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”.

• Developing, Directing and Monitoring the Strategy and Operational Plan of Student Life and Governance.
• Ensuring Alignment of the Strategy of Student Life and Governance to the Strategic Objective of the University.
• Creating and Maintaining a Culture of High Performance.
• Ensuring that all the applicable student policies are up to date.
• Identifying needs for policy development and review with regard to the functions of Student Life and Governance.
• Initiate and facilitate the development or amendment of policies in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to all the applicable policies.
• Conceptualize implementation of strategic plans in conjunction with staff members.
• Assist staff members in operational planning and driving actions.
• Give guidance and direction to staff members regarding daily duties.
• Liaise with relevant authorities on behalf of Student Life and Governance.
• Assist staff members with problem-solving and conflict management.
• Consolidating quarterly reports of the subdivision.
• Ensure high performance culture, accountability, and consequence management.
• Set performance targets to align with the institutional targets.
• Compiling quarterly and annual reports of Student Life and Governance.
• Ad hoc reports and feedback for line managers and MEC on salient matters
• Attend meetings of standard and ad-hoc committees.
• Communicate decisions of relevant committees and divisions to relevant stakeholders.
• Execute tasks delegated by the institutional committees.
• Attend projects and functions of Student Affairs and student organisations.
• Assist with planning and organising events and projects of Student Affairs and student organisations.
• Conduct and coordinate relevant events and projects.
• Identify areas of development for staff.
• Facilitate development of capacity-building programme for staff.
• Managing all the processes of Consequence Management.
• Developing communication skills of staff (clear and no ambiguity communication)
• Propose new budget items.
• Manage the allocated budget and ensuring adherence and compliance with the allocated budget.
• Ensure that the financial policies and procedures of the University are adhered to.
• Monthly reconciliation of financial transactions with Finance Business Partner.
• Control financial expenditure throughout the year.
• Holding subordinates accountable on financial transactions and budget.
• Promoting the initiatives that enhance student wellbeing.
• Enhancing and maintaining student wellness initiatives.
• Promoting transformative student culture.
• Maintain Excellent Student Satisfaction Levels.
• Promotion of Student Stability.
• Revitalising the Vibrancy of Organised Student Life through programmes and projects.
• Maintain cordial relationships with students.
• Preparing student leaders for any engagement with MEC and other institutional structures.
• Alignment of student expectations to the role and functions of the University.
• Elimination of student unrest or protest.
• Ensuring that, in case of demonstrations, they are well managed.
• To manage, co-ordinate and control student involvement in student community engagement and the initiatives of the University.
• Facilitating annual elections of SRC, House Committees, Student Parliament, Council of Students with Disabilities, student councils and societies.
• Implementation of the initiatives to eliminate the identified risks and challenges.
• Ensuring a follow-through on application of measures to eliminate risks and challenges.
• Coordinating quarterly reports of Student Life and Governance.
• Assisting with the editing of SRC reports to MEC and institutional forums.
• Taking and/or keeping records and minutes of relevant meetings.

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent (NQF 8)
• Five (5) to Eight (8) Years of experience within the Student Affairs environment
• Five (5) to Eight (8) Years of experience in interacting with Student Leaders
• Extensive and demonstrable management experience
• Budgeting experience
• Two (2) Years of experience in managing staff
• Two (2) Years of experience in financial management
• Business and management principles and processes within the specific environment

• 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

• Higher Education legislation (Higher Education Act)
• Principles of corporate governance (e.g. financial, communication management)
• RSA Constitution
• Applicable University regulations, policies and procedures
• University structures and services
• 5 years’ experience in Student Affairs
• A qualification in management studies would be an advantage