Responsibilities:
- Leads an efficient, client-focused, one-stop Faculty Administration.
- Responsible for the strategic development of support resources.
- Communicating and monitoring the implementation of the faculty's strategic plan.
- Providing support for policy development in support of the strategic plan.
- Participating in the Executive Dean's Committee.
- Acts as the faculty Secretary to ensure the faculty Committee structure complies with the university's quality assurance and validation procedure.
- Plans the academic administration activities related to the life cycle of the student, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Facilitates and manages the enrolment planning and admission processes.
- Facilitates a preferred student experience in all student contact with faculty and Academic Administration.
Minimum requirements
- A Master's Degree NQF level 9 or equivalent qualification.
- Four 4 to five 5 years' experience in a managerial position.
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply policies and procedures.
- Proven ability and extensive experience in leading a diverse team, fostering an inclusive environment that leverages cross-cultural perspectives to drive innovation and achieve faculty’s goals
- Experience in working with students and student societies, including mentoring diverse student groups, collaborating with society leadership on events and initiatives, and fostering engagement to support academic and personal development.
- Computer skills, including the ability to acquire skills as required.
- Proficiency in English.
- Knowledge of Faculty rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of UJ policies and processes.
- Knowledge of business processes
- Minimum knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
- Experienced in the ITS, MAMS, and HEMIS systems.
- Experienced in report writing at high levels, including synthesizing complex data, tailoring narratives for executive audiences, and ensuring strategic alignment with faculty’s goals
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Strong management and leadership qualities.
- Management and leadership skills with a client focus.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to build and manage internal and external partnerships successfully.
- A high level of diplomacy.
Deadline:10th July,2026
