Rotational Head of department (5 Year Contract) Conservation & Marine Sciences(Internal advert ...

Job Title

Rotational Head of department (5 Year Contract) Conservation & Marine Sciences (Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Sciences)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

15/3/2026

The HOD must manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) Hr and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.

• 5 years' relevant experience 3 of which must be a Senior Lecturer or above
• The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e academic management; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management in a department)
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above.

• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Academic instruction
• Human Resources Management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety Management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of university teaching, research service mandates and expectations
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean
• Change agent
• Strategic leadership
• Health and Safety management

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.

NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Promotion of Academic Staff if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.