Manager : Partnerships

**Eastern Cape**, Eastern Cape**

**The University of Fort Hare**is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Manager for Partnerships. This leadership post is essential for establishing, managing and coordinating the growing number of partnership opportunities for the University. Responsibilities will include partnerships with academic institutions, and various entities, including government agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations, industrial organisations and consortia, both national as well as international.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- A relevant Masters qualification
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in management in higher education environment
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in partnership development and management
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in study abroad development and management

**KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:
**INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT**
- Develop and review an internationalisation barometer for the university
- Develop a full suite of partnership-enabling documents in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office (e.g. MoUs, MoAs, SLAs, etc)
- Identify, initiate, and manage (strategic) partnerships with **international and South African academic institutions and entities**:

- Negotiate and formalise Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements with the Faculties and Departments
- Coordinate joint initiatives such as **collaborative research**, **collaborative degrees**, **staff exchanges (academic and support)**, and **community engagement projects**

**DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME**
- Design and manage inbound and outbound mobility programmes including **semester exchanges**, **short-term study tours**, and **international internships**

**STRATEGIC PLANNING AND REPORTING**
- Monitor the implementation of the university’s **internationalisation and partnership strategies**:

- Monitor adherence to the university’s policy on collaborative degrees
- Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and prepare **annual reports** and **impact assessments**:

- Manage budgets and seek **external funding** for mobility and partnership initiatives

**STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT**
- Work closely with internal departments (faculties, student affairs, finance, etc) to support partnership and mobility activities
- Represent the university at **local and international conferences**, fairs, and partner meetings, including the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA)
- Liaise with government bodies, embassies, and funding agencies to support programme development

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate professionally with internal as well as external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and in various cross-cultural situations
- Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving
- Logical reasoning and sound judgment, with attention to detail
- Good project and time management skills
- Proven ability to work effectively and under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team

**Closing Date**:31 August 2025**

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

- Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicant’s qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

**The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The 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.**

For more information please contact:
**Siyamthanda Sigodi