NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY LOCATION: VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS (Potch/Vaal/Mafikeng & Travel in between) DIVISION: FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION POSITION NUMBER: N001503 VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGER REPORTING TO: MANAGER PEROMNES GRADE: P08 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To execute infrastructure development, refurbishment, macro maintenance and minor building works across multi-campus properties and estates ensuring alignment with the NWU strategic agenda University standards and regulatory requirements and to provide oversight for all phases of construction projects.

• Oversee concept design phase of projects in accordance with user requirements, statutory requirements, University standards and approved budgets.

• Ensure that all construction projects are completed within the conditions of contracts, specifications, quality standards, safety compliance and project budgets.

• Prepare monthly management reports, indicating deviations in respect of project schedules and budgets, as well as highlighting potential legal, safety and quality risks.

• Maintain updated budgets for all projects.

• Manage and oversee projects within the department and manage professional teams

• Ensure that all construction safety regulations, safety compliance are adhered to in construction sites and approval of safety files

• Oversee the following safety processes: pre-tender safety risk analysis, evaluation of construction safety plans and construction safety audits.

• Ensure preferential procurement strategies are adhered to and relevant stakeholders are engaged

• A recognized Degree ((NQF7) in the construction / built environment (Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Architecture(essential).
• Diploma(NQF6) in Project Management(Desirable).
• Membership of a recognised professional body ESCA SACPCMP, SACAP, SACQSP(Desirable).
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• 3 Years proven operational experience in Built Environment

• Knowledge of JBCC contracts
• Experience in project management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer Literacy: MS Excel and MS Projects
• Compile budgets and cost estimates
• Excellent written communication skills and report-writing
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

• Team Leader
• Able to operate independently within delegated authorities
• Strategic Thinker and Planner.
• Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.