Head Of Depertment

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Department to manage staff, address student concerns, and provide leadership in teaching and research. The ideal candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have at least five years of experience in higher education. Responsibilities include enhancing staff relations, resolving student queries, and overseeing various departmental projects. This is a fixed 5-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education and academic leadership.
• Proven track record in scholarship leadership.
• Ability to manage staff and address complex student issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise departmental staff and allocate their duties.
• Deal with student queries and complaints effectively.
• Provide leadership in teaching, learning, and research.

Skills

Leadership

Academic governance

Staff development

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

Job title:

Head of Depertment

Job Location:

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline:

January 02, 2026

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• Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance.

Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

Summary of duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department / Programme.

Managing and supervising staff which includes :

• The allocation of
• Leave management.
• Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
• Attending to matters such as study, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and replacement
• Programme and project
• Enhancing Faculty projects g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation and Graduation.
• To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.
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