The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.
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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.
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