Director, Physical Planning and Maintenance at Sokoto State University

Sokoto State University, established in 2009, is a conventional degree awarding Institution whose motto “It All Begins Here" depicts the historic leadership of its locale in the promotion of knowledge and scholarship. The vision of the University is to become a world-class Institution that produces globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and are prepared to meet the challenges of contemporary realities.

In keeping with the provision of the Sokoto State University Law (2009), as amended, the Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified academics with cognate experience in University teaching and administration to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning and Maintenance

Location: Sokoto

Job Description

• The Director, Physical Planning and Maintenance is the Head of the Department of Physical Planning and Maintenance and a member of the Management. 
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for running the affairs of the Department. 
• He/she performs such other functions as prescribed by the University Schedules of Duty and other extant regulations.

Requirements
Candidates seeking to apply for the post of Director, Physical Planning and Maintenance must strictly satisfy the following conditions:

• He/she must possess a good B.Sc. or B.Eng. Degree in any of the following: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of a 2nd Class Lower Degree,
• plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.
• The candidate must be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable in running a modern Physical Planning Directorate.
• The candidate must also possess professional qualifications.

The Tenure:

• The Director, Physical Planning and Maintenance shall hold office for a term of two (2) years.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and conditions of service for the posts shall be as prescribed by the extant laws of the University and  as may be determined by the government and the Governing Council from time to time.

Application Closing Date
26th March. 2025.