Faculty of Economic and Management Science: Dean's Office - Faculty Manager at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

POSITION 

• The University seeks to appoint a Faculty Manager who will be responsible for supporting the work of the Dean, Deputy Deans, Heads of Departments and Directors of Schools and Institutes, by providing strategic support and operational management to enable their planning, decision-making, and management of the Faculty, including support for strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and advancement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Providing and coordinating strategic and administrative support to the office of the Dean;
• Managing and co-ordinating faculty-wide projects and initiatives;
• Providing support to the Deanery in the  Faculty’s strategic planning process;
• Establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the Faculty to support the mission of the Faculty;
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and monitoring expenditure aligned to the Faculty’s strategic plans;
• Monitoring the delivery of the Faculty’s plan in alignment with institutional strategic plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Honours degree (Management, Economics, Commerce).
• Six (6) years’ experience, of which at least two (2) years are in management (e.g., human resources, finance, facilities).
• Strategic planning experience.
• Stakeholder relations management and fundraising experience.
• Financial and general administration experience.
• Project management experience.
• Assessment and evaluation of accreditation boards.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Experience in coordinating, facilitating and participating in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments.
• Ability to develop plans to accomplish work operations and objectives.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issues.
• Excellent liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of the governance structures, financial oversight and risk management relating to partnerships.
• High ethical standards, accountability and professionalism consistent with the University’s core values.
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation and monitoring of stakeholder-related activities. 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal operation hours when required.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to effectively manage and implement organisational change. 
• Strong conflict management and resolution skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations constructively.
• Computer literate.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Relevant Master’s degree (Management, Economics, Commerce) or Business Administration (MBA).
• Two years management experience in the higher education sector.

Deadline:28th September,2026