VACANCY: Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State (UFS)

Closing Date	19/07/2024
Job Title	Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Department	Top management
Enquiries	Susan van Jaarsveld at vjaarsj@ufs.ac.za
Job Type	Contract appointment: five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term
Location - Country	South Africa
Location - Province	Free State
Location - Town / City	Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein
Job Purpose	N/A
Minimum Requirements	A doctoral degree would be generally required and the ideal candidate will be someone who fulfills the following criteria: • Has a distinguished academic and research record. • Recognised academic standing as a Professor or eligibility for appointment to the rank of Professor. • A minimum of ten years of proven high-level leadership success at an executive level having progressed through the academic/management hierarchy. • Proven leadership, management and communication skills at senior management level in higher education. • An ability to successfully manage leadership teams, and to empower, motivate and unite staff, students and other stakeholders to achieve the shared objectives of the institution. • Track record of visionary, innovative, and strategic leadership, and commitment to excellence in the successfully developed and overseen implementation of fundamental change in complex spaces. • Experience in human resources and financial management appropriate to the level of appointment. • Demonstrated knowledge of the funding arrangements for higher education and a deep understanding of the financial health and sustainability of universities. • Proven record as a fundraiser. • Proven understanding and appreciation of the pressures and opportunities in the higher education sector, locally and globally. • A commitment to harnessing technology to achieve the strategic objectives of the University and to support the University in preparing graduates fit for the workplace of the future. • A commitment to sustaining and a track record for further developing a student-centred, transformed, inclusive and multilingual culture for all stakeholders, especially students. • A proven record of well-developed national and international networks that will support the growth of the University and its stakeholders.
Recommendation	N/A
Key Performance Areas	View full vacancy here
Competencies	N/A
Remuneration	View full vacancy here
Notes

How to apply:

Complete applications comprising the documentation as set out below must be
sent via email to VC.Vacancy2024@ufs.ac.za before the closing date.

A cover letter indicating how you meet the requirements.
A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
Your vision for the UFS.
Certified copies of qualifications and certificates.
Details of at least five referees

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Details of the duties and responsibilities of the position can be found at:

https://ufsweb.co/vc-vacancy

Details about the University of the Free State can be found at:

https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-ufs

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