Deputy Director PD00066
Listing reference: nwu_000979
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL EDUCATION (SPE)
POSITION NUMBER: PD00066 VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR
PEROMNES GRADE: SUPPLEMENTARY ROLE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: DIRECTING SPE ON THE MAFIKENG CAMPUS IN TERMS OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS FOR BOTH ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT STAFF
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB DESCRIPTION
Teaching and Learning
Promote excellent learning and teaching and reposition the NWU to attain the size and shape required by market direction decisions.
Research and Innovation
Intensify research and innovation in the School at MC
Community Engagement and Service Learning
Integrate and align community engagement with core activities (teaching and learning and research) and promote sustainability principles
Student value
Develop a clearly differentiated student value proposition
Staff development
Develop and retain excellent staff and create an equitable staff and student profile
People management
Leadership and management; manage employment equity, diversity and transformation
Risk and compliance management
Risk management, compliance and business continuity
Minimum requirements
- PhD in ECDE/Learner Support/ Educational Psychology/ Life Orientation/Movement Education
- Professional Teacher’s Qualification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- SACE registration
- Five years functional and subject related experience at primary and/or secondary school teaching
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years functional and subject related experience at higher education level is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Subject knowledge of ECDE/Learner Support/ Educational Psychology/ Life Orientation/Movement Education
- Teaching skills in ECDE/Learner Support/ Educational Psychology/ Life Orientation/Movement Education
- Assessment competencies
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate students
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Able to lead with integrity
- High standard of work ethics
- Communication
- Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team)
- Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner
Please note: Only Internal Staff can apply
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Johnnie Hay 016 910 3143
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori 018 389 2159 or Mr Omphile Kgati 018 389 2159
CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2023
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity. Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
