Job Vacancies at Delta State Polytechnic

The Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Bursary Department and the Custodian of the Polytechnic Finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The Candidate for the post must possess the following qualification and qualities:

• First Degree with at least a second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning:
• Have a minimum of Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of Fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution;
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN;
• Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at Ist August, 2023.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Delta State Government.

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The Registrar

• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require him/her to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds a First Degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages.
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 1st August, 2023.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Delta State Government.