Senior Director : Business Management (SD : BM)

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Senior Director : Business Management (SD : BM)

Ref. TGB00 / 198 / 0825

Stellenbosch University (SU) is a globally connected research-intensive institution that attracts exceptional students empowers talented staff and fosters a world-class academic environment. We are deeply committed to enriching and transforming lives locally across Africa and around the globe.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is a leading academic environment dedicated to excellence in medicine health sciences education research clinical care and social impact. With fifteen departments and eighteen centres bureaus and institutes the Faculty is at the forefront of advancing healthcare and shaping the next generation of professionals. More information on the Faculty is available at

We invite applications for the role of Senior Director : Business Management a key leadership position reporting to the Dean. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Faculty ensuring the delivery of efficient high-quality services and functional support to staff students and stakeholders.

If you are an experienced leader with a passion for innovation transformation and excellence in higher education and health sciences and have a proven track record in managing complex organisations we would love to hear from you.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this permanent position.

Duties / Pligte

• Developing and monitoring the implementation of the Facultys environmental and annual action plans with a strong focus on business management while ensuring alignment with core areas of learning and teaching research clinical services and social impact.
• Strategic leadership in collaboration with other Faculty portfolios of all operational functions (including business management grant management finance HR ICTS facilities management marketing and support services) to ensure integrated and sustainable operations.
• Leading and managing the Facultys budgeting and financial operations.
• Designing implementing and monitoring operational and financial processes within the Faculty ensuring efficiency and compliance across departments and divisions.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy that enhances the Facultys competitiveness and reputation.

Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

As part of the interview process shortlisted candidates would be expected to do a short presentation based on the requirements as set out in the advertisement.

Recommendation / Aanbeveling

How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Completed applications comprising the documentation as set out below must be sent via email to before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Documentation details (PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW) :

A cover letter.

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

A document in which candidates outline their experience and requirements to align with the Faculty and institutional strategy. (Maximum of 2000 words.)

Details regarding present occupation remuneration package and citizenship.

An indication of the earliest date on which duties can be assumed.

Certified copies of certificates.

Details of at least three referees.

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

At the discretion of the Selection Committee candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments and should therefore be willing to participate in these assessments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Ms Nurhaan West on or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration / benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on or at

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Account Management,Environmental Science,Channel Sales,Budgeting,Db2

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1