Faculty Manager - Health Sciences Dean's Office - Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing and coordinating strategic and administrative support to the office of the Dean;
• Providing strategic and operational management support to the Faculty and the Dean;
• Developing, implementing and monitoring Faculty operational plans in alignment with institutional strategy;
• Managing and overseeing the Faculty operational budget, financial planning, expenditure and reporting;
• Managing faculty administration and operational processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement;
• Overseeing facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and operational requirements, including coordination of capital projects where applicable;
• Ensuring effective occupational health and safety practices and compliance within the Faculty;
• Leading and coordinating projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards;
• Developing and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university management, professional services, staff, students and relevant external partners.
• Providing management information, reports and analysis to support informed decision-making by the Dean and Faculty leadership;
• Ensuring compliance with institutional policies, procedures, governance requirements and relevant legislation;
• Identifying operational risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation and control measures;
• Driving process improvement, service excellence and operational efficiency across the Faculty;
• Supporting the Faculty in achieving its strategic, academic and operational objectives;
• Leading, managing and developing administrative and support staff within the Faculty.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field.
• At least 6 years’ experience in financial and general administration, with 2 years at middle management level in a higher education environment or a comparable complex organisation.
• Demonstrated management responsibility across human resources, finance, facilities and operations.
• Proven experience managing a complex, multi-building campus or large multi-site estate, including facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and capital projects.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, stakeholder management and complex project management.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver strategic initiatives while managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Sound general management and leadership capability, including strong people management and change management skills;
• Strategic, analytical and systems-thinking ability, with sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills;
• Financial acumen, high-level planning and project-management capability;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation and conflict-management skills;
• High level of computer and information literacy;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet demanding deadlines and attend to detail;
• Willingness and ability to work outside normal operating hours when required.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience in managing complex faculty operations, finance, human resources and facilities.
• Knowledge of higher education governance, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation.

CLOSING DATE:  9 October 2026