Director

Stellenbosch - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

An educational qualification and at least a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualification.
Eight to ten years recent and relevant programme management experience in the education sector environment.
Experience in managing complex educational projects.
Sound knowledge understanding and experience of the education sector environment.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising in both corporate and state sectors.
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing skills.
Innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
Knowledge of budgeting cycles and strategic planning processes.
The ability to think strategically plan operational processes and execute project management.
Personnel management skills including relationship management team building staff development mentorship and performance management.
The ability to function effectively within a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Verbal and written fluency in English.
Proficiency in educational technologies.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to communicate project information to committees clearly and confidently.
The ability to multitask and work effectively in a team.
Willingness and availability to undertake regular work-related trips.
The ability to cope in a high-demanding environment.
Verbal proficiency in either Afrikaans or isiXhosa.
Prior experience in academic community development projects within the higher education sector.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

None.

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

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Department Description/Departement Beskrywing Faculty of EducationStellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP)Director: SUNCEP (Job Level 5)(Five-year fixed-term contract subject to renewal)Ref. OPV06/214/0925Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for developing educational le...

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

An educational qualification and at least a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualification.
Eight to ten years recent and relevant programme management experience in the education sector environment.
Experience in managing complex educational projects.
Sound knowledge understanding and experience of the education sector environment.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising in both corporate and state sectors.
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing skills.
Innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
Knowledge of budgeting cycles and strategic planning processes.
The ability to think strategically plan operational processes and execute project management.
Personnel management skills including relationship management team building staff development mentorship and performance management.
The ability to function effectively within a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Verbal and written fluency in English.
Proficiency in educational technologies.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to communicate project information to committees clearly and confidently.
The ability to multitask and work effectively in a team.
Willingness and availability to undertake regular work-related trips.
The ability to cope in a high-demanding environment.
Verbal proficiency in either Afrikaans or isiXhosa.
Prior experience in academic community development projects within the higher education sector.