Head Of Department : School Of Engineering & Science

Aie, Academic Institute Of Excellence; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Gauteng seeks a Head of Department for the School of Engineering & Science. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in engineering, be a registered member of ECSA, and have a proven track record in academic leadership and research. Responsibilities include guiding the academic team, strategic planning, developing innovative teaching methods, and ensuring quality across programmes. This is a full-time senior role requiring exceptional communication and strategic skills.

Qualifications

• Proven record of academic excellence and research.
• Experience in managing budgets, personnel, and curriculum.
• Familiarity with accreditation and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the academic staff in the department.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies.
• Ensure quality of teaching and academic programmes.

Skills

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Research expertise

Strategic planning

Education

Masters in a relevant engineering field

Registered member at ECSA

Job description

Head of Department : School of Engineering & Science

Direct message the job poster from AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence

The institution has a job opening for a Head of Department : School of Engineering & Science within our academic department.

This esteemed position calls for a dynamic and self-driven individual who is competent in both teaching and research and can provide robust academic leadership and direction towards delivering a high-quality academic experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to align with the institute's core values of innovation and technology and play a pivotal role in empowering others to do the same.

This role will require strategic planning and the practical implementation of the company and departmental mission and strategies.

Position Duties & Responsibilities : Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities : Provide academic leadership, guidance, mentorship and vision to the department.

Develop and implement effective strategies in line with the core business / departmental vision and strategic goals across all delivery methods.

Develop, upskill and deploy a highly skilled and innovative academic team within the department.

Develop and advise on the use and implementation of smart technology driven systems to support our delivery methods and innovation in teaching.

Lead a nationwide departmental team to achieve and exceed delivery expectations.

Assisting the Principal and management team in ensuring the good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject / s.

• Advising and contributing to curriculum development at an academy and system level, under the direction and guidance of the respective Project Leader;

Participate in research projects culminating in recognised research outputs.

Manage, monitor, develop and evaluate academic programmes within the department.

Liaise with academic peers and relevant expertise in the field and industry to ensure ongoing development and quality of programmes.

Ensure the successful functioning of advisory boards for the subject disciplines in the department.

In collaboration with the Principal and Human Resource team, identify, recruit, and on-board academic staff to deliver the teaching and learning program of the department, and monitor their performance across delivery modes.

Serve as an Academic Board member to provide feedback and formally reports to the Academic Board.

Operational Responsibilities : Meeting with parents and / or guardians to resolve queries and elevate if necessary.

Co-ordinating the teaching and learning of the subject / s for which one is responsible.

Ensuring adherence and conformance to legislative requirements of relevant accreditation bodies.

Ensuring quality of lecturing through proper planning and preparation policies.

Ensuring the quality of the assessments implementing maintaining moderation policies, both pre- and post-assessment.

Evaluating and reporting on the quality of resources.

Managing the quality and creation of academic resources and documentation for relevant departments.

Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.

Ensuring that timetables are available for each Intake and resources are assigned as per the required workload allocation model.

Lecture on an ad-hoc basis depending on operational requirements.

Academic monitoring (including attendance, lecturer evaluations, subject evaluations, etc. and compiling of improvement plans).

Analyse and interpret marks and other means of identifying at-risk students for the purpose of introducing and implementing improvement plans.

Qualification Development Responsibilities : Provide Content Development expertise in the capacity of a Content Developer / Writer / Reviewer, to lead and assist with the development and implementation for the relevant applications to various quality councils.

This includes, but not limited to :

• Completion of the Instructional Framework, full detail for the lecturer
• Tutorials and associated memos
• Tests and associated memos
• Any quizzes and associated memos
• Examination paper and associated memos
• Content development and identify the need for relevant visual aids e.g. videos
• Lead and contribute to the development of the accreditation application in different streams, as well as the subsequent implementation of the specific qualifications.

Any other responsibilities as reasonably delegated by a member of senior management.

Assistance, where appropriate, with any operations on campus with a relevancy for the department.

This may include functions and activities regarding sales and marketing and library services.

Application Requirements : Masters in a relevant engineering field is a minimum requirement.

Registered member at ECSA is a pre-requisite.

A proven record of accomplishment of academic excellence and research in the field of study.

Experience in academic leadership, including managing budgets, personnel, and curriculum development.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to innovate, lead change, and create a vision for the department and institution.

Experience in teaching and curriculum design.

Knowledge of industry and market trends relevant to the department's focus.

Familiarity with accreditation requirements and quality assurance processes.

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department and institution.

To apply, please submit your CV and a copy of your relevant qualifications to

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, AIE will not be responding to each application individually.

Should you be shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Strategy / Planning, and Education

Industries

Higher Education and Education

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa #J Ljbffr