Director: Special Projects

The Tshwane University of Technology has the following vacancies in senior management. All the posts are full-time, fiveyear fixed-term contracts. Please note that some of the following posts were advertised previously and previous applicants who are still interested are required to re-apply.

DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROJECTS
Peromnes Level 5 (Ref. 11/280)

The Director: Special Projects reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and provides high-level advice on strategic matters. S/he provides expertise and support in identifying and researching relevant strategic opportunities and emerging trends, initiating discussions, developing position papers and providing advocacy. The Director also assists in the preparation of speeches, memoranda, documents and presentations for the Vice-Chancellor and supports the executive management committee in special projects. S/he provides insight, advice and consultancy to the Vice-Chancellor and the executive management.

Requirements: • A relevant Master’s degree (a Doctorate would be an added advantage) • Five years’ experience at senior management level in a tertiary institution • Broad experience in different University functional areas and a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities affecting the tertiary sector nationally and internationally • Working knowledge of all legislation and policy affecting the tertiary sector in South Africa • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent researching, report writing and drafting skills • Well-developed analytical and conceptual
skills • Proven ability to think strategically • Management and leadership ability • Facilitation and project management skills
• Excellent computer skills.

Enquiries: Prof NT Mosia, tel. (012) 382-4112

Application Procedures

To apply, please submit the following by no later than 18 November 2011: • A Curriculum Vitae • Certified copies of all degree certifi cates. All applications with international qualifi cations are required to submit a SAQA evaluation certifi cate • A detailed motivation regarding your suitability for the position you are applying for as well as how you meet each of the stipulated requirements • A brief statement setting out your vision for the relevant position • The names and contact details of three work-related referees, one of which should preferably be your current or recent line manager. The University may require further referees.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups and
the University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to make an appointment. Applicants will be required to
undergo further verifi cation and evaluation. If no response has been received from us within eight weeks, please
accept that your application has been unsuccessful.