Executive Operations Manager

**Eastern Cape**, Eastern Cape**

**Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.**

**Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.**

**Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?**

**Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.**

**Department**:Executive Director
- Infrastructure and Technology**

**Position**:Executive Operations Manager**(P6)**

**Permanent**

**UFH Advert Reference No.: IT02**

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering/ Land and Property Development Management
- 6 years’ experience in an infrastructure maintenance and delivery environment
- 3 years leadership experience at a supervisory level

**ADDED ADVANTAGE**
- Professional registration with ECSA/ PPRA
- Experience in Higher Education
- Understanding of ICT setups in a Higher Education environment
- Advanced technology experience in Office tools such as 0365, MS Visio, MS project, PowerBI
- Understanding of IT Project Management in the Higher Education environment

**KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Monitors programs & projects outcomes on behalf of Executive Leadership
- Reports on the performance & functioning of the Executive's Office
- Manages the execution of divisional plans, budget & performance measures
- Develops and oversees the implementation and evaluation of administrative practices, systems and procedures to optimize efficiency
- Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate structures and systems for effective and efficient administration
- Engages with internal stakeholders to facilitate objectives achievement

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Short-term, medium-term and strategic planning principles
- Statutory civil engineering requirements
- Tender and contract procedures
- Statutory Safety requirements
- Local authority by-laws
- Principles of risk management
- Quality control and Service quality principles
- Principles of property management

**REMUNERATION**

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.

**ENQUIRIES**:
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

**Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached**:

- **A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form,**
- **Detailed Curriculum Vitae,**
- **A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,**
- **Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,**

**CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2025**
- University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile._