PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR N001202
Listing reference: nwu_000484
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: DVC CAMPUS OPERATION POTCHEFSTROOM
DIRECTORATE: ELECTRONIC SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: N001202
VACANCY: PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To coordinate and manage risks in construction of approved projects.
Job description
1. PROJECT COORDINATION
2. DELEGATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
3. EFFECTIVE ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES
4. CONTINUOUS QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
5. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
6. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
7. AD HOC DUTIES AS ASSIGNED FROM TIME TO TIME
Minimum requirements
· Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Electronics or closest equivalent, is essential. (NQF 7)
· Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in IT-Networks is desirable. (NQF 7)
· Project Coordination or Project Management Higher Certificate or Diploma in Project Management is desirable. (NQF 6)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fault finding on electronic, AV and IT systems
· Handling coordination of- and managing risk related to projects
· Interface IT infrastructure with other systems and electronic system integration
· Resource analysis and application – People, technical, time and financial resources
· Care for Operational Health and Safety during projects
· Use financial knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions on site
· Fully computer literate, able to handle Microsoft and other software
· Understand basics of security systems such as access control, fire systems, CCTV etc.
· Understand basics of AV and audio / video conference systems
· Ability to influence contractors, staff and end-users positively
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Calm and collected and able to work under pressure
· Able to get along well with all people, but assertive when needed
· Able to follow as well as lead
· Logical thinking mind-set
· Excellent Time management
· High presence of risk & quality awareness and control
· Overall awareness of safe working
· Know how to be a brand ambassador
· Proactive thinking and planning ahead
· Customer focused
· Team orientated
EXPERIENCE:
· 3 years in Project management / coordination principles is essential.
· 3 years in Electronics is essential.
· 3 years in Safety Principles (Files and working methods) is essential.
· 2 years in AV environment is essential.
· 2 years in Fire detection and systems is desirable.
· 2 years in IT is desirable.
· 2 years in Basic programming is desirable
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Tinus Steenkamp - 018 299 4113
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae Rabs.Diratsagae@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
