18 Dean: Student Affairs (P4) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 873 216

Main purpose of the job

• To provide leadership to the Student Affairs portfolio in line with institutional imperatives on Student-centredness. Furthermore, the purpose of the role is to direct and oversee the integrated service operations to our students, namely the Wellness, Governance, Operational Sport and Residence units of the University. 
• The Dean will ensure that the services rendered by these units meet the needs of the students and are in line with the University’s 2030 strategic vision, policies and procedures.

Main tasks

• Develop policies and strategic plans for the section.
• Provide leadership for, and oversee the functioning of the following units:
• Wellness Centre
• Operational Sport
• Residences
• Governance & Student Life
• Provide appropriate stewardship of resources (Human, financial, and Infrastructural) for the section.
• Create a culture conducive to efficiency and effective execution, monitoring, and learning in the section.
• Establish and maintain capacity for effective data stewardship and knowledge management in the section.
• Represent the section internally at different forums and the university at external forums.

Nature of appointment: Five (5)- year fixed-term Support Services

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge & Experience

• Master's degree (i.e. M Tech / Masters / NQF 9 or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Education.
• Eight (8) years' relevant experience.
• Five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment with knowledge of the student service environment (Wellness, Residence management, Sport, and Student Governance).
• Demonstrated experience of strategy, policy, and business process development.
• Demonstrated experience of facilitating productive relations between university management and students.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications for purposes of presentation, data/knowledge management, reporting, etc.
• Understanding of key Higher Education Institutional Systems and Structures.
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education Policy framework and legislation, Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, and the location of Student Affairs therein.
• Project management skills.
• Report Writing skills.
• Advanced business communication (presentation and writing) skills.
• Negotiation and bargaining skills.
• Conflict resolution and peace-making skills.
• Troubleshooting and solutions mindset.
• Facilitation skills
• Proficient in Excel & Word (intermediate level).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/Or Experience

• A SAQA-approved Doctorate-level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Education.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment in charge of Student Affairs.
• Fundraising and leveraging to support strategic objectives.