The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Operations seeks to appoint a Director: Business
Development on a 1 year fixed-term contract basis at Pretoria Campus. The position will primarily
serve as the project coordinator for the University’s identified capital infrastructure programme.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the
candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection
instruments
1. Critical Performance Areas:
• Planning and monitoring of various projects, functions and processes.
• Develop the space use policy to improve HEMIS (Higher Education Management
Information System) reporting.
• Provide oversight on delivery by various consultants and contractors on identified capital
programme.
• Required to be a resource to the Infrastructure Division to undertake this planning and
monitoring.
• Provide support in managing project budgeting and programme budget.
• Oversee specific project identified by the University.
• Identify project risks and implement measures to mitigate the identified risks.
• Provide guidelines, project strategies, business cases, and such other documents as
and when required for implementation of the identified capital infrastructure programme.
• Provide support and guidance to ensure successful execution and achievement of
strategic goals.
• Contribute to the review/compilation and development of the long-term capital plan
(Campus Master Plan).
• Participate in the compilation and development of the student accommodation strategy
and plan.
• Contribute to the review/development of the University’s maintenance plan.
• Ensure all obligations of the University are met in adherence to DHET requirements.
• Develop/ review of project norms and standards, policies and procedures.

• Provide reports on the integrated programme and on individual projects as and when
required by the University’s management structures and the Council of the University.
• Manage performance of external service providers to ensure compliance with
contractual deliverables and University standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, aiming to foster long-term
partnerships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
2. Minimum Requirements:
Academic qualifications:
• NQF level 9 (A relevant master’s degree)
Experience:
• 5 years of experience at the Operations Manager Level.
3. Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of Capital Infrastructure Planning and Implementation.
• Knowledge of University Governance and Compliance Frameworks.
• Knowledge of DHET norms, standards, and infrastructure funding requirements.
• Knowledge of Spatial Planning and Facilities Management
• Knowledge of Business Development and Project Management.
• Knowledge of Contract Management, Financial Management and Budget Control.
• Knowledge of DHET infrastructure reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Conducting Market Research.
• Development and Implementation of Strategic Objectives and Financial Targets.
• Knowledge of Client Relationship, Negotiation and Management.
• Business Development and Intelligence skills
• Proposal, Report Writing and project management skills
• Cost Analysis and Budgeting skills
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation and Client Management skills
• Ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive plans,

Please send your resume/CV