Job Description

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It sprawls over seven (7) campuses that cater for about 32 000 students. Two of these are located in spectacular KZN Midlands, well-known for its undulating hills, which unfurl coastwards from the Drakensburg Mountains nearby. Five of these are located in tropical and picturesque Durban, which sits ensconced beside the Valley of a Thousand Hills as it tapers off into the Indian ocean.

ENVISION2030, our strategy, identifies DUTs DNA as having two strands, namely people-centred and engaged and innovative and entrepreneurial. These are interwoven intrinsically by several double- pairs consisting of values and principles that bind our Double-Helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT Way, which irradiates our collective thought and mind, heart and soul, character and behaviour.

The Universitys goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people in the broader society. DUT strives consistently towards excellence and greatness in the teaching- learning and in the research-innovation nexus; something that has been recognized recently both nationally and internationally. These internationally recognised strengths are enacted through our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

POST: Executive Dean

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

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.

In summary, the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment strategically manages the following divisions:
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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Develops, research, design, development and review of faculty and, where appropriate, institutional policies,

procedures, plans and systems as required in line with relevant legislation, national standards and international best practices

Provides leadership in the formulation and monitoring of faculty related policies and goals

As part of the Institutes Academic leadership team, provides input to regional, national and international

academic initiatives where appropriate

As structural and functional head of the Faculty, oversees and monitors the effective implementation of

institutional and faculty policies, procedures, plans and systems within the Faculty

Provides specific, high-level, legally compliant strategic advice on faculty related academic matters to the DVC: Teaching and Learning and Executive Management as may be required

Manages appeals, complaints, etc. from students, parents, employers

Manages staff appeals, complaints, grievances, etc., and conducts disciplinary enquiries as appropriate

Promotes equity and transformation within the Faculty

Promotes congenial working relationships between staff in the Faculty and with other academic and

administrative departments

Manages the Faculty office by delegating specific responsibilities to Deputy Dean, e.g. registration, record

keeping and qualification procedures

Designs, sets up, and monitors effective control systems to promote the smooth and efficient functioning of

the Faculty, e.g. initiates, promotes and implements new/alternative procedures to enhance academic

administration efficiency

Embeds stewardship in the Universitys people who shall live its values and principles and demonstrate an

institutional culture that supports the vision and strategy of the University

Innovates and implements systems and processes that optimize productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and

exceptional performance at all levels

Assures acceptable levels of sustainability in all the areas under management

Focuses on the ultimate goal of and impactful DUT that contributes towards the improvement of lives and

livelihoods of the broader society.

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.

Contact Person: Zamafuze Ngcobo

To apply:
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 www.dut.ac.za, the careers section. The submit with ID and qualifications.

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the Universitys Employment Equity Plan,
with specific consideration for female candidates. The University reserves the right not to appoint.
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