Tshwane University of Technology is looking for a Senior Director: Strategic Support. This
position reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. The successful candidate
will provide administrative and strategic support as well as advice to the Vice-Chancellor
and Principal.
Additionally, the role involves managing, coordinating, and promoting strategic projects
within the office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. The Senior Director will also assist
the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal in its liaison with strategic stakeholders
such as University Consortiums, as well as the Department of Higher Education and
Training (DHET) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
• NQF Level 10 (Relevant Doctoral Degree)
Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years in a public higher education institution.
• A minimum of seven (7) years in the higher education sector/policy level.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and successfully executing complex higher
education projects at a strategic level.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ senior management/leadership experience.
Knowledge
• Working knowledge of the national policy and legislative landscape governing higher
education in South Africa.
• Current Labour Legislation

• Promotion of Access to Information Act
• The mandate of the Council on Higher Education (CHE), the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and
other regulatory bodies on higher education.
• Knowledge of operations and affairs of a university environment.
Skills
• Proven managerial leadership track record
• Strategic Management and Planning
• People Management skills
• Fundamental Educational and Research Principles
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• High-level conceptual and writing skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
MS Project
• Stakeholder management Skills

Critical Performance areas include:
• Build essential relationships and manage special projects with university-wide impact.
• Conduct ongoing research on higher education policy and legislative developments
for strategic consideration by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
• Coordinate university responses to new policies and provide strategic advice
regarding their implications for Tshwane University of Technology.
• Develop strategy, briefing documents, and position papers on key strategic matters.
• Cultivate networks and partnerships with key higher education organisations and the
departments of DHET and DSTI.
• Conduct high-level benchmarking to support strategic project execution.
• Represent the Office in various forums and prepare comprehensive reports as
required.
• Preparation and coordination of critical documents, including reports, speeches, and
presentations for the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

Please send your resume/CV