| Post Name |
Eligibility |
Closing Date |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning |
- A Doctoral degree.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in higher education with at least 5 years of senior academic management and administration.
- Eligibility for appointment at Full Professor. However, appointment at Associate Professor will also be considered.
- Substantial academic stature and successful track record of excellence in research, postgraduate supervision and teaching commensurate with the academic rank level.
- Leadership experience in higher education with at least 5 years senior management experience, where Teaching & Learning activities are the core business.
- A clear understanding of the broader national and international context of higher education and an in-depth understanding of higher education policy and practice nationally and internationally.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large teaching and learning portfolio in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership of a diverse team, by engaging and inspiring staff in the achievement of the University’s core activities and a strong capacity to communicate clearly, with purpose and vision.
- A national profile as a leader, teacher and researcher in higher education with a proven track record of high-quality scholarly publications.
- A capacity to plan strategically and consultatively to ensure the University offers quality teaching and learning that enables outstanding student throughout rates.
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12 May 2025 |
| Executive Director: People Management and Engagement |
- A Masters degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
- A Doctoral degree may be an added advantage.
- A Professional Registration or Licence with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and South African Board of People Practises (SABPP) is advantageous.
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12 May 2025 |
| Executive Director: Infrastructure & Technology |
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a related technical field e.g., Built Environment (either Civil or Structural Engineering), ICT, recognized Project Management Certification.
- A Doctoral degree may be an added advantage.
- At least one affiliation with a Professional body such as: Engineering Council of SA (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), Project Management Institute SA (PMI), Project Management Professional or other ICT related professional body.
- A minimum of 12 years’ experience with 10 years’ proven record in the Built Environment and/or Digital Technologies and 5 years’ experience at senior/general/executive management level.
- Project Management experience.
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12 May 2025 |
| Director: Teaching & Learning |
- Doctoral Degree and specialization in Higher Education or related area
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in higher education with at least 5 years of senior academic management and administration experience
- Eligibility for appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor
- Substantial academic stature in higher education scholarship
- Experience in curriculum development, teaching development, learning support, technology-enhanced learning and learning management systems
- Experience in one of the core areas of Academic or Educational Development
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Higher Education Teaching and Learning
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12 May 2025 |
| Head of Department: Private Law |
- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
| Head of Department: Agriculture Economic, Extension and Agribusiness |
- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
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- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
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- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
| Head of Department: Public and Constitutional Law |
- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
| Head of Department: Animal & Pasture Science |
- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
| Head of Department: Computational Sciences |
- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
Head of Department: Chemical and Earth Sciences
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- A Doctoral Degree
- Senior Lecturer rank level, but preferably at Associate Professor or Professor level
- 5 years’ experience in the higher education sector, of which 2 years in an academic leadership role
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A credible track record of high-quality academic work
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Associates Professor or Full Professor
- Evidence of successful national / international fundraising for research
- Experience of effectively line-managing individual members of staff and teams.
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09 May 2025 |
