The Sunyani Technical University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana. The University is mandated by the Technical Universities Act. 2016 (Act 922) to provide Higher Education in Engineering, Science and Technology-based disciplines, Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Applied Arts and related disciplines. The institution is a leading Technical University that offers high quality career-oriented programmes for national development.

The Position/Job Description

The Director of Works and Physical Development shall, under the Vice-Chancellor, be responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the physical environment of the Technical University and the provision of essential services in an efficient and effective manner.

The Director of Works arid Physical Development shall:

• Supervise all works and contracts to ensure that construction and renovation are in consonance with prevailing industry standards and specifications.
• Oversee the management of construction contracts with the view to ensuring compliance and due delivery of projects.
• Advice on the procurement of consultancy services relating to the procurement of technical advice on construction in compliance with the relevant national laws arid regulations.
• Be responsible for designing and drawing buildings, roads, drains, parks and gardens of the University and the management and maintenance of them.
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council on matters of the use of and development
• Provide architectural and engineering designs and bills of quantities for all university construction projects

Qualification Required & Experience

He/She must:

• Have a minimum of Masters’ Degree in the Built Environment or relevant area of study PLUS relevant Professional Qualification
• Have served as Deputy Director of Works and Physical Development in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution or organisation for at least six years
• Be a computer literate

Mode of Application

Candidates are to submit six (6) copies each of their application letter attached to their Curriculum Vitae. including names and addresses of three (3) referees.

Applicants are to include a short statement of not more than four (4) pages (Times New Roman size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision and strategies for implementation.

Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to the Registry of the University and signed for or submitted using a registered postal mail to reach the following addresses, as may be applicable:

The Chairman
Search Committee for Librarian
C/o Office of the Registrar
Sunyani Technical University
P.O. Box 206
Sunyani