Job Details

  • Reference number: ASI/254/0924
  • Province: Western Cape
  • Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
  • Posted: September 25th

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Strategic Initiatives and Information Governance Division

Project Manager (Job Level 7)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. ASI/254/0924

The Strategic Initiatives and Information Governance Division at Stellenbosch University (SU) plays a critical role in and serves as a hub for advancing institutional strategy and upholding informational integrity. This is achieved through managing and supporting the institutional strategy process, managing strategic and institutional projects and related processes, overseeing, unlocking, integrating and protecting institutional information, and fostering informed decision making to serve SU’s vision.

Job Description

Duties:

Are you a seasoned project manager with a talent for planning, executing, and leading teams in an environment where projects are diverse in terms of size, scope, focus/theme/field and stakeholders? We’re looking for a dedicated project manager to join our team and drive our projects to success through meticulous planning, effective execution, focused change management and strong stakeholder engagement.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Project planning and scheduling: Developing detailed project plans and schedules to ensure timely and successful delivery. Coordinating resources, setting milestones, and managing dependencies to keep projects on track.
  • Managing project execution: Overseeing the day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring adherence to plans, budgets, and quality standards. Addressing any issues that arise promptly and adjusting strategies as needed to keep projects aligned with objectives.
  • Managing the project team: Leading and motivating a diverse project team, fostering collaboration and ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals. Providing guidance, support and feedback to help team members excel and contribute effectively.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with project goals. Building and maintaining strong relationships to facilitate cooperation and addressing any concerns or requirements.

If you’re an organised and proactive project manager with a track record of successful project delivery and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a real impact!

Inherent Criteria

Requirements: 

Essential qualifications:

  • Honours degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Project management qualification.

Essential work experience:

  • At least five years’ experience in project management.
  • Experience in leading projects.
  • Experience in optimally using collaborative project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com).

Leadership competencies:

  • Project / change / financial management.
  • Impact and presence.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Resilience.
  • Conceptual thinking.
  • Building collaborative partnerships.
  • Accountability.

Please note that applicants who do not meet all the requirements will not be considered.

Recommendations: 

Desirable qualifications:

  • Project management certification.

Desirable work experience:

  • Five to seven years’ experience as a project manager in higher education.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 December 2024

Closing date:

04 October 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Dr Barbara Pool on 021 808 3080, or at bpo@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 / 021 938 9636, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.