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The University of Mpumalanga is committed to offering its students a life -changing experience through high quality curricula and co-curricula programmes. These programmes promote the principles of excellence and academic integrity. At UMP, we enable students to realise their full potential in the f… read moreull spectrum of cognitive, social, aesthetic, and personal dimensions, in pursuit of democratic citizenship. Furthermore, we are guided by the principle of access for success to foster a positive learning experience and outcome for our students. We create and maintain a conducive ecology, and an enabling teaching and research environment. Additionally, we conduct high quality teaching and research with high impact. All the foregoing are made possible through collaboration with strategic partners, locally, nationally and internationally. The University prides itself for being able to respond with agility to the dynamic needs of its students and the communities it serves. UMP is striving for innovation and transformation, in the interests of the less privileged. We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit among our students. Our state of the art infrastructure and iconic buildings provide students with a living and learning environment that is responsive to the needs of our students.
Key Performance Areas:
The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School, Programme and Qualification.
The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up-to-date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
The provision of leadership and mentorship in research at Programme, School, and Faculty levels.
Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Master’s and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Present papers at National and International Conferences.
Engagement and leadership in engagement through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Educational Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Administration/Public Administration.
Years of Experience:
10 years of teaching experience at a University with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
Minimum Requirements:
An extensive record of research outputs, including publications in accredited national and international journals.
Invited presentations at national and international conferences.
A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels, with some of these students publishing their research.
A track record of national and international fundraising for research.
Providing leadership and coordination at the discipline, programme, School and/or Faculty level.
10 years of teaching experience at a University with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
A strong record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies. Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Excellent knowledge in the theory and application of the Administration/Public Administration discipline.
Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Very good understanding of principles of leadership and management, with very well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
Very good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
An in-depth understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education, and very well-developed teaching skills.
A very good understanding of the national and international research environment, including funding.
Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.
Personal Attributes
People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Closing Date
15/1/2026
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