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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

• Educating, Informing and Training of student leaders about relevant and applicable policies, regulations and procedures.
• Implementing systems to enhance and monitor compliance with regulations and policies.
• Providing guidance in policy and procedural applications and implementation.
• Providing guidance to both students and members of staff on policy applications.
• Coordination of the election plans of SRC, House Committees, Student Parliament and student councils and societies as per the relevant and applicable policies and processes.
• Managing daily operations of the Unit.
• Developing Operational Plan of Action for Student Governance.
• Coordinating the Programme of Actions of Student Governance.
• Ensuring implementation of Operational Plans or Programme of Action of Student Governance.
• Ensure all student leadership programs are carried out.
• Creating high performance culture, accountability, and consequence management of staff.
• Assisting subordinate members of staff with planning and problem-solving.
• Managing and developing staff in line with the policies and processes of the University.
• Implement and maintain the strategic initiatives to keep members of staff motivated.
• Ensuring that individual development plans of staff are reflected in Performance Agreement,
• Facilitating and overseeing appointments and performance of properly appointed temporary employees.
• Advocating for and promoting the initiatives and operations of student governance.
• Execute responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Student Life and Governance and/or relevant authorities.
• Managing Reputational Risk associated with Student Governance.
• Ensuring Compliance to Corporate Governance Principles, and ensuring adherence to UJ policies, values and culture.
• Fostering stability and working relations with student leaders.
• Ensuring adherence and compliance with procurement processes and procedures.
• Controlling expenditure in line with approved budgets.
• Monthly reconciliation of budgets and financial expenditure.
• Facilitating and coordinating induction and development programmes for SRC, House Committees, Student Parliament, student councils and societies.
• Coordinating and ensuring deliverance of annual elections of SRC, House Committees, Student Parliament, Student Councils and Societies.
• Facilitating and Coordinating monthly and ad hoc reports of Student Governance.
• Taking and/or keeping records and minutes of relevant meetings.
• Ensuring that reports of SRC for institutional committees are professionally compiled, and submitted in time

• Degree NQF (7)
• Two (2) to Three (3) years’ experience in managerial position
• Three (3) years’ experience working in higher institution of learning
• One (1) year experience in project management
• One (1) year budgeting experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of Student Affairs

• Strong interpersonal, Written, and verbal communication skills
• Negotiation skills, Conflict management skills
• Financial management skills and Resource management skills
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Information and knowledge management skills
• Effective leadership and people management
• Risk assessment and management
• Project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning and organising skills
• Creative and innovative skills

• 3 years’ experience in Student Affairs
• A qualification in management studies would be an advantage
• Experience in project management
• Budgeting experience
• Business and management principles and processes within the specific environment