An independent non-executive of the college and be free from conflicts of interest. A sound understanding of the higher education environment and experience in higher education/institution of higher learning activities ensuring availability of functional college council committees; Broad understanding of financial management, good governance as per King IV report and ability to support the college in ensuring availability of adequate resources including finances; A visionary and open-minded on critical matters of an academic institution, Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to exercise fiduciary responsibilities without any self-interest; Ability to account to stakeholders for college performance. Commitment to the institution and its well-being with solid grasp of strategic and other forms of institutional planning; Understanding of the funding environment of higher education institution; Ability to analyse and interpret budgets and financial statements; Ability to re-prioritise institutional goals and targets in light of changed circumstances; Understanding of the audit and risk context within which higher education institutions function; Grasp of the legislative and regulatory environment and general legal processes within which higher education institutions operate; Sound understanding of human resource systems and processes; Understanding of the role IT plays in all institutional facets; Experience in multiple project management; Ability to interpret changing social situations impacting on the institution; Clear understanding of the distinction between governance and management in large.
Provide good governance and leadership to the college community. Prepares the agenda with the Principal and Registrar: Administration. Chairs the meeting and ensures proceedings run smoothly. Ensure meetings are properly organised and quorum is met. Ensure there is full and balanced participation of members in meeting. Facilitates voting on motions at the meetings. Ensure 110 resolutions of council are implemented and all council meetings are properly attended.
The appointed individual will be remunerated according to scales approved by the National Treasury and the policy on the remuneration of Council members of Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Councils.
7 November 2025
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