Head: Campus Planning and Development (AD.05.3)

DescriptionJob Title Head: Campus Planning and Development Location Johannesburg,ZA Organization Name Campus Planning and Development Department Description Brief DescriptionThe Main Purpose Of This Position/job Is ToThe Campus Planning and Development department is a central support department under the Systems and Operations Division, and is responsible for infrastructure advisory, planning and delivery for the University’s property and infrastructure portfolio. Under certain circumstances, this service extends to non-university owned property as well.ResponsibilitiesThe Head position serves as the head of department who is responsible for holistically overseeing day-to-day operations and the strategic resourcing and development of the department in support of all of its primary functions which include: infrastructure advisory and planning, infrastructure delivery, financial management, and management reporting.The Head: Campus Planning and Development manages, and is responsible for, the single largest capital budget within the University. This includes Council funds, donor funds as well as funds channelled via various Government or quasi-State entities such as the DHET, DoH, IF etc.Key Responsibilities And Activities Include The Following Maintain and continuously improve the departmental structure in support of the department’s primary function. Manage staff performance and ensure that there is adequate development of staff in support of their functions and career growth aspirations. Ensure that there is adequate succession planning across all functions for business continuity Oversee and manage the department’s budget allocation as the budget holder and oversight of financial reporting. Ensure department functions and processes adhere to University policies and governance processes. Oversight of all project related reporting requirements for all funding sources, e.g. Wits own funds, donor / sponsor funds, government funds, and any other sources. Develop and steward the University’s overall spatial development framework and all of its components. Aligning overall infrastructure planning with the University’s current strategic frameworks. Providing infrastructure advisory and planning services to all University portfolios to develop and maintain infrastructure programme or project plans. Developing and maintaining the short, medium and long-term infrastructure development plans for each University portfolio in accordance with overall University priorities. Maintain and continuously improve the University’s overall infrastructure delivery framework which includes:Ø Full life cycle programme/project management process supported with clear roles and responsibilities of all relevant stakeholders on programmes and projectsØ Procurement strategy at a programme and/or project levelØ Construction related contracting strategyØ Risk mitigation strategyRequiredRequired Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience: Honours Degree in any Engineering discipline or Architecture/Urban Planning equivalent at a NQF Level 8 A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, 3 - 5 years of which must have been at a tactical and managerial level Must be registrable as a Professional in South Africa with a recognized Professional Council, e.g. ECSA Excellent understanding of contracting strategies for both construction contractors and professional services, including standard forms of construction contracting frameworks. Excellent understanding of organisational governance, policy and financial management processes in a large organisation. Excellent understanding of procurement processes in large organisations. Ability to draft and maintain policies and standard operating procedures Good computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and other related industry-driven software. Ability to work well with diverse groups, and provide effective leadership Knowledgeable in the built environment sector, including facilities management, construction and/or engineering.RequirementsDetailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To ApplySubmit a detailed CV with names, email addresses and contact details of 3 referees, certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and covering letter.External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.Closing date: 05 November 2025 The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise. Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency Amount of Travel Work At Home