Campus Infrastructure Strategy Lead

Agricultural Research Council; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job description

Lead and oversee large-scale infrastructure development projects across ARC campuses.

Manage planning, design, costing, procurement, construction, and commissioning of strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Ensure project governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Develop and oversee construction schedules, risk registers, technical specifications, and contractor performance.

Coordinate infrastructure development linked to DoA-funded strategic programmes (e.g., Climate Smart Centre of Excellence).

Lead feasibility studies, business cases, and funding proposals for new capital projects.

Manage multidisciplinary project teams and external professional service providers.

Drive strategic campus development, including consolidation of Pretoria-based research facilities.

Ensure delivery of infrastructure that enables research excellence and organisational sustainability.

Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and project financial analyses.

Develop and manage Opex and Capex budgets.

Oversee staff performance management and service delivery standards.

Prepare technical, operational, and financial reports.