Executive Dean: Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Executive Dean: Faculty of Science and Agriculture (Five-year contract appointment)

The Executive Dean is responsible for the academic leadership, management and

administration of the faculty in the broad strategic and operational areas of teaching

and learning, research and community engagement; and for ensuring that initiatives,

interests and needs of the Faculty are consistent with the vision, mission, policies and

strategic decisions of the University. The Executive Dean also provides leadership and

oversight of the human, financial and physical resources of the faculty.

**Requirements**:
A PhD or equivalent qualification

An established academic leader, manager and scholar with an excellent

research and publication record and proven excellence in teaching and

community engagement to attract respect and credibility from within and

outside the University.

Eight years of proven academic leadership and managerial experience in a

large and complex Faculty/Academic Unit/Centre with diverse staff

component.

Sound knowledge of the academic discipline of the Faculty of Science and

Agriculture which comprises four schools, namely; School of Agricultural and

Environmental Science, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences,

School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the School of Physical and Mineral

Sciences.

Strong intellectual, organisational, conflict resolution and interpersonal

qualities with the capability to foster interpersonal relationships within the

faculty involving staff, students and stakeholders.

Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the South African Higher

Education system in terms of regularly legislation, policy, planning and

development framework.

strong commitment to the transformation and development of South African

Higher Education and, especially, the enhancement of quality in all three core

functions of the University.

Proven experience in strategic planning, financial and human resources

management.

Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Key Performance Areas:
The successful applicant will be required to:

Provide strategic management and leadership in the faculty in respect of

teaching, research and community engagement.
Promote cutting-edge research and in the niche areas of the faculty.
Contribute to the University’s on-going restructuring and transformation

processes.
Develop and implement a strategic framework as well as business and

academic plans for the faculty.
Provide direction in respect of strategic marketing, liaison and fund-raising.
Manage and administer human, financial and physical resources of the faculty

in a prudent manner.
CLOSING DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2024

contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including

Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport

service: Mrs NJ Monyepao (015) 268 2399 or Mr TH Mokhudu (015) 268 2129It is the

applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the

South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be

made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference:
Executive Dean: Faculty of Science and Agriculture will be given to Male (Indians

and Coloureds) Female (Africans, Coloureds and whites) Correspondence will be

30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants as unsuccessful.

The University reserves the right not to make appointment.