Deputy Faculty Registrar 1.03 at University of the Witwatersrand

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in academic administration or student governance within a higher education institution, of which a minimum of three (3) years should be at a supervisory or management level.
• It is essential that a candidate should have strong working knowledge of academic governance, student records management, and regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education.
• Must have a demonstrable experience in student administration systems, process improvement, and digital transformation projects.
• S/he should have a proven ability to lead and develop teams, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex operational demands with attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence.
• Should have high-level proficiency in institutional systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (or equivalent student information systems) be advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage student academic records, registrations, progression monitoring, and graduation processes in accordance with University policies and faculty-specific rules.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for the application of academic regulations and decision-making by faculty committees.
• Support the Faculty Registrar in ensuring academic governance structures are effectively coordinated, with accurate record-keeping and timely dissemination of committee decisions.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies, aligned to the University’s digital transformation and system integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with central University structures to ensure consistent application of policies and seamless student administration processes.
• Provide leadership and capacity-building within the faculty administration teams through mentorship, supervision, and skills development.
• Ensure effective risk management, audit readiness, and compliance with all institutional, regulatory, and national higher education frameworks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of student administration systems to deliver responsive, student-focused services.

Closing date:  29 August 2025