Director of Student Governance and Leadership Development
3 days ago
The University of the Free State is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director: Institutional Student Governance Office. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all student governance matters across three campuses, aligning with the University's vision, mission, and values.
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned professional with a Master's degree on NQF Level 9 and a minimum of eight years of experience in strategic leadership positions. Your expertise should include experience in strategic planning, operational execution, and managing risks within student governance. Additionally, you should have a firm understanding of the higher education sector in South Africa and sound knowledge of student governance structures.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the Institutional Student Governance Office's goals in line with the University's vision, mission, and values.
* Oversee integrated reporting of ISGO on all three campuses and engage with the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) and the entire student body.
* Ensure participation of the Student Representative Council (SRC) in all relevant UFS forums and provide strategic oversight of the programmes and activities of the ISRC.
* Create strategies for addressing underlying issues driving student protests and participate in the development of DSA strategy as directed by the Executive Director.
* Engage Student Life to facilitate leadership training and related capacitation programmes and direct the overall budget and financial management of ISGO.
* Manage allocation of budgets to sub-units of the ISGO, ensure intentional spending of allocated funds, and oversee implementation and strengthening of systems promoting accountability and integrity at the UFS.
* Ensure smooth operations and finances of the office and represent ISGO in relevant institutional committees, and represent the Executive Director in various institutional committees when delegated.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A Master's degree on NQF Level 9
* Minimum eight years of experience in strategic leadership positions
* Experience in strategic planning, operational execution, and managing risks within student governance
* Firm understanding of the higher education sector in South Africa
* Sound knowledge of student governance structures
* Results-orientation, strategic thinking, business acumen, leadership, and building coalitions skills
Estimated Salary Range
The salary for this position is approximately R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Medical aid scheme
* Group life insurance
* Housing allowance
* Leave and sick leave
* Service bonus
* Study benefits
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