Head : Campus Planning and Development (AD.05.3)

Overview

Head : Campus Planning and Development (AD.05.3) – Johannesburg, South Africa. The role is based at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) within Wits University and leads the Campus Planning and Development department.

Responsibilities

• Holistically oversee day-to-day operations and the strategic resourcing and development of the Department of Campus Planning and Development.
• Provide infrastructure advisory and planning services for the University’s property and infrastructure portfolio, including non-university owned property under certain circumstances.
• Manage and deliver on the department’s budget and financial reporting as budget holder.
• Ensure departmental functions adhere to University policies and governance processes.
• Oversee all project-related reporting for funding sources (e.g., University funds, donor / sponsor funds, government funds, and other sources).
• Develop and steward the University’s spatial development framework and its components.
• Align infrastructure planning with the University’s strategic frameworks and portfolios; provide infrastructure advisory and planning to develop and maintain project plans.
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term infrastructure development plans for each University portfolio in line with overall priorities.
• Maintain and improve the University’s infrastructure delivery framework, including life-cycle programme / project management, procurement strategy, construction contracting strategy, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Requirements

Detailed job requirements and details are provided by the University as part of the recruitment process. Closing date : 05 November 2025. The University is committed to employment equity; preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with policy. The University reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Submit a detailed CV with names, email addresses and contact details of 3 referees, certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and a covering letter. External applicants should apply via the Wits i-recruitment platform at Internal applicants may apply directly on Oracle via iWits / Self Service application.

Additional Information

By submitting an application, applicants consent to processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. The confidentiality of personal information will be maintained.

Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industries : Higher Education

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