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Re-advertisement: Rotational HOD (5-year contract): Mathematics & Physics (Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Sciences) - (7812)

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Job Title

Re-advertisement: Rotational HOD (5-year contract): Mathematics & Physics (Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Sciences)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Academic

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

13/4/2025

Job Purpose

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 relevant Doctoral qualification
• 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 resources management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of 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

General Information

Closing date: 13 April 2025
For enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.

Please note previous applicants need not re-apply.

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.

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Re-advertisement: Rotational HOD (5-year contract): Mathematics & Physics (Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Sciences) - (7812)