Deputy Director - School of Commerce and Social Studies in Education (PD00180) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To achieve the goals of the School in respect of teaching and to promote research and M and D in cooperation with the School Director concerned, in keeping with the faculty’s strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Planning, implementation and evaluation pf the school's T&L programme and an effective marketing and recruitment strategy with a view to the enrolment and delivery of students.
• Planning, organisation and evaluation of the school's programmes for marketing expertise, to establish well- structured and source generating programmes that support the teaching & research programmes.

Research

• Active promotion and support of research. This must be done in cooperation with the school director.

Administration

• Organization and co-ordination of resources to meet targets.
• Attending school management meetings, and student admin issues.
• Develop a positive image of the school through effective liaison and marketing.
• Personal Development
• Develop own professional and academic leadership and management skills.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education.
• Have a proven record of successful supervision of master’s and doctoral students.
• Be recognised in his or her scholarly field as an expert and leader.
• Knowledge of the writing of academic articles/books/chapters.
• Have a proven record of attending relevant national and international conferences.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Sound interpersonal relationship skills.
• Very good communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to install trust when managing sub-ordinates.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
• Student orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility.
• Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
• Ability to function under pressure.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF Level 9) in Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education as member of the Faculty of Education.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience in Higher Education (e.g.  School Director /Subject group leader / Programme leader).

Apply by: 12 August 2026