Required Academic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma / B. Tech degree on NQF level 7 in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Project management certification would be an advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management, with demonstrable evidence of successful project delivery in a team environment.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid approaches)

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• risk management and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Expertise in project governance and compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task within a tight deadline environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality parameters.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Lead project teams effectively, providing direction, motivation, and performance management
• Support the management of project budget including cost control and financial reporting.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project governance frameworks and methodologies
• Lead project meetings and status update sessions
• Manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies
• Create and present project reports and presentations as may be required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management framework
• Mentor junior project team members and contribute to building project management capability
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Status of Position: Fixed Term Contract until 31^st December 2026

1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
   

Closing date:  23 December 2025

 “While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”