- Planned (preventative) maintenance of buildings and engineering services.
- Reactive (corrective) maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Condition assessments and infrastructure inspections.
- Asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning.
- Statutory compliance of infrastructure and building services.
- Maintenance of temporary and hired infrastructure.
- Event, lecture and examination venue furniture setup, maintenance and logistical support.
- Building fabric maintenance, including roofing, waterproofing, painting, flooring, ceilings and finishes.
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil infrastructure maintenance.
- Contractor management and quality assurance of maintenance works.
- Development and implementation of maintenance standards, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Technical support for institutional infrastructure projects and capital refurbishment programmes.
- Monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement of infrastructure performance.
Facilities Management
Shaping a world-class, sustainable and resilient University environment.
Facilities Management Division
We are committed to shaping a world-class, sustainable, and resilient university environment that inspires achievement, fosters wellbeing, advances innovation, and strengthens institutional impact.
Infrastructure Maintenance Department
The Infrastructure Maintenance Department is responsible for preserving, maintaining and enhancing the University’s physical infrastructure and property portfolio to provide safe, reliable, sustainable and fit-for-purpose facilities that support teaching, learning, research and community engagement. Through effective asset lifecycle management, planned maintenance, statutory compliance and sustainable infrastructure solutions, the Department safeguards institutional assets, reduces maintenance backlogs, improves reliability and operational efficiency, and promotes a safe and conducive environment for staff, students and visitors.
- Building Waterproofing and Roof Rehabilitation Programme.
- HVAC Maintenance and Replacement Programme.
- Water Reticulation Improvements and Pump Upgrades.
- Fire Detection and Firefighting Equipment Servicing.
- Development and implementation of the University’s Planned Maintenance Programme.
- Infrastructure Asset Register Development Management.
Section Staff8 staff records+
Ms Tshisevhe M.D. Nesengani
HOD - Infrastructure Maintenance
- Qualification
- B.Sc. (Hon) Civil Engineering; Higher Certificate Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 53, Ground Floor
Mr Kenneth S. Dama
Technical Maintenance Supervisor
- Qualification
- National Diploma Building; Higher Certificate Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Thomas N. Mahasa
Technical Maintenance Supervisor
- Qualification
- National Diploma Building; Carpenter Trade
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr George S. Mthombeni
Technical Maintenance Supervisor
- Qualification
- National Diploma Building; Facility & Operations B. Business Administration; Postgraduate Diploma Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Rudzani P. Mammba
Technical Maintenance Supervisor
- Qualification
- National Diploma Electrical Engineering; Electrician Trade
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Nkhumeleni R. Nelwalani
Maintenance Electrician
- Qualification
- National Diploma Electrical Engineering; Electrician Trade; Higher Certificate Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Mashudu O. Mbedzi
Welder
- Qualification
- Welder Trade
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Ms Nancy M. Mafudhule
Helpdesk Operator
- Qualification
- Certificate Office Admin and Secretarial
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Physical Planning Department
The Physical Planning Unit, within the Estates and Facilities Management portfolio, serves as the strategic custodian of the University of Venda’s physical infrastructure, land assets, and long-term spatial development. Guided by the University Spatial Development Framework, the department provides strategic leadership in campus planning, infrastructure development, space management and capital project implementation while supporting a safe, accessible, inclusive and sustainable campus environment.
- Developing and implementing the University’s Spatial Development Framework to direct short-, medium-, and long-term campus growth and infrastructure investment.
- Optimising land, buildings, office space and university assets through effective space planning, audits, allocation and property management.
- Ensuring compliance with university policies, statutory requirements, municipal regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental legislation.
- Supporting institutional sustainability through environmentally responsible planning, smart campus initiatives, renewable energy projects, resource-efficient infrastructure and responsible land management.
- Strengthening governance and operational efficiency through approved policies, SOPs, performance monitoring and transparent project management.
- Provision of GIS services as a key tool in technological advancement.
- Archibus.
- University of Venda Spatial Development Framework implementation.
Section Staff4 staff records+
Mx Siphiwe P. Phakathi
HOD Physical Planning
- Qualification
- BSc Hons Urban and Regional Planning (Wits), MBA Candidate (Henley Business School), Programme and Project Management (UFS)
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Management, Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Lesley N. Khosa
Senior Housing Officer
- Qualification
- Master of Business Administration (Mancosa)
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Management, Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Mr Mukhethekanyi Ndou
GIS Officer
- Qualification
- B Hons Geography (UNIVEN)
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Management, Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Ms Itani Netshitungulu
Property Officer
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (UNIVEN); Master of Town and Regional Planning (University of Pretoria)
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Management, Office Number 44, Ground Floor
Grounds, Cleaning and Waste Management Department
The Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning, and Waste Management Department plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, sustainable, safe and conducive environment for learning and research. The department supports the University’s academic mission by maintaining outdoor spaces, delivering comprehensive cleaning services and coordinating responsible waste handling and disposal.
- Grounds Maintenance: general garden maintenance, landscaping, hard-surface maintenance and decoration.
- Cleaning Services: fumigation, general cleaning, deep cleaning and hygiene cleaning across lecture halls, laboratories, offices and residences.
