The Executive Director will lead the strategic management, development and optimisation of UCT's extensive and diverse multi-site property and infrastructure portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring that the University's physical assets, facilities, services and infrastructure are effectively planned, developed, maintained and leveraged to support excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and social responsiveness.

• Provide leadership across all functions relating to property and infrastructure management, including capital development projects, property portfolio management, facilities and custodial services, maintenance, transport, safety, security, space planning and campus development
• Identify opportunities to optimise asset value and support strategic partnerships
• Advance precinct development and contribute to sustainable revenue diversification and long-term sustainability of the University
• Advance environmental sustainability, operational effectiveness and institutional resilience

• Education in Engineering, the Built Environment, Property Studies, Commerce or a related discipline
• Master's degree
• Professional registration with a relevant statutory or professional body (ECSA, SACAP, SACQSP, SAPOA, SAFMA or equivalent recognised professional bodies)
• At least 10 years' relevant experience in senior or executive leadership role within large, complex multi-site real estate, property, infrastructure or built-environment organisation
• Experience in safety, security and facilities management, including application of relevant technologies and innovative systems
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining integrated and sustainable spatial frameworks for large-scale urban precincts
• Experience in managing property asset portfolio at both strategic and operational levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and transform large, complex multidisciplinary department through effective organisational, people and change leadership
• Proven leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, vision, critical analysis, creativity, accountability, integrity and sound judgement
• Ability to build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is Africa's leading university and a globally recognised research-intensive institution committed to excellence, transformation, sustainability and social impact. This pivotal leadership role requires a strategic and values-driven executive to oversee the stewardship and development of the University's physical environment and service infrastructure in support of its academic, research and societal objectives.