Senior Manager (P6) (Strategic Initiatives and Administration (SIA)
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
- All correspondence from UJ staff relating to UCDP;
- Application screening and validation;
- The process around teaching relief appointments;
- Preparing journals and opening of cost centres for recipients;
- UCDG-budget oversight (currently a shared responsibility with the SD);
- UCDG reporting (currently a shared responsibility with the SD);
- Developing future UCDG grant applications to DHET (currently a shared responsibility with the SD).
- Maintaining relationships;
- Hosting events;
- Strengthening UJ's position within BRICS through partnerships and collaborative networks.
- Developing and driving targeted staff and postdoctoral fellow research productivity programmes that are tailored to specific environments and needs, including creative outputs.
- Assistance with statutory reporting.
- Any administrative or other functions as requested by the Senior Director.
Minimum requirements
- A Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) with 3 years' relevant experience or relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) with 5 to 8 years' relevant experience
- Sound knowledge of and insights into the Higher Education Sector
- Management experience and high-level administrative skills
- Meticulous, with attention to detail;
- Skilled in the use of OneDrive/ShareDrive, MS Teams, and other MS Office programmes;
- Exceptional writing skills;
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills;
- Ability to function both independently as well as within a team;
- Ability to function under pressure;
- Good verbal skills.
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.
