The Office of the Registrar is responsible for ensuring that all institutional governance processes and academic administration functions of the University of the Western Cape are well managed.The Registrar's Division seeks to appoint a Manager: Compliance and Special Projects who will assist the Registrar in this role. We are looking for a self-motivated and innovative individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for information management and service delivery.As a member of the Registrar's management team, the Manager: Compliance and Special Projects reports directly to the Registrar and works closely with the Offices of the Deputy Registrar: Secretariat & Policy Management, Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration, faculty administration, Deans, and the Quality Assurance & Management Information office, among others.Key Performance Areas:Reporting to the Registrar, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following key performance areas, including but not limited to:Plan and manage strategic projects and events, as set out by the RegistrarCoordinate the self-evaluation of certain statutory committees and complete the analysisDevelop and maintain a compliance management plan, process documentation and monitoring proposalsDevelop institutional guidelines on compliance across the University, eg. POPIA, BCPIdentify regulatory risks as may be applicable within the HE environment, and more especially at the University of the Western CapeProvide advice on compliance, risk assessment and risk mitigation and propose solutions where necessaryDrive the Registrar's online digital footprintConduct an annual gap-analysis of the policy framework at the UniversityReview and revise existing institutional policies to ensure consistency and ensure that all policies are aligned to the University StatutePropose amendments and/or updates to existing policies in line with legislative requirementsDevelop new policies as may be applicableDevelop a repository of policies outlining owners, dates of adoption, review and approvalsProvide training in policy-writingMinimum Requirements:An Honour's degree or equivalent (NQF 8)A minimum of 5 (five) years' senior administrative experience, with at least 3 (three) years' management experienceA minimum of 3 (three) years' proven legal or compliance-related experienceProject Management experienceExperience in policy writingExcellent written ability in EnglishKnowledge, understanding and experience in the interpretation of complex policies, statutes and regulatory documents and proceduresKnowledge of legal requirements and procedures within Higher EducationAbility to gather, collate and present dataCompetencies Required:Project and change management skillsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skillsTechnological expertiseSystems thinkingStrategic thinkingStrong management, planning and budgeting skillsStrong analytical skillsHigh level of attention to detailDecision making and problem-solving skillsConfidentiality and Integrity
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