Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: EE

Level: Executive

The Executive Dean: Faculty of Law is responsible for determining, articulating, implementing, and leading Faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the faculty’s reputation and performance following the University’s strategic objectives of attaining Global Excellence Stature in the context of decolonisation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


Read more about the Faculty of Law at: https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/law/

• Substantial academic stature commensurate with an appointment at the professional level with a Ph D or equivalent qualification/ LLD (NQF 10).
• Senior executive management experience at an academic institution and/ or within a division of a significant size and complexity.
• An excellent academic reputation evidenced by a sustained record of research output.
• Excellent strategic leadership skills, and excellent knowledge, insight, and vision regarding the teaching and legal profession in the context of the higher education sector both nationally and internationally.
• Proven resource, strategic, and people management, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent conflict management and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership at all academic levels and in staff recruitment mentorship and development.
• Exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure.
• Unquestionable professional integrity and stature.

Recommendations:
Where applicable, professional registration with a relevant South African statutory body. Rating with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa or the potential for rating within a one/two-year period.


Terms of appointment:
The position of Executive Dean, which is subject to a compulsory probation period of 12 months, is a 50year contract appointment, with an executive-level remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The appointment may be renewed for a further term of office, subject to performance.
Retirement Age:
The normal retirement age for members of the Executive Leadership Group is 65. Consideration will be given to candidates who would be able to serve for a 5-year term.


Enquiries:
Ms Kwinana, tel. (011) 559-2552 Email - tkwinana@uj.ac.za


Application:
To apply, please send a detailed Curriculum Vitae and letter of motivation outlining a possible vision and strategic direction for the position you are applying for. The names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least 3 traceable and credible referees, should accompany applications.
pplications should be submitted via the UJ website: https://jobs.uj.ac.za/ or e-mailed to Ms Ayanda Gcabashe - afgcabashe@uj.ac.za