SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER N000795
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Job description
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop Programs and projects from the list of activities.
- Develop an annual procurement plan.
- Deliver approved projects within time, budget, quality and safety.
- Manage consultants to ensure that they deliver against our plans.
- Develop procurement plan and meet targets based on allocated projects.
- Compile a stake holder matrix and plan and meetings etc.
- Ensure that Quarterly Status Project Reports are submitted to clients/faculty e.g. BED.
- Management of projects, programs and operational budget as per the approved, target spending per quarter/ project cash flow.
- Implement the Preferential Procurement as per the guidelines and processes by the NWU.
- Ensure that projects comply with the contractor specified PPP targets early in the project.
- Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture.
- Foster a participative and developmental leadership style; improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.
- Implementing and participating in an integrated risk- and compliance management model with a focus on business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
- Bi-Annual Facilities Department Customer Survey in June and October by users to complete.
- Manage Construction safety and office safety.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in the Construction or Built environment (Construction Project Management/Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Architecture).
- A minimum of six (6) years’ proven experience in the built environment as a Construction Project Manager or Professional Architect or Professional Construction Manager.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ proven managerial experience.
- Professional registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager or Architect/Architectural Technologist/ Senior Architectural Technologist or Construction Manager (PrCPM, PrArch/ PrSArchT/PrArchT/or PrCM) with SACPCMP or SACAP with 1 year post registration experience.
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as Principal Consultant and Principal Agent on construction projects or Construction Manager/Construction Project Manager.
- An honours degree (NQF8) in the Construction or Built environment (Construction Project Management/Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Architecture).
- Knowledge of JBCC contracts.
- Experience in project management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates.
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
- Client serviced orientated and a positive attitude towards multicultural clients.
- Team Leader and strategic thinker and planner.
- Able to operate independently within delegated authorities.
Remuneration: 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: Michael Liuma on 018 299 4412
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2026
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.