Project and Strategic Fund Manager at Stellenbosch University

What you'll do:

• Project planning and development, with specific reference to the Strategic Fund: Spearheading the planning and development of strategic projects, including transitioning to an online platform for managing applications and projects. Developing and refining administrative systems and procedures, ensuring alignment with SU policies, financial standards, and legal requirements;
• Project execution and fund management: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects and fund processes. Coordinating the receipt, acknowledgement, and tracking of Strategic Fund applications, and managing the allocation and disbursement of funds;
• Monitoring and evaluation: Conducting thorough reviews and evaluations to ensure compliance and eligibility. Developing and implementing systems to monitor and evaluate project progress, optimising new systems, and supporting impact assessments;
• Stakeholder engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth interactions related to projects and the Strategic Fund process.

Essential qualifications:

• Honours degree or equivalent qualification;
• Project management qualification.

Essential work experience:

• At least five years' experience in project management.
• Experience in optimally using collaborative project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com).

Leadership competencies:

• Project / change / financial management;
• Impact and presence;
• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical thinking;
• Resilience;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Building collaborative partnerships;
• Accountability.