Executive Director, Libraries & Digital Innovation

Unitalentza; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cape Town invites applications for an Executive Director of UCT Libraries, a strategic pillar for teaching, learning and research. The role requires visionary leadership to integrate physical and digital environments, support scholarly work, and foster innovative information services across campuses.

You will lead a senior management team, manage budgets and risk, build partnerships locally and internationally, and advance digital transformation and responsible technology.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Experience in higher education leadership.
• Strong knowledge of digital information services.
• Proven strategic planning and people management.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for UCT Libraries.
• Lead teaching, learning, research and internationalisation.
• Oversee finance, facilities and risk.
• Drive digital transformation and AI adoption.
• Represent Libraries in university governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Job description

The University of Cape Town invites applications for an Executive Director of UCT Libraries, a strategic pillar for teaching, learning and research. The role requires visionary leadership to integrate physical and digital environments, support scholarly work, and foster innovative information services across campuses.

You will lead a senior management team, manage budgets and risk, build partnerships locally and internationally, and advance digital transformation and responsible technology.