Requirements: 

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/Advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education/ Public Management or any related qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the Senior Management level (salary level 13) in Institutional Governance and Management Support environment. This is position requires a dynamic individual with depth knowledge of the South African higher education landscape, and specifically the legislative frameworks, policies and regulations that govern the sector. The candidate must have proven strategic management and leadership capabilities and be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with the leadership of universities, student bodies and various Higher Education Sector Boards and Councils, as well as various government departments. Further requirements are excellent project management, problem-solving, report writing and communication skills. The incumbent should be able to perform in a team environment. Good computer skills are a requirement. Good knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFM), public sector budgeting will be added advantage. A willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties: 

To provide governance and management support to Councils, Boards and management structures in public higher education institutions (Universities and higher education colleges), national institutes and relevant public entities; Developing, implementing and monitoring financial and governance reporting requirements of higher education institutions; Providing governance and management support for the establishment of new institutes as required; Developing institutional and system-wide performance indicators for monitoring and evaluating the financial health, good governance and transformation of the HT system; Developing and implementing capacity building programmes for higher education governance structures including Councils, Boards, Student Representative Councils, and Financial Aid Scheme and National Institutes for Higher Education particularly in relation to their budgets and associated financial reporting. Managing all aspects related to the appointment of independent assessors, administrators, to higher education institutions, institutes and relevant public entities; managing the promulgation of statutes of universities and appointments of Ministerial Appointees to Councils, Board and other governance structures; Providing development support to student leadership structures, and student support services, including registration support and mediation with management as necessary; Developing and implementing policy to ensure equitable access to student funding through effective oversight of the National Student Finance Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and other student funding mechanisms; Managing of resources allocated to the Chief Directorate in line with the Senior Management Service in line with the CMC framework.