Key responsibilities include the following:
Full lifecycle project management responsibilities as set out in the National Treasury's standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) guidelines (2016). Responsibilities include leading the facilitation, coordination, participation, and consolidation of the following activities:
Project initiation
Infrastructure planning conceptualization
Strategic resourcing
Re-feasibility, preparation, and briefing
Feasibility, concept, and viability
Design development
Design documentation and procurement works
Handover
Package completion and Post-completion review
Manage and coordinate the preparation of project cost estimates in consultation with project stakeholders
Undertake ongoing project financial management and reporting in collaboration with the department's finance team, including but not limited to preparation and tracking of planned versus actual expenditure, reviewing monthly project financial reports prepared by the finance team
Manage and coordinate the project team (internal staff and external consultants) and its performance to ensure effective and efficient project execution
Provide support to the S&O Division's operations team as required
Collaborate with supporting functions and teams for projects
Requirements:
Honors Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in any built environment discipline including engineering, architecture, construction management, or quantity surveying.
Any certifications, qualifications, or professional registrations in relation to Project Management is advantageous
Any certifications, qualifications, or professional registrations in relation to Procurement and Supply Chain Management is advantageous
Minimum twelve (12) years' working experience within engineering and the built environment industry, of which eight (8) years' experience is within a dedicated client-side project management role in facilities management, construction/engineering, or building maintenance environment. Project experience needs to include several high-value and technically complex multi-disciplinary projects
Knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance, construction, and/or engineering
Excellent planning, coordination, organizational, and communication skills
Understanding of corporate governance, reporting, and procurement processes
Understanding and knowledge of OHSA; National Building Regulations; SANS Standards; Municipal by-laws and any other legislation relevant to engineering and the built environment
Valid driver's license and own transport
Closing Date: 05 November 2024
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit a covering letter as well as a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 referees. External applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application.
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Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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