Job Description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of
Employment Equity to improve representativity within the Institution.

Applications are invited from internal UKZN permanent ACADEMIC staff members within the Graduate School of Business & Leadership.

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMME ACADEMIC LEADERS (3-YEAR FRACTIONAL APPOINTMENT)

Programme Academic Leaders for
MBA (REF NO: GSBL06/2023)
MCLS (REF NO: GSBL07/2023) PG DIP Business Administration (REF NO: GSBL08/2023)
PG DIP Leadership (REF NO: GSBL09/2023)

WESTVILLE CAMPUS

Programme Academic Leaders will provide teaching and learning leadership in the specified
programme in the school.

Those appointed to the PAL position should have experience working as part of a team and
must be able to demonstrate effectiveness in such a role. This involves the ability: xefx82xa7

to ensure that vital tasks are carried out within the programme; xefx82xa7
to give attention to applications, enrolments, timetables, course-outlines,
and booklists. xefx82xa7
to oversee and manage the academic quality of the programme; xefx82xa7
to assist in resolving student matters; xefx82xa7
to initiate changes and updates to existing programmes; xefx82xa7
to propel and advance the development of new programmes if required; xefx82xa7
to promote collegiality amongst the stakeholders of the programme; xefx82xa7
to advise and assist colleagues and the school leadership; and xefx82xa7
to work effectively with professional services staff.

The incumbents will report to the Dean and Head of School, devolved to the Head of Masters
and Postgraduate Programmes.

Minimum Requirements: xefx82xa7
Doctoral degree or evidence of having successfully completed the degree; and xefx82xa7
Currently appointed at the level of Senior Lecturer or higher.

Please note:
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed via email to the Dean and Head of
School, Prof Colette Muller; Mullerc2@ukzn.ac.za who serves as line manager for these positions
devolved to the Head of Masters and Postgraduate Programmes.

The Programme Academic Leader position is a fractional appointment. A non-pensionable
allowance is attached to each position.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 November 2023 Applicants must complete the relevant application form available on the vacancies page
of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za with a brief motivation, clearly indicating how
they meet the minimum requirements and the relevant experience for the position applied
for. Completed forms may be sent to RecruitmentLMS@ukzn.ac.za Please state the advert reference number in your subject line. Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal
Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when
applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms
of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a
consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices
as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the
appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats
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process.