Strategic Projects & Operations Lead

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University seeks a Strategic Project and Operations Coordinator (Post Level 8) for the Stellenbosch Campus. The role focuses on coordinating strategic fund processes, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining project management tooling and records.

You will support project managers with scheduling, meetings, and documentation to enable effective delivery. Required qualifications include an honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) with relevant experience, or a

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, administration or project support.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and methodology.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to assess information, consider implications and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing the Strategic Fund application cycle, including records and disbursement tracking.
• Overseeing administration and use of project management tools, including data integrity and training.
• Providing project coordination and delivery support to project managers—scheduling, minutes, and action tracking.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Process documentation

Education

Honours degree or PG Diploma (NQF 8)

Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)

Diploma (NQF 6)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Stellenbosch University seeks a Strategic Project and Operations Coordinator (Post Level 8) for the Stellenbosch Campus. The role focuses on coordinating strategic fund processes, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining project management tooling and records.

You will support project managers with scheduling, meetings, and documentation to enable effective delivery. Required qualifications include an honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) with relevant experience, or a