Project Manager (P7) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main purpose of the job

• The role of the IT Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The project manager will manage the fulfillment of the project requirements, providing regular status updates to project and portfolio stakeholders and escalating concerns when projects are struggling to meet their commitments for scope, cost, and timelines.

Main tasks

• Strategy & Planning
• Acquisition & Deployment
• Operational Management
• Organisational Change Management

Nature of appointment

• Permanent Support Services

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Diploma
• Certifications in PRINCE2: Foundation/PRINCE2 Practitioner or Equivalent
• Project Management Professional
• 3 years’ direct work experience in a project management capacity

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• University degree
• Certification in ACP: Agile Certified Project Manager
• 5 years’ direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• 5 years’ experience in IT environment will be added advantage