Senior Manager: Project Planning, Maintenance & Infrastructure

SUMMARY:
To lead the institutions' Projects and Planning, Infrastructure and Maintenance function which includes Infrastructure Project Management for Large Capital Projects and Infrastructure / Built Environment Maintenance Management for the institution and Planning.

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Lead the Projects & Planning, Infrastructure & Maintenance functions. Organisational Unit Staff Management. Financial Planning & Budgeting. Infrastructure Maintenance Planning Management. Infrastructure Project Management for Large Capital Projects. Infrastructure \/ Built Environment Maintenance Management. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Built Environment (Civil\/Structural Engineering) 8 years' minimum experience in the Built Environment. 3 years in managerial capacity, leading a team of professionals. Proven experience in project management track record in the built environment. Professional registration in the following: Engineering Council of SA (ECSA), Project Management SA (PMSA), Project Management Institute (PMI) & South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES: 5 years' minimum experience in management of infrastructure maintenance. Experience in a higher education context an added advantage. COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: Business Acumen. Change Leadership. Critical Thinking. Infrastructure Living & Learning Goal Achievement. Student Risk Management. 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.