Project Manager: Turnaround Strategy (P6) at Mangosuthu University of Technology

OFFICE OF THE DVC: RESOURCES AND PLANNING 
CENTRAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE 
PROJECT MANAGER: TURNAROUND STRATEGY (P6) 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Strategic vision and alignment 
• Project execution and oversight 
• Stakeholder synergy 
• Reporting and accountability 
• Risk mastery 
• Team dynamics and development 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field. 
• An MBA or Master's degree in Project Management or a related field is preferred. 
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant. 
• 10 Years’ experience in Financial Management in a Finance Department. 
• At least five years’ experience in project management. 
• Participated in at least two financial turnaround strategies or projects. 

Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 
• Proven competency in project management tools and methodologies. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills. 
• Mastery in risk identification, mitigation and management. 
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and alignment with broader organizational goals. 
• Excellent report writing and communication skills with an emphasis on transparency and timely dissemination. 
• Leadership skills with a focus on team dynamics, motivation and developmental feedback. 
• Familiarity with the challenges and trends in higher education and academic transformations. 
• Adaptable to evolving strategies and able to pivot as required by external shifts affecting academia.