
•  Ensure that repair works are carried out promptly;
•  Maintain an assets register;
•  Ensure properties meet legal and health and safety requirements;
•  Draw up tenancy agreement contracts;
•  Collect or organise rent payments and
•  Act as a property manager and resolve any issues that arise with properties

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate seeking appointment as Assistant Estate Officer must possess a Masters degree in Estate Management or Land Economy. In addition, candidates must:

•  Have at least two (2) years relevant experience
•  Be a member of a recognized professional body
•  Must possess good supervisory skillls
•  Have good interpersonal communication skills
•  Have basic computer literacy skills

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants are to apply for application forms with copies of their detaied curriculum vitae and vision statement from:

The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
P. O. Box 25
Winneba

Closing Date: 12 April, 2013

{Council For Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

The CSIR is a semi-autonomous Corporation with the mandate to pursue the implementation of Government policies on scientific research and development; encourage coordination of scientific research for the management, utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Ghana; and to advise Government on scientific and technological advances likely to be of importance to national development. Established in its present form in October 1968 as Ghana’s premier S & T Research and Development organisation, the CSIR now operates under the mandate of CSIR Act 521 of 1996, which among other things, empowers it to commercialize its research activities. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of 13 research institutes spread across the country.

Mandate of Institute of Industrial Research (IIR)

The mandate of IIR is to undertake research into process and product design and development, and to promote adaptive technology, scientific instrumentation and calibration, as well as repair of precision equipment. The Institute aims to drive national development and global competitiveness in industry through scientific and technological research.

Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitable, qualified Ghanaian for the undermentioned position within the Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Formulating and implementing cost-effective methods in the use and application of human and material resources
•  Updating records on Council’s properties and ensuring that all legal requirements for the management of properties are met on schedule by liaising with appropriate Institutions
•  Revaluating properties as and when necessary and advising on and taking appropriate measures/steps in property acquisition
•  Preparing and submitting policy proposals for efficient and economic utilisation of properties
•  Conducting periodic inspection of properties and preparing estimates for repairs
•  Advising on maintenance of equipment, roads, buildings, etc
•  Ensuring efficient function of telephones, water, electricity supplies, etc
•  Preparing valuation and structural survey reports on Council’s properties and advising on all transactions affecting Land and property, valuation for purchase, sale rental assessments and land acquisition
•  Organising and directing network of security personnel and update skills
•  Supervising and monitoring Estates staff, appraisal of staff performance, developing and recommending staff training programmes
•  Servicing CSIR Rent Assessment Committee and providing technical support services to Guest House Management Committee, Housing Allocation Committee, Housing Loan Scheme Committee etc
•  Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Administration

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Land Economy or Estate Management
•  Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in Estate Management including one year post qualification experience

Competencies:

•  Must have strong analytical, good writing and communication skills
•  Must be Computer literate
•  Must have good leadership skills
•  Must be a team player
•  Must not be more than 50 years at least birthday

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are required to send their Application Letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees to the following address:

THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
CSIR HEAD OFFICE
P. O. BOX M32
ACCRA

Closing Date: 08 March 2013

{Confidential,Sakumono,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2013};

Estate/Facilities Officer wanted for immediate employment

Job Summary

•  Assist in the management of a gated community.
•  Assist in providing safety and security, budget preparation,
•  Assist in Property & Facilities Management i.e implement schedules for all maintenance, staffing, accounting and services needed for all properties; system and procedure protocol development for all properties
•  Vendor & Contract Negotiation and Management including Negotiate and manage all contracts, supervise work and review invoices for all outside serve providers including screening and overseeing outside vendors, contractors, construction projects, maintenance of swimming pools, landscaping, biogas plant etc.
•  Ability to manage homeowners interest and expectations as well as enforce regulations
•  Any other duties that will be assigned by management from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•  HND Estate Management, BSc Land Economy or business degree with a minimum of 3years post qualification experience.
•  Demonstrating similar experience in managing residential projects in the past will be a significant advantage.
•  Must have very good communication, leadership, writing and verbal skills
•  Ability to use MS Projects, Microsoft Suites.
•  Minimum 3 years experience

Location: Sakumono

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their application letter and resume to:

workforvista@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 28 February 2013

{Ghana Railway Development Authority,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

The Ghana Railway Development Authority is the designated developer of rail infrastructure and regulator in the rail sector. As part of the set-up process, the Authority has a vacancy to fill.

The Senior Estate Officer will provide operational leadership for the Management of the estate of the Authority.

He will co-ordinate all activities pertaining to estate management to ensure efficient management of the Authority’s activities, develop policies and procedures for the acquisition, valuation control, identification and maintenance of the Authority’s physical assets, be responsible for controlling the use of resources, participate in tender committee meetings for the award of contracts and undertake valuations of the Authority’s properties as and when required, and ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of the Authority’s Estates

Qualification Required & Experience

•  He/she must have a minimum of a master’s degree from a recognized university in Estate Management, Land Economy or relevant subject area, with a minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in Estate and Property management, 2 years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable organization
•  He/she must have excellent knowledge of financial administration procedures and procurement processes, strategic and project management skills, strong Analytical skills, strong leadership skills, expertise in advanced information technology and interpersonal and communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with comprehensive CV and photocopies of certificates to:

The Chief Executive
PMB 54
Ministries, Accra

Or Hse No. 2, Onyasia Crescent, Roman Ridge, Accra Or graildeva@hotmail.com

Closing Date:  11 January 2013

{West Africa Examinations Council,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries  the English-speaking West African countries.

Description Of Job

The West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above vacant position at its Ghana National Office.

As an Estate Officer, the successful applicant must possess project management skills and be able to apply them to achieve the strategic goals of the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the following duties among others:

•  Assisting in the supervision of activities in the Estate Department;
•  Assisting in the administration of all the Council’s fixed and movable properties
•  Inspecting properties for rental purposes and advising on rent to be paid;
•  Taking and keeping inventory of the Council’s movable and immovable properties;
•  Assisting in project management and oversight of renovation works

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Applicant must hold a good University degree (at least Second Class Honours) in Land Economy or Estate Management and must be a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors or its equivalent
•  Applicant should not be more than thirty-five (35) years at the time of applying
•  Applicant must have worked in the Estate Department of a reputable institution(s) for not less than three (3) years after graduation

Competency/Skills:

•  Appreciable level of computer literacy
•  Good human relations skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Good writing and communication skills
•  High sense of integrity
•  Ability to work under pressure

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may download Application Forms from the Council’s website at the following address: www.waecheadquartersgh.org / www.waecgh.org

The completed application forms should be submitted to the following address:

The Registrar
The West African Examinations Council, Headquarters
P. O. Box GP 125
Accra, Ghana

Attention: Deputy Director, HRM

Closing Date: 19 October, 2012