Director: Infrastructure Planning and Projects
Listing reference: ukzn_000610
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Director: Infrastructure Planning and Projects. This senior role is pivotal in driving the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital infrastructure projects across all five UKZN campuses. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of infrastructure development with the University’s long-term goals, while overseeing multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships, including external service providers and funders.
Job description
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for university-wide infrastructure and project management services.
- Lead capital improvement and major renewal projects from concept to completion.
- Manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and service providers.
- Develop and implement the Campus Master Plan and ensure alignment with UKZN’s vision and strategic priorities.
- Ensure strict financial oversight of capital project budgets, cash flows, and reporting compliance.
- Lead human resource development and discipline management for internal infrastructure teams.
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree in Built Environment disciplines and/or sub-disciplines.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (SACPCMP), Professional Architect (SACAP), or Professional Engineer (ECSA).
- Ten (10) or more years of relevant post-bachelor’s degree qualification experience managing large-scale (at least R50 million) infrastructure development projects.
- At least five (5) years in a senior role leading the management of multiple, complex, multi-million-rand infrastructure or construction projects, including aspects such as design coordination, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional professional and technical teams of at least 10 direct and/or indirect reports.
- Strong financial planning, control, and reporting experience.
The closing date for receipt of applications is: 11 July 2025