- Waste Management: waste collection, handling and disposal, hazardous-waste monitoring and proactive awareness campaigns with external partners.
- Establishment of dry gardens around the main campus.
Section Staff21 staff records+
Mutavhatsindi Zwiitwaho Eddy
Head of Department
- Qualification
- BAdmin Honors
- Telephone
- 015 962 8589 / 060 987 6915
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 48, Ground Floor
Khamusi Victor Nefhere
Manager, Grounds
- Qualification
- MSc. Horticulture
- Telephone
- 015 962 9130
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 22, Ground Floor
Nndweleni Patrick Tshivhuyahuvhi
Garden Maintenance Supervisor
- Qualification
- ABET Level 4
- Telephone
- 015 962 9130
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 22, Ground Floor
Avhatakali Gladys Luvhimbi
Garden Maintenance Worker
- Qualification
- Grade 12; Basic computer literacy; Computer diploma; Records Management filing system certificate; Practical project management certificate; Strategic empowerment certificate; Gardening certificate
- Telephone
- 015 962 9130
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 22, Ground Floor
Avhaho Precious Maphagela
Machine Operator
- Qualification
- Grade 11; ABET Level 4
- Telephone
- 015 962 9130
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 22, Ground Floor
Thomas Mashau
Tractor Driver
- Qualification
- Grade 12
- Telephone
- 015 962 9130
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 22, Ground Floor
Sithagu Ntanganiseni
Manager, Cleaning
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 9013 / 072 763 3800
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 05, Ground Floor
Nevhutalu Vhutshilo Virginia
Cleaner Supervisor
- Qualification
- Diploma in Public Management; National Certificate in Computer
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 082 681 0365
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 4, Ground Floor
Mukomafhedzi Tshimangadzo Selina
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 10
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 082 742 0932
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Siotho Azwidowi Martha
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 06
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 079 964 7051
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Mphaphuli Mutshinyani Gladys
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 12
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 076 860 4685
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Mathoma Azwikanukisi Agnes
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 10
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 079 947 0840
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Mudau Mmbangiseni Eunice
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 09
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 073 029 4471
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Phaswana Ntovhedzeni Florence
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 08
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 076 188 2583
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Marwala Tovhowani Grace
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 12
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 079 847 8601
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Mphaga Ntavhanyeni Eunice
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 08
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 081 858 5676
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Kone Fhumulani Eveline
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 12; Computer Literacy
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 079 246 7391
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Mukhari Mukateko Joyce
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 10
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 072 924 2654
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Magwaba Avhapfani Agnes
Cleaner
- Qualification
- Grade 05
- Telephone
- 015 962 8274 / 076 684 1453
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 04, Ground Floor
Makheda Makhadzi Regina
Manager, Waste
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
- Telephone
- 015 962 8426 / 072 763 8000
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 07, Ground Floor
Luruli Ndaedzo Israel
Driver
- Qualification
- Grade 12
- Telephone
- 015 962 8426 / 072 763 8000
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office no 07, Ground Floor
Project Management Department
The Project Management Unit, within the Estates and Facilities Management portfolio, is responsible for planning, developing, constructing, managing, operating, and maintaining the University’s physical assets. Through effective project planning and management, the Unit oversees new infrastructure and the improvement, refurbishment and upgrading of existing facilities in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives and development plans.
- Planning and coordinating construction, refurbishment, and infrastructure development projects.
- Managing projects within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards and specifications.
- Coordinating consultants, contractors, service providers and internal stakeholders.
- Managing contracts, project costs, progress claims, variations and payments.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety, building regulations, environmental requirements and University policies.
- Monitoring project progress, risks, quality and expenditure and providing regular management reports.
- Coordinating project completion, commissioning, handover and close-out documentation.
- Promoting sustainable, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose infrastructure solutions.
- Providing technical and project management support for effective development and enhancement of University assets.
- Sustainable Energy Plan - 1MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Facility.
- Universal Access Disability Ramps.
- Student Residences Safety and Building Compliance, including the oldest existing buildings.
- Staff Residences.
- Post-Mortem Autopsy Hybrid Learning Facility.
- Library Extension.
- Environmental Sustainability: campus tree infrastructure, waste and water management.
- Centre for Entrepreneurship and Nutrients Analysis Lab.
Section Staff4 staff records+
Ms. Rotenda Ramufhufhi
HOD Project Management
- Qualification
- MSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering (University of Johannesburg), and Programme for Management Development, University of Cape Town - Graduate School of Business
- Telephone
- 015 962 8523
- Office
- Facilities Complex Office Number 49, Ground Floor
Mr. Rinae Ramatshimbila
Project Manager
- Qualification
- B.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Johannesburg) and Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office Number 19A4
Ms. Zulu Patient Neliswa
Project Manager
- Qualification
- B-tech Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering (Durban University of Technology) and Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office Number 3
Mr. Thuso Luvha
Project Manager
- Qualification
- BSc (Honours) in Construction Management, BSc Construction Studies (University of the Witwatersrand), and Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (MANCOSA)
- Telephone
- 015 962 8222
- Office
- Facilities Building, Office Number 19A4
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