Dean - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

(Five-year term with the possibility of reappointment for
another term)
Ref. EBW00/270/1024

Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive university where we attract outstanding students, employ talented staff, and provide a world-class environment; a place connected to the world while enriching and transforming local, continental, and global communities. 

Stellenbosch University’s strategic positioning, as articulated in the Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024 (see: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/about-us/strategic-documents), is anchored in providing a transformative student experience, promoting networked and collaborative teaching and learning, research for impact, purposeful partnerships, and inclusive networks, being the employer of choice and cultivating a thriving university.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is a leading academic environment which requires dynamic, innovative and creative leadership in its learning and teaching programmes, research, internationalisation and social impact. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is the largest faculty in the University and hosts five departments, three schools, as well as a number of institutes, bureaus and centres. More information on the faculty is available at www.sun.ac.za/ems

Duties:

• Responsible for the overall executive management, as well as for providing visionary leadership aligned with the institutional strategy.
• Responsible for the strategic management, as well as leadership and guidance of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, in the areas of teaching and learning, research, internationalisation, innovation and social impact.
• Promoting opportunities that unlock research funding.
• Promoting research excellence, research translation, establishing externally funded chairs, and supporting recruitment and the retention of talent as part of research capacity building.
• Promoting interdisciplinary excellence and transdisciplinary research with different research entities.
• Enhancing the Faculty’s academic reputation and reach through external partnerships and collaborations with academic, business, and professional entities, both nationally and internationally.
• Responsible for driving the Faculty’s transformation agenda to promote diversity within the Faculty.
• Collaborating with the University’s leadership to drive the overall institutional agenda, and sharing responsibility for the broader University management.
• Responsible for the sustainable financial management of the Faculty and the management of resources and fundraising as needed.
• Providing guidance, direct marketing, and overseeing strategic enrolment management.
• Providing leadership and management with regards to all student and staff matters including their wellness.

Requirements:

• Strong academic credentials with national / international recognition and eligibility for appointment as professor, preferably in an academic department within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership and successfully leading teams towards shared objectives.
• Comprehensive understanding and insight about the higher education sector and research funding landscape.
• Senior management experience at faculty and institutional levels at a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience to promote excellence in academic quality and research significance.
• Sound communication, interpersonal and liaison skills with the ability to positively engage students, Faculty and staff.
• A track record of promoting diversity and transformation, including the ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Evidence of relationship building and management of recognised national and international networks.
• Evidence of values-based leadership aligned to Stellenbosch University’s core values.

Recommendations:

• At least five years’ experience at senior management level.
• Experience of promoting of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and fundraising.
• Experience of engagement with professional bodies and / or the private / public sector.

Term of appointment: Five years with the possibility of reappointment for another term

Commencement of duties: 01 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 29 November 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Ms. Chanel Klink on 021 918 4335, or at chanelk@sun.ac.za 

Enquiries regarding remuneration/ benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 

021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Completed applications, comprising the documentation as set out below, must be sent via email to adsmanager@sun.ac.za before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Documentation details (PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW): 

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• A document in which candidates outline their vision of the Faculty’s future, as well as their contribution to such a future in the context of the University's Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024. 
• Details regarding present occupation, remuneration package and citizenship.
• An indication of the earliest date on which duties can be assumed. 
• Certified copies of certificates. 
• Details of at least three referees

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

At the discretion of the Selection Committee, candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments and should therefore be willing to oblige. Candidates must be willing to work in Stellenbosch and be prepared to travel both nationally and internationally as required.

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

The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.