Senior Project Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Project Manager (AD.06.3) role at Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) Wits University Job Overview Job Title: Senior Project Manager (AD.06.3) Location: Johannesburg, ZA Organization: Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) Wits University Department: CPD Capital Projects Purpose The University seeks a Senior Project Manager: Engineering Services who will be required to manage and deliver on complex and high value projects relating to facilities management, building maintenance, construction, engineering and infrastructure development within the live operational environment of the University of the Witwatersrand campuses. The projects predominantly take place within the University’s Parktown and Braamfontein precincts, but also include the extended learning, teaching and research sites and facilities. Responsibilities include full project life cycle management and all associated requirements as set out in the National Treasury’s standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) guidelines (2016). Responsibilities further include financial management, people management, project risk management (quality, programme, cost) and construction and building related procurement as directed by the line manager. Responsibilities Full lifecycle project management responsibilities as set out in the National Treasury’s standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) guidelines (2016). Responsibilities include the leading the facilitation, coordination, participation and consolidation of the following activities: Project initiation Infrastructure planning conceptualization Strategic resourcing Prefeasibility, preparation and briefing Feasibility, concept and viability Design development Design documentation and procurement Works Handover Package completion and Post completion review Manage and coordinate the preparation of project cost estimates in consultation with project stakeholders Undertake ongoing project financial management and reporting in collaboration with the department’s finance team, including but not limited to preparation and tracking of planned versus actual expenditure, reviewing monthly project financial reports prepared by the finance team Manage and coordinate the project team (internal staff and external consultants) and its performance to ensure effective and efficient project execution Provide support to the S&O Division’s operations team as required Collaborate with supporting functions and teams for projects Requirements Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in electrical or mechanical. Any certifications, qualifications or professional registrations in relation to Project Management is advantageous. Any certifications, qualifications or professional registrations in relation to Procurement and Supply Chain Management is advantageous. Minimum twelve (12) years’ working experience within engineering and the built environment industry, of which eight (8) years’ experience is within a dedicated client-side project management role in facilities management, construction/engineering or building maintenance environment. Project experience needs to include several high-value and technically complex engineering projects. Valid drivers license and own transport. Competencies Knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance, construction and/or engineering. Excellent planning, coordination, organizational and communication skills. Understanding of corporate governance, reporting and procurement processes. Understanding and knowledge of OHSA; National Building Regulations; SANS Standards; Municipal by laws and any other legislation relevant to engineering and the built environment. Closing Date 12 December 2025 How to Apply Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e‑mail addresses of 3 referees. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/"Apply for a job". External applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at and submitting your application. The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re‑advertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr