EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

REF: 30000033

Executive Deans are senior officers of the University and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). In line with the University’s vision and overall objectives, Executive Deans are expected to determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the faculty’s academic stature, reputation and performance in teaching/learning, research, innovation and engagement. Key traits of Executive Deans include inspirational, innovative and enterprising academic leadership. It is expected that the Executive Deans will strengthen the faculties’ service ethic to students and its staff and build its engagement with industry, communities and government. As administrators, the Executive Deans are responsible for the academic integrity, administrative management, financial management, human resource and strategic.

 
In summary, the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Management Sciences strategically manages the following divisions & departments that are located in the three campuses of ML Sultan & Ritson (in Durban) and Riverside (in Midlands, PMB): -

• Applied Law
• DUT Business School
• Ecotourism
• Entrepreneurial Studies and Management
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing and Retail
• Operations and Quality Management
• Public Management
• Public Relations Management
• FMS Postgraduate Studies
• International Centre of Non-Violence (ICON)
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctorate in an appropriate discipline with a strong research profile that demonstrates leadership.
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in the higher education environment of which five (5) years should have been in a senior academic management capacity.
• Relevant higher education leadership and managerial skills.

 IDEAL REQUIREMENTS

• A strong record of initiating and managing collaborations and partnerships at local, regional and international levels.
• Proven record of being a respected senior academic leader.
• Sound knowledge of higher education and the higher education system in South Africa and internationally.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develops, research, design, and review of faculty and, where appropriate, institutional policies, procedures, plans and systems as required in line with relevant legislation, national standards and international best practices.
• Provides leadership in the formulation and monitoring of faculty related plans, processes and systems and goals.
• As part of the Institutes Academic leadership team, provides input to regional, national and international academic initiatives where appropriate.
• As structural and functional head of the faculty, oversees and monitors the effective implementation of institutional and university policies, procedures, plans and systems within the faculty.
• Provides specific, high-level, legally compliant strategic advice on faculty-related academic matters to the DVC for Teaching and Learning and to the Executive Management as may be required.
• Provides specific, high-level, legally compliant strategic advice on faculty-related academic matters to the DVC for Research, Innovation and Engagement and t o the Executive Management as may be required.
• Manages appeals, complaints, from students, parents, employers.
• Manages staff appeals, complaints, grievances etc., and conducts disciplinary enquiries as appropriate.
• Promotes equity and transformation within the faculty.
• Promotes congenial working relationships between staff in the faculty and with other academic and administrative departments.
• Manages the Faculty office by delegating specific responsibilities to Deputy Dean, e.g. registration, record keeping and qualification procedures.
• Designs, sets up, and monitors effective control systems to promote the smooth and efficient functioning of the faculty, e.g. initiates, promotes and implements new/alternative procedures to enhance academic administration efficiency.
• Embeds ‘stewardship’ in the University’s people who shall live its values and principles and demonstrate an institutional culture that supports the vision and strategy of the University.
• Innovates and implements ‘systems and processes’ that optimize productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and exceptional performance at all levels.
• Assures acceptable levels of ‘sustainability’ in all the areas under Management.
• Focuses on the ultimate goal of and impactful DUT that ‘contributes towards the improvement of lives and livelihoods’ of the broader ‘society’.

• Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, the DUT DNA and The DUT Way.
• Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
• Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
• Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
• Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
• Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.
  

 CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

 INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

• Please note that the position is for a fixed- term contract for a period of 5 years, renewable based on performance.
• Kindly note that if you previously applied for this position and are still interested, you are encouraged to submit a new application.
• Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV. The form is obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za, the careers section.
• The detailed requirements for the job and the submission of applications can be addressed to the Senior Director: Human Capital Serviceson email: [email protected]