Director Institutional Planning
Listing reference: ukzn_000018
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 September 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Business Analyst
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: CTC
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University seeks a senior manager who will lead the Institutional Planning department in providing pertinent advice, reports and statistics to the University Executive.
Job description
The Director of Institutional Planning:
- provides strategic advice to the University Executive in relation to the higher education sector, with specific reference to academic planning, benchmarking, environmental scanning, and relevant national policies
- contributes towards the implementation of the University’s strategic plan, and manages all related planning systems effectively
- drives relevant institutional research and statistical reports to assist the Executive in making sound management decisions
The role has overall accountability for the Institutional Planning Department, by providing guidance and direction, strategic leadership, and ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness; and establishes an effective planning framework that coordinates all institutional planning and reporting within the Institution.
The incumbent will report to the Executive Director: Institutional Planning and Governance
Minimum requirements
- Relevant research_ or metrics-based Master’s degree (Mathematics, Statistics or other relevant); or equivalent post graduate qualification
- A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience: at least 5 of which should be at a senior management level and include staff management, budget preparation and divisional administration and, at least 5 years’ should be in the provision of Management Information, Institutional Planning and Institutional Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation.
