Chief people officer

Chief People Officer

Ref. STP/125/0526

Stellenbosch University (SU) invites applications for the position of Chief People Officer (CPO). As a globally connected, research‑intensive institution, SU advances knowledge in service of society and strives to be Africa's leading research‑intensive university and Africa's first Top 100 global university. Guided by Vision 2040 and the Strategy Plan 2026‑2030, SU recognises that its people, culture, and transformation agenda are central to achieving its institutional ambitions and sustaining long‑term impact.

Reporting directly to the Rector and Vice‑Chancellor, the CPO serves as the University's chief people and culture executive, responsible for providing integrated strategic leadership across the domains of people management, organisational culture, and transformation. The role represents a fundamental evolution in the University's leadership approach, positioning h...