As a leading institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact, DUT fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment that empowers both staff and students.
These strategic leadership roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of DUTs vision by driving academic excellence, research, and operational efficiency within the designated section.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for higher education and a commitment to fostering excellence, we encourage you to apply
DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR: TEACHING & LEARNING (REF: R203)
The DVC (Teaching and Learning), reports to the Vice-Chancellor & Principal and is a full member of Senate and many other statutory andmanagement structures. The DVC has the responsibility and accountability for strategic leadership, management and coordination of their respective portfolios of strategies, plans, projects and activities that focus on a broad range of our academic core.
Has a set of functions that includes, but are not limited to, broader academic leadership and management. As such, Executive Deans of DUTs six (6) Faculties report directly to this position. In addition, several directors of associated units that focus academic development and support services, quality assurance and promotion, library and information services report to this position.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD or a doctoral degree with 10-15 years experience of researching and teaching at university level, nationally and/or internationally.
- At least, 5 years experience at senior/executive and academic leadership/management level, with demonstrable acumen to lead and manage in a volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous environment, more particularly at faculty and/or institutional level. A full Professor is preferable.
DEAN: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (Ref.:E300)
Executive Deans are senior officers of the University and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). In line with the Universitys vision and overall objectives, Executive Deans are expected to determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance
the Facultys academic stature, reputation and performance in teaching/learning, research, innovation and engagement. Key traits of Executive Deans include inspirational, innovative and enterprising academic leadership. It is expected that the Executive Deans will strengthen the faculties service ethic to students and its staff and build its engagement with industry, communities and government. As administrators, the Executive Deans are responsible for the academic integrity, administrative management, financial management, human resource and strategic transformational leadership of the Faculty.
The Faculty of Arts and Design consists of the following departments:
Drama and Production Studies * Fashion and Textiles * Fine Art and Jewellery Design * Media, Language and Communication *School of Education * Video Technology * Visual Communication Design. * General Education
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment consists of the following departments: Architectural Technology * Chemical Engineering * Civil Engineering and Geomatics * Construction Management and Quantity Surveying * Electrical Power Engineering * Electronic and Computer Engineering * Industrial Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Town and Regional Planning.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD or a relevant doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline with a strong research profile
- Proven record of being a respected senior academic
- At least ten (10) years work experience in the higher education environment of which five (5) years should have been in a senior academic management capacity
- Sound knowledge of higher education and the higher education system in South Africa
- Relevant higher education leadership and managerial skills. A full Professor is preferable.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (REF:. 30000016)
The Campus Director will actively support the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (People and Operations) in the leadership and management of the multiple campuses of the University. The Campus Director is accountable for the day-to-day management and administration of all the Midlands (PMB)
campuses and must ensure that processes, policies, systems, rules and procedures of the university are consistently applied.
The Campus Director reports to the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (People and Operations) and provides support in the leadership and management of the multiple campuses of the university. This position will be based at the Midlands /Pietermarizburg campus.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD or a doctoral degree with 10 years relevant experience, of which 5 years in senior leadership with a track record of managing a complex operation/reasonable size unit, preferably in the Higher Education environment.
The Chief Information Officer reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Engagement) and gives support by providing strategic leadership in transforming enterprise by provision of Information Technology strategy and Computer Systems required to support the unique institution goals and objectives.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is charged with ensuring that the University to utilize digital information and advanced technologies, such as the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation, IoT, mobile and social media, to create value for users so as to realize the objectives of ENVISION2030. The CIO is responsible for the formulation, planning, implementing and managing the Universitys digitization strategies, investments, project portfolios and operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Masters qualification in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems from an accredited institution. A Postgraduate qualification in Management be an added advantage. Well-rounded ICT practical experience with a minimum of 10 years ICT management experience of which 5 years were at a
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (REF:. 30000016)
The Campus Director will actively support the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (People and Operations) in the leadership and management of the multiple campuses of the University. The Campus Director is accountable for the day-to-day management and administration of all the Midlands (PMB)
campuses and must ensure that processes, policies, systems, rules and procedures of the university are consistently applied. The Campus Director reports to the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (People and Operations) and provides support in the leadership and management of the multiple campuses of the university. This position will be based at the Midlands /Pietermarizburg campus.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD or a doctoral degree with 10 years relevant experience, of which 5 years in senior leadership with a track record of managing a complex operation/reasonable size unit, preferably in the Higher Education environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Chartered Accountant with I 0-15 years experience of working preferable in the Higher Education environment. A further postgraduate
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (Ref.:R200)
The Chief Information Officer reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Engagement) and gives support by providing strategic leadership in transforming enterprise by provision of Information Technology strategy and Computer Systems required to support the unique institution goals and objectives.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is charged with ensuring that the University to utilize digital information and advanced technologies, such as the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation, IoT, mobile and social media, to create value for users so as to realize the objectives of ENVISION2030. The CIO is responsible for the formulation, planning, implementing and managing the Universitys digitization strategies, investments, project portfolios and operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Masters qualification in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems from an accredited institution. A Postgraduate qualification in Management be an added advantage. Well-rounded ICT practical experience with a minimum of 10 years ICT management experience of which 5 years were at a
In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent for the above positions:
- Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.
- Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
- Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
- Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
- Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
- Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.
performance.
Kindly note that if you previously applied for these positions and are still interested, you are encouraged to submit a new application.
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for. This can be obtainable from our website http://www.dut.ac.za, the careers section.
The detailed requirements for the job and the submission of applications can be addressed to our Interim Senior Director: Human Capital Services,
Mr E M Mkhwanazi, on email: recuitment2025@dut.ac.za.
CLOSING DATE: 21 FEBRUARY 2025
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