We’re seeking a dynamic Project and Strategic Fund Manager to lead and manage our key institutional projects and oversee the Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund.
Stellenbosch University
Strategic Initiatives and Information Governance Division
Project and Strategic Fund Manager (Job Level 7)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. ASI/255/0924
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 skilled project manager with a knack for strategic planning and a passion for impactful funding? We're seeking a dynamic Project and Strategic Fund Manager to lead and manage our key institutional projects and oversee the Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund.
What you'll do:
- Project planning and development, with specific reference to the Strategic Fund: Spearheading the planning and development of strategic projects, including transitioning to an online platform for managing applications and projects. Developing and refining administrative systems and procedures, ensuring alignment with SU policies, financial standards, and legal requirements.
- Project execution and fund management: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects and fund processes. Coordinating the receipt, acknowledgement, and tracking of Strategic Fund applications, and managing the allocation and disbursement of funds.
- Monitoring and evaluation: Conducting thorough reviews and evaluations to ensure compliance and eligibility. Developing and implementing systems to monitor and evaluate project progress, optimising new systems, and supporting impact assessments.
- Stakeholder engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth interactions related to projects and the Strategic Fund process.
If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in project management and strategic funding, we want to hear from you! Apply today to make a significant impact at Stellenbosch University.
Requirements:
Essential qualifications:
- Honours degree or equivalent qualification.
- Project management qualification.
Essential work experience:
- At least five years' experience in project management.
- 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.
- Financial qualification.
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 at 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.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (including but not limited to noise, hazardous chemical substances, and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
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.
