The Wits ICT’s Project Delivery Office (PDO) invites suitably qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager. The main purpose of the job is to manage projects in the Wits ICT portfolio using the prescribed methodology and organisational guidelines. The project manager must ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently according to agreed-upon expectations, and within identified constraints and tolerances set for the projects. The project manager is also expected to manage expectations of the identified stakeholders for the project. Furthermore, it is possible for the project manager to manage more than one project at a time.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements

Qualification: An appropriate degree with a significant computing component or equivalent. Project management certification in either Prince2 or PMBOK or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years Project Management experience in an ICT environment. Two (2) years project administration experience.
Experience with working in an IT environment, either support, administration, infrastructure, development, security, testing, design or analysis – three (3) years or more.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Time scheduling, working with Gantt charts, baselining and updating time schedules with actual progress.
Basic understanding of requirements engineering, documentation and analysis.
Eliciting, capturing and monitoring project risks.
Exposure to various project management software tools.
Exposure to project management standards and processes.
Good presentation skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours

Communication skills.
Customer orientated

Preferences

Change Management experience in a diverse stakeholder environment will be an added advantage.

Application Process
Please apply through i Recruitment only. Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with contact details of three referees, and certified copies of degrees/diplomas. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information as per the University’s policies. The University is committed to employment equity and may give preference to underrepresented groups. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Closing Date: 14 May 2025
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