Latest Job Opportunities at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

•  To lead and direct the Resource Mobilisation directorate regarding the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) efforts to broaden third income streams.
•  Establish and strengthen relations with current and potential local and international donors or
• funders and stakeholders to increase donations to the University’s various causes/programme/projects.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:

•  Master’s Degree (NQF10) in Sales, Marketing, Communication, or relevant business-related field.
•  A minimum of ten (10) years operational experience in Fundraising, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and/or Public Relations
•  A minimum of seven years management experience in Fundraising, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and/or Public Relations

Recommendation:

•  A Master’s degree (NQF 10) with specialisation in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or relevant business-related field.
•  Evidence of current networks
•  Track Record in effective funding initiatives (rand value)

Added Advantage

•  Registration with a professional body

Specific requirements for the portfolio:

•  Strategy Development
•  Donor Relations and Fundraising Policy and Practices
•  Business Analytics and Stakeholder Relations
•  Management and Leadership Results Areas

Skills and Competencies:

•  Strong analytical skills and keen intellect
•  Exemplary attention to detail
•  Excellent judgement and discretion
•  Have a sound knowledge of stakeholder diversity and understand the dynamics of different needs of stakeholders
•  The ability to produce and operate stakeholder events, conferences and related logistical tasks
•  Knowledge and understanding of national and international issues in higher education
•  Demonstrated knowledge of University, government and general protocol
•  Demonstrate ability to independently research complex issues and synthesize large amounts
• of information into an effective stakeholder/ and or donor relations plan
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt messages to be suitable for a variety of audiences across the University and globally
•  Good human relations as well as the ability to function effectively in a multicultural environment
•  The ability to work irregular hours and travel long distance in the course of the work
•  Good strategic, organizational and leadership skills
•  The ability to function independently, and as part of the team
•  Customer centric
•  Ethical and trustworthy
•  Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The strategic role of the DVC: Resources and Operations lend itself to the realisation of the VUT Strategic goals through ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. This requires an experienced leader who is responsible for strategic planning and management of Operations and Logistics, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Finance, and Student Support Services. The DVC: Resources and Operations will provide strategic and transformational leadership to the University, promoting a culture of excellence in all activities in the portfolio.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

•  Strategic leadership
•  Contributing to the implementation and compliance of institutional strategy

 Strategic leadership and management to the following services:

•  Operations and Logistics
•  Information Technology Services
•  Human Resources
•  Finance
•  Student Support Services

Application Criteria:
Qualification and Experience:

•  Relevant Master’s Qualification (preferably an MBA)
•  Ten (10) years’ experience in a relevant senior position in the field of Operations & Logistics, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Finance or Student Support Services
•  An established track record in one of the fields listed under key Performance areas.

Desired Experience:

•  Excellent profile of personal and professional achievement
•  Knowledge of and experience in the SA Higher Education Sector will be an added advantage.
•  Knowledge and experience in planning and management at Senior or Executive level within the Higher Education Sector/Environment and/or in the private and public sector
•  Relevant leadership and management experience at Senior or Executive Level within the Higher Education Sector/Environment and/or in the Private and public sector
•  Ability to lead, motivate and innovate systems and processes that can be orientated towards outputs and outcomes.
•  Self-driven and innovative but should be able to participate in teams and collaborate with senior staff members and members of the community, stakeholders, and partners.
•  Ability to function effectively in a multicultural working environment of the University address its transformation, Africanisation and De-colonisation agenda.

Skills:
 Strategic Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Communication (Written and Verbal), Networking, Strong Business Analytical Skills, Budgetary Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Organizational Understanding, Project Management, Resilience, Results Orientation, Technical Expertise, and Teamwork

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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As a member of the executive of the University, the incumbent will actively support the VC&P in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising academic and administrative functions through line reports. Although each Executive is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

•  Operational strategic leadership
•  Strategic leadership of faculties
•  Academic planning
•  Strategic leadership of the Centre of Academic Development and other teaching and learning advancement centres/units/groups within the university
•  Strategic Leadership of Quality Promotion at VUT
•  Drive the project of data analytics within the teaching and learning portfolio
•  Envision and drive the implementation of e-learning at VUT
•  Drive the envision of the VUT Language Policy for teaching and learning
•  Strategic partnership and advancement with national, continental and international institutions
•  Contribution to the implementation and compliance of institutional strategy

