DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under-mentioned post.
Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under-mentioned post.
MANAGEMENT POSITION
DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT (Post. No. 30001199)
The Director: Research and Postgraduate Support reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Engagement and gives efficient support to ensure the university meets its Research and Postgraduate support strategic goals.
The successful candidate should have a track record of successfully overseeing and supporting a University or similar Research/Innovation organization in ensuring its research mandate is fulfilled by creating a conducive environment with efficient and effective research and postgraduate administrative and capacity-building initiative and systems as well as overseeing the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive set of Research and Postgraduate related policies, plans, procedures and systems designed to promote research culture and develop the research capacity within the Institution in alignment with the objectives, mission and vision of the Institution.
The Director is expected to provide strategic leadership in supporting research and postgraduate initiatives for executives, faculty, academics, and students. The candidate should have confidence and business presence to interface with the Council, Senate, Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Council for Higher Education and other similar Higher Education bodies and Research and Innovation Funding Organisations. The possession of an NRF Rating will be an advantage.
The successful incumbent should have at least a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification with at least 10 years' experience in the Higher Education arena, of which 5 years must have been in research management or teaching and learning and 2 years in a Leadership position.
A proven research and innovation track record, exposure to the international platform and working with diverse groups is essential. In addition, an astute knowledge of the Higher Education landscape in terms of acts, rules, policies and procedures, SAQA, HEQF, NRF and other funders will be an added advantage. Evidence of sound business and commercial acumen and extraordinary networks in the industry and academic circles, which are a feature of the Universities of Technology sound business and commercial acumen and extraordinary networks in industry and academic circles, which are a feature of the Universities of Technology, is essential.
Salary: Market related.
Status of Position: 5-year renewable contract based on performance.
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Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Closing date: 19 April 2024 "While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University's equity policy." The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
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About Durban University of Technology Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT's DNA has two strands, namely 'people-centred and engaged' and 'innovative and entrepreneurial'. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of 'values and principles' that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University's ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education's World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.
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