Senior Director: Business Management (SD: BM)
Senior Director: Business Management (SD: BM)
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Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Senior Director: Business Management (SD: BM)
Ref. TGB00/198/0825
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a globally connected research-intensive institution that attracts exceptional students empowers talented staff and fosters a world-class academic environment. We are deeply committed to enriching and transforming lives locally across Africa and around the globe.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is a leading academic environment dedicated to excellence in medicine health sciences education research clinical care and social impact. With fifteen departments and eighteen centres bureaus and institutes the Faculty is at the forefront of advancing healthcare and shaping the next generation of professionals. More information on the Faculty is available at
We invite applications for the role of Senior Director: Business Management a key leadership position reporting to the Dean. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Faculty ensuring the delivery of efficient high-quality services and functional support to staff students and stakeholders.
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for innovation transformation and excellence in higher education and health sciences and have a proven track record in managing complex organisations we would love to hear from you.
We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this permanent position.
Duties/Pligte
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
As part of the interview process shortlisted candidates would be expected to do a short presentation based on the requirements as set out in the advertisement.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Completed applications comprising the documentation as set out below must be sent via email to before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Documentation details (PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW):
A cover letter.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
A document in which candidates outline their experience and requirements to align with the Faculty and institutional strategy. (Maximum of 2000 words.)
Details regarding present occupation remuneration package and citizenship.
An indication of the earliest date on which duties can be assumed.
Certified copies of certificates.
Details of at least three referees.
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.
At the discretion of the Selection Committee candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments and should therefore be willing to participate in these assessments.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Nurhaan West on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/ benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on or at
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Senior Director: Business Management (SD: BM)
Ref. TGB00/198/0825
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a globally connected research-intensive institution that attracts exceptional students empowers talented staff and fosters a world-class academic environment. We are deeply committed to enriching and transforming lives locally across Africa and around the globe.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is a leading academic environment dedicated to excellence in medicine health sciences education research clinical care and social impact. With fifteen departments and eighteen centres bureaus and institutes the Faculty is at the forefront of advancing healthcare and shaping the next generation of professionals. More information on the Faculty is available at
We invite applications for the role of Senior Director: Business Management a key leadership position reporting to the Dean. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Faculty ensuring the delivery of efficient high-quality services and functional support to staff students and stakeholders.
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for innovation transformation and excellence in higher education and health sciences and have a proven track record in managing complex organisations we would love to hear from you.
We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this permanent position.
Duties/Pligte
- Developing and monitoring the implementation of the Facultys environmental and annual action plans with a strong focus on business management while ensuring alignment with core areas of learning and teaching research clinical services and social impact.
- Strategic leadership in collaboration with other Faculty portfolios of all operational functions (including business management grant management finance HR ICTS facilities management marketing and support services) to ensure integrated and sustainable operations.
- Leading and managing the Facultys budgeting and financial operations.
- Designing implementing and monitoring operational and financial processes within the Faculty ensuring efficiency and compliance across departments and divisions.
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy that enhances the Facultys competitiveness and reputation.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- A relevant qualification at NQF 9 level or related professional equivalent with a specialisation in finance accounting or business administration.
- At least ten years progressive management including a minimum of five years in a senior leadership role (preferably in an academic or healthcare-related context).
- Extensive senior-level experience in financial management within a large and complex organisation with a proven ability to lead budgeting forecasting and financial control processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in integrating financial strategy with operational planning as well as in business operations optimisation (including technology and digitisation) new business development and facilities management..
- Proven track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence with the ability to lead diverse teams towards achieving shared objectives.
- Possesses strong analytical acumen and has the ability to apply effective problem-solving strategies.
- The ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and to collaborate successfully across teams.
- Demonstrates a visionary mindset with a strategic focus on achieving long-term goals.
- Demonstrated experience in values-based leadership and the ability to operate confidently and sensitively with respect to issues of diversity transformation and equity.
As part of the interview process shortlisted candidates would be expected to do a short presentation based on the requirements as set out in the advertisement.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- None
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Completed applications comprising the documentation as set out below must be sent via email to before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Documentation details (PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW):
A cover letter.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
A document in which candidates outline their experience and requirements to align with the Faculty and institutional strategy. (Maximum of 2000 words.)
Details regarding present occupation remuneration package and citizenship.
An indication of the earliest date on which duties can be assumed.
Certified copies of certificates.
Details of at least three referees.
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.
At the discretion of the Selection Committee candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments and should therefore be willing to participate in these assessments.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Nurhaan West on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/ benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on or at
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
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