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  • Posted: Feb 12, 2024
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    Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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    Principal Officer (Halfday Position N000919)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    To assume the following two roles:

    Role 1: Principal Officer of the North-West University Fund (the “Fund”) in terms of the provisions of the Pension Funds Act, 1956, as amended (the Act)

    Role 2: Information Officer of the Fund in terms of the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Management of the business of the fund

    •  Assist the Board to ensure that the affairs of the Fund are conducted in accordance with the Rules and all applicable legislation and regulations and that fund policies are adhered to.
    • Ensuring the execution of all decisions and instructions of the Board and where necessary, ensuring proper and appropriate communication between the Fund and those parties affected by the decisions and instructions of the Board.
    • Carrying out all the duties necessary for the proper execution of the business of the Fund and where possible, attending all meetings of the Board and any other duly appointed subcommittee(s) where the attendance of the Principal Officer may be required.
    • Review of meeting minutes and managing action items and deliverables.
    • Effective engagement with the Chairperson and the Board of the Fund, the participating employer of the Fund and the Fund’s service providers.
    • Manage relationship between the Fund, the Employer and all stakeholders.

    Legal compliance of the Fund

    • Ensuring that the Board is advised of new and proposed legislation and regulations that may affect the Fund as well as advancements in general governance as it relates to the Fund.
    • Keeping the Board sufficiently informed in a timely manner of the affairs of the Fund, which relate to the objects and duties of the Board as stated in section 7C and 7D of the Act.
    • Ensure that agreements and contracts with service providers are in place, complete, up to date and reviewed, as well as the associated management thereof.
    • Ensuring the timeous submission of all statutory returns and complying with all statutory requirements as set out in the relevant legislation.
    • Acting as the Information Officer of the Fund in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of POPIA and associated regulations.
    • Manage the Fund’s complaints management process including the review and approval of responses to complaints.
    • Assume signing responsibilities as delegated, which includes the review of information for correctness.
    • Liaising with service providers and ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
    • Providing advice to the Board on policies and procedures together with the fund’s consultant.
    • Fund Communication 
    • Ensure that appropriate information is communicated to members.
    • Ensure that member queries are handled.
    • Ensure that employer queries are handled.

    Administration 

    • Monitor the employer’s monthly payment schedules.
    • Monitor the payment of member claims.
    • Monitor the Fund’s administrator administration report.
    • Monitor the Fund’ benefit counsellor activity reports.

    Training and Seminars

    • Self-development to comply with the Act. This is done by attending accredited courses and seminars.
    • Need to be a member of Batseta, a non-profit organisation focused on the interests of principal officers and fund fiduciaries within the retirement industry.

    Occupational Health

    • Comply with the Occupational Health requirements as set out by the North-West University.

    Ad-hoc  

    • Complying with any specific duties and responsibilities mutually agreed upon and reduced to writing.

    Minimum requirements

    • An appropriate tertiary qualification, e.g., a Bachelor's degree, Advanced Diploma(s), Post Graduate Certificate and/or BTech degree (NQF 7).
    • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Governance/Legal/Compliance Administration. 

    ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience with retirement funds and the retirement fund industry.
    • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as Principal Offi

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Experience in dealing with people in formal and informal work environments, with the ability to engage collaboratively with the fund’s administrator, to execute tasks and actions assigned to them by the Board and Sub-committees.
    • Computer literate in MS Office and related packages with a high level of competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Microsoft Teams and the Internet.
    • Understanding, knowledge and experience of international data privacy best practices and privacy/ information protection legislation.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt messages to be suitable for a variety of audiences across the university, whilst still ensuring consistency in messages
    • Strong analytical skills and keen intellect
    • Exemplary attention to detail
    • Excellent judgment and discretion
    • Good human relations as well as the ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment
    • The ability to work irregular hours and travel long distances in the course of work
    • Good organisational and leadership skills
    • The ability to function independently, as part of a team and to direct and motivate staff
    • Proactive and innovative technical problem solver
    • Customer centric
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • The ability to work in a multilingual and multi campus environment
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ethical and trustworthy
    • Understanding, knowledge, and experience of the retirement fund industry

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    Employee Relations Specialist P001614

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Individual relationships:

    • Execute processes, policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with relevant NWU policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance of the NWU with labour legislation and including, but not limited to:
    • Disciplinary procedure
    • Abscondment procedure
    • Suspension procedure
    • Intoxication procedure
    • Procedure for personal searches of employees
    • Reporting acts of dishonesty to the SAPS
    • Procedure for managing incapacity
    • Employee grievance procedure
    • Harassment procedure 
    • Human Rights
    • Gender Equality
    • Labour legislation amendments
    • Social Media
    • Execute procedures as per the Behavioural Manual in joint accountability collaboration with the HR Practitioner
    • Execute CCMA matters in terms of the Labour Relations Act rules.
    • Provide assistance in the execution of Labour Court matters.

