Executive Registrar & Governance Leader

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 2 337 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is seeking a Registrar to join its Executive Leadership Team. The role involves ensuring effective governance and compliance structures while providing leadership in academic administration. Candidates should have over five years of experience in a complex organization, legal insight, and an understanding of higher education legislation. The role offers an annual remuneration of approximately R2,336,337, with applications closing on January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a complex organization at an executive level.
• Sophisticated understanding of social, political, and economic challenges in HE.
• In-depth knowledge about higher education legislation and trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure effective governance and compliance structures.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to governance bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Legal insight

Knowledge of higher education legislation

Resource management

Understanding academic administration

Job description

A South African university is seeking a Registrar to join its Executive Leadership Team. The role involves ensuring effective governance and compliance structures while providing leadership in academic administration. Candidates should have over five years of experience in a complex organization, legal insight, and an understanding of higher education legislation. The role offers an annual remuneration of approximately R2,336,337, with applications closing on January 19, 2026.