Registrar
The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles embedded in the Employment Equity Act
REGISTRAR
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025/10/RR01
The Council of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) seeks to appoint, on a Five-Year Fixed Term Contract, a high calibre, dynamic, visionary and accomplished leader into the position of Registrar.
The Registrar is a member of the Executive Management team and reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. The Registrar also works closely with the chairperson and other members of the University Council and its Sub-Committees.
Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience of the Higher Education environment, unquestionable management and academic credentials as well as strong and proven leadership qualities at senior/top management level..
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • A relevant Master’s degree (Law); a PhD qualification will be an advantage • Knowledge of Higher Education Sector relevant pieces of legislation • Ten (10) years’ managerial and leadership experience coupled with sound knowledge of the principles of good governance and administration within the Higher Education sector, of which five (5) years should have been in a senior role • Financial and people management skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Provide leadership in the areas of institutional governance, professional and legal advisory services • Act as the Secretary to Council and its Sub-Committees • Provide secretariat services to the Senate, Institutional Forum and the Executive Management Committee • Provide effective and efficient management of the Registrar’s portfolio by leading and taking responsibility for the following services • Ensure compliance with relevant acts, statutes, rules, policies, regulations and procedures • Focus on the administration of the student academic life cycle including student judicial services, student data and information systems, records management and institutional reporting.
The appointment is for a five-year fixed term which may be extended for a further term by mutual consent.
All applications must include the following, which are critical in evaluating each application received: • A Self-Evaluation by the applicant of his/her suitability for appointment to this position • A completed UNIZULU application form • A detailed Curriculum Vitae • Certified copies of all academic qualifications • Identity Document and • Names and contact details of at least three contactable work-related referees (of which one must be a current or recent superior).
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment.
CLOSING DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2025 AT 12H00.
For the application form, please log on to the University website and click on vacancies http://www.unizulu.ac.za/vacancies.
To apply for this position, please e-mail the application form and the required documentation to Ms Phili Nhlengethwa,
email: [email protected] OR log on to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) and submit your application, by no later than 12h00 on the closing date stated above.
Please note that UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity. Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
By applying for this position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand, that your personal information, e.g. your name and surname, identity
number, banking details, address, resume’ etc., may be used, distributed, handled or processed and or stored for purposes of Recruitment and Selection
process of the University only.