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

Job description

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

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) or equivalent
• Four (4) to five (5) years' experience in a managerial position
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply policies and procedures
• 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

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

Recommendations:

• Proficiency in three other African languages
• Ability to manage budget/institutional finances to optimal effectiveness

Apply by: 14 May 2025