Senior Programme Manager: Unit for Partnerships
Senior Programme Manager: Unit for Partnerships
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Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Stellenbosch University International
Centre for Global Engagement
Senior Programme Manager: Unit for Partnerships (Post Level 7)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. SUI/181/0825
Stellenbosch University International (SU International) aims to contribute towards SUs aspiration to be an internationally recognised research-intensive institution rooted in our community our region and in Africa with a global reach. SU International promotes and enables internationalisation at SU as an evolving comprehensive process involving faculties and PASS environments through:
All supported by:
The Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) within SU International has a position for a dynamic person interested in the field of internationalisation and international partnerships. The vacant position is situated in the Unit for Partnerships and the incumbent will report to the Director: Centre for Global Engagement.
Duties/Pligte
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as but not limited to: noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Sarah van der Westhuizen Director: Centre for Global Engagement on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
Stellenbosch University International
Centre for Global Engagement
Senior Programme Manager: Unit for Partnerships (Post Level 7)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. SUI/181/0825
Stellenbosch University International (SU International) aims to contribute towards SUs aspiration to be an internationally recognised research-intensive institution rooted in our community our region and in Africa with a global reach. SU International promotes and enables internationalisation at SU as an evolving comprehensive process involving faculties and PASS environments through:
- Purposeful bilateral partnerships in Africa as well as beyond Africa.
- Enabling wide participation in multilateral alliances and networks.
- Global Learning for a transformative student experience.
- Developing a platform for research policy and practice development relating to International Higher Education in Africa.
All supported by:
- Focused information management to ensure well-informed decision-making and a sustainable contribution (on all levels) towards SUs aspirations.
- An effective and efficient services platform.
- Continuous productive national and international stakeholder engagement relevant for our contribution to International Higher Education.
The Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) within SU International has a position for a dynamic person interested in the field of internationalisation and international partnerships. The vacant position is situated in the Unit for Partnerships and the incumbent will report to the Director: Centre for Global Engagement.
Duties/Pligte
- Developing overseeing and managing bilateral and multilateral / network partnerships according to the internationalisation policy and partnership framework of Stellenbosch University. This will be done with team members from the Centre for Global Engagement and the Centre for Collaboration in Africa. Tasks will entail managing agreement negotiations reviews implementing and monitoring processes and overseeing dedicated agreement consultation structures such as the Working Group for Agreement Development. The incumbent will further support the regional partnership development approach of SU International by being the partnership custodian for a dedicated geographical area.
- With the above-mentioned responsibilities the position is also focused on ensuring alignment between the SU Internationalisation Strategy and the subsequent development and implementation of the Partnership Framework thereby supporting the Office of the Senior Directors internationalisation policy and strategy development efforts.
- Supporting and participating in the forums which serves as important vehicles for Faculty and School consultations regarding internationalisation matters.
- Working alongside the Senior Coordinator: Comprehensive Partnership Portfolio in the further development and consolidation of the Comprehensive Partnership Portfolio as provisioned for in the Partnership Framework.
- Providing oversight support and guidance to the Programme Manager: Staff Internationalisation regarding Staff Internationalisation initiatives.
- Providing oversight support and guidance to the management and implementation of the Erasmus mobility programme. This will be done in collaboration with the Administrative Officer: Information Management Partnerships and Erasmus Programme.
- Providing oversight support and guidance to the Coordinator: Information Management and Multilateral Networks regarding the development implementation and uptake of the INTERINFO system. This will be done in collaboration with the Director: Centre for Collaboration in Africa.
- Responsible for human resource matters pertaining to the team members of the Unit for Partnerships (staff members and student interns) who report to the Senior Programme Manager: Unit for Partnerships.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Postgraduate degree.
- Five to seven years experience within a higher education institution.
- Strong administrative coordination and management skills.
- Proven experience in managing a team of employees and in dealing with HR-related matters.
- Demonstrable self-management skills excellent communication and interpersonal skills and being a hands-on team player with a demonstrated record of accomplishment to date.
- The ability to engage successfully with individuals across various levels within and external to the organisation and verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to take initiative exercise judgement solve problems and work accurately with minimal supervision.
- A strong understanding of and sensitivity to different cultural issues.
- The ability to function effectively under pressure.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook Internet).
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Masters degree.
- Experience working with stakeholders in the Middle East India and Southeast Asia.
- Experience in managing international partnerships and working within an international office or centre.
- Knowledge in the use of the Universitys administrative and financial systems.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as but not limited to: noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Sarah van der Westhuizen Director: Centre for Global Engagement on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
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