61 Dean (P4)

61 Dean (P4)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Office of the Dean

Welkom Campus

Main purpose of the job

Providing academic vision to the faculty and leading the strategic development of the faculty in alignment with the university’s strategic priority areas.

Main tasks

• Achieving the faculty’s strategic goals and operational targets.
• Managing human, financial, physical, and other resources.
• Managing change
• Managing and overseeing quality and standards.
• Planning, organising, and decision-making.
• Leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Participating in the development and management of the university’s strategic plan

Nature of appointment: Five-year Senior Manager performance-based contract

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 873 216 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a field relating to the disciplinary areas of the faculty.
• Should have obtained at least the rank of Associate Professor.
• A substantial track record of academic achievement and excellence in a disciplinary area of the faculty.
• Evidence of strong academic leadership in teaching, research, and engagement.
• Evidence of at least five (5) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• Proven experience in delivering against organisational and individual objectives.
• Proven experience in generating third-stream income.
• Experience in motivating and inspiring teams in delivering objectives.

Desired Qualification/ Knowledge And/ Or Experience

• Should have attained the rank of professor.
• Evidence of at least eight (8) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• Professional registration to the relevant professional body, where applicable.

Job-Related Enquiries: Prof. W. Setlalentoa (wsetlale@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries : Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 07 August 2026