Dean (post level 4) (contract appointment: five years, with the...
University of the Free State
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Bloemfontein
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Duties and responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at academic, research, engaged-scholarship and community-service levels.
• Manage the budget and the equitable apportioning of resources within the context of academic and strategic planning.
• Manage all staff-related matters in the faculty, as well as in all institutes and research centres.
• Ensure a student-centred approach in the faculty and an excellent relationship with the faculty-student council.
• Liaise with persons and institutions outside the University.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and build partnerships at provincial, national and international level, for example, with other universities, the business sector, authorities, professional bodies, alumni, parents and other stakeholders.
• Develop and build a very active internationalisation agenda for the faculty.
• The Dean is a member of the Senate and reports to the Vice-Rector: Academic and is the chairperson of the faculty board of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Inherent Job Requirements
• A doctorate NQF Level 10 in any discipline related to natural and agricultural sciences.
• A minimum of ten 10 years’ relevant experience in the higher-education sector, of which five 5 years must have been in a senior and strategic leadership position in a natural and agricultural sciences or related environment.
• Academic work experience at higher-education level, with tangible international research relationships.
• A proven research record.
• A proven record of successfully negotiating research contracts with external organisations/funders.
• Must be appointable as an associate professor/professor at the University of the Free State.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
• Results orientation:
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible and dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Strategic thinking:
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business acumen:
• Sound financial and operational management skills.
• Quality management of programme delivery.
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Leadership:
• Proven general leadership ability and managerial experience.
• Good human relationships and the ability to unite people.
• The ability to cooperate with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building of coalitions:
• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and persuade others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision
