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 Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

• Provide project management, operational coordination, and support for all medium and large projects.
• Liaise, collaborate, and build relationships with all stakeholders involved in the projects.
• Ensure the effective and efficient management and utilization of the departments’ finances and resources.
• Adhere to all compliance standards, and UJ policies and procedures, and ensure all campus staff follow all standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislation and requirements (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.)
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/ vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are executed and delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensure the comprehensive project documentation is created and maintained.
• Report on project progress (monthly, quarterly, and final reports). Assume responsibility for quality of written documents submitted as project deliverables.
• Ensure high quality governance, administration, and system functioning of the project office systems.

• Postgraduate Degree with relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying or Project Management (NQF 7)
• Five (5) years’ working experience in project environment role managing of enterprise projects/programs across multiple divisions, clusters, and stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills including verbal and written.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong multitasking and organisational skills
• Construction methodology
• Construction activity duration estimation and resource loading and smoothing
• Project activity network scheduling techniques (typically includes PERT, Critical Path, Critical Chain methods)
• Knowledge and Experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and associated Construction Regulations
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as developed and maintained by the Project Management Institute
• Registered as a Certified Professional Project Manager with an accredited project management association (SACPCMP).
• Knowledge of and experience with current technologies and project management techniques.
• Compiling and writing of reports and proposals, including monthly/ quarterly/ final progress reports on projects.

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with through clear and effective communication, with all levels of management across functions and divisions within the university.
• Proven ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reporting staff, peers and external clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to make complex decisions with high level of discretion.
• Calm under pressure and able to direct people and teams in emergencies and with rapid problem resolution capabilities.
• Achieve high levels of team performance and effectiveness, while meeting budget requirements.
• Effective customer service, people management, and team leadership skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Facilitation skills
• Stress and conflict handling skills
• Negotiation

• Project Planning and Management from accredited institutions
• Application and usage of forms of contracting e.g., JBCC, NEC, FIDIC
• Application and usage of Project Management software
• Proficient in MS Project and/ or Primavera and MS Office Suite Products