Job Description

1554 IT Project Manager (P7)

RESOURCES & OPERATIONS ICT and Computer Services

Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

The role of the IT Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The project manager will manage the fulfilment of the project requirements, providing regular status updates to project and portfolio stakeholders and escalating concerns when projects are struggling to meet their commitments for scope, cost, and timelines.

Main tasks

Strategy & Planning Acquisition & Deployment Operational Management Organisational Change Management

Nature of appointment

: Permanent Support Services

Minimum salary scale

(Total Cost to Company): R 956 841 per annum (2025 salary scales to be confirmed)


Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value". Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

Diploma Certifications in PRINCE2: Foundation/PRINCE2 Practitioner Project Management professional. Three (3) years' direct work experience in a project management capacity.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

University degree. Certification in ACP: Agile Certified Project Manager. Five (5) years' direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Five (5) years' experience in IT environment will be added advantage.

Job-Related Enquiries

: Mr Afrika Motlhaolwa (gmotlhaolwa@cut.ac.za )

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries

: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za )


To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS -

14 March 2025