Manager: Projects & Planning

SUMMARY:
To manage the section responsible for capital projects for the built environment of the University of Fort Hare.

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Manages Projects and Planning. Financial Planning & Budgeting. Organisational unit staff management. Manages Infrastructure \/ Built Environment Capital Projects Planning. Engineering Project Management. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 4 Year degree (NQF 8) in Civil Engineering \/ Architecture \/Quantity Surveying. PrEng\/PrEngTech or SACQSP (Quantity Surveyor) or SACAPSA (Architecture). 6 years minimum experience in the Built Environment and Environment maintenance planning. 2 - 3 years managerial experience. ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES: Experience as a principal agent on a construction project (knowledge of contracts & legal requirements). Experience in a higher education context. OSHA Certification. COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: Business Acumen. Critical Thinking. Change Leadership. Infrastructure Living & Learning Goal Achievement. REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered. ENQUIRIES: Queries can be directed to Ms Molebatji Mphasha on and . The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert. Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached: A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form, Detailed Curriculum Vitae, A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position, Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees, Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies, If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and\/or a portfolio of your creative output. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. CLOSING DATE: 28 June 2026 University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.