Senior Manager (P6) (Human Capital Management Division: Transformation Unit)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Preparing reports, proposal and other documents for submission to MEC, IF, Senate, HRSEC and Council.
- Assuming the overall responsibility for preparing for the Annual Transformation Report and the bi-annual Social Inclusion reports to DHET.
- Playing a lead role in the development and implementation of the Unit’s transformation strategy and operating plan.
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation of progress in terms of institutional plans such as the Institutional Transformation Plan, Employment Equity Plan for compliance requirements.
- Ensure the revision of these plans when the cycle period is over.
- Manage staff responsible for the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion focus area.
- Oversee general management of the Unit.
- Responsible for the Budget and financial management of the Unit.
- Lead the Ethics strategy implementation and embedding of the ethics operational plan.
- Roll-out Ethics Training to all UJ employees and students.
- Review UJ values.
- Manage and execute transformational change management strategies and process.
- Regularly conduct focus groups on all four campuses to measure institutional culture.
- Leverage diversity experience and mentoring capabilities to increase cultural dexterity in the Institution.
- Research to stay abreast of developments in the field of transformation in the South African context, with special focus on Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Benchmarking with other institutions nationally and internationally to ensure the Institution responds effectively to the Higher Education Transformation Agenda.
Minimum requirements
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8).
- 5 years’ Transformation experience.
- 3 years’ experience must be at Senior Management level.
- An understanding of the Higher Education framework and the HE Transformation Agenda
- Understanding of the Strategic Objectives of the University
- Experience in managing a transformation programme in a large, diverse organisation
- Have a good understanding of Policies and procedures of the University and Department
- Have a very good understanding of South African Labour Law, particularly the Employment Equity Act
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Leadership skill
- Financial acumen
- Time management
- Interpersonal (verbal, written and non-verbal communication)/Intrapersonal communication
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Multiskilling
- Planning and Organising
- Work independently and part of a team
- Creativity and innovative
- Influencing
- Negotiating
- Conflict resolution
- Identifying opportunities
- Relationship building skill
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Public relations skill
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.
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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.
