Director: College Professional Services

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) seeks a Director: College Professional Services (DPS) for the College of Health Sciences. The role focuses on the effective management of professional services across Finance, HR, Public Relations and Student Support, with line management of college school-based operations.

The post is a five-year fixed-term appointment based at Howard College Campus. The Director reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College and will collaborate with the

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is required.
• At least five years of senior-level management experience in higher education.
• At least two years of cross-functional general management experience including Finance and Student Academic Administration in higher education.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operations of Finance, Human Resources, Public Relations and Student Support managers.
• Line-manage the School Student Administration Manager and the School Operations Manager and, through them, school-based administrative staff.
• Support the Registrar and coordinate with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College on policy and strategy implementation.
• Travel between campuses is required; based at Howard College Campus.

Formation

Master's degree

Five years senior-level management experience in higher education

Cross-functional general management (Finance & Student Academic Administration)

Description du poste

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to employment equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DIRECTOR: COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (DPS)

(PEROMNES GRADE 5)

FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REF NO.: UKZN_000947

The College of Health Sciences seeks a dynamic individual with a solid academic foundation at the university level to fill the Director: Professional Services position.

The Director’s key function is the effective operational management of College Professional Support and Administrative functions for the delivery of the College’s objectives by shaping and influencing policy and strategy.

The Director will oversee the operations of Finance, Human Resources, Public Relations, and Student Support managers in the College, who report into Divisional structures. The DPS will line manage the school-based managers (School Student Administration Manager, and School Operations Manager) and, through them, School based Administrative Staff.

The Director is a senior member of the College Leadership and Management and collectively responsible to deliver College strategy with the College DVC, Directors and College Deans.

The incumbent will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College and will also have a fractional line management responsibility to the University Registrar.

The incumbent will, with the Directors in the Registrar’s Office, support the Registrar in managing the Student Academic functions in a coordinated manner.

The post requires travel between the campuses of operations, although the incumbent will be based on the Howard College Campus.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Master's degree;


• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in management at a senior level in the higher education environment;


• Two (2) years cross-functional general management experience (this must include Finance and Student Academic Administration) in a Higher Education environment AND


• Unendorsed driver's license.

The job profile,which describes the leadership credentials and personal attributes for appointment, can be obtained from Mrs C Mbuli: [e-mail]

On expiry of the term of office as director (if an internal candidate), such appointee shall return to a suitable substantive permanent position within the university, commensurate with the staff member’s qualifications, skills, competencies, level of post and remuneration applicable to such post. Such return, shall be determined in consultation with the staff member, and by approval of the University Vice-Chancellor, together with the applicable Member of the Executive in whose portfolio the post vests.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.

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