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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Introduction
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership for the Faculty of Theology, driving the achievement of its academic, research, innovation, and community engagement goals.
- The Executive Dean is responsible for implementing the faculty’s strategic plan, managing people, and overseeing finances, while ensuring academic quality and standards and enhancing the student learning experience.
- Responsible for the steering of the faculty that has a footprint on all three campuses as well as online offerings.
- This role plays a critical part in shaping the faculty’s direction, promoting excellence, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Development
- Develop faculty strategy and implement the NWU strategy within the faculty, taking into account its multi-campus nature and national imperatives.
- Co-determine and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning Strategy and the Research and Innovation Strategy.
- Co-determine, develop, and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU Strategy.
Teaching and Learning
- Lead and direct teaching and learning practices, processes, and competencies that achieve academic excellence as well as teaching and learning innovation.
- Provide support for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to promote teaching and learning innovation.
- Continuously renew and deliver a socially responsive curriculum and programmes that are congruent with national imperatives.
- Lead and direct effective academic planning and enrolment planning to deliver flagship programmes that provide a competitive advantage to the NWU.
- Ensure alignment of academic programmes with modes of delivery on all campuses.
- Lead initiatives for quality assurance of academic programmes to ensure academic standards and the quality of the student learning experience.
- Ensure professional qualifications meet the minimum standards set by professional bodies.
- Direct the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
- Ensure that curricula address future needs of the world of work and consider Gen AI implications on the future of teaching and learning.
Research and Innovation
- Establish and maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
- Implement inter- and transdisciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
- Lead, direct, and participate in national and international collaborations addressing NWU niche research areas.
- Ensure research outputs are of notable international profile and impact.
- Coordinate research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes, focusing on national and international imperatives.
- Lead and direct fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue-sky research, and directed research.
- Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.
- Develop and implement the faculty’s research and innovation strategy aligned with the university’s vision.
- Foster a research culture of excellence, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the faculty's research profile nationally and internationally.
- Increase the quantity and quality of research publications in high-impact, accredited journals.
- Drive interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects.
- Monitor and report on research performance metrics (e.g., NRF ratings, citation indices, research income).
- Secure external research funding through national and international grants, partnerships, and industry collaboration.
- Promote innovation, patents, and commercialisation of research outputs.
- Develop partnerships with industry, government, and NGOs for technology transfer and applied research.
- Lead engagement with research councils, innovation agencies, and donors.
- Set and evaluate KPIs for departments and research units within the faculty.
- Use data to inform research planning and resource allocation.
Community Engagement
- Lead and direct community engagement initiatives that are integrated with teaching and learning as well as research.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives with joint accountability.
External Strategic Relationships
- Collaborate in aspects of 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.
- Position and promote the NWU brand through joint accountability and effective relationships with national and local government, the community, industry, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Resource Management and Optimisation
- Lead the strategic planning and allocation of financial and human resources within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with university goals and priorities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the division’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and optimal use of resources.
- Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports staff growth and performance.
- Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the division through effective financial planning, risk management, and the mobilisation of additional resources.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all resource management activities, maintaining transparency and integrity.
- Design, utilise, and evaluate processes and systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A doctoral degree in Theology (NQF level 10).
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
- Professional registration where applicable.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
- Specialist teaching and learning or research experience.
- Significant experience in higher education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Strategic and Visionary Leadership.
- Analytic thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Quality Management.
- Financial acumen and resource management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using modern office software, digital tools, and online platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily tasks and decision-making.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances and emerging trends in education.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, based on thorough analysis and consideration of various factors impacting the higher education sector.
- Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives ability to integrate the ideas of others.
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
- Commitment to ethical standards and practices, promoting integrity and transparency in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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Introduction
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership for the Faculty of Law, driving the achievement of its academic, research, innovation, and community engagement goals.
- The Executive Dean is responsible for implementing the faculty’s strategic plan, managing people, and overseeing finances, while ensuring academic quality and standards and enhancing the student learning experience. Responsible for the steering of the faculty that has a footprint on all three campuses as well as online offerings.
