Director: Project Management Office (1 Post)(Re-advert)Five (5)-year fixed term contract

Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Law Ten (10) years of Project Management experience of which five (5) years should be at managerial level A post graduate Qualification/Certificate in Project Management Evidence of current registration with the Professional Construction Project Manager or Project Management Professional (prEng/prCPM) Active professional body membership with either Project Management SA (PMSA), Project Management Institute (PMI), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) S unday Times, 6 Sep 2026 Experience in the Higher Education Sector, including comprehension of the DHET Macro Infrastructure Framework will be an added advantage Onsite experience in construction and Project Management, including Financial Management of Construction Projects Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Internet Technical/ professional knowledge and skill Strategic leadership, decision making and problem solving Negotiation: bargain successfully by using the ability to assimilate information and to evaluate possibilities against a background of sound knowledge of the landscape Advanced communication skills (both written and spoken), including the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional reports The ability to analyze and determine gaps in product/service provision to constantly remain relevant, increase customer service and improve or renew the institution’s offering The ability to understand negative consequences and threats and to manage decisions/business processes to negate/minimize risk Strong team leadership and people management capability Strong interpersonal relations, collaboration, and stakeholder management Personal impact, stature, integrity and credibility with high Ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines Can be counted on to get the job done Exhibits professionalism, accountability, and a strong commitment to quality

Legislative Compliance Stays abreast with Corporate Governance policies and procedures o Provides input to governance committees, information-and decision-making bodies o Monitors compliance to Corporate Governance structures, policies and procedures o Report on projects, programs and portfolio governance, risks, resources, scheduling, o performance etc to the management and oversight structures Project Management Oversee project managers in other areas within the institution and takes responsibility for the o quality and value of University projects Monitors effectiveness of project management across the institution o Lead the project management Strategy, plan and ensure effective stakeholder management o Maintain oversight of key projects and provide regular performance reports to executive o management Project Liaison for Large Capital Projects Monitors the implementation of projects by contractors o Evaluates the effective procurement of professionals, contractors, and suppliers o Collaborates closely with Finance, Institutional Planning and Built Environment o Fosters sound, ethical relationships with professionals, contractors & suppliers o S unday Times, 6 Sep 2026 Risk Compliance Implement risk mitigating policy, plans and preventative action strategies o Manage project management risks relating to delivery within budget, time and quality o Resolves basic issues and problems with external suppliers/ vendors /contractors o Stays abreast of institutional risk mitigation plans o Planning and Budgeting Prepare, manage and administer the projects portfolio budget and work break structures o Actively develops partnerships to contribute to financial sustainability through third stream o income Provides standard monthly financial reports o Analyses financial information of projects o Procurement Policy Compliance Collaborates with the legal and procurement function regarding non-compliance o Provides input into terms of reference, request for proposal documents o Resolves conflict/non-compliance according to policy & procedure o Fosters professional and ethical supplier relationships o Monitors that product/service delivery is according to agreements o Change Leadership and transformation implementation Develop, manage and execute the project communication plans for key projects o Collaborate with Human Capital and Transformation (HC&T) / Project Team o Communicate change expectations to employees o Determine & categorise change risk(s) o Act as the agent for change, driving continuous improvement and working closely with the o transformation team to mobilize and embed functional and cultural change Implements transformation goals and policies in decision making o Stay abreast of transformation legislation, goals & policies o People Management within span of control Plans Human Resource allocation, acquisition, retention & motivation based on Resource o Plan Monitors deviations from plan, problem resolution & corrective action initiated o Manages development of staff and human capital process o Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Management Adheres to the SHE policy o Collaborates with institutional leadership in the roll-out of SHE programs o Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture Any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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