Manager II (P7) (College of Business & Economics: School of Management: Department of Business Management) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The University of Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead and expand the Department of Business Management’s Non-Subsidised Programmes division. If you are a skilled programme manager, project manager, or business developer with a passion for Higher Education, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Job Description:

• As the Manager of Non-Subsidised Programmes (NSPs), you will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the Department of Business Management’s NSPs and related services. Your role will encompass overseeing, monitoring, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures governing non-subsidised programmes, as well as managing the full academic lifecycle of students.

Duties:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Engaging with academics and the leadership team of the Department
• Planning, implementing, and managing Non-Subsidised Programmes (NSPs) and Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with UJ policies and procedures relevant to NSPs
• Managing the financial aspects of NSPs, including budget development, financial oversight, and debt management
• Overseeing and managing daily operations
• Leading programme development and coordination
• Performing required duties on UJ systems, including ITS, HEDA, and Perceptive Content
• Compiling various reports related to programme performance, financials, and operations
• Driving programme marketing and promotion
• Managing administrative staff
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum requirements

• NQF 7: Degree in Business Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three years' relevant experience on UJ support systems (ITS, HEDA and Perceptive Content)
• Minimum three years' relevant working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Staff Management experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong business development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good conflict management skills
• Good leadership and collaborative skills
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Leadership and navigation
• Ability to operate and engage at an executive level
• Relationship management
• Customer service orientated
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong project management skills
• Learning agility, i.e. learning about customers and their business
• Understanding of adult learning principles

Recommendations:

• At least 5 years of experience in the Higher Education environment
• At least 3 years of experience in Non-Subsidised Programme environment.
• Experience working with management across levels within an organisation, e.g. from junior to executive level
• Strong academic administration skills
• Knowledge of UJ academic and administrative policies and procedures, rules, and regulations
• Experience on UJ support systems (e.g. MAMS, UJ LMS-Moodle, Oracle)

Apply by: 14 May 2025