SUMMARY:
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal; marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?
Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.
POSITION INFO:
DEPARTMENT: GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Deputy Registrar: Governance and Risk Management deputises for the Registrar in terms of statutory responsibilities to governance structures as well as to manage and take responsibility for the functions of the Office of the Registrar with a particular focus on governance, compliance and administration, including the university-wide risk management function.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Leads the Governance & Risk function for the university.
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Organisational Unit Staff Management
- Strategic Risk Management
- Institutional Governance & Secretariat Management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- An appropriate Master’s Degree
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience, of which at least five (5) years must be in governance and risk management within a higher education institution, and an additional minimum of three (3) years at senior management level.
- Proven institutional governance experience in the higher education sector (essential)
- In-depth knowledge of the Higher Education Act and its implementation
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:- LLB qualification
- Certified Risk Management Professional
- Experience in auditing processes
- Knowledge of King principles of governance
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:- Business Acumen
- Change Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Partnering
- Administration & Governance
REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES: Queries can be directed to Ms Mandlakazi Kwaza on
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The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website
