Senior Director: Operations

4 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
The purpose of this position is to strategically assist the leadership of the Responsibility Centre (RC): Operations and Finance.
- Taking responsibility to plan and facilitate the development of SU's portfolio of properties, with a focus on feasibility studies and strategic property portfolio planning;
- Functioning as the University's controller, including assuming responsibility for the Combined Assurance Model;
- Conducting internal risk investigations and managing the secretarial function of the Ethics Hotline Committee;
- Conducting ad hoc financial, governance and operational related investigations;
- Representing the Chief Operating Officer in operational matters of the University, as well on the boards of companies;
- Liaising with the Faculty Managers regarding the operational agendas of Faculties;
- Supporting the COO, in collaboration with the divisional heads and as a member of the Management Team of the COO, with developing and implementing an RC strategy and business plan aligned with the SU Strategy;
- Managing special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer, including the analysis of business cases and development of project plans;
- Interacting with internal and external parties on behalf of the University in such special projects, including the development of terms of agreement in collaboration with SUs legal services;
- Assisting the COO in identifying and implementing improvements to business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- A relevant business/finance or property-related management qualification at professional or master's level, e.g. Qualified CA(SA), MBA in Management, etc.;
- Experience in strategic property portfolio planning;
- Extensive experience in strategic financial and operational management;
- The ability to recognise development potential, financial skills to manage development finances, and technical skills to assist during the property development process;
- Knowledge and experience to be able to function as the University's controller;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Excellent judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
- Business acumen and experience with business negotiations;
- The ability to represent the University on the boards of companies;
- Experience in corporate governance;
- The ability to function/operate in a matrix structure;
- Proven capacity to provide dynamic and strategic leadership in the areas of responsibility, including strategic planning and implementing abilities;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
- The ability to work and function effectively in high-pressure environments;
- The ability to build consensus and relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Knowledge of financial and operations management within the domain of a university.

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