Director of Operations, Dean's Office, Faculty of Humanities at University of Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s qualification (NQF9)
• 10 years management experience of which 5 years at a senior level
• Proven experience of staff management and HR relations
• Understanding of IT service management and adult learning in relation to technology
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and protocols
• Experience of planning and budgeting
• Financial and budget management experience
• Proven experience in project management
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex portfolios
• Change management experience and/or design thinking experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the higher education environment

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• 5 years’ experience of higher education institutions
• Working knowledge of core functions and governance in higher education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic input into policies and processes relating to Faculty resources
• Oversight of finance and budgets in the Faculty related to the role
• Management of HR related matters for administrative staff
• Oversight of IT, marketing, communications, and alumni relations in the Faculty
• Responsible for health and safety matters in the Faculty
• Responsible for the Faculty risk management and business continuity strategies
• Oversight of space allocation in the Faculty