Manager: Wellington Campus Stakeholder and - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Wellington, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Faculty- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Office of the Vice Chancellor- Campus/ Location- Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl.

Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 7/7/2023- Job PurposeReporting to the Executive Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Wellington Campus Stakeholder and Communication Manager is the most senior office bearer and Institutional representative of the CPUT on the Wellington Campus.

The incumbent is, on behalf of Executive Management and as per the delegated powers of authority, responsible for co-ordinating the operating functions, campus programs, and campus outsourced services such as contractors according to the policy and procedures.

The Manager is further responsible for managing any service level agreements that may be entered into by the various stakeholders of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology with the Wellington Campus.

Additional responsibilities of the role include to:

Represent and act as ambassador of CPUT at Wellington and foster strategic relations between the Wellington Community and CPUT faculties and departments housed at the Wellington Campus.
Plan, coordinate and control all administrative activities that relate to the execution of key tasks such as:
Budgeting;
Procurement;
Management of facilities; and
Provision of Operations, Student Support, Human Capital and Communications services.
Host and ensure that the necessary logistics for all visitors to the Campus are arranged and executed
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A Master's Degree in Education, Business Management, or Social Science.
A PhD will be an advantage
10 years working as a Manager responsible for managing more than two operations including facilities management.
At least 2 of these years must have been served in the higher education environment.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
1. Support and represent the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Wellington Campus and surrounds

Establish and maintain relationships and partnerships to optimise the resources of the Wellington Campus and its interactions with local organisations, communities and stakeholder groupings

2. Strategic and Operational Management

Determines the coordination strategy by means of the different support functions at Wellington campus in terms of the contribution of each to the realisation of the University and campus objectives.

Collaborates in respect of providing input for University and campus strategic objectives.

Manages the resources of the Campus under his/her control in such a manner that the strategic objectives of the University as well as those of the campus are achieved.

Provides effective support to identified stakeholder groupings, in line with CPUT and Wellington Campus Strategy and Operational Plan.

3. Stakeholder Relationship management and partnerships
Establish, facilitate and manage the Institution's relationships and communication between various CPUT departments at Wellington and entities as defined by Strategy and Operational Plan
Develop and maintain relationships with key Wellington community stakeholders
Proactively seeks partnerships with potential to enhance university vision and mission statement.
Ensure relevant role players participate in partnerships' programmes.
Serve as a primary communication link between the Campus and the community/service area to ensure that goals and priorities of CPUT and the Wellington Campus reflect the needs of the community and comply with the mission, vision, values, goals, and strategic direction of CPUT

4. Campus promotion
Work with MCD on the branding of the Wellington Campus and to enhance its visibility in the media
Promotes workshops and short learning programmes as planned with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and implied Senior Management Members to target audiences which could lead to third stream income generation for the Wellington Campus

5. Space and facility management

Serves as campus liaison "officer" between CPUT's Directorate for Property and Security Services (e.g., grounds and maintenance, food service, public safety etc.) and contribute towards effective campus operations.

Facilitates the development of campus emergency procedures; responds to building and campus emergencies and contacts an appropriate manager for immediate follow up regarding incidents; and ensures proper documentation and reporting procedures are met
Assists with aspects of room/space allocation in consultation with relevant offices at the Wellington Campus including facilities scheduling for classes and special events and meetings

6. Reporting
Prepares written reports to the Office of the VC/EM and other documents where necessary

**7. Financial and resource man