DEPUTY REGISTRAR<\/p>\n
\tTo provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across academic administration, academic data and student records, and financial aid functions within DUT, ensuring compliance with national higher education legislation, DHET and CHE frameworks, and Council\/Senate requirements.
\n\tThe role deputises for the Institutional Registrar and represents DUT at internal and external forums as required. in line with DUT Strategy 2030.<\/p>\n
Minimum Education Requirement<\/p>\n
\tMaster\u2019s Degree (NQF 9) in Higher Education Management, Public Administration, Governance, or related field.<\/p>\n
Ideal Education Requirement<\/p>\n
\tDoctorate (NQF 10) in Higher Education, Public Administration, or Information\/Data Governance.<\/p>\n
Minimum Experience Requirement<\/p>\n
\t10 years\u2019 experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.
\n\tAt least 5 years at senior management level (Director\/Head).<\/p>\n
Ideal Experience Requirement<\/p>\n
\t12\u201315 years\u2019 experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.<\/p>\n
Key Competencies Requirements
\nMinimum:<\/p>\n
\tNote to applicants:\u00a0CV to include details demonstrating the following minimum requirements for the role:
\n\tKnowledge of academic administration, student records, and funding systems.
\n\tExperience managing large-scale administrative operations.
\n\tStrong knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and NSFAS frameworks.
\n\tExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
\n\tFinancial and data management skills.<\/p>\n
Ideal:<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced knowledge of higher education governance and administration best practices.
\n\tExpertise in student information systems (ITS \/PeopleSoft or equivalent).
\n\tKnowledge of policy development, change management, and digitalization.
\n\tExperience in student financial aid strategy and donor relations.
\n\tStrong networks across higher education sector and funding bodies.<\/p>\n
Legal Requirements<\/p>\n
\tIn-depth knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and CHE frameworks, SAQA\/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and POPIA.<\/p>\n
Training and Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of DUT\u2019s academic administration, records, and financial aid policies.
\n\tUnderstanding of student information systems (ITS\/ PeopleSoft or equivalent).
\n\tFamiliarity with DHET and NSFAS reporting requirements.
\n\tSkills in preparing HEMIS and management reports to support evidence-based decisions.
\n\tKnowledge of governance processes (Senate\/Council).
\n\tRisk management and audit compliance knowledge.<\/p>\n
Special Requirements<\/p>\n
\tAvailability to work extended hours during registration, exams, and financial aid cycles.
\n\tAbility to travel between campuses and nationally for DHET\/CHE engagements.
\n\tCommitment to DUT Strategy 2030, transformation, and inclusivity.<\/p>\n
Summary of Duties<\/p>\n
\tProvide strategic oversight and leadership across academic administration, student records and data governance, and financial aid portfolios.
\n\tEnsure compliance with the Higher Education Act, DHET, CHE, SAQA\/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and institutional policies.
\n\tOversee admissions, registration, examinations, graduations, timetabling, and the full student lifecycle. Lead academic data governance, records integrity, POPIA compliance, and statutory reporting including HEMIS.
\n\tProvide oversight of financial aid administration, allocations, disbursements, compliance, and reporting.
\n\tRepresent DUT at national and regional forums (DHET, CHE, SAQA, USAf) on academic administration and governance matters.
\n\tLead divisional budgeting, resource allocation, cost optimisation, and financial oversight.
\n\tOversee risk registers, business continuity, internal controls, and audit readiness across all portfolios.
\n\tConsolidate reports for EXCO, Senate, Council, and provide institutional analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.
\n\tProvide leadership in transformation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a027 February 2026<\/p>\n
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