Pro Vice-chancellor
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to Employment Equity
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT VACANCY
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (STUDENT SERVICES)
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is situated in the subtropical seaside city of Durban
and in the Midlands city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of the province of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa.
The University is one of the largest residential universities in sub-Saharan Africa, with
approximately 45% of the total student population residing in University managed
residence spaces; and is located on five campuses - Edgewood, Pietermaritzburg,
Howard College, Westville and Umbilo Road.
UKZN is one of the leading research intensive and teaching universities in South Africa and
the continent. As one of South Africa's pre-eminent research institutions, the University
provides a dynamic environment for all facets of teaching, research and innovation.
The University is structured on a College model with four Colleges, namely;
- Agriculture, Engineering and Science;
- Health Sciences;
- Humanities; and
- Law and Management Studies;
campuses. UKZN offers approximately 2000 academic programmes at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with some students and approximately
4000 staff members.
For more information regarding the University profile please visit our website and feel free
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR
STUDENT SERVICES
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
REFERENCE NUMBER:
EX03/2023
The current context of Higher Education in the South Africa is seeing an increasing focus
on the student voice, with funding pressures and competition at a new level. Showing the
value of a particular university's degree and overall offering is more and more critical. In
response to this, the University has developed a strategic approach to handling the entire
student life cycle that is building on its strengths and positioning it as a leader in the sector.
The role of Pro Vice Chancellor (Student Services) will be to oversee the full student life
cycle at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, leading on relevant areas including the whole
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of the student pastoral journey, including student residential life, extracurricular
engagement, and student innovations.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Services):
- manages the administration of the Directorate of Students Services (SSD) for the
University of KwaZulu-Natal,
- serves as an advocate for students, and
- shares information with students, colleagues, and other interested parties that
promote student success, and wellbeing.
The incumbent is a full member of the senior leadership team, serves on the Executive
Management Committee, and reports to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. With other
members of the Executive Management Committee, the Pro Vice-Chancellor will lead
the creation of a culture of learning and engagement for UKZN students by applying
student development theories and learning outcomes that promote students' academic
and personal success, thereby increasing UKZN student employability.
**Requirements
- A PhD or Doctoral Degree
- Fifteen (15) year of relevant and appropriate experience of which eight (8) need
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of student funding, financial aid,
- Experience of interaction with student governance in higher education and an
Personal and Leadership Attributes
The incumbent must be an individual with strong interpersonal capabilities, who is an
institutional leader, able to foster interpersonal relationships within the Colleges and
Professional Services Sector involving staff across the institution and with stakeholders.
In addition, s/he would be expected to have:
- the ability to inspire and motivate;
- good negotiating skills, flexibility and open-mindedness;
- outstanding written and oral communication skills for written work, public relations,
- networking and team building;- the ability to make considered, well-balanced and reasoned decisions;
- an inclusive and collegial management style;
- the ability to represent the University at formal events and meetings with outside
- bodies and to establish relationships with stakeholders;- the ability to understand developments in the Higher Education arena, both
nationally and internationally and a high regard for learning and teaching
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practices, scholarship and research.
The ability to communicate in IsiZulu would be advantageous.
General Information
Applicants are required to provide:
- a detailed motivation highlighting their experience in each of the
requirements listed above
- a detailed CV.
are able to confirm their experience
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