Head: International Cooperation (Three-year contract appointment) - Department of Research and Inno

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

HEAD: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5

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 incumbent will be required to strengthen the University’s research and international profile. The job follows a three-pronged approach. The first one targets international programmes that seek to strengthen the research profile of the University. The second approach aims at providing pre- and in-care support for international students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, as well as visitors. The third approach consolidates various University-wide engagements into formal bilateral, multilateral, and faculty agreements, as appropriate. This will include:

• Co-ordinating and facilitating international collaborative partnerships and agreements;

• Managing international programmes;

• Providing pre- and in-care support for international students and staff;

• Managing international mobility programmes (student, staff and fellows);

• Managing the International Cooperation Division staff;

• Sourcing external funding for international programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field;

• At least five years’ experience in managing international programmes and resource mobilisation;

• At least ten years’ experience in stakeholder management, and staff supervision and development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of international relations and rules applicable to implementation of international programmes;

• Computer skills in MS Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

• Appropriate language and communication skills for international liaison.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A PhD in a relevant field;

• At least five years’ experience in financial management and report writing.

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

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

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: 5 October 2017

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

ENQUIRIES: Dr N Taole, Tel: (012) 420 2847.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 December 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 to not fill the advertised positions.