Operations and Facilities Management Department (OFMD)

Grounds & Waste Caring for campus grounds and sports facilities with sustainable water.
Grounds & Waste Caring for campus grounds and sports facilities with sustainable water.
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  • The Grounds and Turf unit is responsible for general maintenance and related services/functions concerning the University's open spaces and surrounding external infrastructure.

  • This unit oversees more than 541 000m² of gardens and open spaces, which include University buildings, 18 residences, and outlying University sites.

  • Additionally, it manages 560 000m² of sports facilities.

  • Currently, there are 10 boreholes in operation.

  • In 2023, the utilization of boreholes instead of municipal water resulted in a substantial estimated saving of R4 994 700.
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