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.DUT is: Creative. Distinctive. ImpactfulEXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN (Post Ref No. 508)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 strategically manages the following divisions:-

• * * * * * *General Education.

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.

THE IDEAL INCUMBENT:In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent: * Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.

• Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
• Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
• Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
• Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
• Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

CLOSING DATE: 21 FEBRUARY 2025INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:Please note that all the above positions are for a term contract for a period of 5 years, renewable based on performance.Kindly note that if you previously applied for these positions and are still interested, you are encouraged to submit a new application.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 detailed requirements for the job and the submission of applications can be addressed to our Interim Senior Director: Human Capital Services, Mr E M Mkhwanazi, on email: recuitment2025@dut.ac.za.

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