IT Faculty Head (JB4736)
Pretoria East, Gauteng
R 60 – 65 000 CTC per month plus benefits
Permanent
Our client, a prominent brand in Private Higher Education, is looking for a motivated and committed IT Faculty Head. In this role, you will be responsible for meeting key performance objectives through effective academic leadership and management. You will play a vital role in building and maintaining innovative, high-quality teaching, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing educational standards.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree in the Information Technology field.
- A PhD is highly favorable.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience at an academic institution.
- At least 5 years of experience in the IT sector.
- Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) platforms.
- Experience with international certifications and accreditations such as CompTIA, Cisco etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with research and relevant publications.
- Proven ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical.
- Ability to set high expectations, establish challenging goals, and drive toward successful outcomes.
- Dependable and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Open-minded and creative when tackling work-related challenges.
- Ability to strictly follow policies, procedures, and work regulations.
- Proficiency in statistical software.
- Understanding of research ethics.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide direction and make decisive choices.
- Skilled in negotiation, influence, and persuasion.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Provide strategic guidance to strengthen the faculty's academic identity.
- Foster a supportive educational atmosphere for Programme Heads, Coordinators, Facilitators, and Lecturers.
- Serve as the leading visionary by driving the creation of new, forward-thinking content aligned with future job market demands.
- Lead the development and execution of strategies to establish the department as a leader in its discipline, competing with international counterparts.
Human Resource Management:
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, and appointment process for faculty members across the country.
- Manage and support the ongoing professional development of all faculty staff.
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and implement the company's performance management policies, providing coaching and mentorship as needed, including managing disciplinary issues.
- Encourage personal and professional growth within the team.
Marketing and Brand Building:
- Approve annual programme content updates for the faculty and communicate relevant updates.
- Support and advise campus staff on developing and implementing engaging faculty activities for open days.
- Assist corporate marketing by contributing relevant information for promotional materials.
- Position the company and its brand as a key player in the education and industry sectors.
- Help market the company's products and services to current and prospective stakeholders.
Academic Management:
- Enforce company policies and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Contribute to the development and review of curricula and programmes within the faculty.
- Research and integrate new technologies to align learning materials with industry standards.
- Build strong professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Establish partnerships with national and international entities.
- Represent the faculty at workshops and conferences.
- Support the Academic Dean in preparing the faculty's budget.
- Validate and approve academic progress reports and transcripts.
- Manage the development of learning materials and ensure quality academic content delivery.
- Design learning strategies that cater to students' academic needs.
- Understand and apply the educational regulatory framework.
- Identify opportunities for international academic collaborations.
Ethos and Values:
- Ensure the company's vision is clearly understood, embraced, and effectively executed.
- Commit to continuous professional development and improvement.
- Uphold and embody the company's values of excellence, independence, and opportunity in everyday actions and decision-making.
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