Registrar - The Rectorate

THE RECTORATE

REGISTRAR

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications from individuals with the required experience and qualifications for appointment in the above position.

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 incumbent in this senior position at the University of Pretoria will, among other things, assume overall management responsibility for the following core functions, each of which has a unique structure and set of requirements:

• Corporate legal services (including acting as University Counsel);
• Governance (including statutory responsibility as Secretary of Council, Senate and the Institutional Forum);
• Compliance;
• Internal audit function;
• Information governance.

In addition, the Vice Chancellor and Principal may delegate management responsibility for other operational areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements include:

• A legal qualification such as an LLB;
• A doctorate in a relevant field;
• Admittance as an advocate or attorney.

The candidate’s applicable legal skills should be supplemented by extensive experience in the higher education sector, which should include knowledge of policy issues, applicable legislation, as well as challenges faced by the sector.

Experience in a senior management and leadership position in the academic and/or academic support services environment or another relevant area (which should be sufficient for performing the activities related to the position of Registrar) is also required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• The ability to interpret/implement relevant academic policy;
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, with demonstrated ability to manage staff and maintain a positive working environment;
• An understanding of campus-wide technology initiatives;
• Critical and independent thinking with the capacity to identify problems and implement solutions;
• Good language and communication skills (oral and written).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Strong recommendations include the following:

• Experience in:
  • Corporate governance and control;
  • Internal audit and risk management;
• Experience within a leading public institution of national and/or international standing;
• Working with academic structures such as faculties and schools in a university environment.

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

The Regulation and Procedure for the Appointment of Executive Directors and the Registrar (Rt326/10) is available on www.up.ac.za at Careers@UP (link: Appointment regulations for the Executive and Deans) or may be requested from the Deputy Director: Human Resources (contact details below).

The appointment is a full-time, fixed-term contract for five years. In accordance with the performance management system of the University, the incumbent will be evaluated continuously in terms of agreed performance objectives.

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;
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications;
• An applicable vision for the role;
• A Self-evaluation against the requirements of the position;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

Applicants should note that the University reserves the right to appoint and contact its own referees.

CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2016

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

ENQUIRIES:

• Deputy Director: Human Resources – Mr LF Vorster, Tel: (012) 420 2277, OR
• Ms L Jooste, Tel: (012) 420 6921

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2017, 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 not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.