Faculty Manager

7 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
**FACULTY OF HUMANITIES**

**FACULTY MANAGER (one post)**

**PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5**

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

**OVERVIEW OF THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES**

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria is internationally recognised for its teaching, research, and community work. The coursework offered by the faculty combines academic and practical skills, embracing innovation and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking.

As the intellectual home of the liberal arts, the faculty’s range of courses form the foundation of a quality education at the University of Pretoria.

Its academic curricula, research activities, and community engagement initiatives not only address the diverse needs of local communities but also help shape and drive international endeavours and debates. It is one of the most comprehensive humanities faculties in South Africa, with 12 academic departments, two teaching units, and several specialised research centres and institutes. The faculty offers 18 undergraduate and 144 postgraduate programmes/ qualifications.

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing and coordinating strategic and administrative support to the office of the Dean;
- Managing and co-ordinating faculty-wide projects and initiatives;
- Providing support to the Deanery in the faculty strategic planning process;
- Establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the faculty to support the mission of the faculty;
- Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and monitoring expenditure aligned to the faculty’s strategic plans;
- Monitoring the delivery of the faculty plan in alignment with institutional strategic plans.

Minimum/Essential Requirements:

- Relevant Honours degree (i.e., a degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts)
- Six (6) years’ experience at management level, of which at least two (2) years are in a higher education environment (e.g., human resources, finance, facilities)
- Strategic planning experience
- Stakeholder management experience
- Financial and general administration experience
- Project management experience

Recommended Requirements:

- Demonstrable managerial and leadership skills
- Ability to identify practical and innovative solutions
- Computer and information literacy
- Good language and communication skills
- Strong intra
- and inter-personal skills
- Ability to attend carefully to details
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to meet demanding targets within tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a team to achieve required outcomes
- Ability and willingness to work outside of normal operation hours when required
- Ability to work effectively from home
- Change-management skills

Salary Information: The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV (no certificates)
- Names and contact details of 3 contactable referees

Closing date: 17 October 2025
Enquiries:
Employment Equity Policy:
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

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