Director: Strategy, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting at University of Western Cape

• The monitoring of institutional performance in relation to the strategic imperatives of the University remains an integral part of the implementation of the University's strategy. Strategy implementation happens across executives lines and faculties and is supported by a range of grant-funded and other initiatives. 
• The position coordinates and aligns complex change projects across executive portfolios, forges strategic partnerships with internal and external parties and facilitates effective implementation of identified strategic projects. The University seeks to appoint a dynamic individual who can support the development of strategic and project plans, coordinate and support effective implementation of a range of initiatives and manage and maintain strategic communication with internal and external role-players. 

Reporting to the Institutional Planner, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following areas:

• Assists in managing robust institutional planning processes that identify long term goals and objectives and facilitates the development of supporting strategies 
• Interact with senior management to coordinate, integrate and report on planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Manage the strategic alignment and integration of grant proposals, and coordinate and oversee the implementation, monitoring and reporting of identified grants 
• Monitor and track the effectiveness of strategy and project implementation.
• Build partnerships and manage engagements with key internal and external stakeholders 
• Conduct research and data analysis and keep abreast of key national and local issues that would impact the University's strategic aspirations and positioning.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree at an NQF Level 9. 
• A minimum of 8 years' relevant management experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
• An in depth understanding of the South African Higher Education context.
• Proven experience in project management and the monitoring and reporting of implementation progress.

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Experience in grant coordination, financial management, implementation monitoring and reporting 
• Research and analytical skills
• Excellent planning and execution skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience in establishing relationships and sustaining partnerships 

Closing Date
30/4/2023