Senior Project Manager: Engineering Services at University of the Witwatersrand

Key responsibilities include the following: 

• 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: 
• Infrastructure planning conceptualization 
• Strategic resourcing 
• Prefeasibility, preparation and briefing 
• Feasibility, concept and viability 
• Design development 
• Design documentation and procurement 
• Works 
• Handover  
• 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 

Requirements: 

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in electrical or mechanical. 
• 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 five (5) 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 engineering 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: 12 March 2026