Executive Operations Manager

About the role

The University of Pretoria seeks an Executive Operations Manager to provide high‑level strategic and administrative support to the Vice‑Principal (Academic). This senior position will act as a key liaison for institutional projects, committees and executive communications.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver strategic support to the Vice‑Principal, including preparation of speeches and briefing materials.
• Lead and manage special projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Monitor progress of multiple initiatives, coordinating inputs from project teams and external consultants.
• Maintain relationships with internal departments, committees and external partners as required.
• Provide administrative, research and linguistic services to the Office of the Vice‑Principal.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior executive support and project management within a large organization.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience working in an academic or research‑intensive environment is advantageous.

Required skills