Manager: Infrastructure Development and Planning

Faculty- Support / Admin Department- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Facility Management -> Maintenance- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 15/12/2024- Job PurposeThe purpose of this position is for the incumbent to develop short, medium, and long-term integrated facility and space plans for the University. The incumbent is required to co-ordinate, manage, plan, implement and monitor infrastructure projects and programmes within the Infrastructure Development and Facilities Management department. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Engineering/Building and/or Project Management (NQF Level 7) - Professional registration with built environment professional bodies such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). - At least five (5) year’s relevant experience with at least three (3) years senior project management experience - Proven Project Management skills - A Valid Driver’s License - Must have strong background within the built environment. - Proven experience with construction contracts - Proven experience in the procurement process of projects - Key Performance Areas / Principal AccountabilitiesThe incumbent is to perform duties which include but are not limited to the following: - Align and update Infrastructure Development Business Plan - Provides inputs to Infrastructure Development Strategy - Develop Annual budget for the institution Infrastructure Projects - Implement Department Strategy - Provide overall guidance and direction with regard to planning and design facilities - Prepare and submit reports to internal and external stakeholders when required - Review actual expenditure in comparison to budget - Forecast annual capital & operational expenses - Develop and implement policies and procedures **Property Development** - Project manage Infrastructure Projects **Governance & Risk Management** - Achieve company standards on internal and external audits - Comply with delegated authorities’ framework - Ensure identification of project Risks & steps taken to mitigate - Ensure adherence to institution policies & procedures **Stakeholders & Networking** - Forge & maintain strategic relationships - Represent the company in the negotiations with external parties - Maintain relationships with local, national and international Facility Management structures **People Management** - Manage individual & team performance - Manage individual & team competence - Manage the training and development of staff - Manage human resource administration - Manage workplace climate - Ensure the implementation of the institution’s employment equity policy in all aspects of the university’s work **Change Management** - Implement and maintain change initiatives and programmes - Manage effective communication **Ad Hoc Projects** - Feasibility - Development and management of DHET Infrastructure Projects Pipelines, Accreditation, Processes and Reporting - Competencies- Excellent Professional/Technical skills - Excellent verbal and written communication - Advance computer skills - High level planning and organizing skills. - Attention to detail. - Financial management skills - Sound knowledge of tender processes - Project and People Management skills - Leadership skills - Knowledge of laws and government regulations. - Knowledge of construction contracts - Knowledge of the Health & Safety Act - Excellent report writing skills. - Good organizational and planning skills - Ability to introduce and manage change. - Knowledge of the building/ construction industry. - Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. - General InformationClosing Date: 15 December 2024 **NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.** - The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.