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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK IN THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
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.
