Head of Faculty Administration (P6) (Faculty of Law: Dean's Office) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities: 

• Leads an efficient, client-focused, one-stop Faculty Administration.
• Responsible for the strategic development of support resources.
• Communicating and monitoring the implementation of the faculty's strategic plan.
• Providing support for policy development in support of the strategic plan.
• Participating in the Executive Dean's Committee.
• Acts as the faculty Secretary to ensure the faculty Committee structure complies with the university's quality assurance and validation procedure.
• Plans the academic administration activities related to the life cycle of the student, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Facilitates and manages the enrolment planning and admission processes.
• Facilitates a preferred student experience in all student contact with faculty and Academic Administration.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's Degree (NQF level 9) or equivalent qualification.
• Four (4) to five (5) years' experience in a managerial position.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply policies and procedures.
• Proven ability and extensive experience in leading a diverse team, fostering an inclusive environment that leverages cross-cultural perspectives to drive innovation and achieve faculty’s goals
• Experience in working with students and student societies, including mentoring diverse student groups, collaborating with society leadership on events and initiatives, and fostering engagement to support academic and personal development.
• Computer skills, including the ability to acquire skills as required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of Faculty rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of UJ policies and processes.
• Knowledge of business processes
• Minimum knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Experienced in the ITS, MAMS, and HEMIS systems.
• Experienced in report writing at high levels, including synthesizing complex data, tailoring narratives for executive audiences, and ensuring strategic alignment with faculty’s goals

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong management and leadership qualities.
• Management and leadership skills with a client focus.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to build and manage internal and external partnerships successfully.
• A high level of diplomacy.

Deadline:10th July,2026