Programme Director: Communication Science (Contract Appointment: Five years): Department Communication Science at University of the Free State

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead, manage and control delivery/implementation of major capital projects and development projects.
• Reviews the Council reports and recommendations emanating from the Service Unit.
• Provides management information and guidance for the Head (Electricity) and undertakes special systems development at a high level.
• Undertakes productivity studies as directed by the Head (Electricity).
• Undertakes assessment of the end of year financial and business performance.
• Keeps abreast of the latest technology and all matters relating to project management, design, implementation, delivery and maintenance of major projects and developments.
• Assists the Head (Electricity) in executive and strategic management of the Unit and in aspects of monitoring, recording and reporting on project management, procurement and implementation processes.
• Represents the Head (Electricity) at relevant meetings, which could be at a national level.
• Oversee, facilitate, co-ordinate, identify and define the short, medium- and long-term objectives and evaluate best practices, policy prescripts and current business standards of the Unit.
• Direct and control the implementation and monitoring of complex research management processes.
• Develop strategic partnerships with international funders and researchers that will lead the Unit in being a learning institution that provides sustainable innovative and cost-effective solutions to global challenges in Electricity.
• Disseminating professional advice through assessing critical areas across function within key
• engineering approaches, principles and concept features.
• Control financial performance against Budget for projects.
• Facilitate change management processes, consulting and advising line function leadership and professionals to improve the understanding of policies relating to Electricity works.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant post registration experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 7 years relevant post qualification experience.