Director: Internal Relations

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal

Job Title

Director: Internal Relations

Post Level

Grade 5

Job Type

Support – Univen Funded

Closing Date

Job Requirements

A Doctoral degree or Master’s degree with proof of enrolment for a doctoral degree as well as eight years’ relevant experience, at least three of which should be at management level. In depth knowledge of quasi-judicial process and policies governing higher education institutions, ability to compile quality reports independently and a positive disposition with excellent report writing skills. An incumbent who understands the importance of enhancing academic project through internalisation and partnership.

Duties:

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Postgraduate Studies, the Director: International Relations will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the University’s internationalisation agenda. This includes the development and management of international linkages and partnerships, oversight of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) relating to international collaborations, and the facilitation of international staff and student mobility. The role further encompasses the coordination of international visits, exchange initiatives, and study programmes for UNIVEN staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible, inter alia, for the following:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy and operational framework for the University’s International Relations Office.
• Creating institutional awareness of the International Relations Office and disseminating information on internationalisation opportunities and related activities.
• Developing and implementing UNIVEN’s institutional international relations strategy in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives.
• Creating and diversifying income streams arising from internationalisation initiatives, with the objective of making the International Relations Office largely financially self-sustaining.
• Ensuring the integration of internationalisation across all academic projects involving both staff and students.
• Supporting academic staff in achieving the University’s third-stream income objectives by facilitating access to international funding opportunities and funders.
• Establishing, reviewing, and managing international partnerships and internationalisation policies in line with the University’s strategic direction.