    Collective relationships:

    • Execute processes, policies, procedures, and practices to ensure legal compliance of the NWU with labour legislation while ensuring sound relationship environment between unions, management and employees.
    • Assist the Director: Employee Relations in the execution of negotiations or consultations with recognised unions as required by labour legislation when needed, such as Section 189 negotiations, etc.
    • Execute processes and procedures as per the Behavioural Manual.
    • Execute CCMA matters in terms of the Labour Relations Act rules.
    • Provide assistance in the execution of Labour Court matters.

    Communication and Training:

    • Execute training of employees on processes, policies, procedures and practices including, but not limited to:
    • Disciplinary procedure
    • Abscondment procedure
    • Suspension procedure
    • Intoxication procedure
    • Procedure for personal searches of employees
    • Reporting acts of dishonesty to the SAPS
    • Procedure for managing incapacity.
    • Employee grievance procedure
    • Harassment procedure
    • Human Rights
    • Gender Equality
    • Labour legislation amendments
    • Social Media
    • Implement and maintain policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

    Human Rights:

    • Execute the arrangement of annual seminars / awareness campaigns are arranged – involve the South African Human Rights Commission.
    • Perform all administrative tasks associated with the NWU HRC.
    • Manage all Human Rights violations reported to the HRC.
    • Recordkeeping of all violations.
    • Assist the Director: Employee Relations with the annual report to Council.

    Records Management:

    • Ensure that all NWU records (as listed in the NWU file plan and relating to the activities of Employee Relations Unit  are properly recorded and protected.
    • Service as liaison / communication line between HR Practitioners  and colleagues in department.

    Execution of ad hoc tasks:

    • Execute ad hoc tasks as assigned by Line Management or any member of Institutional Management.

    Leadership:

    • Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
    • Regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting.
    • Process and system utilisation and adherence.
    • Personal effectiveness, wholeness, and development.
    • Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

    Minimum requirements

    • A legal degree or similar qualification or HR degree with labour relations as field of specialisation (NQF 7/8)
    • A minimum of 5 years’ extensive experience in ER functions.

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    Senior Manager - Cyber Security

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

    Cyber Security Specialists play a critical role in protecting an organisation’s information assets and ensuring the resilience of its cyber security defences. They provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to safeguard against cyber threats, maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information, and protect the NWU’s information assets

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Acquisition and Program/Project Management (5):

    • Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates, and is accountable for the Cyber Security program’s overall success, ensuring alignment with NWU or enterprise priorities, including overseeing CS operations & maintenance, protection & defence, analyse, operation, collection and investigation.
    • Program Management (PGMG) 5:

    Takes full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex programs.

    • Quality Management (QUMG) 5:

    Ensures that projects, teams and functions have appropriate CS practices and meet required organisational quality levels.

    • Organisational change management (CIPM) 5:

    Develops the change management approach and a change management plan in collaboration with sponsors, users and project teams. 

    • Supplier Management (SUPP) 6:

    Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets.

    • Project Management (PRMG) 6:

    Have oversight for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex Cyber Security projects.

    • Portfolio Management (POMG) 5:

    Ensures that CS programme/project leads and/or service owners adhere to the agreed portfolio management approach and timetable.

    • Risk Management (BURM) 5:

    Plans and implements complex and substantial risk management activities within the Cyber Security Programme.

     Specialist Advice:

    • Specialist Advice (TECH) 6:

    Provides organisational leadership and guidelines to promote developing and exploiting specialist Cyber Security knowledge in the NWU. Maintains a network of recognised experts (inside and/or outside the organisation) who can deliver expert advice in relevant areas. Provides input into professional development planning across IT to further the development of Cyber Security.

        Training, education and awareness:

    • Develops, plans, coordinates, and evaluates cyber security training/education courses, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs.
    • Learning Design and Development (TMCR) 6:

    Specifies solutions for use in Cyber Security learning and development programs in the workplace or in compulsory, further or higher education.

      Cyber Security Management (6):

    • Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for the NWU’s cyber and cyber-related resources and/or operations.
    • Information Security (SCTY) 6:

    Co-develops and communicates corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines as set out in the Information governance framework.

    • Information Assurance (INAS) 6:

    Co-develops information assurance policy, standards and guidelines.

