Director, University Secretariat (1 Post) :

Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.

Director, University Secretariat (1 Post)

Job Summary

The Director of University Secretariat is a member of the Management Team, and should possess a deep understanding of the University governance system as well as be a person of unquestionable integrity with an excellent grasp of the English language and demonstrable outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for: –

Ensuring that the Registrar’s office catalyses, facilitates, and supports effective governance action across the whole University.
Managing, coordinating and informing the effective operation of University Committees.
Liaising with and advising committee chairs and secretaries on matters of fact, protocol, precedent, procedure and regulation.
Producing a data base of minutes and ensuring that meeting records are properly filed and are easily retrievable as and when required.
Ensuring adherence to the diary of committee meetings and to University standards of servicing committees.
Ensuring that committee decisions are implemented timeously.
Developing and delivering training to committee secretaries.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess: –

A Master’s Degree in any of the following areas: English, English and Communication, Public Administration, or Strategic and Corporate Governance
At least three years’ demonstrable experience working in a position that entails to a large measure, the duties and responsibilities outlined above.

How to Apply

Conditions of Service

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.

Applications

Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:

Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 03 February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.