Prof Prince Senyukelo Jaca
East London
Summary
- Accomplished Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support and/or Operations with extensive experience in higher education management, including DVC roles at the University of Zululand and Walter Sisulu University.
- Proven expertise in physical infrastructure management, operations oversight, ICT Management, Protective and Security Management, marketing and Communication strategies.
- Notable achievements include leading multi-campus operations, enhancing quality assurance processes (ECSA, SACPCMP, CHE, HPCSA, ETC) and driving institutional transformation initiatives.
- Adept at Financial Management (both Council-approved and ring-fenced like IEG), Strategic Planning (WSU) and execution (WSU and UNIZULU), Enterprise Risk Management, and Compliance oversight.
- Committed to advancing educational institutions through stakeholder engagement (Internal and External) and governance oversight.
- Career goal: To continue contributing to the strategic growth and excellence of higher education institutions. Senior Executive with substantial expertise in Higher Education leadership.
- Delivered strategic operational oversight across multiple campuses (Buffalo City Campus and Mthatha Campus), enhancing physical infrastructure (revitalization of living and learning spaces), student management services, and governance frameworks.
- Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive institutional strategic plans, driving institutional transformation and quality assurance. The development of WSU Strategic Plan 2014-2019 was facilitated and consulted by three-person task team, and the includes me.
- Dynamic leader with a strong focus on institutional quality assurance and stakeholder engagement. Cultivated effective communication strategies and transformation initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and operational efficiency through innovative project management.
- Visionary leader with a robust background in Higher Education administration. Orchestrated successful multi-campus operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational services and infrastructural development.
- Championed institutional improvements through data-driven decision-making and comprehensive risk management practices, and production of comprehensive institutional Annual Report.
- Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
- Responsible Deputy Vice-Chancellor, passionate about delivering outstanding quality (e.g. Institutional Audit - the main Audit Report, and Progress Reports) and service. Offering over 10 years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance from all positions and institution I have served.
- Trustworthy Chair of Bid Adjudication Committee with 8 years of practical experience, delivering projects of more than R1.4 billion and dedicated work ethic.
- Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines, during my term as Director of School we initially had 0% of people with Doctoral qualifications, at the end of my term 30% of staff had Phd Qualifications. Dedicated with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive Compliance Officer and Practitioner, and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.
- Adaptable Campus Leader with extensive experience providing first-class results. During my term as Campus Rector more than six academics were promoted to Professorship for their outstanding Research output. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
- Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieves goals on time and under budget.
- Customer-focused [Type] manager, successfully contributing to company profits by improving team efficiency and productivity. Skilled at effective negotiations and upselling techniques. Utilises excellent organisational skill to enhance efficiency and lead teams to achieve outstanding sales. Detail-orientated [Job Title] adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements. Qualified [Job Title] with extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilises superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Highly skilled project manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently. Confident [Job Title] successful at increasing monthly revenue using insightful marketing strategies and aggressive product development. Skilled at understanding customer and employee requests and meeting needs. Furthers success by strengthening staff training, streamlining internal systems and facilitating sales techniques. Expert Quality and Compliance Assurer bringing 12 years of Higher Education expertise to TUT.
- Effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.
- I am a certified Compliance Officer with vast experience in effective and efficient operations. Displays outstanding knowledge and practical expertise to provide exceptional all-round service.
- Championed institutional transformation through stakeholder engagement and compliance oversight. Dynamic leader with a focus on institutional quality assurance and strategic planning. Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among diverse teams, driving performance and enhancing student experiences. Committed to fostering positive change and advancing educational initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support
University of Zululand
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Located within the Institutional Support Portfolio are the following Directorates, and other responsibilities: Protective Services Directorate, Insourced Security Management, Outsourced Security Management, Institutional Planning Directorate, Strategic and Enrolment Planning, Risk Management Unit, HEMIS Unit, Institutional Quality Assurance Directorate, Supply Chain Management Directorate, Communication and Marketing Directorate, Student Services Directorate, Student Governance (SRC, and 30 recognized societies), Student Accommodation Management (University-owned and privately-owned Residences), Campus Health Clinic and Student Counseling, Student Sport and Recreation, Transformation and Social Inclusion Unit, Information and Communication Technology Directorate.
- Supporting VC on all governance-related issues, external reporting.
- Member of the University of Zululand Council.
- Member of Finance Committee of Council at UNIZULU.
- Member of Audit and Risk Committee of Council at UNIZULU.
- Member of Executive Management Committee at UNIZULU.
- Member of Senate at UNIZULU.
- Member of SENEX (Senate EXCO) at UNIZULU.
- Member of UNIZULU Audit Steering Committee.
- Member of UNIZULU Pension and Provident Fund Board of Trustees.
- Chairperson of UNIZULU Bid Adjudication Committee.
- Chairperson of UNIZULU Quality Assurance and Academic Development Committee.
- Chairperson of Transformation and Social Inclusion Committee.
- Acting Chairperson of the Institutional Risk Management Committee.
- Chairperson of the Institutional Asset Disposal Committee.
