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The Cape Coast 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 university is a leading Technical University that offers high-quality career-oriented programmes for national development.

Job Description

The governing council of cape coast technical university announces the executive search for hardworking, resourceful and visionary persons for the following position:

The Position/Function

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 and 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 contract with the view to ensuring compliance and due delivery of projects.
• Advise on the procurement of consultancy services relating to the procurement of technical advice on construction in compliance with the relevant national laws and regulations.
• Be responsible for designing and drawing of 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 land and development.
• Provide architectural and engineering designs and bills of quantities for all university construction projects. 

Terms of appointment

• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the university, consistent with the Technical Universities, Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended and Statutes of Cape Coast Technical University.
• The salary and conditions of service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Required Skills or Experience

The Person

He/She must:

• Must possess a minimum of research master's degree in Built Environment or relevant area of study PLUS relevant Professional Qualification.
• Must be of a good character and demonstrate of personal integrity.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of post-qualification experience in Senior Management position in infrastructural project management activities in a tertiary institution, Industry or any relevant public service institution.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism.
• Be innovative and knowledgeable in procedures on the implementation of new technologies and Library services.
• Be able to ensure that adequate Library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs within assigned budget.