Senior Director: Operations (P4) - Five (5) Year Fixed Term Performance Based Contract

The Senior Director: Operations reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Resources and Planning and provides strategic leadership for the Operations Directorate in five areas:

• Physical Plant and Equipment, Protection Services, Printing Services, Postal Services and Special Infrastructural Projects.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Leadership and Operations Management
• Policy Development
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Contract and Service Level Agreement Management
• Project/Programme Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal and External Relations

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Built Environment, Facilities/Property Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in the operations environment and the management of facilities and infrastructure, of which at least 5 years at senior management level, preferably in higher education or a comparable multi-disciplinary environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing technical/infrastructure projects (this may run concurrently with the above).
• Ability to formulate strategy, operationalise it into plans and projects, and manage the related budgets and finances.
• A demonstrated track record of managing a complex portfolio and/or running a unit of reasonable size.

Recommendations:

• A Doctoral degree.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP, or SAFMA membership.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act, National Building Regulations, PSIRA requirements and public-sector procurement.

Competencies:

• Understanding of the operations and affairs of the university environment
• Ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals
• Project Management
• Professional/technical knowledge in operations
• People Management, including performance management
• Planning and Organisation
• Client Focus
• Negotiation
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
• Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
• Conflict Management
• Communication Skills
• Personal Impact, Stature and Credibility