Senior Manager

Senior Manager (Faculty Coordination) (P6) (Registrar: Central Academic Administration) Advert reference: uj_ Advert status: Online Apply by: 7 February 2025 Position Summary Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: EE Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. Job Description: The Faculty Coordination Division is an academic service and support division within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination between centralised and decentralised academic administration departments and faculties, related to the academic lifecycle of a student. The position has ten staff members reporting to the position and is responsible for all the planning and coordination of the academic structure, registrations, graduations, certifications, and alumni activities for the university. UJ is looking to appoint a Senior Manager in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes. Responsibilities: Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the registration process for the University. Manage and coordinate alumni-related activities and events. Oversee the planning and coordination of the graduation ceremonies for the University. Develop, implement, and manage new processes and systems as required for the improvement of academic administration business processes. Oversee the capturing and maintenance of the academic structure for faculties. Oversee the issuing of all certificates, digital certificates, and qualification badges to graduates. Manage the budget and expenditure in the department. Manage all human capital management administration for the department. Oversee general office administration and operations. Handle risks related to academic administration within the department. Possess extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system. Have at least 7 years' experience in academic administration in a higher education environment. Possess extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration. Have at least 5 years' managerial experience. Have knowledge of financial/budget principles. Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation (e.g., Higher Education Act, Institutional Statute). Have sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Interpersonal skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication. Planning and organising. Ability to work under pressure. Recommendations: Sound knowledge of all UJ Systems (ITS, ARS, Perceptive Content, HEDA, Oracle, IDU etc). Note the following with your application submission: You should also include a short (one-page) letter of intent, including one priority project you would implement within the Department, should you be the successful candidate. Enquiries: Job content: Dr Tinus van Zyl at Tel: Remuneration & benefits: Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output. Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may impact possible employment with the University. If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at / or email . Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements, the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr