Professor and Director of The African Tax Institute - Pretoria, South Africa - University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The strategic, academic and operational management of the African Tax Institute (ATI);
Promoting, planning, organizing and managing academic and research programmes and the institute's research profile;
Ensuring scholarly academic research and education;
Managing all financial activities of the ATI, including externally funded projects and fundraising;
Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
Improving the ATI's diversity profile;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PROFESSOR

A doctorate in the field of Public Finance, Tax Law, Taxation, or Public Policy;
Recognised academic status in the relevant discipline;
A proven research and publication record;
Experience in highlevel liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
Involved in PhD supervision and successful delivery of doctoral and master's graduates;
Experience in managing human resources, budgets and programmes;
An established national and international profile and networks;
Experience in teaching and postgraduate supervision in the field of Public Finance, Tax Law, Taxation and/or Public Policy;
The ability to plan and initiate disciplinerelated and multidisciplinary research programmes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

An appropriate vision for the ATI;
Involvement in disciplinerelated professional activities and/or entities;
An existing network and collaboration in tax research and teaching;
Managerial skills and competencies;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
An empowering leadership style;
Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
Diversity management experience;
Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively;
Contract research experience in the public sector and/or multilateral international organisations.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES;

NRF rating (in the case of South African applicants)

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
Vision for the African Tax Institute;
Selfevaluation on Teaching and Research

CLOSING DATE:
12 September 2023

ENQUIRIES:

Prof M Chitiga-Mabugu Tel:

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._