Director: Infrastructure, Department of Higher Education

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

SECTOR PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMME (SPMESP)

DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE (FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Infrastructure management, monitoring and oversight;
• Managing and assessing new infrastructure project plans for approval by the Minister to ensure cost effectiveness and value for money;
• Developing and maintaining the Macro Infrastructure Planning Framework;
• Monitoring new infrastructure developments funded though the infrastructure and efficiency grant and ensure effective and efficient use of the earmarked funds;
• Assessing annual infrastructure progress reports submitted by universities to ensure effective and appropriate use of infrastructure funds, including the drafting of submissions to the DG/Minister for the approval and amendment of project plans and release of earmarked funds;
• Managing processes linked to the alienation and long term lease of property in terms of the HE Act;
• Managing and overseeing the Student Housing Infrastructure Programme and all tasks related to university specific projects, including engagements with other government departments;
• Undertaking and arranging quarterly meetings with new universities and monitoring and overseeing the development of infrastructure and maintenance thereof;
• Compiling annual monitoring and oversight reports for use of the infrastructure and efficiency grant, and for the new universities for the infrastructure and operational grants;
• Other duties include but are not limited to: drafting speeches, briefing notes, and replies to parliamentary and media questions; presentations to different stakeholders; quarterly reporting on SIP 14 infrastructure project; developing policy and guidelines; travelling to and meetings with universities for various purposes; management of staff members in the Directorate; management of the Directorate budget and inputs into budgets, strategic plan, quarterly and annual reports of the Branch.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment, Property Development, Engineering, or other relevant field;
• At least five years’ experience relevant to infrastructure projects;
• Managing of large projects with a budget of at least R50 million (example);
• Proven financial management experience within a project management context.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the built environment and relevant legislation;
• Knowledge of relevant Treasury Regulations;
• Project management;
• Ability to manage budgets;
• Ability to provide effective responses to queries;
• Excellent reading, writing and communication skills;
• Ability to supervise, manage a team of employees;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and related finances;
• Ability to render efficient  stakeholder support;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Planning and time management skills;
• Professional;
• People and client orientated;
• Integrity;
• Committed;
• Ability to work under pressure.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Professional qualification in the Built Environment;
• Management of infrastructure projects/project management in the university sector, especially student housing;
• Knowledge of the post-school education and training sector.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R 961,400.31 per annum.

CLOSING DATE:

21 November 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms Koba Allison, Tel: (012) 661 6159

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.