Residence Cluster Manager. (AD07)

Key requirements and responsibilities include the following:

• A university degree, preferably postgraduate. • At least 5 years of managerial experience (including the management of staff) and experience in budgeting and general financial management. • Experience in crisis management, including dealing with students in crisis. • Experience in dealing with students and elected student representatives, and in conflict resolution. • Comprehensive insight into diversity and gender issues. • The ability to develop and to promote effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Operations and Facilities Department (responsible for catering, cleaning, and transport), Campus Protection Services and Occupational Health and Safety office. • Adequate knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures, and an understanding of by-laws pertaining to residential accommodation and related services. • A high level of computer literacy and significant knowledge of computer systems and technology, including the University's SIMS system or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, or similar residence/student management software, or any residence or hotel management or administration system. • Strong communication and human relationship skills. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under occasionally stressful conditions. • Well-developed critical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated and will have to demonstrate a strong commitment to student development and to the pastoral care of students.

Experience in facilities or building management is desirable.

Preference will be given to female candidates with managerial experience in an educational institution. Please note:

During the interviews, each shortlisted applicant will be required to make a presentation demonstrating his/her their suitability for the post. NB -Although the successful candidate will initially be deployed to a particular residence cluster, the University reserves the right to rotate managers from time to time, either because of operational necessity, or to provide experience in managing a wider range of residence types. Closing date for applications: 07 August 2026

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To apply, please submit a covering letter motivating why you believe you are suitable for the position, as well as a detailed Curriculum Vitae with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees. External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profiles on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their applications electronically.

Internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the Oracle HR system by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/" Apply for a job". The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and to re-advertise the post. Please note that correspondence will be entered into only with shortlisted candidates.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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