Senior Project Manager (M001119)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Potchefstroom seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee infrastructure development and compliance with university standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in the Built environment and extensive project management experience. This permanent role offers a competitive remuneration package in line with university policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ proven experience as Construction Project Manager.
• Post registration experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager.
• Registration as a Professional Construction Manager or Professional Architect.

Responsibilities

• Execute infrastructure development and refurbishment across multi-campus properties.
• Develop procurement plans and meeting targets based on allocated projects.
• Manage consultants to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s honours degree in the Built environment

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES – INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

POSITION NUMBER: M001119

VACANCY: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER PEROMNES GRADE: P7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

To execute infrastructure development, refurbishment, macro maintenance and minor building works across multi-campus properties and estates ensuring alignment with the NWU strategic agenda, University standards and regulatory requirements and to provide oversight for all phases of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure, Design & Construction

• Develop Programs and projects from the list of activities and develop an annual procurement plan.
• Deliver approved projects within time, budget, quality and safety.
• Manage consultants to ensure that they deliver against our plans.

Procurement Plan

• Develop procurement plans and meet targets based on allocated projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Compile a stakeholder matrix and plan and meetings etc.
• Ensure that Quarterly Status Project Reports are submitted to clients/faculty e.g. BED.

Financial Management

• Management of projects, programs and operational budget as per the approved, target spending per quarter/ project cash flow.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Implementing and participating in an integrated risk- and compliance management model with a focus on business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

Customer Focus

• Bi-Annual Facilities Department Customer Survey in June and October by users to complete.

Preferential, Procurement and Implementation

• Implement the Preferential Procurement as per the guidelines and processes by the NWU.
• Ensure that projects comply with the contractor specified PPP targets early in the project.

OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)

• Manage Construction safety and office safety.

People Management

• Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture; Foster a participative and developmental leadership style; improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor’s honours degree (NQF Level 8) in the Built environment (Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Architecture).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in the Built Environment as a Construction Project Manager or Professional Architect or Professional Construction Manager.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ post registration experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager (PrCPM or PrCM) with SACPCMP or Professional Architect (PrArch) with SACAP (Must be professionally registered for a period of 3 years).
• Registration as a Professional Construction Manager (PrCPM), Professional Architect (PrArch) and the Professional Construction Manager (PrCPM/PrCPM).

Added Advantage

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as Principal Consultant and Principal Agent on construction projects or Construction Manager/Construction Project Manager.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of JBCC contracts.
• Experience in project management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

• Team Leader and Strategic thinker and planner.
• Able to operate independently within delegated authorities.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To:

Mr. Michael Liuma on 018 299 4412

Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To:

Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958

Closing Date

18 November 2025

Planned Commencement Of Duties

As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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