Director

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Education

Stellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP)

Director : SUNCEP (Job Level 5)

(Five-year fixed-term contract subject to renewal)

Ref. OPV06 / 214 / 0925

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for developing educational leadership teacher professional learning improved learner performance and preparing learners for higher education Stellenbosch University (SU) is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position of Director for the Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP) located within the Faculty of Education.

As the Director of SUNCEP the incumbent will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction aligned with the institutional strategy of both SUNCEP and Stellenbosch University. SUNCEP is dedicated to making a significant contribution to the development of educational leadership teacher professional learning improved learner performance and the preparation of learners for university study.

Join us at Stellenbosch University and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of educational leadership and pedagogy. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in education.

Duties / Pligte

• Overarching management and leadership aligned with SUNCEP and SUs institutional strategy.
• Core responsibility includes marketing and fundraising including managing secured funds.
• Providing leadership and direction to the management team staff and key stakeholders.
• General management and coordination of all SUNCEP activities.
• Managing all full-time and part-time staff associated with SUNCEP.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for programme growth and improvement.
• Preparing an annual report for submission to the Governing Body and Faculty Board.
• Establishing and strengthening internal and external networks.
• Servicing funders for continuous collaboration and extension of possible funding networks.

Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

Recommendation / Aanbeveling

How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Prof MR Madiba on or at

Enquiries about remuneration / benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) or (Tygerberg) or at

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1