Manager: International Relations at University of Kwazulu-Natal

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be required to:

• Develop and implement UKZN’s internationalisation strategy in line with institutional goals.
• Manage international partnerships, agreements, and collaboration frameworks, including due diligence and implementation oversight.
• Support inbound and outbound student mobility programmes, including Erasmus , university-wide exchanges, and short-term study abroad schemes.
• Provide operational leadership for international student support services, including orientation, integration, and liaison with key units such as student services and academic administration.
• Coordinate institutional support for international visitors, academic delegations, and diplomatic engagements.
• Represent UKZN in relevant national, regional, and international education forums and associations.
• Lead a team responsible for international relations, mobility coordination, and international student support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant immigration regulations and international education policies.
• Manage internationalisation events, strategic reporting, and stakeholder engagement across Colleges and Divisions.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Honours and or Postgraduate qualification (NQF8), in International Relations, Global Studies, Higher Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in international higher education, global engagement, or international partnership development, with at least two (2) years in a leadership or managerial role focused on internationalisation or international relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating Erasmus programmes or equivalent mobility frameworks.
• Proven understanding of global higher education trends, internationalisation policies, and regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of immigration regulations, including study permits, visa requirements, and student compliance issues.
• Experience in international student support and managing stakeholder relations across institutional and national levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing international academic programmes (e.g. summer/winter schools), including coordination and, where applicable, sourcing of funding.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and to work after hours and over weekends as required.