Open Roles at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To build and enhance the name, identity and brand of Nelson Mandela University as a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.

To position Nelson Mandela University as one of the leading African universities amongst key internal and external institutional stakeholders. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide strategic management, innovative, transformative and transformational leadership to the   Communication and Marketing division and the University.
• Build and enhance the Nelson Mandela University name, identity and brand.
• Lead the development and deployment of institutional stakeholder communication and engagement strategies, platforms and tools, working closely with executive and senior leadership of the University within the support and academic structures.
• Strategically manage stakeholder communication and engagement programmes and infrastructure.
• Lead the development and implementation of student recruitment strategies.
• Reposition the University’s Arts, Culture and Heritage function in line with the transformative and transformational ambitions of Mandela University.
• Embed a culture of resource stewardship, strategic financial management and empowering people management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong strategic, and transformative leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of the SA higher education sector
• Understanding of  internationalisation trends in higher education
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong proficiency in market analysis and a deep understanding of brand positioning
• Excellent communication capabilities
• Change management and transformation skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong people and financial management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Expertise in digital marketing, public relations, team management, and the ability to adapt to evolving market trends.

REQUIREMENTS
 

• A Master’s degree in a marketing and communications discipline..
• At least 8-10 years senior management experience.
• Experience in a senior leadership position in Higher Education will be an added advantage.

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• Pro-active HR service excellence, in solution and support, delivered to all relevant stakeholders to enable the achievement of stakeholder strategic objectives

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders as an HR Service Partner to ensure an effective HR support service to designated areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a diversified work force is timely sourced in and, organised and comprehensive procedure is followed.
• Provide overall HR support and advice to line managers and employees.
• Drive and support conceptualisation and implementation of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Talent Development strategies
• Ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide a first line Employment Relations and Wellness service to line managers
• Support the implementation of human resources projects in support of HR strategic objectives
• Perform all the HR-related administrative tasks within the scope of this job
• Maintain and enhance fit for the delivery organisation and people resources

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional HR knowledge and skill.
• Tech-savvy or ability to embrace HR Technologies
• Client service orientation
• Planning and organising skills
• Sound analytical and implementation skills
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills & interpersonal skills
• Change Management
• Strategically partner to Department
• Flexibility
• Critical thinking
• Project management
• Innovative

REQUIREMENTS

•  A relevant Degree or Diploma (NQF 6) Degree in Human Resource or Industrial Psychology.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR environment, of which 3 years must be at an HR Consultant level. In addition to the above requirement, candidates who possess the specifications below will have an added advantage:
• Evident Experience in affirmative action and employee equity work;
• Exposure to HR in a Higher Education environment