Vice Rector for Operations
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Jul 14, 2017
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- Sector
- Business and Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
The University of the Free State is one of the oldest universities in South Africa producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised, locally applicable and underpinned by values of engage citizenship and social justice
We are seeking to recruit a Vice Rector to the portfolio of Operations to be filled as soon as possible.
As members of the executive of the University, all Vice Rectors (VRs) actively support the Vice Chancellor in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising supportive functions through line reports. Although each VR is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion.
Qualifications and experience:
A PhD degree would generally be required and the ideal candidate will be someone who fulfils most of the following criteria:
Desirable skills and personal characteristics:
Specific responsibilities:
Term of office:
- Five (5) years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible
Closing date:
14 July 2017
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact Academic Partners at 021 795 0172.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions and seniority of the position): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. General: The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division. Candidates must be prepared to participate in an approved appointment procedure that will include the following:Applications accompanied by an abridged CV (maximum two pages) as well as a detailed CV with details of three (3) referees, a declaration of intent (your vision) and certified copies of degree certificates and ID, must be forwarded to Genevieve Michel at Academic Partners, email info@talenting.co.za of fax number
086 631 5571.
Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered.Company
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