- This role plays a critical part in shaping the faculty’s direction, promoting excellence, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Development
- Develop faculty strategy and implement the NWU strategy within the faculty, taking into account its multi-campus nature and national imperatives.
- Co-determine and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning Strategy and the Research and Innovation Strategy.
- Co-determine, develop, and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU Strategy.
Teaching and Learning
- Lead and direct teaching and learning practices, processes, and competencies that achieve academic excellence as well as teaching and learning innovation.
- Provide support for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to promote teaching and learning innovation.
- Continuously renew and deliver a socially responsive curriculum and programmes that are congruent with national imperatives.
- Lead and direct effective academic planning and enrolment planning to deliver flagship programmes that provide a competitive advantage to the NWU.
- Ensure alignment of academic programmes with modes of delivery on all campuses.
- Lead initiatives for quality assurance of academic programmes to ensure academic standards and the quality of the student learning experience.
- Ensure professional qualifications meet the minimum standards set by professional bodies.
- Direct the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
- Ensure that curricula address future needs of the world of work and consider Gen AI implications on the future of teaching and learning.
Research and Innovation
- Establish and maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
- Implement inter- and transdisciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
- Lead, direct, and participate in national and international collaborations addressing NWU niche research areas.
- Ensure research outputs are of notable international profile and impact.
- Coordinate research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes, focusing on national and international imperatives.
- Lead and direct fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue-sky research, and directed research.
- Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.
- Develop and implement the faculty’s research and innovation strategy aligned with the university’s vision.
- Foster a research culture of excellence, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the faculty's research profile nationally and internationally.
- Increase the quantity and quality of research publications in high-impact, accredited journals.
- Drive interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects.
- Monitor and report on research performance metrics (e.g., NRF ratings, citation indices, research income).
- Secure external research funding through national and international grants, partnerships, and industry collaboration.
- Promote innovation, patents, and commercialisation of research outputs.
- Develop partnerships with industry, government, and NGOs for technology transfer and applied research.
- Lead engagement with research councils, innovation agencies, and donors.
- Set and evaluate KPIs for departments and research units within the faculty.
- Use data to inform research planning and resource allocation.
Community Engagement
- Lead and direct community engagement initiatives that are integrated with teaching and learning as well as research.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives with joint accountability.
External Strategic Relationships
- Collaborate in aspects of 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.
- Position and promote the NWU brand through joint accountability and effective relationships with national and local government, the community, industry, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Resource Management and Optimisation
- Lead the strategic planning and allocation of financial and human resources within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with university goals and priorities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the division’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and optimal use of resources.
- Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports staff growth and performance.
- Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the division through effective financial planning, risk management, and the mobilisation of additional resources.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all resource management activities, maintaining transparency and integrity.
- Design, utilise, and evaluate processes and systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A doctoral degree in Law (NQF level 10).
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
- Professional registration where applicable.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
- Specialist teaching and learning or research experience.
- Significant experience in higher education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Strategic and Visionary Leadership.
- Analytic thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Quality Management.
- Financial acumen and resource management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using modern office software, digital tools, and online platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily tasks and decision-making.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances and emerging trends in education.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, based on thorough analysis and consideration of various factors impacting the higher education sector.
- Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives ability to integrate the ideas of others.
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
- Commitment to ethical standards and practices, promoting integrity and transparency in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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Introduction
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership for the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, driving the achievement of its academic, research, innovation, and community engagement goals.
- The Executive Dean is responsible for implementing the faculty’s strategic plan, managing people, and overseeing finances, while ensuring academic quality and standards and enhancing the student learning experience.
- Responsible for the steering of the faculty that has a footprint on all three campuses as well as online offerings.
- This role plays a critical part in shaping the faculty’s direction, promoting excellence, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Development
- Develop faculty strategy and implement the NWU strategy within the faculty, taking into account its multi-campus nature and national imperatives.
- Co-determine and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning Strategy and the Research and Innovation Strategy.
- Co-determine, develop, and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU Strategy.
