Assistant Director (Operations), One-Year Renewable Contract, Centre for Human Rights, Faculty [...]

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking an Assistant Director (Operations) for the Centre for Human Rights. The role involves overseeing operations, project management, and fundraising for various initiatives. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Law and at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a renewable one-year contract with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Rights Law or related field.
• Five years of experience in project management.
• Proven experience in fundraising and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Centre for Human Rights.
• Support the Director in managing staff and projects.
• Fundraise for the Centre's projects.

Skills

Project planning

Proposal writing

Project monitoring

Excellent oral and writing skills in English

Fundraising

Editing and production of publications

Education

Master's degree in Human Rights Law or a related field

Doctoral degree qualification in Human Rights Law or a related field

Job description

UP Professional and Support

FACULTY OF LAW

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (OPERATIONS) ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

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.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of and smooth running of the Centre’s operations. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Director in the management of the Centre for Human Rights, which is a department in the Faculty of Law;
• Supporting the Director in Staff Supervision and management
• Overseeing project planning, management and reporting under various contracts;
• Fund-raising for the Centre’s externally funded projects and programmes;
• Representing the Centre in local and international fora;
• Providing intellectual leadership to and engagement in Centre projects;
• Building partnerships to fulfil the Centre’s mission; and
• Teaching on the Centre’s programmes.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Human Rights Law or a related field;
• Five years’ experience in the following:
• Proven experience in liaison, Project planning and proposal writing;
• Proven experience in the management of sizable projects, including their monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven experience in successfully raising funds and managing these funds;
• Proven experience in liaison with a variety of stakeholders, particularly within Africa;
• Experience in partnership building;
• Experience in establishing national and African networks.
  
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Project planning and proposal writing;
• Project monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English;
• Competence in any of the other AU languages (French, Arabic, Swahili, Portuguese);
• A proven record of research, editing and publications in international human rights law or related subject fields;
• Editing and production of publications;
• Fundraising and competence in the management of these funds.
  
  

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A doctoral degree qualification in Human Rights Law or a related field;
• A qualification in management;
• A qualification in project management, including project monitoring and evaluation.
• Five years’ experience in the following:
• Proven experience in liaison, Project planning, and proposal writing;
• Proven experience in the management of sizable projects, including their monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven experience in successfully raising funds and managing these funds;
• Proven experience in liaison with a variety of stakeholders, particularly within Africa;
• Experience in partnership building
• Experience in establishing national and African networks
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof E Durojaye, [e-mail] Tel: [phone] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.