Director: Special Projects (5 year Fixed Term Contract) - Kimberley at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant Master’s degree would generally be required
• A Doctorate would be recommended
• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in a related field
• A proven track record in Project Management of medium to large projects
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Valid Driver’s License

Recommendations    

• Understands the operations and affairs of a university environment
• Can think strategically and operationalise this into plans and projects
• Can plan and manage budgets

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Actively support the Vice-Chancellor in the implementation of the SPU Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
• Organise planning meetings for development and review of the SPU Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan
• Coordinate mid-year and year-end retreats for the development and review of Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
• Manage Consultants who facilitate these processes
• Coordinate the process for the completion and approval of the School (SAPPS) and Divisional (DAPPS) Annual Performance Plans
• Coordinate mid-term and annual reports to DHET
• Facilitate the induction of all new and current staff in the VC’s Office
• Coordinate the process of relevant policy and procedure development and implementation for the VC’s Office
• Coordinate reviews of administrative units for quality and effectiveness improvement
• Coordinate institutional risk management responsibilities
• Coordinate compliance with section 16 (2) responsibilities assigned by OHS Act
• Coordinate reporting on SHE matters for consideration at SMT
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• Assist the Vice Chancellor’s Office with the development and implementation of projects
• Scope project plans related to identified interventions
• Manage and involvement in human resource management within the office of the Vice-Chancellor

Prepare and report on:

• Annual staffing and operating budget and CAPEX
• Manage expenditure according to the approved annual budget and Asset management
• Drive the effective implementation of reporting systems in the VC’s Office
• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices
• Submit additional reports/data as required by legislation, DHET and/or the University