Project Manager: Minor Infrastructure P003179
Listing reference: nwu_001985
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 6 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Construction Project Management
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
POSITION NUMBER: P003179
VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGER: MINOR INFRASTRUCTURE
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To execute infrastructure minor 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.
Design of Physical Infrastructure Projects.
- Oversee concept design phase of projects in accordance with user requirements, statutory requirements, University standards and approved budgets.
Contact Management.
- Ensure that all construction projects are completed within the conditions of contracts, specifications, quality standards, safety compliance and project budgets.
Project Reporting
- Prepare monthly management reports, indicating deviations in respect of project schedules and budgets, as well as highlighting potential legal, safety and quality risks.
Financial Management and reporting
- Maintain updated budgets for all projects. Including local participation targets.
Project Administration
- Manage and oversee projects within the department and manage professional teams.
Manage construction safety regulations compliance and compliance approvals.
- Ensure that all construction safety regulations, safety compliance are adhered to in construction sites and approval of safety files.
Minimise Construction Safety Risks
- Oversee the following safety processes: pre-tender safety risk analysis, evaluation of construction safety plans and construction safety audits.
Preferential Procurement
- Ensure preferential procurement strategies are adhered to and relevant stakeholders are engaged.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) with specialisation in the Construction / Built environment (Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Architecture).
- A minimum of proven 5 years’ operational experience in the built environment as a Construction Project Manager, Electrical / Structural /Civil Engineer, Construction Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A diploma (NQF level 6) in Project Management.
- A member of a recognised professional body (ESCA, SACPCMP, SACAP, SACQSP).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of JBCC contracts.
- Experience in project management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Computer Literacy: MS Excel and MS Projects.
- Experience in compiling budgets and cost estimates.
- Excellent written communication skills and report-writing.
- Experience in developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
- The ability to ensure resource availability and allocation.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team Leader.
- Able to operate independently within delegated authorities.
- Strategic thinker and planner.
- Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
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: Mr Michael Liuma: 018 299 4412
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 2624
CLOSING DATE: 06 September 2023
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.
