Higher Education Development Lead (evolving into Founding Business School Campus Director)

• Design and Implementation of Collaborative Degree Program (GermanySouth Africa)
  • Collaborate with KLU and a designated South African partner university to explore and align regulatory academic and operational frameworks between German and South African higher education systems with the aim of establishing a jointly run degree program in South Africa
  • Coordinate the curriculum and program design of a degree program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (focusing on the fields business dimension) tailored to the needs of the Southern African supply chain market
  • Develop a roadmap for accreditation licensing and implementation processes between KLU and the South African partner university
• Stakeholder Relations & Brand Development
  • Strengthen and cultivate the strategic partnership between KLU and the designated South African partner university ensuring collaboration on equal footing and building the foundation for long-term sustainable collaboration
  • Position and introduce KLUs brand within the Southern African higher education landscape through joint initiatives such as targeted outreach academic events short courses and collaborative marketing activities
  • Identify establish and nurture partnerships with universities business schools government agencies industry associations corporates and NGOs to create a dynamic co-owned ecosystem at the intersection of academia industry and policy

• Strategic Project Planning Campus Operations
  • Recruit onboard and manage a small local administrative team (approx. 5 staff) and foster effective collaboration with academic and administrative units at both KLU Headquarters as well as the local partner university
  • Develop and manage project budgets including multi-year financial planning and cash flow management; prepare regular financial reports and analyses to ensure transparency accountability and alignment with KLU Headquarters
  • Develop KLUs brand awareness in South Africa and the African continent design effective communication and marketing activities to support student recruitment as well as the acquisition of executive education participants
  • Define organizational structures reporting lines and governance models in close collaboration with KLU Headquarters to ensure efficient and compliant local operations
  • Oversee and manage infrastructure planning for KLU activities in Southern Africa including site selection for offices and campus facilities potential renovation needs and procurement of equipment and services
  • Design and implement a strategic roadmap for the development of KLUs operations in Southern Africa covering academic program portfolio research collaborations executive education initiatives and outreach activities
• Legal Licensing & Compliance
  • Oversee the legal setup of a KLU subsidiary company in South Africa
  • Ensure compliance with South African corporate labor and tax regulations in close coordination with local legal advisors and KLU Headquarters

• An Operations Mindset:Youre driven to initiate and own projects and processes with a proactive pragmatic approach to solving challenges and feel comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Experience and Passion for Learning & Higher Education:You bring a strong personal affinity for learning and development and significant work experience in higher education in South Africa. Experience in establishing (joint) degree programs program registration and accreditation is a plus
• University Degree & Work Experience:You have 10 years of work experience and hold a masters degree in the following fields: business administration management logistics & supply chain management finance analytics accounting law (higher) education studies or a related field
• Excellent People & Intercultural Communication Skills:You are persuasive and skilled at navigating diverse international stakeholders from academic partners students and faculty to industry NGO and government representatives
• Openness:You are open to regular international travel within Africa and to Germany to build networks and strengthen cooperation
• Strong Project & Process Management Skills:You have proven experience in project management; you excel at prioritizing tasks in changing environments; experience in start-up environments is a plus
• Excellent English Language Skillsboth written and spoken
• A Valid South African Work Permit

• Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy a mix of on-site work at yet to be established office travel and remote options.
• Professional Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• International Environment: Be part of a diverse multicultural team in a vibrant international ecosystem.

Kühne Logistics UniversityWissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburgs HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide with a dedicated focus on logistics operations and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.

We instill KLUs signature operations mindset in all our students drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics including resilience data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.