The Properties and Services department takes care of UCT's many properties. The services include:
project managing the erection of all new buildings
re-designing the spaces in existing buildings
maintaining existing properties
access control
security
transport
traffic control
cleaning
gardening
postal services.
The division is made up of the following units:
Projects and capital works
This unit plans and executes building infrastructure projects to address the on-going space requirements of the university. They do this by managing and coordinating capital building, engineering-related or other development projects. They also manage project funding and facilitate tendering of projects in line with UCT’s tender policy.
Physical planning unit
The unit focuses on space management, which includes space allocation, design and planning. They also supply copies of the architectural drawings and floor plans.
Security
The Campus Protection Services (CPS) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They maintain the safety of the university community and property, as well as keeping order in accordance with university policies. Within the unit there is a separate Investigations Department, which handles requirements of a complainant after reporting a crime. They also report crimes to the South African Police Services (SAPS).
Transport
The transport unit runs a bus shuttle service, called the Jammie Shuttle, which is available free to all UCT students, staff and official visitors.
The fleet is made up of 28 buses and operates between residences, all campuses and some public bus, train and parking facilities in the local vicinity.
Traffic
The traffic unit is responsible for traffic patrols and enforcement. The service includes selling parking permits to staff, students and third parties needing to park on university premises. The unit also manages the visitor reception area.
Access control
Access control offers the following services:
production of UCT staff, student and third-party identification cards
replacement of lost or damaged cards
assigning access to individuals or groups to specific areas on campus
processing general access-related queries.
Maintenance
Maintenance has 3 main categories:
reactive repairs – day-to-day maintenance.
planned work
refurbishment projects.
Cleaning services
This unit cleans all areas throughout the university with the exception of residences and areas that need specialised cleaning, such as certain laboratories. The service covers:
cleaning of offices, administration areas, kitchens and ablution areas
cleaning of teaching venues
setting up venues for tests, exams and other functions eg, graduation ceremonies
assisting at graduations
daily removal of litter from the campus offices and public areas.
Grounds and gardens
This unit looks after the maintenance of the university’s grounds, gardens and sports fields, including:
landscape and plant maintenance
upkeep of lawns, pruning and weeding
tree maintenance
irrigation systems
decorative plants for university functions
horticultural advice related to the university
maintenance of sports fields
basic waste removal.
Where necessary the services of specialist companies are also used, for example, for arboricultural work.
Postal services
The postal service handles the following:
franking and delivery of external mail and registered items to the post office
