Head of Department: Pharmacy

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for
appointment to the abovementioned position. The appointments will be on a three
- year contract basis.

**Requirements**:
A master’s degree or a Ph.D. already obtained or PhD in completion.

At least five (5) years’ experience in teaching and scholarly activities at

a senior level.

Proven understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative and effective

leadership style and a commitment to higher academic standards.

Commitment and ability to promote the Department’s mission and

position to internal University constituencies and external stakeholders.

Understanding of the challenges facing UL specifically and the Higher

Education Sector in general.

Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) Academic and Research Leadership

Teach courses/modules according to the needs of the department.

Maintain and continuously strive to improve personal academic standing.

Admit students into offerings in the department and ensure that examinations

are of acceptable quality and are properly administered.

Encouraging the pursuit of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.

Encouraging the pursuit of scholarship by ensuring that academic staff

members are encouraged and supported to embark on research and

Community engagement activities which respond to UL’s vision and mission as a

University located in a rural environment.

Seek new opportunities for enhancing the national and international standing

of the University and Department.

Promote collaboration with other Departments or Centres.

Develop a culture of evaluation and benchmarking and striving for continuous

improvement.

Represent the interests and needs of the Department and University to the

external community.

Represent the interests and needs of the Department within the University

through active engagement with the Faculty Board, Faculty, Senate and all its

Committees.

Department Governance

Establish and maintain suitable Departmental Organisational and Committee

structure.

Develop and maintain operational and academic planning functions of the

Department including setting goals and targets.

Implement quality assurance processes in general and particularly in relation

to teaching, research and the supervision of students.

Ensure optimal utilization of staff.

Ensure that University policies are implemented within the Department.

Communicate timeously information and decisions to and from various

University committees and authorities.

Staff Guidance and Management for Performance

Foster the development of staff, including induction of new staff by ensuring

that appropriate career development and guidance support are available for

staff on probation within the department.

Ensure that personnel issues in the Department are managed fairly and

equitably, including but not limited to, recruitment and selection of staff, annual

staff performance assessment and staff discipline and grievances

Ensure that personnel issues in the Department are managed fairly and

equitably, including but not limited to, recruitment and selection of staff, annual

staff performance assessment and staff discipline and grievances.

Establish mechanisms to ensure that health and safety policies are observed

throughout the department, including activities (e.g. fieldwork) conducted

outside University premises.

Ensure that the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the University is adhered to.

Financial and Infrastructure Management

Take responsibility for financial management of the Department, including

establishment of budgets and planning departmental infrastructure needs

including relevant equipment and monitoring expenditure patterns against

allocations/budget.

Actively pursue opportunities to increase revenue for the department.

Manage and maintain departmental space and infrastructure resources.

Create conducive work environment including staff and student training.

Ensure compliance with legislation and University policies and regulations.

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

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms ME Molobane (015) 268 4795

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

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

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

made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference:
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY will be given to Male (Indians and

Coloureds) Female (Coloureds, Africans and White)

not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants

as unsucces