Strategic University Leader - Vice-Chancellor & Principal

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 2.400.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor and Principal at a public University of Technology in the Free State, South Africa, spanning Bloemfontein and Welkom. The appointee will provide institution-wide academic and executive leadership to drive strategy, performance and sustainability.

As Chief Academic Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer, the successful candidate will lead governance, resource management, transformation and partnerships while

Formación

• Earned doctoral-level qualification from a recognised higher education institution.
• At least 10 years' experience at executive/senior managerial level with institution-wide leadership responsibility.
• Achievement of Associate Professor rank with leadership experience.
• Established academic and research track record with teaching and scholarly output.
• Experience with governing bodies, academic governance, organised labour, students and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead institutional renewal, transformation and cost/financial strategies.
• Experience in fundraising, partnerships, and revenue diversification.
• Extensive knowledge of SA higher education governance, policy and risk management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and executive leadership translating strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Lead development and monitoring of institutional strategy, performance plans and accountabilities.
• Provide authoritative academic leadership through Senate for teaching, research and student success.
• Strengthen identity as a University of Technology through WIL, research and tech transfer.
• Lead institutional renewal and complex organisational transformation.
• Drive financial sustainability through resource realignment and partnerships.
• Fulfil Accounting Officer responsibilities with sound controls and compliance.
• Build a high-performing executive team and strong succession planning.
• Foster an ethical, inclusive culture and effective stakeholder relationships.
• Represent the university nationally and internationally while strengthening partnerships.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Academic leadership

Governance experience

Fundraising

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Succession planning

Transformational leadership

Industry partnerships

Educación

Doctoral degree

Associate Professor rank

Leadership qualification

Descripción del empleo

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor and Principal at a public University of Technology in the Free State, South Africa, spanning Bloemfontein and Welkom. The appointee will provide institution-wide academic and executive leadership to drive strategy, performance and sustainability.

As Chief Academic Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer, the successful candidate will lead governance, resource management, transformation and partnerships while