Teaching and Learning
- Lead and direct teaching and learning practices, processes, and competencies that achieve academic excellence as well as teaching and learning innovation.
- Provide support for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to promote teaching and learning innovation.
- Continuously renew and deliver a socially responsive curriculum and programmes that are congruent with national imperatives.
- Lead and direct effective academic planning and enrolment planning to deliver flagship programmes that provide a competitive advantage to the NWU.
- Ensure alignment of academic programmes with modes of delivery on all campuses.
- Lead initiatives for quality assurance of academic programmes to ensure academic standards and the quality of the student learning experience.
- Ensure professional qualifications meet the minimum standards set by professional bodies.
- Direct the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
- Ensure that curricula address future needs of the world of work and consider Gen AI implications on the future of teaching and learning.
Research and Innovation
- Establish and maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
- Implement inter- and transdisciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
- Lead, direct, and participate in national and international collaborations addressing NWU niche research areas.
- Ensure research outputs are of notable international profile and impact.
- Coordinate research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes, focusing on national and international imperatives.
- Lead and direct fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue-sky research, and directed research.
- Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.
- Develop and implement the faculty’s research and innovation strategy aligned with the university’s vision.
- Foster a research culture of excellence, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the faculty's research profile nationally and internationally.
- Increase the quantity and quality of research publications in high-impact, accredited journals.
- Drive interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects.
- Monitor and report on research performance metrics (e.g., NRF ratings, citation indices, research income).
- Secure external research funding through national and international grants, partnerships, and industry collaboration.
- Promote innovation, patents, and commercialisation of research outputs.
- Develop partnerships with industry, government, and NGOs for technology transfer and applied research.
- Lead engagement with research councils, innovation agencies, and donors.
- Set and evaluate KPIs for departments and research units within the faculty.
- Use data to inform research planning and resource allocation.
Community Engagement
- Lead and direct community engagement initiatives that are integrated with teaching and learning as well as research.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives with joint accountability.
External Strategic Relationships
- Collaborate in aspects of 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.
- Position and promote the NWU brand through joint accountability and effective relationships with national and local government, the community, industry, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Resource Management and Optimisation
- Lead the strategic planning and allocation of financial and human resources within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with university goals and priorities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the division’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and optimal use of resources.
- Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports staff growth and performance.
- Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the division through effective financial planning, risk management, and the mobilisation of additional resources.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all resource management activities, maintaining transparency and integrity.
- Design, utilise, and evaluate processes and systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A doctoral degree in the field of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NQF level 10).
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
- Professional registration where applicable.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
- Specialist teaching and learning or research experience.
- Significant experience in higher education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Strategic and Visionary Leadership.
- Analytic thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Quality Management.
- Financial acumen and resource management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using modern office software, digital tools, and online platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily tasks and decision-making.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances and emerging trends in education.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, based on thorough analysis and consideration of various factors impacting the higher education sector.
- Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives ability to integrate the ideas of others.
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
- Commitment to ethical standards and practices, promoting integrity and transparency in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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Introduction
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- As a senior representative of the Faculty of Health Sciences, manage the operational delivery to achieve the unitary Faculty strategy and plan. In addition, provide functional and academic leadership across campuses in respect of Research, Innovation, Community Engagement and Postgraduate Studies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Development
- Co- determine faculty strategy and joint accountability for the implementation thereof.
- Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Research and Innovation strategy and the NWU.
- Teaching and Learning strategy.
- Jointly accountable for successful implementation of the overall NWU strategy.
- Translate the Faculty strategy into site implementation plans and operationalise.
Operational Management
- Lead and direct day-to-day operational planning, performance and quality ensuring alignment with the faculty plan.
- Participate in planning with Research Entities and Schools and the annual faculty calendar.
- Oversee and manage utilisation of resources and finances as allocated by the Executive Dean.
- Deputise for the Executive Dean.
- Accountable across campuses as Chairperson of relevant faculty board committee(s).
Research and Innovation
- Maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
- Implement inter-and trans-disciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
- Participate in national and international collaboration addressing NWU niche research areas.
- Continuous improvement of research outputs (quality and number) to positively impact national and international standing.
