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Senior Manager: Centre for African Business

2 weeks ago


Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001941

**Advert status**: Online

**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Auckland Park Kingsway Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market related**EE position**:EE**Level**:Skilled**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, to read the bold UJ Strategic Plan 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future

**Job description**

You are invited to become part of the JBS journey, focusing on enabling and empowering people who want to grow and transform their future in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. A particular focus of the position is to examine the business implications of established and emerging digital technologies and practices in a super-diverse world.

The JBS wishes to appoint a Senior Manager with experience in a Business School environment, to manage and oversee the stakeholders and partnerships formed with the Centre for African Business in the relevant fields as well as exposure in innovative solutions including in the following areas:

- Digital Transformation
- Corporate and Finance Strategy
- Innovation (including Entrepreneurship)
- 4IR Technologies
- Data science
- Financial Management
- Budgeting

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and publish Case Studies
- Manage Researchers, case study writers within and outside UJ.
- Coordinate research output and case studies from CAB.
- Manage and build a professional network of associates for JBS and CAB.
- Build a productive pipeline of case studies and articles.
- Contribute regularly to thought leadership in media and publications.
- Design and coordinate learning immersions in South Africa and the continent of Africa.
- Assist in generating funds for CAB and building partnerships.
- Manage budget and planning for the Centre.
- Build collaborative and nurturing networks and partnerships around case studies and research outputs.
- Plan, organise, and manage events, seminars, workshops, short courses and immersions within CAB.
- Run case study workshops and regular seminars.
- Engage with international students and facilitate discussions and events with students around African business.
- Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
- Monitor research output within CAB.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments around expertise.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships within the university and externally.
- Manage budget process, prepare budget according to strategy, capture and submit.
- Monitor, analyse and interpret expenditure against budget and/or funding and advice on both strategic and prudent budget maintenance.
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders relating to budgeting, and proper utilisation and forecasting of such.
- Undertake any other responsibilities which will be given from time to time.
- Remain current on digital transformation, methodologies and protocols to provide training to stakeholders
- Forge and maintain internal and external professional networks

**Minimum requirements**
- A relevant Masters’ degree (NQF 9) (registered or completed Doctoral qualification would be advantageous)
- Experience in Business Case Study writing.
- Completed training or educational Certificates / Diploma in Case Study writing and teaching.
- Familiarity with the processes and channels of case outputs, exposure and publications.
- Work and experience in a Business School.
- Experience in running programmes, workshops and seminars in and across Africa.
- Networks in business, policy circles, and academia across Africa and global markets.
- Experience in budgeting and planning.
- A healthy publication record and research output that spans academia, applied research and media.
- A keen interest in African contextual issues and knowledge of the commercial environment and players
- Deep understanding of South African and African business education
- Exposure in multi-disciplinary fields
- Exposure in Master’s and Doctoral coordination

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:

- Proven ability to think critically, analytically and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- Management and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, appreciate and work across disciplines.
- Excellent written and verba