Director: Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

Faculty - Department - Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> DVC: RTIP - Campus/ Location - Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type - Permanent - Occupational Function - Support / Admin - Number of Positions - 1 - Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) - To be confirmed - Advert Closing Date - 2/3/2025 - Job Purpose - Inter - and intra-nationalization: Inter - and intra-nationalization of the institution’s academic and research activities in line with the DHET requirements, CPUT’s strategic vision, and internationalization strategy. - Strategic partnerships: To build meaningful, well-functioning, focused, mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with stakeholders to ensure the institution’s relevance and responsiveness with an impact on society. - Service and research uptake: To foster a culture of research and innovation practice whereby equal emphasis is placed on all components of the research and innovation life cycle, from project inception to its conclusion, to ensure effective research uptake and utilisation. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience - An appropriate Doctoral qualification (with preferably a Full Professor or Associate Professor credentials) - At least 5 years management experience in the internationalization of higher education and research environment - Evidence and a proven track record of strategic planning leadership and the management of strategic projects and partnerships at the organizational level (locally and internationally) in support of Research and Innovation development in a higher education context - Demonstrable experience of the ability to network and interact with senior Industry, Government, non-profit, and University leaders nationally and internationally. **RECCOMENDATIONS** - A sound understanding of strategic planning and implementation as it pertains to the Higher Education Research and Innovation environment. - A sound understanding of the Internationalization of Higher Education locally and globally. - An accomplished academic who has a sound understanding of both the management and practice of the research cycle, including that of research uptake - Evidence of research outputs, including post-graduate supervision, journal articles, technical reports etc. - Evidence of an international footprint (international partnership, networks and collaborations) - Demonstrable experience in planning, management and execution of institutional-level programmes in a higher education environment - An understanding of the University of Technology environment - Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities **Internationalisation** - Develop, implement and monitor the institution’s internationalization (Inter - and intra-nationalization) strategies and plans and extend CPUT’s international footprint. - Develop management and reporting process in line with the DHET Internationalization framework - Manage and coordinate staff and student exchange programmes - Manage and coordinate support programmes for registered international students and exchange students (inbound and outbound) - Manage and coordinate support programmes for staff exchanges - Manage international data and information systems **Strategic Partnerships (national and international)** - Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with industry, government, other universities and research institutions that support the attainment of the CPUT and RTIP vision and strategy - Manage and coordinate the institutional Strategic partnerships and collaborations. - This will include building and actively supporting applied research and technology collaborations, as well as the facilitation of partnerships that lead to enhanced research and innovation productivity at CPUT. - Manage partnerships data and information systems **Service and research uptake**: - Conceptualize and develop strategic interventions and programmes which support the advancement of the RTI blueprint - Building a culture of service and appropriate systems to promote research uptake **Directorate leadership** - Build a culture of service and appropriate systems to promote internationalization, mutually beneficial partnerships and - research uptake. - Provide Human Resource Management of the Directorate (attract, retain and manage human resources to fulfil the requisite Directorate functions). - Assume all Financial management responsibilities of the Directorate. - Compile reports for all internal and external stakeholders. - Represent CPUT at stakeholder engagements - Develop a structure for funding internationalization activities and support through 3rd stream income initiatives. - Competencies - Strategic leadership and management skills - Financial management - Report writing - Communication skills - Conflict resolution skills - Motivational skills - Coaching and mentoring skills - Good analytical and problem solving skills - Planning and organizing skills - Asser