Director: International Affairs (post level 5) (contract appointment: five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term) (Job ID 5578) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate strategic international partnerships.
• Provide specialised services to international staff and students of the UFS and ensure their compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide international scholarships and opportunities for UFS students.
• In consultation with the Directorate for Research Development, provide and facilitate international funding opportunities for UFS staff.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the government, embassies in South Africa, science councils and funding agencies.
• Conduct research on internationalisation.
• Provide strategic and operational direction and action for the full spectrum of activities associated with the internationalisation agenda aligned to Vision 130 of the University of the Free State.
• Develop and implement plans to strengthen the internationalisation of the University of the Free State to realise its vision of being a research-led university.
• Manage the operational planning and effective utilisation of all available resources (physical, human and financial) to ensure the university's mandate and strategic direction are successfully understood and implemented.
• Oversee the coordinated approach of a broad range of interrelated programmes and services as they apply to international students.
• Represent the UFS where applicable and on committees and agencies as required.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 or equivalent.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience relating to most of the duties and responsibilities, of which at least three (3) years should be in a managerial capacity.
• Proven international exposure to the higher education or research environment of other countries.
• Preparedness to travel internationally.

Recommendations

• ​​​​​​​A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10.
• Leadership experience in the internationalisation of the higher-education environment.
• A proven track record of acquiring funding.
• International project leadership and management experience.
• A valid driver’s license