Vaal University of Technology Hiring its First Ombuds

The large residential university in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa is reviewing applications for its first Ombud. The VUT Ombud's Office will operate as an "independent, impartial, confidential and informal entity where members of the university community can raise their concerns and have a voice within an environment of trust and confidentiality." Applicants were required to have an undergraduate qualification in law; preferred qualifications included 10 years senior level experience in the legal profession or judiciary, and a thorough knowledge of the higher education system and concomitant laws. 

The position was posted only on the VUT website and the application window closed on February 19, 2021.) (VUT Ombud Job Posting.)