The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Services):

• Manages the administration of the Directorate of Students Services (SSD) for the University of KwaZulu-Natal, serves as an advocate for students, and shares information with students, colleagues, and other interested parties that promote student success, and wellbeing
• The incumbent is a full member of the senior leadership team, serves on the Executive Management Committee, and reports to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. With other members of the Executive Management Committee, the Pro Vice-Chancellor will lead the creation of a culture of learning and engagement for UKZN students by applying student development theories and learning outcomes that promote students’ academic and personal success, thereby increasing UKZN student employability

Minimum requirements

• A Masters Degree that is in a Discipline that is recognised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Fifteen (15) year of relevant and appropriate experience of which eight (8) need to have been at a Senior management level
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of student funding, financial aid, student discipline, student accommodation and student wellness programmes
• Experience of interaction with student governance in higher education and an understanding of student culture in a transforming institution