Director - Department of University Relations

DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

DIRECTOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 3

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research universities in South Africa and a university of choice for South Africa’s academic talent. Reporting to the relevant member of the University’s management executive committee, the Director: University Relations will be required to provide strategic leadership in managing the University’s reputation amongst its broad stakeholder community with a view to promoting sustainability, and to manage the Department.

This will include:

• Strategic planning and management;
• Human resource management;
• Financial management;
• Institutional communication and marketing;
• Institutional fundraising;
• Alumni relations;
• Market research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate postgraduate qualification;
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in a corporate and/or higher education environment, which includes a combination of the following:
  • Stakeholder relations;
  • Corporate reputation management
  • Institutional communication, marketing and strategy formulation in a large organisation;
  • Event management;
  • Media liaison;
  • Fundraising in the Higher Education Environment;
  • Alumni Relations;
  • At least five years in a senior management position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Strategy and policy development skills;
• Leadership, management and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to articulate and communicate the vision, mission and strategic plan of the University, and disseminate information as appropriate;
• Networking and relationship building skills;
• Ability to do relevant environmental scanning;
• Skilled in the generation of support (financial and non-financial) on a variety of fronts for a variety of issues and projects;
• Innovative and creative thinking and problem solving;
• Sensitivity to academic culture and values;
• Appropriate computer and information management knowledge and skills;
• Change management skills;
• Resource management (Finances, Facilities, Human Resources, IT).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• An appropriate doctoral degree.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Letticia Jooste, Tel: (012) 420 6921

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2016 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.