Kaduna Polytechnic was established as Technical Institute in 1956 and became a full- fledged Polytechnic in April, 1968 vide Decree No. 20 of the same year. The Institution was, taken over by the Federal Government vide Decree No. 40 of 1991 and currently operates under the Federal Polytechnics Act, as amended in 2004.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post below that will be vacant in July 2017:
Job Title: Director of Works
Location: Kaduna
Job Description
- The Director of Works is responsible to the Rector for the overall control of Works and Services Department.
- He provides strategies for the provision of efficient services in line with the Institutional goals.
- He advises the Rector on the acquisition of assets for the Polytechnic and also plans the operation of plants and machinery as well as the maintenance of buildings in the constituent units of the Polytechnic.
- He is expected to prepare the Works Department budget and exercise budgetary control. He ‘keeps inventory of the Polytechnic vehicles and responsible for their maintenance.
Requirements
- Must be a holder of good honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building or Architecture, from a recognized University.
- Must be registered with relevant professional bodies.
- Masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least 17 years post qualification cognate experience.
- Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Must not be more than 60 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment is career appointment. The salary and other conditions of service are as approved by the Federal Government.
Application Closing Date
19th July, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their applications including photocopies of their certificates to the Registrar indicating:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- State of origin and Local Government Area
- Marital Status
- Number and dates of birth of children
- Permanent home address
- E-mail address(es) and phone number(s)
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Qualifications with dates
- Membership of professional bodies/associations
- Professional qualifications with dates
- Records of employment(s) and positions held
- Names and addresses of three referees.
All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes, labelled "Application for the Post of Director of Works" to:
The Registrar,
Kaduna Polytechnic,
P.M. B. 2021,
Tudun Wada, Main Campus,
Kaduna.
Note
- Candidates should also request their referees to send confidential reports on them in sealed envelopes labelled “Confidential Report” to the address above
- Candidates will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other credentials at the interview.