Senior Manager: Infrastructure Strategic Projects (DoA) (Central Office Hatfield) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Lead and oversee large-scale infrastructure development projects across ARC campuses.
• Manage planning, design, costing, procurement, construction, and commissioning of strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure project governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee construction schedules, risk registers, technical specifications, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate infrastructure development linked to DoA-funded strategic programmes (e.g., Climate Smart Centre of Excellence).
• Lead feasibility studies, business cases, and funding proposals for new capital projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and external professional service providers.
• Drive strategic campus development, including consolidation of Pretoria-based research facilities.
• Ensure delivery of infrastructure that enables research excellence and organisational sustainability. Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and project financial analyses.
• Develop and manage Opex and Capex budgets.
• Oversee staff performance management and service delivery standards.
• Prepare technical, operational, and financial reports.

Requirements

• NQF-Level 7 – Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
• Professional Registration (ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, SACAP, PMI) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6-8 years in a middle management role, or 3 years at senior management level.