South Africa: Director: Mandela University Africa Hub for Youth Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (MUAH)

January 31, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB Provide visionary leadership, innovative strategy development, agile execution, and continual renewal to positioning the Mandela University Africa Hub as a dynamic, adaptive, and sustainable catalyst at the heart of fostering a self-reliant, creative and enterprising generation of entrepreneurs, social innovators and change-makers KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Strategic Thinking: Develop, mobilise and deploy creative and innovative knowledge and thinking to position the MUAH at the core of the living ecosystem for entrepreneurship development and social innovation. Strategic Management : Develop and recommend the HUBs long-term strategy, vision, and performance targets, supported by annual implementation plans and budgets that drive sustainable growth. Entrepreneurship Development and Social Innovation Promotion : Develop and implement programmes that promote entrepreneurship and social innovation, recruit students, the youth and entrepreneurs to grow the MSMEs in key economic sectors. Governance & Compliance : Ensure effective management structures, sound policies, and robust governance systems while monitoring compliance with legal, regulatory, and applicable standards. Operational Effectiveness and Optimisation : Oversee capital and operational expenditure, ensure efficient resource allocation, and monitor HUBs performance against agreed objectives. Organizational Development: Establish effective structures, systems, teams, and operating models that enable execution of strategy, excellence and realisation of the imperatives of sustainability of the MUAH., Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships : Design integrative collaborative ecosystems for resource mobilisation and programme or project-based partnerships. Core Competencies: Advanced level of competencies required: Leadership & Strategy Strategic Leadership Strategic Thinking Programme and Project Management Creative and innovative thinking Business & Financial Acumen Entrepreneurship Development Risk Management Financial Management Monitoring and Evaluation Analytical Thinking Problem Solving People Management Communication & Stakeholder Relationship Management Skills of Influence Marketing and Communication Partnership Management Interpersonal Relationships Conflict Resolution Management Technical Proficiency Computer Literacy REQUIREMENTS A masters degree in business management /Entrepreneurship. At least five years management experience in an entrepreneurship development environment. Proven track record of successful fundraising and resource mobilization. Incubation management experience will be an added advantage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 February 2026 A detailed CV (max. 5 pages) A motivation letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role Contact details of three referees DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University’s employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 February 2026.

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