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

• 1 to 2 years' experience in project management or a project coordination/support role, with demonstrable evidence of contributing to 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.

Resumption of Duty:  Candidates must be available to commence employment immediately

Salary Range:  R 20, 000.00 to R 25, 000.00 p.m. (CTC)

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

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

 Please note:

 While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

 The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.