Faculty Manager : Faculty Of Education

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology is seeking a Faculty Manager for the Faculty of Education in Cape Town. This role encompasses managing academic and administrative functions, supporting the Dean, and overseeing various performance areas while providing leadership in a senior administrative capacity.

Qualifications

• At least four years' relevant experience in a senior administrative or managerial role.
• High understanding of academic administrative processes in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of South African Higher Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean in managing academic, administrative, and financial functions.
• Manage faculty office staff and provide strategic direction.
• Ensure effective operational support and quality assurance.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Financial management expertise

Occupational Health and Safety awareness

Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Report writing and delivery skills

Education

Relevant four-year tertiary qualification

Job description

Faculty Manager : Faculty of Education

Job Title: Faculty Manager

Faculty: Education

Department: Admin

Campus / Location: Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA

Job Type: Permanent

Occupational Function: Support / Admin

Number of Positions: To be confirmed

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed (including Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

Advert Closing Date: 15 June

Job Purpose

To assist the Dean of the Faculty in managing the academic, administrative, human resources, and financial functions of the faculty. This includes implementing policies, managing student affairs, and ensuring effective operational support to staff.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• A relevant four-year tertiary qualification
• At least four years' relevant experience in a senior administrative or managerial role in a tertiary institution
• High understanding of academic administrative processes in Higher Education (e.g., registration, graduation, assessment management)
• Knowledge of South African Higher Education policies
• Willingness to travel between campuses

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Management of all faculty office staff
• Providing strategic direction for administrative systems
• Academic administration
• Financial management, including budgeting and planning
• Human Resources management
• Operational management across all sites
• Development and management of Quality assurance systems
• Advising on infrastructural needs
• Marketing, Health and Safety
• Performing other operational functions as assigned by the Dean

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Financial management expertise
• Occupational Health and Safety awareness
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Report writing and delivery skills

Additional Information

Closing Date: 15 June

For enquiries, contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department.

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