Head Academic Institution Leader

Bebeeleadership; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of School to set the strategic direction and lead a cohesive team towards achieving academic excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Law and have a strong background in leadership within educational settings. Responsibilities include managing student affairs, financial resources, and maintaining partnerships. Competitive remuneration includes retirement fund contributions and medical aid coverage.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Retirement fund contributions

Medical aid coverage

Qualifications

• Record of publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Existing academic standing for effective leadership.
• Managerial or administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the institution.
• Lead and manage a team to achieve goals.
• Ensure excellence in teaching and research.

Skills

Leadership in education

Fundraising

Networking with alumni

Education

PhD in Law or cognate discipline

Job description

Leadership Role: Head of School

The Head of School will be responsible for setting the direction of the institution, leading and managing a team to achieve strategic goals, and ensuring excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach.

Required Skills

• A Ph D in Law or cognate discipline with a record of publications, postgraduate supervision, and teaching experience.
• Established academic standing needed for effective leadership.
• Managerial and/or administrative experience or evidence of such capability.
• Maintaining partnerships, networking with alumni, and fundraising are also valuable skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package including retirement fund contributions, medical aid coverage subject to University regulations.

Responsibilities include an empathetic leader who maintains a cohesive team responsible for student affairs, staff development, transformation, diverse external stakeholders, school governance, financial, human resources management, occupational health safety administration, infrastructure resources, professional staff development, strategic goals, sustainability, education context higher learning.