Vice-Chancellor

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position.

Job Title

Vice-Chancellor

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Office of Vice Chancellor

Job Primary Purpose

The Vice-Chancellor is the University’s Chief Executive Officer. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the effective functioning of the Senate and academic structure, provides strategic direction, leadership, and is responsible for overall operational management of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the University Council and is assisted in the management and administration of the University by the members of the executive management team.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Provide strategic, transformational, and ethical leadership for the University.
2. Strategically direct the teaching and learning, research and innovation, and engagement portfolios of the institution.
3. Promote sound relations with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Fulfil tasks required by the University Council, governance committees, and external structures.
5. Provide leadership on legal and academic administration services, management of people, financial sustainability, risk management, and effective operations of the University.
6. Advance the reputation and sustain collaborative relationships nationally and globally.
7. Active engagement with the broader higher education landscape.

Minimum Requirements:

- At least 10 years of executive management leadership experience in higher education.
- Recognised academic standing as a Professor or eligibility for appointment to the rank of Professor.
- Track record of visionary, transformational, and ethical leadership.
- A track record of producing research outputs.
- A sound understanding of the governance and management including the operations of a university.
- Experience in exercising academic leadership and management.
- An ability to successfully manage teams, and to empower and motivate internal stakeholders to achieve the shared objectives of the institution.
- Experience in human resources, financial, assets, and new infrastructure management.
- Proven track record of successful fund-raising.
- Proven track record in identifying and managing strategic and operational risks to which the University may be exposed.
- A commitment to harnessing technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in enhancing the attainment of graduate attributes as a value proposition.
- A proven record of well-developed local, national, and international networks that will enhance and foster the developmental trajectory of the University.
- Sound knowledge of the critical challenges and opportunities in the changing higher education environment in South Africa and globally.
- A clear understanding of the University’s role as an African university, and its commitment to the teaching and learning, research, and engagement project.
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with staff, students, stakeholders, and external agencies.
- Ethical, resilient, and the ability to work under pressure.
- An approachable, flexible, and innovative approach.

Personal Attributes:

- A people-oriented, innovative, and transformational leader.
- Respectful, impeccable integrity, and disciplined.
- Proven attributes of transparency and accountability.

Advert Closing Date

29/11/2024

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position. Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

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