- Promote the faculty through market trends and needs identification.
- Implementation and management of innovative post graduate programs which address the national and international needs.
- Clustering research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes focusing on national and international imperatives.
- Coordinate fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity- driven research, blue skies research and directed research.
- Facilitate differentiation and third- and fifth stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialization.
Community Engagement
- Drive community engagement initiatives that are integrated with research & innovation as well as teaching & learning.
- Socially responsive local community projects, supportive of faculty objectives and departmental programme content.
Student Relations
- Liaise with students and parents, build relationships and resolve escalations.
- Increase students’ identification and association with the faculty and its operation across campuses.
External Relationships
- Secure funding, professional recognition, academic development, employment, through effective local and international relationships with peers, higher education institutions, research community, industry, professional bodies and community.
- In consultation with the Executive Dean, position and promote the faculty and ultimately the NWU Brand, through effective marketing and communication, relationships with local government, the community, industry, students, parents and alumni and other stakeholders.
- Promote and drive internationalisation and commercialisation.
Management and Leadership
- Faculty effectiveness and efficiency inclusive of infrastructure and facilities.
- Research entities, schools, programme effectiveness - joint accountability.
- Joint accountability with leadership team for management effectiveness of the institution.
- Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
- Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management.
- Accountability for the management of research ethics and integrity in all activities of the research, innovation and postgraduate environment.
- Cost management and cost- effectiveness.
- Faculty processes and systems implementation, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Digitalisation and automation of faculty processes in the R&I environment to streamline processes and speed up decision making.
- Mentorship and career development of staff members.
- Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development.
- Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline offered in the faculty (NQF level 10).
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks/societies.
- Professional registration where applicable.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ senior management experience.
- Significant experience in higher education.
- Must be an NRF-rated researcher.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system.
- Well- developed information and communication technology proficiency.
- Acceptable management accountancy proficiency.
- Acceptable contract development and management proficiency.
- Acceptable knowledge of approaches to student access and support and curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields.
- Aptitude in managing the research- innovation value chain.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Professional work ethic.
- Autonomous, accurate and assertive.
- Responsible, accountable, fair, transparent.
- Good communication (verbally and written) skills; setting up business meetings and appointments.
- Is decisive, able to reach timely decisions and initiate action appropriately.
- Follows through on commitments, obligations for services.
- Accepts public criticism and responds appropriately.
- Is entrepreneurial.
- Represents FHS and NWU in a positive and professional manner.
- Uses common sense and good judgment in business transactions.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- This position forms part of the IT Infrastructure and Platforms group and focuses on the planning, implementing and maintaining of all IT infrastructure across all campuses of the university.
- The position's primary emphasis will be on the installation and maintenance of the server and storage estate of the NWU, including but not limited to hyper-converged infrastructure, Ceph Storage and VMware VSAN technologies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Emerging technology monitoring EMRG (SFIA Level 4)
- Supports monitoring of the external environment and assessment of emerging technologies. Contributes to the creation of reports, technology road mapping and the sharing of knowledge and insights.
Project management PRMG (SFIA Level 4)
- Defines, documents and executes small projects or sub-projects. Works alone or with a small team actively participating in all phases of the project. Applies appropriate project management methods and tools. Identifies, assesses and manages risks effectively. Agrees project approach with stakeholders and prepares realistic project plans (including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans).
- Tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used takes action where these exceed agreed tolerances.
Radio frequency engineering RFEN (SFIA Level 4)
- Investigates and resolves system-wide fault conditions using a wide range of diagnostic tools and techniques. Reconfigures equipment to circumvent temporary outages. Specifies, selects and integrates RF devices in a system.
- Defines internal communication protocols for transmission over the available frequencies. Reconfigures devices and software to optimise performance.
Systems installation and removal HSIN (SFIA Level 4)
- Undertakes or supervises complex installations and de-installations of systems or components, including handover to the client. Develops procedures and standards for installation and handover to maintain and improve the installation service. Schedules installation work around client priorities and resource availability. Ensures adherence to established safety and quality procedures.
