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Main Objectives

• The Manager: Fundraising supports the Director: Advancement and Communications in developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated advancement and fundraising strategy to strengthen the University’s long-term financial sustainability.
• The role focuses on expanding and diversifying the University’s unencumbered funding base through effective donor cultivation, stakeholder engagement, and targeted fundraising initiatives, thereby supporting institutional growth, sustainability, and impact.

The Requirements

•  A relevant B. Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent plus approximately 7 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
• Able to demonstrate a track record of successful fundraising, as well as where initiative has been taken to enhance or build key relationships.
• Proven track record of securing significant funding from diverse sources.
• At least 3 years’ management experience
• Previous experience working with senior management in an organisation, where strategic implementation has been required.

 Closing Date 01 June 2026

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Main Objectives

• To provide specialised administrative and legal-process support to the Technology Transfer Office, with particular focus on Intellectual Property portfolio administration, legal regulatory reporting, liaison with attorneys, law firms and external stakeholders, while also providing comprehensive general administrative support across all operational activities of the Technology Transfer Office.

This is achieved through:

• Administering the National Intellectual Property Management Office System in accordance with legislative, policy, and reporting requirements.
• Maintaining, updating, and ensuring the integrity of the Intellectual Property portfolio database, including accurate data capture for reporting, audit, and decision-making purposes.
• Providing comprehensive general administrative support across all operational activities of the Technology Transfer Office, including document filing, scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping.
• Supporting communication and stakeholder-engagement activities of the Technology Transfer Office in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Administrative legal asset management and liaising professionally with attorneys, law firms, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders within the national and international innovation ecosystem.

The Requirements

•  A grade 12 qualification plus approximately 2 years relevant experience, where such experience includes:-
• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative, computerised, deadline-driven environment
• Legal and professional document management and record-keeping
• Diary and deadline management, including minute-taking
• Data capturing and maintenance of databases or registers
• Experience with financial systems, invoice processing, and cost tracking
• Exposure to budgets and processing of invoices
• A paralegal or legal secretarial qualification would be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a law firm or legal services environment would be an advantage

Closing Date 22 May 2026

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Main Objectives

• To strategically develop systems and processes in order to ensure the provision of efficient, professional and quality administrative and secretariat support services to University Committees and governance structures of the University as required. 

The Requirements

A B. Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, plus approximately 6 years' relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• Excellent English language skills in writing succinct and synthesised reports and minutes
• Previous experience in a Secretariat and Governance function, preferably within a Higher Education environment.
• Previous experience working with committees, including scheduling and organising meetings, and a track record of doing so efficiently; preparing agendas for meetings; taking minutes of meetings; meeting deadlines with a track record of doing so.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerised administration environment, which includes good organisational and planning skills as well as problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Experience working with large volumes of work.
• Track record of using technology to create efficiencies and improve service.
• Track record of continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a team and previous supervision/management experience of at least three years.
• Experience in website content management is an advantage.
• Excellent typing skills, including typing draft minutes/notes in meetings.

Closing Date 27 May 2026