Project Manager- Faculty of Health Sciences- School of Medicine- Department of Family Medicine

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Project Manager for the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role involves developing project plans, managing operations, and fostering partnerships. Candidates must hold an MMed and FCFP in Family Medicine with 2 years of project management experience. Strong skills in project oversight and community engagement are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and budget for the project.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure alignment with public health best practices.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain programme integrity.
• Engage cross-functional departments to promote shared governance and accountability.
• Foster partnerships with community organisations.
• Navigate relationships between public health agencies and community groups.
• Manage funding streams and ensure financial accountability.
• Review financial reports for donors on programme outcomes.
• Manage contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure ethical data collection and compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to UP, CoT, and project-specific policies.

Skills

Large-scale project management in an academic environment

Systemic approaches to solving complex problems

Agile multi-year planning strategies

Knowledge of harm reduction interventions, policies and practices

Project management skills

Strong leadership and team coordination

Risk management and effective risk mitigation strategies

Research capabilities

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

MMed and FCFP in Family Medicine

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager- Faculty of Health Sciences- School of Medicine- Department of Family Medicine

Job Location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline

November 17, 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and budget for the project.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with public health best practices and harm reduction principles.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain programme integrity.
• Assist the faculty to engage cross-functional departments in a manner that promotes shared governance, accountability and collaboration.
• Foster equitable and mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations.
• Navigates complex relationships between public health agencies, municipal authorities and other community groups to sustain programme viability.
• Manage funding streams (grants, donations, contracts) and ensure financial accountability.
• Review financial reports for donors and stakeholders on programme outcomes and research funds.
• Manage contracts with suppliers and other vendors.
• Ensure ethical data collection and compliance with research regulations.
• Ensure that all project activities adhere to UP, CoT and project specific policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• MMed and FCFP in Family Medicine
• 2 years experience as a Project Manager

Required Competencies

• Large-scale project management in an academic environment.
• Systemic approaches to solving complex problems.
• Rigorous and agile multi-year planning strategies.
• Knowledge of harm reduction interventions, policies and practices.
• Project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination.
• Risk management and effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Research capabilities.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.

Additional Advantages and Preferences

• Experience as a Project Manager
• HPCSA registration as a Specialist
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Closing Date

10 November 2025