Current Vacancies at University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal Foundation is an independent trust dedicated to garnering resources for the advancement of the University. The role of UKZN Foundation is to build and sustain relationships with donors and potential donors and to negotiate donations to advance the interests of UKZN. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the Foundation. 
The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to assume the position of Executive Director of the Foundation. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a multi-skilled and innovative individual to make a mark in the higher education fundraising domain by leading the fundraising activities of South Africa’s largest residential university. 
The Executive Director of the Foundation will report strategically and functionally to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation. 

Areas of responsibility: 

•  Oversee and spearhead the fundraising programmes of the University; 
•  Manage the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries within the University; 
•  Direct and manage the staff as well as manage the budget of the Foundation; 
•  Create new donor relationships and maintain existing ones on an ongoing basis; 
•  Prioritise the fundraising needs of the University in consultation with key stakeholders; 
•  Lead project and proposal development, donor research, solicitation and campaign planning; 
•  Represent the University and boost its profile within the donor community wherever possible; 
•  Ensure efficient and diligent governance and management of the affairs of the UKZN Foundation Trust 

In addition, the Executive Director will: 

• Work closely with the Vice-Chancellor, DVC: Research and President of Convocation to develop and expand University endowment funds and resources. 

Minimum requirements: 

•  A Master’s degree or equivalent; 
•  Three years’ experience in an academic or other relevant organisation i.e. large NPO or fundraising organisation; 
•  Seven years management experience of which two years must be at senior management level, working closely with executive management structures; 
•  The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and travel extensively, both nationally and abroad; 

Personal and Leadership Attributes 

• We are seeking an individual with strong interpersonal capabilities, who is an institutional leader, able to foster interpersonal relationships across the institution and with stakeholders. 

 To provide strategic direction to the Foundation 

• Judgement
• Analytical ability 
• Conceptual thinking. 

 To champion the delivery of greater results 

• Committing to action 
• Displaying resilience 
• Executing assignments. 

 To manage self and others 

• Self-awareness
• Building talent 
• Managing teams. 

 To foster productive working relationships o Resourcing projects and assignments 

• Providing competent and respectful leadership 
• Living University Values - R.E.A.C.H. (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Client Orientation and Honesty). 
• Writing skills are critical. 

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Job description

S/he will assist in the co­ordination of activities relating to the process and dissemination of information for the Registrar's office. This post reports to the Director of Governance and Administration.  

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• A minimum of a 1-year post matric qualification
• Two (2) years experience post-qualification in a higher education environment that includes organisational and project/office management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Financial administration or management.
• Computer Literacy, including the use of ITS (Integrated Tertiary Systems). 

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Job description

The Finance Manager will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management operations of the Foundation, and reporting to the Executive Director: UKZN Foundation. 
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in financial management and possess excellent analytical, communication, computer literacy, and leadership skills.

Minimum requirements

•  Relevant three (3) year Degree (with Accounting).
•   Minimum of Eight (8) years’ work experience of which a minimum of Three (3) years should be in a managerial/supervision position.

  Knowledge of:

•  Ability to generate and interpret cost reports, financial statements, budgets, and perform analyses in compliance with IFRS;
• Sound working knowledge of IFRS, Taxation, Auditing requirements and all relevant laws and Acts required for maintaining the financial operations of an entity;
• Fully computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Pastel; 
• Effective staff management and leadership;
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.