Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title

Project Manager

Support / Admin Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Infrastructure Development and Facilities Management

Permanent

Support / Admin

1

To be confirmed

27/2/2026

The purpose of the position is to professionally manage all allocated projects within IDFM Department to meet the objectives and the requirements of the end-users within specific legislated parameters. To coordinate the development of infrastructure projects within CPUT.

• BTech/ Advanced Diploma/ BSC or Honour’s Degree in any engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical etc.)
• Professionally registered with either ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Technologist/ Engineer or with SACPCMP (The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions) as a Construction Project Manager.
• At least Seven (7) years’ experience in the construction industry including strong Project Management related experience
• A Valid Driver’s License

• Engage the stakeholders or end-users to ascertain their requirements
• Assist in preparing submissions and obtaining project request approval from various authorized platforms
• Initiate the project following the university’s project initiation processes, procedures and guidelines
• Manage the project from inception, conceptualization, feasibility studies, designs, execution, closure and handover stages
• Engage in the process of appointing and managing consultants and contractors
• Draft, obtain endorsement and manage contracts (JBCC or SLA)
• Compile tender documents and initiate tender process
• Participate in the tender evaluation process
• Advise best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing current premises
• Manage monitoring of compliance with architectural design manuals in consultation with independent architects and implementation of procedures necessary to ensure compliance where non-compliance has occurred
• Manage infrastructural development projects on sound business principles, costing for a surplus, generating funds, and upgrading physical resources.
• Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives
• Organize and chair all project meetings
• Compile monthly or quarterly reports for the various institutional forums
• Manage project finances / budget
• Manage both internal and external project resources
• Oversee all OHS and Environmental aspects of the project
• Engage local council / authorities where required and coordinate the approval of submitted plans
• Assess and process all project claims
• Through use of university policy and procedure establish a clear and ethical business environment
• Visits sites of building projects during their construction and confers with field inspection staff to determine contract and regulation compliance.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Line Manager

• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Projects, MS Works, Excel, Power Point, MS Teams, etc.)
• Problem and Conflict Solving Skills
• Technical Knowledge (Built Environment)
• Basic understanding of Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) norms and standards
• Understanding of Occupational, Health and Safety Act and National Environment Management Act
• Quality Management Orientated
• People Management Skills
• High Level Planning and Organizing Skills
• Ability to Interpret Laws, Acts and Regulations
• Contract Management Experience in the Built Environment

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.