SENIOR MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIC PROJECTS (DoA) (FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

• Lead and oversee large-scale infrastructure development projects across ARC campuses.
• Manage planning design costing procurement construction and commissioning of strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure project governance quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee construction schedules risk registers technical specifications and contractor performance.
• Coordinate infrastructure development linked to DoA-funded strategic programmes (e.g. Climate Smart Centre of Excellence).
• Lead feasibility studies business cases and funding proposals for new capital projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and external professional service providers.
• Drive strategic campus development including consolidation of Pretoria-based research facilities.
• Ensure delivery of infrastructure that enables research excellence and organisational sustainability. Prepare progress reports technical documentation and project financial analyses.
• Develop and manage Opex and Capex budgets.
• Oversee staff performance management and service delivery standards.
• Prepare technical operational and financial reports.

• NQF-Level 7 Degree in Facilities Management Property Management Engineering Project Managementor similar.
• Professional Registration (ECSA SACPCMP SACQSP SACAP PMI) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6-8 years in a middle management role or 3 years at senior management level.

Enquiries: Dr Tebogo Sethibe :

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 09 JANUARY 2026

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.