Coordinator: Infrastructure & Engineering Projects x2 at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
• The university seeks to employ a skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful individual to co-ordinate services on a diverse range of construction projects. The position will suit someone with strong planning and monitoring skills, who is energetic and pro-active, and who is committed to delivering on projects undertaken.

The post reports to the Manager: Projects and the functions include:  

• Serve as the primary project point of liaison for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and co-ordinate the activities and services of external consultants and contractors
• Assume responsibility for all project planning and administration
• Monitor and track project progress against plan (Time, Cost, Scope and Quality) and implement corrections as necessary
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure an orderly and comprehensive project close out process
• Monitor project quality and resolve non-conformance items
• Monitor service deliverables and sign off on receipt
• Manage building and campus access
• Monitor and report on project risks
• Plan, coordinate and integrate the activities of internal resources
• Compile and distribute meeting minutes and regular project progress reports
• Provide a document management service, including a technical library for each project
• Arrange and administer all professional services (internal and external)
• Draft communications and notices for publication

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in a Built Environment Discipline (BTech degree would be an advantage)
• 3-5 years’ experience in the construction or building industry
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and construction software
• Valid drivers’ license (with two years driving experience, accident free) 
• Proven project co ordinator track record on small to medium scale projects