Senior Project Manager

at  University of the Witwatersrand

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 drivers license and own transport
  Closing Date: 05 November 2024
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  To apply, please submit a covering letter as well 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/
  The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appoint-able applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
  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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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 THE 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