Deputy Vice-chancellor and College Head - Durban, South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT VACANCY
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is situated in the subtropical seaside city of
Durban and in the Midlands city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of the province of
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The University is one of the largest residential
universities in sub-Saharan Africa and is located on five campuses - Edgewood,
Pietermaritzburg, Howard College, Westville and the Nelson R Mandela School of
Medicine.

UKZN is one of the leading research intensive and teaching universities in South
Africa and the continent. As one of South Africa's pre-eminent research
institutions, the University provides a dynamic environment for all facets of the
research and innovation covering spectrum the natural, biomedical and social
sciences as well as the humanities.

The University is structured on a College model with four Colleges, namely:
(i) Agriculture, Engineering and Science;
(ii) Health Sciences;
(iii) Humanities; as well as
(iv) Law and Management Studies.

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DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE HEAD (DVC)FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM

APPOINTMENT

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES
**REFERENCE NO. EX01/2023
**The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College is the highest academic
leadership position within the University's College structure and is responsible for
leading the academic and research strategy and realising the academic
mandate of the University. It is therefore imperative that the DVC leads by example.
The role is however dual in nature namely College specific and University
- wide, and
as part of the Executive Management of the University, the DVC is also responsible
for University-wide strategic, financial and risk planning and the successful
governance and management of the University in line with its vision, mission and
goals.

At College level the DVC oversees the implementation of the institutional strategic
plan focusing on the key areas of research, scholarship, teaching and community
engagement; ensures proper management and direction of financial, staffing and
physical resources, champions employment equity and transformation, and
implements consultative, participatory and transparent systems of governance to
promote collegiality and build strong teams.

**Requirements
**- Full Professor for five years with experience in an academic/research leadership
- role;
  • PhD/Doctorate Degree in a discipline relevant to the College;
  • Demonstrated track record of fundraising and attracting competitive research

- grants;
  • Five (5) years' experience in the leadership of a school, faculty or business unit
of significant size and complexity. This would include being responsible for the
human resources and financial management of the College;

  • Five (5) years' experience of management and development of staff in the
achievement of institutional objectives;

  • An established academic and internationally renowned scholar with an
excellent publication and research record and portfolio of scholarship

achievements which may be indicated by the following:
(i) Research publications;
(ii) NRF rating or equivalent;
(iii) Evidence of research impact;
(iv) Academic Awards;
(v) Visiting Professorships/Fellowships;
(vi) Invitations to present papers at national and international

conferences;
(vii) Serving on Boards of scholarly journals etc.

  • Understanding of the higher education environment in SA and the relevant

- legislation;
  • A broad understanding of developments in the various disciplines within the
relevant College at a regional, national and global level.

be underpinned by a permanent substantive professorial appointment in their
academic discipline.


Personal and Leadership Attributes
with strong interpersonal and financial capabilities, who is an institutional leader
and is able to establish substantive networks internally and externally with different
stakeholders.

In addition, s/he would be expected to:

  • Provide strategic direction, and demonstrate ability to build and retain talent
and manage teams;

  • Be results oriented whilst displaying resilience, demonstrate commitment to
action, and high levels of emotional intelligence;

  • Foster productive working relationships with all stakeholders providing
competent and respectful leadership as well as living the University values
encapsulated in R.E.A.C.H.T;

  • Lead institutional transformation and mobilise support for change through a
high-level appreciation of the requirements for managing change effectively
within the Higher Education sector;

  • Have a broad _understanding _of developments in the Higher Education sector
both locally and globally;

  • The ability to communicate in IsiZulu would be advantageous.

General Information

Applicants are required to provide:
- a detailed motivation highlighting their experience in each
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