Head Of Department: Public Management at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Public Management or closely related discipline
• Senior Lecturer or above
• Five (5) years' experience in the higher education sector and academic leadership role
• Evidence of research output

Duration

• Five-year contract renewable on performance

Summary of Duties:

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department;
• Managing and supervising staff which include:-

1. Providing leadership to the department in respect of Teaching & Learning, Research and Community Engagement.
2. Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards effective pursuit of the Envision 2030 strategic plan.
3. Representing the department in relevant institutional, regional and national fora.

• Academic management of the Department, including allocations of workload, leave and support of relevant training
• Financial management of the Department, including budgets, appointment of part-time staff and approval and processing of requisitions.
• Enhancing Faculty projects e.g. Postgraduate recruitment and supervision, community engagement, holistic student support (HSS), and other institutional/Faculty initiatives.

Non-Pensionable Allowance inclusive of cell phone allowance: R10 000 per month.