Project Manager (P7) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Institute for Intelligent Systems) 3-year fixed term contract
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."
Job description
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget
- Lead the initiation and planning of a project
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Developing and tracking budgets
- Develop a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project
- Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects
- Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools
- Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks
- Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation
Minimum requirements
- A degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) (with two (2) or three (3) years proven working experience in project management) OR diploma (NQF 6) with relevant professional certification (with three (3) to five (5) years proven working experience in project management)
- Experience with project management software tools
- Relevant professional certification
- Self-starter with strong self-management skills
- Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional written and verbal language and communication skills
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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