Job Details
- Expires 10 March 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: AP1038
- Province: Eastern Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: March 2nd
Background to Position
LOCATION:
uMthatha and East London
Job Description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
The incumbent will report directly to the Executive Director:
Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and provide high-level assistance in the following areas:
• Facilitating the enrolment planning processes at the University;
• Analysing the institutional and national plans with a specific focus on enrolment planning and qualification offerings;
• Development of internal annual enrolment plans and monitoring and evaluating achievements against planned enrolment targets;
• Development of the university’s enrolment plan in line with planning cycles of DHET, including medium-term enrolment plans;
• Managing, monitoring and evaluating of the University enrolments in terms of the approved enrolment plans;
• Management of the HEDA portal and coordination of HEMIS data with the other information systems in the University;
• Management of WSU’s regulatory body (DHET, CHE, SAQA) data and the development of critical data storage systems and early notification systems;
• Collaborate with the Academic Planning Directorate to ensure the timely provision of required data to support regulatory compliance at all regulatory levels;
• Assisting the Executive Director: Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation to monitor and review the implementation of the strategic plan and reporting this to DHET;
• Managing the daily activities and the budget of the Directorate in support of the Executive Director: Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Facilitate training and coaching in enrolment planning and data analysis at faculty level.
Inherent Criteria
INHERENT CRITERIA:
• An appropriate master’s degree in Information Technology or related field;
• A PhD will be an added advantage;
• In-depth understanding of, and at least five (5) years proven experience within the Higher Education sector;
• Consideration will be given to candidates with experience and knowledge of the higher education sector with specific reference to management of information systems and enrolment planning;
• Outstanding knowledge of the higher education policy environment;
• Knowledge of the funding of public universities and the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and negotiation skills and tolerance to manage stress and role demands;
• Strong project management experience
• Knowledge of the national and international higher education systems will be an advantage;
• Knowledge of the interface between human resources, infrastructure development, finance, enrolment planning, quality and academic qualifications will also be an advantage.
Competencies:
• Strong technical skills in the field of information technology;
• Expertise in complex problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills, displays good judgement;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to provide leadership to a team and to work in a team environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and negotiation skills and tolerance to manage stress and role demands;
• Strong project management experience, ability to develop, monitor and evaluate multiple projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines;
• Ability to plan, organize and lead the implementation of plans and processes;
• Ability to supervise, mentor and engage staff members, inspire staff members credibility, confidence and build consensus
Application Requirement
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
➢ A letter of motivation.
➢ A comprehensive CV.
➢ An abridged CV.
➢ Names and contact details for at least 3 referees.
➢ Certified copies of matric and degree certificates and Identity Document
To apply please forward your application quoting reference number AP1038 to Genevieve Michel c/o wsudirector@talenting.co.za
