Project Officer

Fiji National University; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 197 000 - 233 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a qualified Officer to manage services at its Pretoria campuses during the construction period. The role requires a Trade Diploma in relevant fields and at least five years’ experience in construction projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills, ensuring quality technical service delivery. Interested applicants should apply online with required documents before the deadline.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in handling construction projects.
• Extensive supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to support the Director in technical service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Officer Services at the Fiji National University campuses.
• Support the Director in delivering quality technical services.
• Oversee construction projects for adherence to standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Construction project management

Education

Trade Diploma in Architectural, Building or Civil Engineering

Higher qualifications in the relevant field

Job description

The purpose of this position is to carry out a full range of Officer Services at the Fiji National University campuses appointed by Director Capital Project & Infrastructure, in consultation with Manager Projects as well as carrying out a range of duties to support the Director in delivering quality and conformance based technical services for the duration of the construction period.

Person Specification

Essential

• Trade Diploma in Architectural, Building or Civil Engineering /Construction or related area within handling Construction Projects with at least 5 years' experience extensive leadership and decision-making skills or Trade Certificate with 10-year relevant experience in Construction Industry with Extensive Supervisory experience.
• Higher qualifications in the relevant field will also be considered.

Salary: FJD30,720.00 plus 10% superannuation

Contact: Ms. Komal Kumar (Email: [e-mail])

Application Details

All applications are to include:

• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered.
• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj.

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:
1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. [e-mail] : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. [e-mail] : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.
FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.