Senior Manager : Infrastructure Strategic Projects (DoA) (Central Office Hatfield)

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

Job summary

A public research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Manager for Infrastructure Strategic Projects. This role involves leading large-scale infrastructure development across campuses, managing project governance, quality assurance, and compliance. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in project and team management. The position requires oversight of budgets and project teams to ensure excellence and sustainability in research infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years in a middle management role or 3 years at senior management level.
• Professional Registration (ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, SACAP, PMI) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure development

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Education

NQF-Level 7 – Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, Project Management, or similar

Job description

Job title : Senior Manager : Infrastructure Strategic Projects (DoA) (Central Office Hatfield)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : January 09, 2026

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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.

Requirements

• NQF-Level 7 – Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
• Professional Registration (ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, SACAP, PMI) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6-8 years in a middle management role, or 3 years at senior management level .
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