Director: Properties and services

Like its bold start in 1916 and its subsequent stance of defiance in the 1960’s through to 1994, this iconic university has shown  grit and determination. Now again in the 2000’s, it has faced yet another bout of assault, this time of covert proportions. And yet again, the same grit and determination has shone through. Are you eager and determined to help reposition this iconic institution to the position it so richly deserves?

DIRECTOR: PROPERTIES AND SERVICES
• Reference: AP1114 • P4 • 5-year contract

Reporting directly to the Executive Director: Infrastructure and Technology, you will lead a small team of three Senior Managers (Projects & Planning, Infrastructure and Maintenance, Facilities, Transport and Security, and Revenue Generation) managing three critical portfolios. You excel at leading, inspiring and motivating highly operational staff. The functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of physical infrastructure and aligned services are critical to your success. Your proactive approach is based on functional astuteness, which has given you well-deserved reputation. In a nutshell, you get things done! Your Master’s degree is either infrastructure in as far as spaces are concerned, engineering or facilities management orientated, while your experience is a diverse blend of all three. This is evidenced by your experience of at least 10 years’
experience in the ‘big-organisation’ environment, with the last 5 years being at a senior management level.
You thrive on the pursuit of positive change and innovation. You are familiar with how a higher education institution functions. Similarly, you have a solid understanding of organisational operations, project management, and technology as it applies to a built environment.

Ready to be part of a massive upswing?
Together with a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae, please apply via email to [email protected]

DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL CONTROL & OPERATIONS
• Reference: AP1126 • P4 • 5-year contract

Reporting directly to the CFO, the gravitas of your integrity, ability and people skills will continue to position you as a leading light. Giving strategic and directional leadership to the functionality of Grants, Financial Aid and Bursaries, Fees and Student Accounts, Financial Analysis and Supply Chain Management will allow you to shine. In essence, you will be responsible for shaping the financial strategy, sustainability, and success of these functions. Your expertise of employing sound fiscal management, strategic allocation of resources, and compliance with regulatory standards, will come to the fore, and ultimately contribute significantly to the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Your educational journey incudes an Honour’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Better still, your Master’s degree (not essential), will give you an edge.
You are registered with SAICA as a CA(SA), as a means to achieving your ultimate professional goal of the 10 years’ experience spent in a financial environment (ideally in Higher Education – preferred but not essential), at least 5 years has been in a management role. Your standout features include: • Projects, grants, student fees, financial aid • Financial management and leadership • Knowledge of student funding models • Department of Higher Education & Training regulations • Communicative, persuasive & interpersonal skills • Expert knowledge in the area of government grants & supply chain management • Strong ability to interpret
financial data & make data-driven decisions • Strong understanding of financial analysis & planning, as it applies to the operations and affairs of a tertiary institution • Proficiency in financial management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar • Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements & risk management practices, as well as strong familiarity with Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy. Ready to be part of a massive upswing?
Together with a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae, please apply via email to [email protected]
For further information please visit: https://www.executivetalenting.co.za/talent-registry/
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. We correspond with all our candidates.
The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage. University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation