Job Details
- Expires 9 May 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: 4899
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: April 26th
Background to Position
The Faculty of Education is the largest teacher education provider in the Western Cape, with a wider catchment area from where its students are drawn. The Faculty prides itself in growing what is known as a ‘noble profession’ – a service-oriented profession critical to future generations. The Faculty’s core business is teacher education, through undergraduate, postgraduate and further education and training qualifications. The Faculty hosts two research entities in international teacher education and in literacy development. The Faculty’s research focus is on pressing challenges in education, namely in science and maths education, language across the curriculum, educational technology innovation, curriculum decolonisation and redevelopment, education policy and implementation, inclusive education, and early childhood development, all within the diverse social contexts and realities in South African education. All research is in collaboration with international scholars. The Faculty is particularly proud of its research and community engagement footprint. This hub of excellence, impacts current and future education paradigms and practices in the country as well as the wider African continent and globally.
Job Description
1. MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Plans, organises, co-ordinates and controls the human and physical resources of departments, faculty office and programmes offered within the faculty.
2. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Demonstrates as an acknowledged specialist in recognised field, academic and professional leadership in the faculty, institution and higher education field
3. PROFESSIONAL LIAISON AND COMMITTEE WORK
Represents the faculty and the University and participates in professional bodies and internally in various committees including the Senate and chairs the Faculty Board.
4. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Accountable for strategic planning related to institutional rolling plan in terms of the vision and mission of the University. Ensures the success of the faculty measured in terms of survival, growth, profitability and stature by setting priorities and standards such as reliability, adaptability, quality, cost effectiveness and productivity.
5. FACULTY MANAGEMENT
Accountable for general administration, human resources, financial, marketing and the strategic planning functions of the faculty.
6. PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Manages the physical resources by strategic direction in the application of such resources and providing appropriate guidelines to the users of the physical resources such as space, buildings, equipment and furniture, information technology, management information systems and educational aids in such a manner that the most effective and maximum utilisation is obtained to achieve the planned objectives and accompanying results.
7. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Responsible for the Faculty budget, all income and expenditure, for all departments and programmes falling within the Faculty to operate on business principles.Managing the Faculty on sound business principles, costing for a surplus, generating funds, upgrading physical resources, etc.
8. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Monitors, directs and leads staff affairs of the faculty by means of staff support, motivating staff to achieve higher levels of performance by providing advanced studies.Serves on selection panels for new appointments and promotions, confirmation of permanent appointments, staff evaluations, career development, training and succession planning.
9. MARKETING
Decides on specific marketing strategies for the courses under the Faculty’s control.
10. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Directs and managed the strategic planning process by providing guidelines and criteria and creating an environment of change within the strategic objectives of the University to ensure the necessary re-direction and effective leadership.
11. STUDENT MATTERS
Deals with student matters and makes ultimate decisions on for example discipline, exclusions and graduation of students.
Inherent Criteria
- A Doctoral degree obtained from an accredited institution, in any of the areas of specialization offered by each Faculty;
- At least 8 years proven experience in academic management and administration at senior Faculty management level (e.g. Assistant Dean, HOD, Professor etc.);
- Track record in teaching, research, innovation and community engagement commensurate with the professorial level at CPUT;
- Track record of successfully supervising postgraduate students;
- Track record of developing and maintaining relationships with industry and professional bodies;
- Practical knowledge and experience of quality assurance processes;
- A thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape;
- Proven sound financial management and budgeting skills in an organizational setting, preferably in Higher Education.
Application Requirement
- A letter of motivation.
- A comprehensive CV.
- An abridged CV.
- Names and contact details for at least 3 referees.
- Certified copies of matric and degree certificates and Identity Document.
- To apply please send completed applications to recruitment@cput.ac.za
