Wa Poly : Vacancy for position of Registrar

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Wa Polytechnic invites applications from qualified persons for appointment to the position of REGISTRAR of the Polytechnic which has been vacant since 1st August 2014.

The Post:

The REGISTRAR is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic and, thus responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic. The Registrar is Secretary to the Polytechnic Council and a non-voting member of the Academic Board.

Conditions of Appointment:

• The appointment is full time and will be for six years in the first instance, and renewable for another term of six years only.
• The salary and conditions attached to the position are very attractive.

Qualification and Requirements

The person:

• Must have at least a Masters degree with not less than twelve (12) years post qualification experience in tertiary education or analogous institution at a higher management level.
• Must have a high sense of initiative in policy formulation and implementation and must be able to lead, direct and co-ordinate the day-to-day management and administration of the Polytechnic.
• Must have excellent communication skills and good human relations to be able to manage and control staff.
• Must exhibit maturity, a high sense of responsibility and a capacity for impartial and sound judgement.
• Must be business oriented and computer literate in order to assist with the implementation of the polytechnic’s strategic plan and vision.
• Must be a team player with high integrity and be above reproach.
• Must be able to serve a full six year term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60
• Publications on administration and related areas shall be an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment is full time and will be for six (6) years in the first instance, and renewal for another term of six (6) years only.
• The salary and conditions attached to this position are very attractive.

Mode of Application

Qualified candidates should submit applications together with the following:

• Curriculum Vitae’
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees; and
• A short vision statement not exceeding five (5) pages outlining the applicant’s vision for transforming the Polytechnic’s Administration and Human Resource Management System, and also his vision on the transformation of the Polytechnic into Technical University

Applications must be sent under registered and confidential cover and marked POSITION OF REGISTRAR not later than 15 September 2016 to:

THE CHAIR
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR REGISTRAR
WA POLYTECHNIC
P.O. BOX 553
WA – UPPER WEST REGION