The Registrar occupies an enviable position in the larger society and thus it is an honour and privilege to serve as the occupant of that office.  He/She must be a person with proven academic distinction, vision, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in public and private life.  Also, he/she must be of rounded character and personality with excellent interpersonal relations capable of instilling confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of junior and senior colleagues.​

The Registrar must fully understand the complexities of a University system and be capable of effectively utilizing its human and material resources to attain a world class administrative system.  He/ She must be able to bring out the best in subordinates, demonstrate dynamism and wisdom when confronted with crisis or undesirable situations and must be an achiever who shows exceptional abilities for institutional loyalty and networking with the outside world.  He/She should be able to sustain and improve on the University Registry and establish linkages.​

In addition, he/she must enjoy good health, be of pleasant disposition and strong moral character in order to inspire and maintain discipline among staff and students and must be ICT compliant