Jiba Xulu

Jiba Xulu

Jiba Sakhile Xulu is an accomplished professional experienced in: - Managing research grants and contracts, student governance and affairs, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement in higher education and ed-tech. - Leading teams, mentoring and motivating staff, and monitoring performance indicators. - Driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and achieving quantifiable results. - Managing budgets, overseeing administrative functions, and ensuring seamless coordination between departments. - Conducting research, analyzing data, and making strategic recommendations. - Implementing project management frameworks and digital marketing strategies. - Building strong communication and interpersonal skills, focusing on relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels. - Promoting student success, innovation, and ethical practices. Key Highlights: - Led the Life Orientation Faculty SP & FET team, ensuring high-quality student support and teaching, monitoring SLAs, and implementing interventions for at-risk students. - Developed a culture of teaching excellence and collaboration in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager, resulting in enhanced student experiences and transformative learning. - Managed the administration, finances, and operations of the Vice Dean's Teaching and Learning department, overseeing a multimillion-rand budget and coordinating internal and external projects. - Implemented a reliable administrative system and coordinated research, innovation, and development initiatives at Rhodes University, resulting in improved efficiency and successful project outcomes. - Successfully raised funds and managed projects for organizations such as the Allan Gray Centre for Leadership Ethics and the National Arts Festival, surpassing fundraising targets and delivering impactful programs. - Proficient in project management frameworks, digital marketing strategies, research methodologies, and data analysis, with a strong focus on quality, risk, and financial management. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, Jiba Sakhile Xulu specialized in Journalism & Media Studies, Instrumental Music Studies, Ethnomusicology, and Cultures and Languages in Africa. They also completed courses in People Management, Digital Marketing & Effective Communication, and various Project Management courses through LinkedIn Learning.