Deputy Director - School of Commerce and Social Studies in Education (PD00180)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To achieve the goals of the School in respect of teaching and to promote research and M and D in cooperation with the School Director concerned, in keeping with the faculty’s strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
· Planning, implementation and evaluation pf the school's T&L programme and an effective marketing and recruitment strategy with a view to the enrolment and delivery of students.
· Planning, organisation and evaluation of the school's programmes for marketing expertise, to establish well- structured and source generating programmes that support the teaching & research programmes.
Research
· Active promotion and support of research. This must be done in cooperation with the school director.
Administration
· Organization and co-ordination of resources to meet targets.
· Attending school management meetings, and student admin issues.
· Develop a positive image of the school through effective liaison and marketing.
Personal Development
· Develop own professional and academic leadership and management skills.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education.
· Have a proven record of successful supervision of master’s and doctoral students.
· Be recognised in his or her scholarly field as an expert and leader.
· Knowledge of the writing of academic articles/books/chapters.
· Have a proven record of attending relevant national and international conferences.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound interpersonal relationship skills.
· Very good communication skills.
· Integrity and ability to install trust when managing sub-ordinates.
· Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
· Student orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility.
· Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
· Ability to function under pressure.
Minimum requirements
· A PhD (NQF Level 9) in Education.
· A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education as member of the Faculty of Education.
· A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience in Higher Education (e.g. School Director /Subject group leader / Programme leader).
REMUNERATION:
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 Martha Matashu 018 389 2323
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramahvulela 018 285 4904
CLOSING DATE: 04 August 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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 of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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