Head of School: Information Technology

1 week ago

South Africa STADIO Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Available January 2026

STADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: Head of School: Information Technology

Purpose:

The Head of School: Information Technology will play a pioneering leadership role in shaping the vision, strategy, and academic identity of a new and dynamic School positioned to become a leading player in the national higher education landscape. The incumbent will drive academic quality and excellence, innovation, and relevance in teaching, learning, and research, ensuring that the School responds to the rapidly evolving technological environment and the digital needs of society through community engagement projects. This role is an opportunity to build a future-focused academic community that develops skilled, ethical, and adaptable graduates who will respond to the technology needs and expectations in the contemporary workplace and the future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and operational leadership aligned with the School's academic mission.

Ensure quality assurance and excellence in academic delivery across programmes.

Lead academic staff in delivering the STADIO Academic Promise: putting students at the centre, with learning at the core.

Champion innovative scholarship in teaching, research, and community engagement that supports academic transformation and relevancy.

Develop and maintain a programme and qualification portfolio aligned with the world of work and STADIO's graduate attributes.

Enhance student support and success in line with institutional principles.

Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional networks to enhance academic credibility and student growth.

Promote the School's profile through active engagement, innovation, and academic citizenship.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

Relevant/Cognate Master's qualification (minimum)

Relevant/Cognate Doctoral qualification (desirable)

Minimum 4 years of academic management experience

Sound knowledge of the South African higher education landscape

Understanding of higher education quality and regulatory frameworks

Proven track record in academic leadership supporting scholarship and student success

Familiarity with academic management at School or equivalent level

Strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and student management skills

Experience or knowledge of industries serviced by the School with established networks/partnerships; as well as an understanding of the relevant professional and regulatory authorities

Advanced skills in course and content design

Demonstrated ability in forging external partnerships and enhancing academic reputation

Resilience and agility with the proven capacity to identify and constructively respond to change

Knowledge

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Effective communication and leadership

Curriculum and course design expertise

Quality management in higher education

Student-focused management approaches

Relationship and partnership building

Confidence, fairness, and leadership integrity

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