Project Manager

To take on a leadership role in the management of all major and minor capital Infrastructure Projects undertaken by the university

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BSc/B.Tech in Building or an equivalent/ relevant qualification
• At least five (5) year's relevant experience
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet, Ms Project)
• Professional registration with ECSA/relevant statutory bodies

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Taking leadership in all infrastructure projects
• Make presentations to/for relevant management forums
• Manage and coordinates the project development planning
• Advise on the best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing current premises
• Co-ordination of approvals and final acceptance of plans
• Manage monitoring of compliance with architectural design manuals in consultation with independent architects and the implementation of procedures necessary to ensure compliance where non-compliance has occurred
• Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives
• Preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors
• Provide general management of planning & construction of projects
• Through use of university policy and procedure establish a clear and ethical business environment
• Participate in evaluation of tenders
• Establish appropriate progress management on projects
• Visits sites of building projects during their construction and confers with field inspection staff/consultants to determine contractual and regulatory compliance
• Ensure appropriate management of contractors and ensure that changes are well with projects plans
• Manage infrastructural development projects on sound business principles, costing for a surplus, generating funds, and upgrading physical resources
• Contribute to the financial management objectives of all university projects
• Maintain contact with the government departments to make sure that university meets all regulatory and legislated requirements
• Establish and maintain relations with professionals in the built environment

Competencies

• Ability to introduce, lead and manage change
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to adapt to change
• Advanced computer skills (pm computer package)
• High-level planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Financial management skills
• Knowledge of tender process
• Project management
• People management
• Quality orientation
• Ability to interpret acts, laws and procedures
• Safety orientation

General Information

Closing Date: 03 June 2016

Enquiries: (021) 959 6265

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.