Director: Infrastructure Planning and Projects needed at University of Kwazulu Natal

Job description

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for university-wide infrastructure and project management services.
• Lead capital improvement and major renewal projects from concept to completion.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Develop and implement the Campus Master Plan and ensure alignment with UKZN’s vision and strategic priorities.
• Ensure strict financial oversight of capital project budgets, cash flows, and reporting compliance.
• Lead human resource development and discipline management for internal infrastructure teams.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree in Built Environment disciplines and/or sub-disciplines.
• Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (SACPCMP), Professional Architect (SACAP), or Professional Engineer (ECSA).
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant post-bachelor’s degree qualification experience managing large-scale (at least R50 million) infrastructure development projects.
• At least five (5) years in a senior role leading the management of multiple, complex, multi-million-rand infrastructure or construction projects, including aspects such as design coordination, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional professional and technical teams of at least 10 direct and/or indirect reports.
• Strong financial planning, control, and reporting experience.