Professor/ Associate Professor and Head of Department - Department of Auditing - 25006 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences requires the services of a dynamic person of proven academic stature with relevant management experience to lead the Department of Auditing.

Responsibilities

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Promoting, planning, organising and managing academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
• Recruiting and managing professional personnel;
• Managing all financial activities including externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
• Marketing and growing the Department on all levels.

Minimum Requirements
Professor:

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor;
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Experience in the successful graduation of PhD graduates; and
• An established national and international profile and network.

Associate Professor

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Supervision of PhD and graduation of Master’s candidates;
• An established national profile and network.

Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards; and
• An appropriate vision for the Department.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• Good understanding of professional qualifications; and
• NRF rating or ready to apply.