Executive Director : Infrastructure & Technology

University of Fort Hare; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to oversee ICT and infrastructure management. This role involves guiding the institution's digital transformation and ensuring effective governance of built environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ICT strategies and project management, with a strong focus on sustainability and stakeholder engagement. If you have a passion for innovation and leadership in the educational sector, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in the Built Environment and/or Digital Technologies.
• Affiliation with professional bodies such as ECSA, SACPCMP, or PMI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for physical and digital infrastructure.
• Ensure governance of the built environment and ICT service provision.

Skills

ICT Strategies

Project Management

Sustainability Management

Digital Technologies

Education

Masters degree in a related technical field

Doctoral degree

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Masters degree or equivalent in a related technical field (e.g., Built Environment such as Civil or Structural Engineering, ICT, recognized Project Management Certification).
• A Doctoral degree is an added advantage.
• Affiliation with a Professional body such as ECSA, SACPCMP, PMI, or other ICT-related professional bodies.
• At least 12 years of experience, including 10 years in the Built Environment and/or Digital Technologies, with 5 years in senior/executive management roles.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, your responsibilities will include:

• Possessing sound knowledge of ICT strategies such as 4IR technologies, ERP systems, Sustainability Management, and Project Management principles.
• Providing strategic leadership for physical and digital infrastructure, ICT, and communication technologies.
• Ensuring governance of the built environment, heritage sites, and maintenance strategies.
• Monitoring ICT value propositions and proposing corrective actions for alignment with institutional goals.
• Overseeing fit-for-purpose ICT service provision.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

1. Govern & Direct the Infrastructure & Technology Portfolio: Strategic direction, policy implementation, reputation management, leadership, and monitoring strategic plans.
2. Institutional ICT Strategic Planning: Formulation, review, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic alignment.
3. Financial Planning & Budgeting: Long-term financial projections, resource allocation, budget approval, and financial monitoring.
4. Organisational Leadership Management: Talent planning, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning.
5. Strategic Relationship Development: Engaging with stakeholders, industry, and government bodies.
6. Institutional Properties & Services Governance: Infrastructure planning, maintenance, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and resource management.
7. Institutional ICT Governance: ICT and digital transformation planning, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and impact evaluation.

Closing Date : 12 May 2025

To apply : Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website ufh.ac.za/jobs for the detailed advertisement and submit their relevant documents accordingly.