Job title : Director: Faculty Operations: Faculty of Health Sciences Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 27, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Requirements: A relevant qualification at an NQF 9 level qualification or related professional equivalent.
15 years of progressive experience at senior management level within an organisation of similar complexity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience engaging at a senior board/governance level.
Evidence of strategic leadership, staff management and organizational change.
Proven track record in optimising and integrating finance, new business development, human resources, operations, facilities management, and Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS). Knowledge of health and safety policies and protocols.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people through business and organisational transformation and integration, whilst being able to manage a complex array of internal and external stakeholder relationships. An astute individual who is driven, flexible and determined, with a proven history of successful relationship building to deliver on strategic goals. Well-reasoned decision-making ability and outstanding skills in verbal and written communication, persuasive negotiation and extensive experience working with staff at all levels. Demonstrated experience in values-based leadership and the ability to operate confidently and sensitively with respect to issues of diversity, transformation and equity. The following would be advantageous: Broad exposure to financial and commercial operations.
Demonstrated evidence of financial acumen at a senior level.
At least 5 years' experience in higher education and/or the health sector would be an advantage.
Responsibilities: Strategic and effective leadership in the planning, management and oversight of the Faculty resources through a sustainable integrated operation that is in line with the Faculty's vision and long-term goals.
Executive oversight (in close collaboration with other portfolios within the Faculty) of the cluster of activities related to all operational functions, including ICTS, Operations and Support Services, Business Development, Finance, Human Resources and special projects.
Identification and development of new income initiatives in support of the Faculty strategy.
Accountability for non-research contracts management extent and compliance.
Maintain and update a Faculty risk management strategy and risk register that is aligned to the University Risk Management Framework.
The ability to effect transformation in the cluster of activities related to all operational functions.
Strategic management of physical infrastructure across the Faculty – Strategic design framework.
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