Configuration management CFMG (SFIA Level 4)
- Proposes and agrees the configuration items (CIs) to be uniquely identified with naming conventions. Puts in place operational processes for secure configuration, classification and management of CIs, and for verifying and auditing configuration records. Develops, configures and maintains tools (including automation) to identify, track, log and maintain accurate, complete and current information. Reports on the status of configuration management. Identifies problems and issues and recommend corrective actions.
Storage management STMG (SFIA Level 4)
- Prepares and maintains operational procedures for storage management. Monitors capacity, performance, availability and other operational metrics. Takes appropriate action to ensure corrective and proactive maintenance of storage and backup systems to protect and secure business information. Create reports and proposals for improvement. Contributes to the planning and implementation of new installations and scheduled maintenance and changes of existing systems.
Facilities management DCMA (SFIA Level 4)
- Uses data centre management tools to produce management information on power, cooling and space and investigate issues where necessary. Carries out routine audits and checks to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Facilitates the implementation of mandatory electrical safety testing.
Capacity management CPMG (SFIA Level 4)
- Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Apply techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service. Contributes to capacity modelling and planning. Supports the design of service component capacity.
Specialist advice TECH (SFIA Level 5)
- Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversee the provision of specialist advice by others.
- Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.
Network support NTAS (SFIA Level 5)
- Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for network support and operation. Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems. Ensure that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
Supplier relationship management SURE (SFIA Level 4)
- Collects performance data and investigates problems. Monitors and reports on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and market intelligence. Resolves or escalates problems. Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes. Monitors performance.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (3 years)/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) OR a diploma (NQF level 6) plus 2–3 years’ experience OR equivalent IT certifications with relevant experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ infrastructure project management experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in an IT enterprise environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Project Management (Advanced): IT Server and storage installation projects.
- Team Leadership (Advanced).
- Network operations and maintenance (Advanced): Netbox, Github, Nagios.
- Storage Maintenance (Intermediate): HPE 3Par, Ceph.
- Server Maintenance (Intermediate): HPE, Supermicro.
- Virtualisation (Intermediate): VMware, VSAN, VCF.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Autonomy:
- Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.
Influence:
- Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Make decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.
Complexity:
- Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues.
Knowledge:
- Has a thorough understanding of recognised generic industry bodies of knowledge and specialist bodies of knowledge as necessary. Has gained a thorough knowledge of the domain of the organisation. Is able to apply the knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintains own knowledge and contributes to the development of others. Rapidly absorb new information and apply it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing practices and their application and takes responsibility for driving own development.
Business skills:
- Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives.
- Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Fully understands the importance of security to own work and the operation of the organisation. Seeks specialist security knowledge or advice when required to support own work or work of immediate colleagues.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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Introduction
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, driving the achievement of its academic, research, innovation, and community engagement goals.
- The Executive Dean is responsible for implementing the faculty’s strategic plan, managing people, and overseeing finances, while ensuring academic quality and standards and enhancing the student learning experience.
- Responsible for the steering of the faculty that has a footprint on all three campuses as well as online offerings. This role plays a critical part in shaping the faculty’s direction, promoting excellence, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Development
- Develop faculty strategy and implement the NWU strategy within the faculty, taking into account its multi-campus nature and national imperatives.
- Co-determine and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning Strategy and the Research and Innovation Strategy.
- Co-determine, develop, and be jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU Strategy.
Teaching and Learning
- Lead and direct teaching and learning practices, processes, and competencies that achieve academic excellence as well as teaching and learning innovation.
- Provide support for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to promote teaching and learning innovation.
- Continuously renew and deliver a socially responsive curriculum and programmes that are congruent with national imperatives.
- Lead and direct effective academic planning and enrolment planning to deliver flagship programmes that provide a competitive advantage to the NWU.
- Ensure alignment of academic programmes with modes of delivery on all campuses.
- Lead initiatives for quality assurance of academic programmes to ensure academic standards and the quality of the student learning experience.
- Ensure professional qualifications meet the minimum standards set by professional bodies.
