Disclaimer: No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.
This post is being readvertised. Previous applicants do not have to re-apply. All applications will be considered.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOBRe-imagining, scoping and positioning engagement to advance the University as a transformative and responsive institution in service of society, and translate these into programmatic work priorities of the Nelson Mandela University
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Ensuring alignment of the engagement strategy, policies, and praxes with the Universitys Vision 2030. Coordinating engagement across the divisions, units, faculties, and entities of the University. Facilitating programmes and institutional activities aimed at consolidating engagement as one of the core mandatesof the university. Furthering the scholarship of engagement through partnerships and collaborations: locally, nationally, andinternationally. Converting the Universitys hub-of-convergence philosophy into practical strategies, integrated across theUniversity. Building equalizing connections between university and society inclusive of community-based organisations andactivist formations. Strengthening the Universitys engagement relationships with industry, the state and the general public and privatesector. Initiate and manage signature engagement projects within the context of Vision 2030. Manage and oversee the Units within the Engagement Office from a programme, human resource, and financeperspective. Measuring, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on University engagement, utilizing appropriate digitalarchitectures.
CORE COMPETENCIES Demonstrable ability to converse with engagement philosophies and approaches within higher education. Networking, communication, relationship building and partnership development skills, including the ability tocommunicate at all levels with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, comfortable with ambiguity, and an ability to navigate complexcommunity issues. Policy formulation, implementation, and oversight ability.
REQUIREMENTS A relevant Doctorate degree 6-8 years experience in a higher education engagement environment of which 5 years in a university managementcapacityADDITIONAL
This post is being readvertised. Previous applicants do not have to re-apply. All applications will be considered.
Disclaimer:
No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.
