Current Opening at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

The responsibilities associated with this position involve administration related to the Centre's postgraduate teaching and the provision of administrative support to the academic staff of the Centre.

• Coordinating the promotion and marketing of postgraduate courses;
• Coordinating the annual applications and registration process;
• Scheduling and venue booking for courses on the annual calendar, as well as catering for courses;
• Dealing with all administrative enquiries from students;
• Coordinating the reproduction of all course materials;
• Liaising with course presenters and providing administrative support to them when required;
• Managing all the processes regarding module assignments and procedures (SUNLearn);
• Receiving visitors/students, including answering all telephone calls related to the Centre's academic activities
•  Administration of the moderation of all academic courses;
•  Carrying out general ad hoc tasks as may be operationally required.

Job Requirements    

• A post-matric qualification and at least five years' work experience in a similar position;
• Proven experience of the University's administrative systems and processes.
• Proven experience of the SUNLearn and SUNStudent systems is essential;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• The ability to efficiently communicate, both verbally and in writing, with students and staff alike;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
• Very good computer skills, including in MS Excel and MS Access.

Recommendation        

•  A university degree.

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Duties    

• Teaching and administration of undergraduate engineering modules;
• Supervision of final year engineering projects;
• Collaboration with existing research groups within the Department;
• Performing support, administrative and representative roles in the Department.

Job Requirements        

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a strong academic record from a reputable university, and accredited by ECSA for registration as a Professional Engineer;
• Excellent written and verbal language and communication skills in at least English, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and to teach the courses and modules of a typical undergraduate chemical engineering programme;
• Good interpersonal skills and an excellent ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team.

Junior Lecturer:

• An appropriate master's degree (typically MEng or MScEng) from a recognised academic university, or at least three years' relevant industrial experience.

Lecturer:

• A doctoral degree in chemical engineering from a recognised academic university.

Recommendation        

• Appropriate industry experience;
• Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate level.

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Duties        

General:

• Providing strategic vision, leadership, and management to SU Legal Services.

Compliance and Risk Management at a strategic level, including:

• Working closely with the Deputy Registrar: Governance Support and the Compliance Officer;
• Providing expert advice on commercial contracts between SU and external parties;
• Managing compliance with all contractual and institutional agreements;
• Advising on legal risk.

Legal advice, including:

• Providing expert legal advice to the campus community;
• Formulating and communicating legal opinions to affected members of the campus community;
• Reviewing and advising on proposed legislation;
• Advising on commercial contracts;
• Participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as and when required;
• Advising on internal legal processes, including student discipline. 

Litigation, including:

• Conducting factual investigations;
• Supporting general counsel in selecting courses of action and allocating appropriate resources;
• Supporting general counsel in briefing legal representatives, University management and council as applicable.

Knowledge management, including:

• The establishment and maintenance of an internal database of all opinions, contracts, and other precedents;
• Sharing legal knowledge and expertise with relevant internal stakeholders.

Stakeholder relations, including:

• The development and maintenance of positive working partnerships with external stakeholders;
• Liaising and collaborating with other environments in the institution as applicable;
• Developing effective, collaborative relationships and networking with all internal clients and external stakeholders.

Operations management:

• People management, including the development of a challenging and rewarding working environment;
• Compiling an annual divisional budget and managing costs against an approved budget;
• Regular reporting to the Registrar, Audit and Risk Committee and Social and Business Ethics Committee on functions in Legal Services.

Job Requirements        

• An LLB degree
• Registration as attorney or advocate;
• At least eight years' relevant experience;
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships and partnerships;
• Proven ability to manage teams;
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven skills to negotiate at a senior level;
• Excellent judgement, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with solid judgement and discretion;
• Business acumen and highly effective negotiation skills;
• The ability to represent the University externally as required and to build consensus and strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including with executive management;
• Demonstrated written analyses and verbal presentation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment which requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and the willingness to collaborate and 
• work in cross-functional teams;
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• The ability to work and function effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates could be expected to perform an assessment test, including a short presentation, based on the requirements as set out in the advertisement.
• Recommendation        
• Practical experience in litigation and legal processes;
• Experience of working in a higher education environment;
• Specialised knowledge of the regulatory environment of Higher Education institutions;
• The ability to communicate effectively in a second official South African language, other than English.