Head IV (P5): Executive Education & Programmes: (Johannesburg Business School)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on critical thinking, Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainable development and expert partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Strategic focus on the Executive Education team;
- Development of departmental strategy, policies and processes;
- Relationship management across stakeholders;
- Executive education business development and client on-boarding;
- Executive education exposure and quality assurance;
- Oversight of marketing strategy for executive education courses and be a brand ambassador for executive education;
- Financial management; and
- JBS-UJ Values.
Minimum requirements
- Preferable an MBA or similar qualification;
- At least 3-5 years of management experience in a director level position required, ideally within a higher education environment;
- Strong networks within the private and public sector;
- Knowledge and experience in working in executive education in Africa and beyond;
- Executive education design and experience; and
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and think critically.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve;
- Building and maintaining productive relationships;
- Excellent organisational, planning and multi-tasking skills;
- The ability to work autonomously with personal drive and energy and to take responsibility and be held accountable for role outcomes;
- A solid understanding of the higher education environment and adult learning principles and approaches;
- Excellent attention to detail whilst understanding the bigger picture and being able to communicate the same to senior staff and external stakeholders;
- Excellent delegation skills;
- Flexibility, tenacity, resilience and assertiveness; and
- People Management.
- Experience in Business School marketing and business development.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