- Direct the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
- Ensure that curricula address future needs of the world of work and consider Gen AI implications on the future of teaching and learning.
Research and Innovation
- Establish and maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
- Implement inter- and transdisciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
- Lead, direct, and participate in national and international collaborations addressing NWU niche research areas.
- Ensure research outputs are of notable international profile and impact.
- Coordinate research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes, focusing on national and international imperatives.
- Lead and direct fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue-sky research, and directed research.
- Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.
- Develop and implement the faculty’s research and innovation strategy aligned with the university’s vision.
- Foster a research culture of excellence, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the faculty's research profile nationally and internationally.
- Increase the quantity and quality of research publications in high-impact, accredited journals.
- Drive interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects.
- Monitor and report on research performance metrics (e.g., NRF ratings, citation indices, research income).
- Secure external research funding through national and international grants, partnerships, and industry collaboration.
- Promote innovation, patents, and commercialisation of research outputs.
- Develop partnerships with industry, government, and NGOs for technology transfer and applied research.
- Lead engagement with research councils, innovation agencies, and donors.
- Set and evaluate KPIs for departments and research units within the faculty.
- Use data to inform research planning and resource allocation.
Community Engagement
- Lead and direct community engagement initiatives that are integrated with teaching and learning as well as research.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives with joint accountability.
External Strategic Relationships
- Collaborate in aspects of 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.
- Position and promote the NWU brand through joint accountability and effective relationships with national and local government, the community, industry, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Resource Management and Optimisation
- Lead the strategic planning and allocation of financial and human resources within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with university goals and priorities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the division’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and optimal use of resources.
- Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports staff growth and performance.
- Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the division through effective financial planning, risk management, and the mobilisation of additional resources.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all resource management activities, maintaining transparency and integrity.
- Design, utilise, and evaluate processes and systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A doctoral degree (PhD/D. Com) in Economics, Management Sciences, Business Management, Finance, Accountancy, or a closely related field (NQF level 10).
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
- Professional registration where applicable.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
- Specialist teaching and learning or research experience.
- Significant experience in higher education.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the South African Higher Education environment.
- Strategic and Visionary Leadership.
- Analytic thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Quality Management.
- Financial acumen and resource management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using modern office software, digital tools, and online platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily tasks and decision-making.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances and emerging trends in education.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, based on thorough analysis and consideration of various factors impacting the higher education sector.
- Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives ability to integrate the ideas of others.
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to institutional challenges.
- Commitment to ethical standards and practices, promoting integrity and transparency in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The execute infrastructure development, refurbishment, macro maintenance and minor building works across multi-campus properties and estates ensuring alignment with the NWU strategic agenda University standards and regulatory requirements and to provide oversight for all phases of construction projects as a Project Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management
- Management of projects, programs and operational budget as per the approved, target spending per quarter/ project cash flow Infrastructure, Design & Construction
- Develop Programs and projects from the list of activities and develop an annual procurement plan
- Deliver approved projects within time, budget, quality and safety.
- Manage consultants to ensure that they deliver against our plans.
Procurement Plan
- Develop procurement plan and meet targets based on allocated projects.
Stakeholder management
- Compile a stakeholder matrix and plan and meetings etc.
- Ensure that Quarterly Status Project Reports are submitted to clients/faculty.
Customer Focus
- Bi-Annual Facilities Department Customer Survey in June and October by users to complete.
Preferential Procurement Implementation
- Implement the Preferential Procurement as per the guidelines and processes by the NWU.
- Ensure that projects comply with the contractor specified PPP targets early in the project.
Risk compliance management and OHS
- Implementing and participating in an integrated risk- and compliance management model with a focus on business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
- Oversee the following safety processes: pre-tender safety risk analysis, evaluation of construction safety plans and construction safety audits.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Construction / Built Environment (Construction Project Management or Architecture).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Built Environment as a Construction Project Manager or Principal Agent/Consultant.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of JBCC contracts.
- Experience in project management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Compile project budgets and cost estimates.
- Excellent written communication skills and report-writing.
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Team Leader.
- Able to operate independently within delegated authorities.
