The Project Manager: University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) is responsible for the project and financial management of the UCDP grant. The incumbent will provide financial and overall project management (including monitoring and evaluation) for the programme. Key responsibility areas include: monthly and annual reporting; financial management and budget control of payments to ensure adherence against prevailing University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Department of Higher Education (DHET) policies, guidelines and procedures; ensure milestones and deadlines are met in relation to specific UCDP activities; stakeholder relations, coordination and management; and ensuring best practice and good financial governance. This position is central to the effective implementation of the UCDP. · Relevant Masters Degree (Management; Business Administration; Project Management; Finance or other related field) · A minimum of Five (5) years' relevant experience of which two (2) should have been management experience. · Experience preparing donor financial statements and budgets. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word; Excel, Project and Access as well as email. · Interpretation and application of donor funding requirements. · Project and financial management experience in a higher education environment · Experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
Apply Now