    5.    Strategic Planning and Policy:

    • Develop cyberspace workforce plans, strategies and guidance to support cyberspace workforce manpower, personnel, training and education requirements and to address changes to cyberspace policy, doctrine, materiel, force structure, and education and training requirements.
    • Workforce planning (WFPL) 6:

    Defines the workforce planning approach for Cyber Security in line with strategic business goals. Communicates the CS workforce planning approach and obtains organisational commitment.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • A 4 year bachelor’s degree (NQF level 8) in Computer Science or STEM.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, firewall configuration, identity and access management, data encryption, secure coding practices, and security infrastructure design.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience with security tools, conducting security assessments, and responding to security incidents.

    RECOMMENDATION:

    • Accreditations with the following:
    • NIST foundational certification
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • CompTIA Security
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

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    Executive Personal Assistant N000935

    Job description
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    General Office Administration

    • Responsible for all general administration.
    • Follow up on outstanding instructions given by the Executive Dean.
    • Inventory management, order, and receive office necessities.

    Correspondence and record management

    • Distribute relevant documentation and internal and external correspondence from the office.
    • Compile reports for approval by the Executive Dean.
    • Compose and edit letters, reports and other correspondence when required.
    • Process replies on own initiative or from Executive Dean’s dictation or notes.

    Liaison with staff, stakeholders (internal/external) and suppliers

    • Evaluate, screen and deal with telephone and office inquiries and queries, providing feedback and assistance, allowing the Executive Dean to concentrate on strategic matters.
    • Correctly direct calls and communication to colleagues.
    • Compile correspondence reports and memoranda.
    • Format and edit correspondence and other documents.

    Finances and budget administration

    • Compile office budget.
    • Manage office finances, ensuring that funds are used efficiently.
    • Create requisitions, payment control and control over the office/organisation unit’s budget administration in accordance with applicable financial policies, rules and systems.

    Diary Management

    • Perform telephonic and electronic appointments, bookings and other arrangements.
    • Plan, organise and coordinate internal and external meetings.
    • Arrange internal and external visits of Executive Dean and other staff inclusive of travel, accommodation, and other logistical matters.

    Ad Hoc

    • Execute ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Executive Dean or his/her delegate to ensure smooth functioning of the office.

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification on NQF level 7.
    • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a secretarial, administrative, or allied environment.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the tertiary education environment.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Advanced computer skills and knowledge of relevant office administrative software such as MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet etc.
    • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
    • Must be able to effectively liaise and communicate with the public, students, and colleagues at various levels and from diverse backgrounds.
    • Customer service orientation by responding to clients requests promptly and effectively.
    • Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Stable and healthy personality, emotionally mature.
    • Excellent organisational skills, task commitment and task orientation.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Trustworthy and responsible.

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    Computational Linguist P002385

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •  Design, development, and implementation of computer software
    • Design, development, and implementation of computer software products relating to human language technology.

     Research Development

    • Development of resources relevant to human language technology.

     Research

    • Conduct research in the field of computational linguistics and natural language processing.

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Computer Systems or relevant qualification in a related field.
    •  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in natural language processing.
    •  A minimum of 2 years' experience in at least one of the following languages: PERL, Python, R, C, C , C#, Java.
    •  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in in the use of several operating systems, including MS Windows and Linux.
    •  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in text processing, machine learning, machine translation and relevant software.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    •  A postgraduate degree in Language Technology or related field.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    •  Computer literacy and the ability to easily master new software.
    •  Knowledge of other languages.
    •  The ability to prioritise, manage and complete several tasks (i.e. multitasking), and to work and excel under time pressure.
    •  The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently. 

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    •  Proper organisational abilities.
    •  Creative problem-solving capabilities.
    •  Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.

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    Lecturer NGAP P001000

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching:

    • Preparation of study guides and subject material
    • Delivery of lectures and practical sessions
    • Marking and assessments
    • General module administration

    Final Year Supervision:

    • Topic selection and general guidance to students
    • Liaising with external clients
    • Frequent project meetings with students

    Research:

    • Conduct research towards own qualification
    • Supervision of postgraduate students
    • Involvement in professional/academic societies

    School Administration:

    • Representation at marketing events
    • Involvement in Engineering Schools
    • Representation on Faculty-specific committees

    MIMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • A B.Eng / Bsc Eng degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8).
    • An M.Eng degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 9)
    • A minimum of 2 years’ evidence of independent research or industry experience
    • The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application. 

    ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

    • Registerable with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer
    • A minimum of 1year Teaching or Student Assistant experience.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet usag
    • Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
    • Research methodology and technical writing
    • A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing
    • Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment
    • Effective time-management skills
    • Effective communication skills
    • Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
    • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU

       

    • The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group

    • Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven
    • The ability to solve problems independently
    • Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
    • A high level of professional and ethical conduct

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Decision-making skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Confidence
    • Self-motivation and Critical thinking

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    Specialist: Organisational Development

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Organisational Design:

    • Facilitate the design and implementation of the NWU competency framework and the maintenance thereof from an organisational development perspective.
    • Execute organisational design processes and stakeholder engagements to facilitate the implementation of the NWU operating model and structure across campuses.
    • Maintain and implement position profiles aligned to NWU strategy, levels of work, competencies and NWU job structure and frameworks.
    • Compile and facilitate org structure sign-off, publish and update and design processes to effectively manage this.
    • Continuous research on best practice organisation design from a system and design perspective.
    • Conduct workstudy investigations for the staff-cost optimisations and facilitate the alignment of positions upon request.
    • Partner with the HR team to facilitate staff cost Optimisation interventions in both faculties and divisions.
    • Quality assures the documents received to make OE changes and make recommendations to the OE Committee.
    • Facilitate Organisational Entity meetings and implement OE changes together with HRIS.
    • Compile OE reports quarterly.

    Process Mapping:

    • Facilitate the business process models fundamentals and encourage process reviews and mapping to enhance organisational efficiency from an organisational development perspective and achieve business improvement.
    • Partner with the HR team in initiating and improving the effective delivery of people and culture solutions such a process modelling and mapping while integrating and sharing best practices.
    • Engage with clients in process orientation and other organisational development initiatives in a client centric manner, providing authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
    • Develop Process Maps for clients on request.

    Job Evaluation:

    • Develop, Maintain the job evaluation policy and guidelines.
    • Develop, review and maintain NWU job evaluation system and grade structure.
    • Evaluate and grade all new jobs as per the system rules and approved processes and principles.
    • Re-evaluate and grade all jobs where substantive functions are added or removed (approved changes / restructuring)
    • Develop a NWU grade matrix / report and job structure report.
    • Supply job grades for benchmarking purposes of reward and recognition – joint accountability.
    • Establish and manage the job matching and benchmarking committee to assist in the facilitation of the annual pay review process.

    Change Management:

    • Ensures involvement in the change process. Identifies stakeholders and possible effects of the change programmes on the stakeholder’s interest.
    • Analyses changing business circumstances and identifies and suggests interventions to address internal requirements and external changes.
    • Execute the administration processes around change interventions.
    • Coach, advise and provide tools to leaders to successfully lead change in their environment.
    • Effectively use diagnostic tools and monitor business results to determine the success of interventions and to design new interventions.
    • Encourage organisational innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team and organisation

    Culture and climate:

    • Facilitate the use of appropriate work cultures, designs and appropriate leadership models.
    • Execute the administration of all climate and culture assessments.
    • Interpret, analyse, model and report results.
    • Assist with the implementation of corrective interventions to drive the transformation agenda.
    • Represent NWU at internal and external identified forums to influence the implementation of change in NWU’s transformation journey.
    • Facilitate organisational development interventions in order to effectively manage conflict, build teams, create change agility and build culture that is aligned to business values.
    • Facilitate interventions that build a unified NWU culture grounded in the business values.
    • Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
    • Facilitate the creation of a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness.

    Talent Management and Succession Planning:

    • Identifying key leadership positions that require succession planning within NWU.
    • Assess the skills, competencies, and potential of current employees.
    • Create individual development plans to address skill gaps and prepare employees for future leadership roles.
    • Provide mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities to develop leadership capabilities- Joint accountability with Learning & Development.
    • Regularly reviewing and updating succession plans based on changing organizational needs and employee progress.
    • Facilitate organisational, role and work design to achieve alignment and integration across NWU.

    Strategy Implementation & Leadership:

    • Contribute to the design, development and facilitation of the execution of the NWU organisational development strategy.
    • Contribute to strategically positioning organisational initiatives in the organisation, in support of the achievement of strategic organisational development management and organisational objectives.
    • Strategically position and facilitate the marketing and promotion of the NWU organisational development and related service offerings to the organisation.
    • Develop, review and maintain and disseminate policy and procedures related to organisational development management.
    • Deliver holistic organisational development solutions

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree in human resource or related fields (Industrial Psychology) (NQF 7).
    • Membership with the SABPP.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an OD specialist/Practitioner in relevant industry / professional leadership.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    • An Honours degree in Human Resources or related fields (Indistrial Psychology) (NQF 8).
    • HPCSA Independent Psychometrist.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • In depth knowledge of organisational design as it applies to the organisational context.
    • Knowledge of organisational development principles, practices, philosophies and procedures.
    • Knowledge of general Human Resources principles, practices and procedures.
    • Ability to clearly articulate and explain complex ideas and information, as well as the institutional strategy to wider audiences.
    • Strong interpersonal and visionary skills.
    • The ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
    • Formulating and Developing Strategies and concepts.
    • Creating and managing change.
    • Work well under pressure, agility, and adaptability.
    • Strategic thinking.
    • Analytical thinking.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work with cross functional teams.
    • Ability to liaise effectively across all levels of responsibility in the organisation.

