Senior Manager: Project Planning, Maintenance & Infrastructure at University of Fort Hare

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Lead the Projects & Planning, Infrastructure & Maintenance functions.
• Organisational Unit Staff Management.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting.
• Infrastructure Maintenance Planning Management.
• Infrastructure Project Management for Large Capital Projects.
• Infrastructure / Built Environment Maintenance Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Built Environment.
• 10 years’ minimum experience in the Built Environment.
• 5 years’ minimum experience in management of infrastructure maintenance.
• 3 years in managerial capacity, leading a team of professionals.
• Proven experience in project management track record in the built environment.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

• Professional registration with relevant built environment body.
• Registration as a Project Manager with a relevant body.
• Built Environment Maintenance experience
• Experience in a higher education context an added advantage
• Up to date with latest technologies & AI requirements & enhancements.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Business Acumen.
• Change Leadership.
• Critical Thinking.
• Infrastructure Living & Learning Goal Achievement.
• Student Risk Management.

CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2026