Deputy Registrar at Durban University of Technology

DEPUTY REGISTRAR

• To provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across academic administration, academic data and student records, and financial aid functions within DUT, ensuring compliance with national higher education legislation, DHET and CHE frameworks, and Council/Senate requirements.
• The role deputises for the Institutional Registrar and represents DUT at internal and external forums as required. in line with DUT Strategy 2030.

Minimum Education Requirement

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Higher Education Management, Public Administration, Governance, or related field.

Ideal Education Requirement

• Doctorate (NQF 10) in Higher Education, Public Administration, or Information/Data Governance.

Minimum Experience Requirement

• 10 years’ experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.
• At least 5 years at senior management level (Director/Head).

Ideal Experience Requirement

• 12–15 years’ experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.

Key Competencies Requirements
Minimum:

• Note to applicants: CV to include details demonstrating the following minimum requirements for the role:
• Knowledge of academic administration, student records, and funding systems.
• Experience managing large-scale administrative operations.
• Strong knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and NSFAS frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial and data management skills.

Ideal:

• Advanced knowledge of higher education governance and administration best practices.
• Expertise in student information systems (ITS /PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Knowledge of policy development, change management, and digitalization.
• Experience in student financial aid strategy and donor relations.
• Strong networks across higher education sector and funding bodies.

Legal Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and CHE frameworks, SAQA/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and POPIA.

Training and Knowledge

• Knowledge of DUT’s academic administration, records, and financial aid policies.
• Understanding of student information systems (ITS/ PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Familiarity with DHET and NSFAS reporting requirements.
• Skills in preparing HEMIS and management reports to support evidence-based decisions.
• Knowledge of governance processes (Senate/Council).
• Risk management and audit compliance knowledge.

Special Requirements

• Availability to work extended hours during registration, exams, and financial aid cycles.
• Ability to travel between campuses and nationally for DHET/CHE engagements.
• Commitment to DUT Strategy 2030, transformation, and inclusivity.

Summary of Duties

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across academic administration, student records and data governance, and financial aid portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Act, DHET, CHE, SAQA/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and institutional policies.
• Oversee admissions, registration, examinations, graduations, timetabling, and the full student lifecycle. Lead academic data governance, records integrity, POPIA compliance, and statutory reporting including HEMIS.
• Provide oversight of financial aid administration, allocations, disbursements, compliance, and reporting.
• Represent DUT at national and regional forums (DHET, CHE, SAQA, USAf) on academic administration and governance matters.
• Lead divisional budgeting, resource allocation, cost optimisation, and financial oversight.
• Oversee risk registers, business continuity, internal controls, and audit readiness across all portfolios.
• Consolidate reports for EXCO, Senate, Council, and provide institutional analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide leadership in transformation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning.

Closing Date 27 February 2026