Deputy Faculty Registrar 1.03

Job Description

The University of the Witwatersrand is seeking a Deputy Faculty Registrar to lead and manage student academic records, registrations, and governance processes. The role involves overseeing academic regulations, driving process improvements, and supporting digital transformation initiatives within the faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification
• At least five years of relevant experience in academic administration or student governance within a higher education institution
• Minimum of three years of experience at a supervisory or management level
• Strong working knowledge of academic governance, student records management, and regulatory frameworks applicable to higher education
• Demonstrable experience in student administration systems, process improvement, and digital transformation projects
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex operational demands with attention to detail
• Commitment to service excellence
• High-level proficiency in institutional systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or equivalent student information systems (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage student academic records, registrations, progression monitoring, and graduation processes in accordance with University policies and faculty-specific rules
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for the application of academic regulations and decision-making by faculty committees
• Support the Faculty Registrar in ensuring effective coordination of academic governance structures
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely dissemination of committee decisions
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies aligned with the University’s digital transformation and system integration initiatives
• Collaborate with central University structures to ensure consistent application of policies and seamless student administration processes
• Provide leadership and capacity-building within faculty administration teams through mentorship, supervision, and skills development
• Ensure effective risk management, audit readiness, and compliance with institutional, regulatory, and national higher education frameworks
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of student administration systems to deliver responsive, student-focused services