Application Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant PhD and Professorship (Associate or Full)
• Fifteen years (15) experience in higher education institutions of which ten (10) years should have been at a senior management level
• An established academic track record in teaching with evidence of excellence supported by accredited scholarly publications in the South African higher education environment.
• Experience in strategic leadership in different methodologies of teaching and learning (e.g. andragogy, pedagogy and heutagogy)
• A very strong understanding of the Higher Education policy landscape nationally and internationally
• Strong experience in academic and institutional policies and processes
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting student access and success
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate governance issues within academia
• Experience in arears of teaching and learning, innovative course and programme design, academic development, and support and Africanisation of the PQM
• Experience in addressing manifestations of inequality and transformation within the Higher Education environment
• Demonstratable knowledge in envisioning and implementation of blended learning and the use of ICT’S in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of the use of at least one proprietary and open source learning management system
• Demonstratable ability to lead and envision the planning and implementation of OERs and MOOCs
• Substantial experience in leading quality management in line with expectations of the Council of Higher Education and other relevant statutory bodies

Skills:
 Strategic Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Communication Skills (Written and Verbal), Networking, Strong Business Analytical Skills, Budgetary Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, Flexibility/Adaptability, Organisational Understanding, Project Management, Resilience, and Results Orientation

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Director: Human Resources is a member of the Executive Management Committee, responsible for the strategic alignment of the Human Resources function within the University’s vision and mission. He / she will ensure optimum and seamless delivery of the human resources services within the University and will oversee the formulation, review and implementation of the VUT People Strategy,policies, procedures and practices. He / she will also be responsible for championing the establishment and maintenance of a culture of performance across all levels at the university. The successful candidate is further expected to represent the university in relevant higher education and stakeholder forums as well as driving the University employment equity plan and supporting the execution of the transformation strategy.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

•  Strategy Development and Execution
•  Embed Institutional and Performance Culture
•  HR Consulting and Coaching
  •  Policy procedure development and implementation
  •  HR Operations Management
  •  Employee attraction, engagement and retention
  •  Remuneration and HR Administration
  •  Organisational Development and Talent Management
  •  Performance Management, and Learning & Development
  •  Employment Relations
  •  Employment Equity
•  Employee Wellbeing
•  Human Resource Management & Governance
•  Resource Management: Budget and Finance (cost of employment)
•  Quality Assurance and Risk Management
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Risk Management
•  Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Application Criteria:
Qualification and Experience:

•  A Masters’ degree in HR, Industrial /Organisational Psychology or relevant
•  Accreditation with a professional body
•  At least 8 years’ experience in Human Resources - a significant part of which will have been at Senior or Executive level, preferably in Higher Education

Experience:

•  Superior interpersonal skills and must be able to operate at all levels of the organisation
•  Strategic leadership and people management skills
•  A good understanding and experience in change management implementation
•  Familiarity with the higher education legislative environment
•  Has a successful record of leadership and teamwork
•  Has the ability to mobilize and inspire others toward shared goals
•  Understand the overall operations and affairs of a university environment
•  Thinks strategically and operationalise this into plans and projects
•  Experience in a highly unionised environment
•  Plan and manages budgets,
•  Working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, SDA, EEA, OHSA, and CCMA
•  Familiarity with MS Office software

Skills:

•  Analytical Thinking/Problem solving
•  Building Interpersonal Relationships
•  Client/Student service and support
•  Communication
•  University awareness
•  Professional knowledge and skill
•  Negotiation skills
•  Building partnerships
•  Facilitating change
•  People Management
•  Resource Management
•  Strategic Leadership
•  Decision-making judgement
•  Conceptual thinking
•  Impact and influence
•  Emotional Intelligence

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but not limited to:

• Strategy Development and Execution for the following portfolios:
  •  Advancement;
  •  Student Recruitment;
  •  Marketing and Communication;
  •  Alumni Affairs;
  •  VUT Radio.
• Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation;
• Health and Safety and Employee Wellbeing;
• Human Resource Management;
• Resource Management: Budget and Finance;
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management;
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting.

APPLICATION CRITERIA
Qualification and Experience:

•  A relevant Master’s Degree (particularly in media and communication studies and/or advancement studies and/or development studies).
•  At least 5 years working in an established advancement/development area.

Added Advantage

•  Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with philanthropic foundations, corporate socialninvestment, and the university environment.
•  Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.

Skills and Competencies:
Relevant professional knowledge and skills, excellent analytical thinking/problem-solving; ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships; excellent client/student service and support; excellent communication skills (oral and written); excellent university awareness; excellent people and resources
management, including performance management; outstanding and established strategic leadership; excellent decision-making and judgment; outstanding conceptual thinking; acknowledged impact and influence.