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    Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning N002679

    Job description
    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Strategy Development

    • Support the Executive Dean in developing the faculty strategy and implementing the NWU strategy in the faculty, taking into account its multi-campus and national imperatives.
    • Co-determine and be jointly accountable for the operational matters relating to teaching and learning for the faculty. 
    • Develop and coordinate the faculty teaching and learning and language plans. 
    • Co-determine, develop and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU strategy.

    People Development and Management

    • Manage academics of superior standing, scholarship and performance.
    • Ensure superior management of the faculty staff in key positions to lead and implement the best people and task-management practices.
    • Ensure effectiveness of support staff and accept joint accountability.   
    • Accept joint accountability for the people profile (Staff and students in every mode of delivery).
    • Accept joint accountability for best-practice staff development and performance-management practices.

    Primary Role: Teaching and Learning

    • Support the Executive Dean in Teaching and Learning and in leading and directing teaching and learning practices, processes and competencies that achieve academic excellence, as well as teaching and learning innovation.
    • Support the scholarship of teaching and learning to promote teaching and learning innovation.
    • Support the Executive Dean or relevant Deputy Dean in directing the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
    • Ensure preparation of students for postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes on the campuses where relevant.
    • Apply consistent superior teaching and learning metrics.
    • Manage financially strengthening, third-stream revenue that consistently enhances the financial sustainability of the NWU.

    Ancillary Role: Research and innovation:

    • Support the Executive Dean and relevant Deputy Dean in establishing and maintaining a research environment and support infrastructure across campuses, enabling world-class research.
    • Support the Executive Dean and relevant Deputy Dean in implementing across the campuses inter-and transdisciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
    • Support, direct and participate in national and international collaboration addressing NWU niche areas.
    • Ensure research outputs and quality of notable international profile and impact.
    • Support the Executive Dean and relevant Deputy Dean in leading and directing flagship research entities that provide a competitive advantage to the NWU.
    • Cluster research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes focusing on national and international imperatives.
    • Support fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue-skies research and directed research on all three campuses.
    • Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.

    Ancillary Role: Community Engagement

    • Support the Executive Dean and relevant Deputy Dean in leading and directing community engagement initiatives that are integrated with teaching and learning as well as research for the faculty.

    External Strategic Relationships

    • Manage funding, professional recognition, academic development, employment and research opportunity.
    • Realisation through effective local and international relationships with peers, higher education, institutions, the research community, industry, professional bodies and the community.
    • Manage the NWU’s brand positioning and promote joint accountability through effective relationships with national and local government, the community, industry, students, parents and alumni and other stakeholders.
    • Management and Leadership
    • Manage the faculty composition (structure, staff), effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Accept joint accountability for schools and research entities (sub-units), team composition and effectiveness.
    • Accept joint accountability with the leadership team for the management effectiveness of the institution.
    • Accept joint accountability with own team for faculty effectiveness, including governance and management arrangements.
    • Manage the stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
    • Manage corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management.
    • Manage budgeting, cost management and cost effectiveness.
    • Manage the design, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency of the faculty processes and systems.
    • Manage personal effectiveness, wholeness, and development.
    • Ensure values-based behaviour, leadership and personal compliance.

    Minimum requirements

    • A PhD or an equivalent degree in one of the faculty’s disciplines.
    • Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
    • Five to ten year’s senior management experience.
    • Significant experience in higher education at a senior level.
    • A distinguished record of teaching, research, and scholarship excellence.
    • A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with teaching professional bodies.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

    • Professional registration where applicable
    • Experience in financial management and budgeting

    ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

    • A thorough knowledge of the RSA higher-education environment.
    • Excellent people and communication skills.
    • A well-developed proficiency in information and communication technology.
    • An acceptable proficiency in management accountancy.
    • An acceptable proficiency in contract development and management.

    BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

    • An acceptable knowledge of approaches to student access and support and curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields.
    • An aptitude for managing the teaching and learning value chain.
    • Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

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