Assistant Director at The University of Pretoria| Apply now!

📍 Location: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa
🗓 Closing Date: 21 August 2025
🔢 Job ID: 25884
📞 Contact Person: Ms Ziyanda Mashalaba | Tel: (012) 420 2655
🌐 Apply online at: Careers@UP – Click Here

📌 Overview

The University of Pretoria (UP) invites dynamic, experienced, and qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Director: Student Administration within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. This role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for managing and enhancing the end-to-end student administrative experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

UP is one of South Africa’s top research universities and seeks individuals who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and service delivery in higher education.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of the Student Administration Division, including operations, HR, and budget.

• Full management of all undergraduate and postgraduate administration processes (applications, registration, exams, results, graduations).

• Coordination of student orientation programmes.

• Drive and maintain efficient and student-centered service delivery.

• Serve as secretariat for Faculty Board meetings and other faculty committees.

• Compile and manage the Faculty’s yearbook and Programme Qualification Mix (PQM).

• Oversee the exclusion, appeal, and readmission processes.

• Ensure implementation of decisions from the Teaching and Learning Committee.

• Maintain quality assurance of all student administration workflows.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or BTech degree (relevant field).

• 5+ years’ experience in student administration within higher education.

• In-depth knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes.

• Management experience, including HR and budgeting.

🧠 Required Competencies

• Proven leadership in academic/student administration.

• Familiarity with university policies, academic regulations, and accreditation standards.

• Experience in formal meeting management, stakeholder relations, and team performance.

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of electronic student databases (e.g., PeopleSoft Student Centre).

• Ability to handle stress and manage high-pressure situations effectively.

• A commitment to confidentiality, fairness, and ethical leadership.

🌟 Added Advantages

• A qualification in Management.

• Background in budget and project management.

• Experience with electronic student database systems.

• Prior experience at a higher education institution.

🛡️ Employment Equity & Diversity

UP is committed to equality, diversity, and employment equity. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with UP’s Employment Equity Plan.

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🧾 What to Include in Your Application

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Certified copies of all academic qualifications

• Contact details of 3 referees (with permission to contact them)