- Strategic Thinker and Planner.
- Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
Apply by: 12 September 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning:
- Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in Masters and PhD research.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programmes. Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
- At the teaching and learning director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
- Coaching and mentoring in teaching and learning
Research and innovation:
- Increased number of publications.
- Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals. Supervise master’s and PhD students.
- Conduct own Postgraduate studies. Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Ensure effective research administration.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
Community engagement:
- Leading in community engagement activities/projects.
- Register and lead school community engagement projects.
- Development of projects to the benefit of community, health and nursing service delivery.
- Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.
Leadership:
- Assist in any research activity or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
- Serve on related research committees as directed by the research office.
- To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and related fields.
- Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
- Support and empower with nursing/health clinical programmes.
Ad hoc:
- Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nursing Science.
- A qualification in any speciality in Nursing Science.
- A postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in higher education teaching.
- A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
- A track record of master’s and PhD supervision
- A minimum of 2 publications in academic journals.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A qualification in any clinical specialisation (NQF level 8).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teaching and Learning.
- Clinical & Rural Health.
- Research and Ethics.
- Community engagement & Project Management.
- Research & Academic Writing.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Independent.
- Progressive.
- Professional.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Senior Lecturer: provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.
Research
- Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director.
Community Engagement
- Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (or equivalent) (NQF Level 8).
- A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
- A minimum of 1-year fulltime teaching experience at a SAICA-accredited contact institution.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- An MCom in Accountancy (or equivalent) degree (NQF level 9).
- Published articles in accredited journals.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accountancy including accounting, auditing, management accounting, financial management and taxation.
- Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
- Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
- Interest in community service.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
- Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Professional and ethical behaviour.
- Adaptability / Agility.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Appointing an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of postgraduate students in subject group Social Work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision
- Engaged teaching and learning on both under-and-postgraduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.
Research and innovation
- Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles.
- Independent research and sharing expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.
Social responsiveness and industry involvement
- Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.
Academic leadership, management, and administration
- Participate in faculty and school committees.
Minimum requirements
- Registered as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
In addition to the above:
Associate Professor:
- A PhD in Social Work (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of four (4) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ research and innovation experience with stable publication record and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ generic Social Work practice experience – direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/managerial.
Senior Lecturer:
- A master’s degree in Social Work (NQF level 9).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ research and innovation experience with stable publication record and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Social Work practice experience – direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/managerial.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- A PhD in Social Work (NQF level 10) – Senior Lecturer
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Social Work.
- Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis.
- Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
- Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences’ Chemistry Subject Group has a vacancy for a person that has a passion for Chemistry teaching and learning, specifically being responsible for undergraduate practicals with a focus on the supervision of undergraduate students in a training laboratory.
- This is a support position with the successful incumbent taking the lead in ensuring that practical time-tables do not clash for different programmes, ensuring that every week’s practicals are set up correctly, conducting standardisation of solutions, calibration of instruments, weighing of samples, putting out equipment on a daily basis, taking stock of equipment and consumables, managing the finances, placing orders, obtaining quotations on equipment and consumables, liaise and manage student demonstrators, and working with support staff.
- The incumbent will manage first-year, third-year and honours practicals.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Laboratory & Practical Management.
- Systems, Finance & Administration.
- Asset Management.
- General Safety.
- Occupational Health & Safety.
- People Management.
- Ad-hoc Assignments.
- Records Management.
- Logistical Management.
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent chemistry know-how and analytical skills (to plan, standardise solutions and set up experiments).
- Excellent people skills to work with students, student demonstrators and other support staff.
- Excellent administration and financial skills in obtaining quotations and managing a budget.
- Excellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Commitment to collegiality, being reliable, and a sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
- An innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and administration.
- Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
- Ability to function under pressure and willing to work long hours and overtime.
Minimum requirements
- A BSc Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Chemistry.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching physical science or general chemistry.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a student assistant (demi).
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A postgraduate qualification in teaching, e.g. PGCE or NGOS.
- Teaching and learning experience at high-school level.
- Teaching and learning experience at undergraduate and honours level.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in general administration.
Apply by: 5 September 2025
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