Director: School of Language Education (PD00061)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Potchefstroom is seeking a Director for the School of Language Education. The role involves managing educational delivery, providing leadership, and ensuring quality in teaching and research. Candidates must have a PhD in Language Education, at least five years of experience in tertiary education, and a strong publication record. This fixed-term role offers a competitive remuneration package according to institutional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in tertiary education.
• At least three years’ management experience in a tertiary environment.
• Proven publication record in accredited scholarly journals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery of the faculty strategy.
• Provide academic leadership and quality assurance.
• Guide curriculum transformation in Language Education.

Skills

Leadership and management

Effective Communication

Teaching skills in Language Education

Assessment knowledge and competencies

Financial planning and budget management

Education

PhD in Language Education or related field

Professional Education qualification (NQF level 7)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: PD00061 VACANCY: DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION PEROMNES GRADE: SUPPLEMENTARY ROLE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

To manage the operational delivery of the faculty strategy and plan. In addition, provide functional and academic leadership and quality assurance across campuses and in distance education in respect of Teaching, Learning, and Research in Language Education, and in Community Engagement projects. Direct and manage the B.Ed programme as an integrated programme across campuses of the NWU and in the distance mode of delivery ensuring the quality of all administrative processes and the quality of the aligned academic offering.

Teaching and Learning

• Promote excellent learning and teaching and reposition the NWU to attain the size and shape required by market direction decision.
• Teaching a variety of modules in the school within a multi-modal environment.
• Guide curriculum transformation in Language Education to ensure relevance in teacher education.

Research and Innovation

• Intensify research and innovation in the school.

Community Engagement and Service Learning

• Integrate and align community engagement with teaching‑learning and research to develop a culture of active citizenship.
• Promote the Scholarship of Engagement: Community Engagement, Engaged TL and Engaged research and environmental sustainability.

Student Value

• Develop a clearly differentiated student value proposition.

Staff Development

• Develop and retain excellent staff and create an equitable staff and student profile.

People Management

• Leadership and management; manage employment equity, diversity and transformation.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Risk management, compliance and business continuity.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Language Education or related field, for example Applied Linguistics (NQF Level 10).
• A professional Education qualification (NQF level 7).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ functional and subject related experience in a primary and/or secondary teaching and tertiary teaching environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience in a tertiary environment in the relevant industry/professional leadership (at least in a programme/subject group or relevant internal or external organisation).
• Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
• Proven publication record in accredited scholarly journals - relevant to the field of Language Education.
• Involvement in TPrac and teaching and/or research activities at community level e.g., Service to the wider higher education environment (reviewer; consultant; on committees) at national/international level.

Added Advantages

• Registration with SACE.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ senior leadership experience in a tertiary environment.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Subject knowledge: Language Education.
• Teaching skills: Language Education Methodology and Didactics.
• Assessment knowledge and competencies.
• High level of knowledge about the B.Ed qualification in different programmes: Early Childhood; Foundation Phase; Intermediate Phase, and Senior and FET Phase.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Supervision or co‑supervision of postgraduate qualifications (M.Ed. and PhD’s).

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Able to lead with integrity.
• High standard of work ethics.
• Effective Communication.
• Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team).
• Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self‑directed manner.
• People management.
• Self‑awareness—Knowing your strengths and weaknesses.
• Self‑regulation—Being able to manage your own emotions.
• Motivation.
• Empathy.
• Strategic planning.
• Financial planning and budget management.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To

Prof. K Kaiser on 018 299 1612

Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To

Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

Closing Date

21 November 2025

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Kindly Take Note

Applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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