Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: Deans Office - Faculty Manager

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Pretoria in South Africa invites applications for the Faculty Manager (One Post) within EMS: Deans Office. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to support the Dean, Deputy Deans, and Heads of Departments.

It requires oversight of budgets, governance, and stakeholder engagement to advance the Faculty's academic and operational objectives. Candidates must bring an Honours degree and at least six years in financial and general administration, including middle

Formación

• Honours degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of admin with 2 years in middle management in higher education.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the faculty.
• Experience in strategic planning, financial management, general administration and project management.
• Understanding of accreditation board standards, evaluation criteria and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and administrative support to the office of the Dean.
• Develop, implement and monitor Faculty operational plans aligned with institutional strategy.
• Manage the Faculty budget, financial planning, expenditure and reporting.
• Lead, manage and develop administrative staff within the Faculty.
• Oversee facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and operational requirements.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

People management

Change management

Financial acumen

Project management

Communication

Information literacy

Attention to detail

Educación

Honours degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

EMS: Deans Office

FACULTY MANAGER (ONE POST)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5

The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa. Its nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a diverse and dynamic community of staff and students committed to excellence, diversity, sustainability, and making a difference.

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.

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

Overview Of The Faculty

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) is the first faculty of its kind in Africa to be awarded the prestigious international business education accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. In South Africa, only three business schools are accredited, including UP’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The EMS Faculty now joins a list of only nine AACSB-accredited institutions in Africa. The management philosophy of the Faculty is to have strong, participative and transparent leadership that is based on sound principles of corporate governance. An appropriate structure was developed to support this philosophy and to assist the Dean and the committees of the Faculty in decision-making, supervision and control. The Faculty has nine departments specialising in financial sciences, economic sciences, management sciences and public management and administration.

For more information on the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, visit: https://www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences

POSITION

The University seeks to appoint a Faculty Manager who will be responsible for supporting the work of the Dean, Deputy Deans, Heads of Departments and Directors of a School and Institutes, by providing strategic support and operational management to enable their planning, decision-making and management of the Faculty, including support for strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and advancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Providing and coordinating strategic and administrative support to the office of the Dean;
• Providing strategic and operational management support to the Faculty and the Dean;
• Developing, implementing and monitoring Faculty operational plans in alignment with institutional strategy;
• Managing and overseeing the Faculty operational budget, financial planning, expenditure and reporting;
• Managing faculty administration and operational processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement;
• Overseeing facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and operational requirements, including coordination of capital projects where applicable;
• Ensuring effective occupational health and safety practices and compliance within the Faculty;
• Leading and coordinating projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards;
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university management, professional services, staff, students and relevant external partners.
• Providing management information, reports and analysis to support informed decision-making by the Dean and Faculty leadership;
• Ensuring compliance with institutional policies, procedures, governance requirements and relevant legislation;
• Identifying operational risks and implementing appropriate risk mitigation and control measures;
• Driving process improvement, service excellence and operational efficiency across the Faculty;
• Supporting the Faculty in achieving its strategic, academic and operational objectives;
• Leading, managing and developing administrative and support staff within the Faculty.

Minimum Requirements

• A Relevant Honours degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Financial Management, Higher Education Management, or a closely related field.
• At least 6 years’ experience in financial and general administration, with 2 years at middle management level in a higher education environment.
• Establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the faculty to support the mission of the faculty.
• Demonstrated management responsibility across human resources, finance, marketing, facilities and operations.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, general administration and project management.
• Demonstrated understanding of accreditation board standards, evaluation criteria and compliance.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Experience in coordinating, facilitating and participating in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments.
• Sound general management and leadership capability, including strong people management and change management skills;
• Strategic, analytical and systems-thinking ability, with sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills;
• Financial acumen, high-level planning and project-management capability;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation and conflict-management skills;
• High level of computer and information literacy;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet demanding deadlines and attention to detail;
• Willingness and ability to work outside normal operating hours when required.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• A relevant Master’s degree at NQF Level 9, comprising a minimum of 180 credits in total, of which at least 120 credits must be at NQF Level 9, in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Financial Management, Higher Education Management, or a closely related field.

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

REMUNERATION AND APPOINTMENT

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 25 November 2026

Applications that do not comply with the minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered.

Enquiries

P rof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Tel: [phone] for position related enquiries.

Ms Pramesh Mooloo, Tel: [phone] for application process enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2027, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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

Under the University's Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but it 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, candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

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