Senior Project Manager – Research & Nanostructures

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Total guaranteed salary packages

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for CeNAM in Pretoria. The role oversees the full project lifecycle within defined constraints and frameworks, coordinating across research groups within the Chemicals Cluster.

Ideal candidates bring at least eight years’ experience (five as PM in a research setting) and strong communication, adaptability, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in project management or a related field with at least eight years’ experience, five as a Project Manager in a research environment.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Sound verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Adaptability to change, ability to multi-task and to perform under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across research groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage projects by contributing to project proposals, budgeting and resource planning; ensure PFMA compliance.
• Plan projects through coordination of resources required for execution and development of project plans.
• Execute, control and review project progress and expenditure.
• Provide monthly financial reporting to project leaders and HR as necessary.
• Assist with management and risk mitigation on projects; liaise with stakeholders and balance constraints.
• Manage team and stakeholders, including regular meetings and progress reporting.
• Close out projects per organisational processes and ensure financial closure and record-keeping.
• Support projects on health and safety, assets, procurement and engagement issues.
• Coordinate across geographical boundaries with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM or related field

Postgraduate degree (advantage)

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for CeNAM in Pretoria. The role oversees the full project lifecycle within defined constraints and frameworks, coordinating across research groups within the Chemicals Cluster.

Ideal candidates bring at least eight years’ experience (five as PM in a research setting) and strong communication, adaptability, and analytical skills.