Job Description

The HOD must manage the Department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral qualification relevant to the offerings in the Department of Agriculture
• 5 years' relevant experience 3 of which must be as Senior Lecturer or above
• The 5 years mentioned above must include2 years' management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e. academic management/ programme coordination; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management in a department)
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Academic Instruction
• Human resource management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnership
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project Management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Fister excellence and harmonious delivery of the University teaching, research, service mandates and expectations.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean

Competencies

• Good mentoring skills
• Client/Learner focus
• Change agent
• Strategic leadership
• Health and safety management
• Good mentoring skills

General Information
Closing date:23 November 2025
For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za
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APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Promotion of Academic Staff if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Skills Required