Executive Director of Governance and Compliance

6 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

Job Description:

The University of Pretoria is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Registrar. As a member of the Executive Management team, the Registrar will play a crucial role in providing strategic leadership and oversight to various departments within the university.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic guidance and support to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal on matters related to governance, compliance, and academic administration.
  • Serve as the Secretary to Council and Senate, ensuring effective and efficient administration of meetings, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Oversee the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration, ensuring seamless student life-cycle management from recruitment to graduation.
  • Lead the Secretariat, responsible for meeting management, minute-taking, and record-keeping for Council, Senate, and Executive Committee meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, institutional risk management, and anti-fraud and whistleblowing procedures.
  • Provide leadership and advice on information governance, policy development, and review.
  • Exercise strategic leadership over the Department of Institutional Advancement, including alumni relations, fundraising, communications, and marketing.

Requirements:

  • An LLB or equivalent degree.
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in senior management or executive roles in legal and governance affairs at a tertiary institution.
  • Proven experience in policy development, the Higher Education legislative and regulatory framework, and contemporary sectoral challenges.
  • Excellent knowledge of universities operations, needs, challenges, and priorities.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS) reporting requirements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the University:

The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa's top research-intensive universities, dedicated to producing high-quality, impactful research that addresses complex contemporary issues. It is home to the largest number of National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated researchers.

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