Senior Director Of Operations Stellenbosch

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing *Senior Director: Operations * *(Ref. BF/044/0222)* Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive university where we attract outstanding students, employ talented staff and provide a world-class environment; a place connected to the world, while enriching and transforming local, continental and global communities. Stellenbosch University's strategic positioning for the 21st century is articulated in the Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024 (see: . Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as Head of the Responsibility Centre: Operations and Finance, the Senior Director: Operations performs the duties of this position to assist the COO with the implementation of the various objectives of the Responsibility Centre (RC). The Senior Director: Operations serves on the Management Team of the COO and will work with the Rectorate, the senior leadership of all ten faculties, as well as leadership of all Professional and Administrative Support Services. Duties/Pligte The purpose of this position is to strategically assist the leadership of the Responsibility Centre (RC): Operations and Finance. * Taking responsibility to plan and facilitate the development of SU's portfolio of properties, with a focus on feasibility studies and strategic property portfolio planning; * Functioning as the University's controller, including assuming responsibility for the Combined Assurance Model; * Conducting internal risk investigations and managing the secretarial function of the Ethics Hotline Committee; * Conducting ad hoc financial, governance and operational related investigations; * Representing the Chief Operating Officer in operational matters of the University, as well on the boards of companies; * Liaising with the Faculty Managers regarding the operational agendas of Faculties; * Supporting the COO, in collaboration with the divisional heads and as a member of the Management Team of the COO, with developing and implementing an RC strategy and business plan aligned with the SU Strategy; * Managing special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer, including the analysis of business cases and development of project plans; * Interacting with internal and external parties on behalf of the University in such special projects, including the development of terms of agreement in collaboration with SUs legal services; * Assisting the COO in identifying and implementing improvements to business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes * A relevant business/finance or property-related management qualification at professional or master's level, e.g. Qualified CA(SA), MBA in Management, etc.; * Experience in strategic property portfolio planning; * Extensive experience in strategic financial and operational management; * The ability to recognise development potential, financial skills to manage development finances, and technical skills to assist d