- Chairperson of Ulundi Campus Development Steering Committee.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Institutional Support
Walter Sisulu University
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Located within the Institutional Support Portfolio are the following divisions, directorates, and other responsibilities: University Infrastructure, Operations, and ICT Division (for Academic and Support), Institutional Estates and Resident Management Division, Protective and Security Services – Across All 4-Campuses, University Marketing, and Communication Division, Institutional Research and Planning Directorate, University Human Resources Division (for Academic and Support), Finance Division: (Reporting to the VC for a year – Dotted line reporting), Engagement with Stakeholders (Internal and External), WSU Covid-19 Response, Supporting the VC on all governance-related issues: Reporting to Council (a Resource person on Council and a member of all Council Sub-Committees), Risk Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity Planning, Advancement Directorate, Short Learning Programme (Recently added), Transformation and Language Directorate (Recently added).
- To achieve the strategic goals of the University the DVC: Institutional Support works and leads a team of Executive Managers and Senior Director. As DVC:IS on day to day my responsibilities were/are to manage, monitor and support the Institutional Support operations of the Divisions.
Rector (Head of Campus)
Walter Sisulu University
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Rector of Buffalo City Campus - more than 7000 students and more than 500 staff members (including permanent, contract and part-time staff).
- Acting Rector/Head of Mthatha Campus, of more than 14000 students and more than 1000 staff members.
- Responsible for implementing the University Strategic Plan at Campus level towards achieving the six strategic goals of the University Strategic Plan (2014-2019).
- To achieve the strategic core business goals the Rector chairs the Campus Senate, that plays an oversight role, composed of representatives from the Faculties (thirteen academic departments) and the other academic support units.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Walter Sisulu University
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for: Seven Departments led by HODs: Department Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mathematics, Department of Information Technology, Department of Fashion, Department of Built Environment.
- Faculty Strategic Planning, Faculty Student Enrolment Plan, Faculty Human Resources – Planning and Provisioning, Faculty Budgeting, and Expenditure monitoring, Faculty Operations and Infrastructure, Faculty ECSA, SACPCMP and SACQSP Programme Accreditation, Faculty CHE Accreditation.
- Established the first Faculty Board, for Faculty of Engineering and Technology in line with the then new Institutional Statute.
- Involved in establishing the first Campus Senate and Campus Management Committee in line with the then new Institutional Statute at Butterworth Campus.
Director: School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Walter Sisulu University
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Relevant Experience in this capacity: Faculty and School Strategic Planning, Faculty of Education Student Enrolment Plan – for Multi-Campus set-up, Faculty HEQC Programme Accreditation, HEQF and HEQSF Alignment, Academic Leadership, MULTI-CAMPUS MANAGEMENT (Academic) – Was a Director of School that had operations in three Campuses (Mthatha Campus, Butterworth Campus and Queenstown Campus), Human Resource Planning for Multi-Campus set-up, Quality Management, Financial Management and Planning – Multi-campus set-up, Student Academic Support Management, Organizational Readiness, Preparing Reports for Statutory and Non-Statutory Meeting.
- Highlights: I took a Directorate that had 0% of staff with doctoral qualifications but when my term ended 30% of staff had doctoral studies, including me. This was because of recruitment from outside and staff development from within.
Senior Lecturer
Walter Sisulu University
01.1998 - 12.2013
- Courses lectured: Engineering Mathematics: (in Diploma and BTech degrees) Mathematics I - Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, Mathematics II- Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, Mathematics III- Mechanical and Electrical, Mathematics IV- Electrical.
- Courses lectured: Mathematics Education (in Diploma and Bachelor’s degrees) Curriculum Studies in Mathematics I – Science, Technical and Commerce Streams, Curriculum Studies in Mathematics II - Science, Technical and Commerce Streams, Curriculum Studies in Mathematics III -Science, Technical and Commerce Streams, Mathematics I - Science, Technical and Commerce Streams, Mathematics II - Science, Technical and Commerce Streams, Mathematics III - Science, Technical and Commerce Streams.
Lecturer
Walter Sisulu University
01.1996 - 11.1998
- Courses lectured: Engineering Mathematics: Mathematics I - Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, Mathematics II- Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, Mathematics III- Mechanical and Electrical.
- Academic Development: This is identified as one of the highlights of my lecturing career: I introduce tutors and tutorial in the Faculty of Engineering in 1996.
Junior Lecturer
University of Transkei
04.1994 - 12.1995
- Courses lectured: Applied Statistics, Special Mathematics, Mathematics I.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Education, Mathematics and Physics
Unitra-WSU
Honours BSc - Mathematics
Unitra – WSU
Master of Science - Mathematics
Unitra – WSU
Master of Education -
The University of Sheffield
United KingdomDoctor of Philosophy - Mathematics Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
South AfricaInternational English Language Proficiency -
The University of Sheffield
United KingdomBusiness and Leadership Training Certificate -
Texas Southern University and Eastern Cape Technikon
Compliance Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Compliance Essentials Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Supply Chain Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Fundamentals of Financial Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Skills
- Physical infrastructure management
- Operations oversight
- Information and communication technology
- Marketing strategies
- Effective communication
- Advancement initiatives
- Protective management practices
- Security management
- Infrastructure efficiency and grant management
- Financial management
- Operational planning
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Student management systems
- Accommodation oversight
- Occupational health and safety management
- Institutional planning and development
- Annual audit coordination
- Strategic planning and execution
- Quality assurance processes
- Supply chain management strategies
- Enterprise-wide risk management practices
- Compliance oversight
- Understanding funding in higher education policies
- Academic leadership roles
- Institutional transformation strategies
- Familiarity with SAQA, CHE, NQF, HEQSF, DHET
- Governance oversight
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Institutional quality assurance
- Policy writing
- Compliance management
- Academic leadership
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Change management
- Data analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Leadership
- Team building
- Team leadership and motivation
- Commitment to excellence
- Public speaking
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Customer focused
- Health and safety awareness
- Task collaboration
- MS Office Suite
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Project planning and coordination
- Public Relations
- Deadline management
Certification
- Compliance Management Certificate, University of Cape Town
- Compliance Essentials Certificate, University of Cape Town
- Supply Chain Management Certificate, University of Cape Town
- Fundamentals of Financial Management Certificate, University of Cape Town
- Business and Leadership Training Certificate, Texas Southern University and Eastern Cape Technikon
- Curriculum Development Certificate
- Retirement Funds Trustee Certificate, FSCA
Custom Section
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Personal Information
ID Number: 7108106074085
Awards
- World University Service Award, For studies in UK
- Spencer Foundation Scholarship, For studies in SA and US
- Award for Outstanding Service as AMESA EC Chair, 2005-01-01
- 25-year Long Service Award, Walter Sisulu University
References
- Professor N Kunene, Vice-Chancellor & Principal, University of Zululand, 0721937711, kunenen@unizulu.ac.za, 24 Main Road, KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal
- Professor V Nomlomo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, University of Zululand, 0827981797, nomlomov@unizulu.ac.za, 24 Main Road, KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal
- Professor T N Haas, Professor, University of Stellenbosch, 0721132369, trevor@sun.ac.za
- Professor D Mabunda, Chair of Council, University of Zululand, 0836433308, David.mabunda@ump.ac.za
- Professor R N Songca, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Walter Sisulu University, 0663427417, rsongca@wsu.ac.za, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Mr S Mnyaiza, Executive Director HR, Walter Sisulu University, 0834464053, smnyaiza@wsu.ac.za, East London
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
IsiZulu
Advanced
C1
IsiXhosa
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
- Like Reading Newspapers
- Up to date with Advancement in Technology, I am currently a National Commissioner in the Presidential Commission for Fourth Industrial Revolution
- In my private time I do farming
Accomplishments
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].
- Improved [Type] reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.
- Increased [Timeframe] company profits by [Number]% through [Action].
- Developed and instituted employee training and retention initiative that reduced employee turnover by [Number]% within [Timeframe].
- Achieved certification through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Planned and coordinated [Type] projects resulting in increased [Result].
- Updated and implemented [Type] policies for continued company compliance with [Type] guidelines.
- Coordinated [Number] special public and private events.
- Reduced employee turnover by [Number]% by creating and implementing no-cost incentive program.
- Recognised by management for [Type] behaviours, leading to increased [Result].
- Recognised by management for [Type] projects delivering outstanding [Result].
- Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer £[number]-per year department budget.
- Oversaw programme to reduce paper waste, resulting in £[number] savings per year.
- Advanced from [Job Title] to [Job Title] quickly as result of [Type] and [Type] achievements.
- Increased sales by [Number]% while reducing costs by [Number]%, leading to £[Number] net profit.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].
- Built and nurtured key client relationships to grow profit by [Number]%.
- Enhanced [Type] processes, implementing across department for increased productivity and profits.
- Investigated, identified and reconciled account discrepancies totalling £[Number] in company savings.
- Created and developed critical [Type] policies to consistently exceed quality and production targets.
Timeline
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support
University of Zululand
09.2023 - 06.2025
Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Institutional Support
Walter Sisulu University
11.2019 - 08.2023
Rector (Head of Campus)
Walter Sisulu University
01.2016 - 10.2019
Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Walter Sisulu University
01.2014 - 12.2015
Director: School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Walter Sisulu University
01.2009 - 08.2014
Senior Lecturer
Walter Sisulu University
01.1998 - 12.2013
Lecturer
Walter Sisulu University
01.1996 - 11.1998
Junior Lecturer
University of Transkei
04.1994 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science in Education - Education, Mathematics and Physics
Unitra-WSU
Honours BSc - Mathematics
Unitra – WSU
Master of Science - Mathematics
Unitra – WSU
Master of Education -
The University of Sheffield
Doctor of Philosophy - Mathematics Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
International English Language Proficiency -
The University of Sheffield
Business and Leadership Training Certificate -
Texas Southern University and Eastern Cape Technikon
Compliance Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Compliance Essentials Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Supply Chain Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Fundamentals of Financial Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town