The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) seeks to appoint a proven and dynamic
leader as Campus Rector for the Giyani Campus. The incumbent will report to the DVC:
Teaching, Learning and Technology. This is a 5-year fixed-term contract position. Should
the University elect to renew this contract, such renewal will be subject to the outcome of
a performance evaluation interview, and it will be for one term only. While the substantive
positions of different staff members on campus may be located in various departments
across the University, the incumbent will be the head of the campus, providing leadership
to the student body as well as the academic and non-academic departments. The
incumbent will also be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the campus
infrastructure. The role of Campus Rector requires collaboration and liaison between the
incumbent and among others, , the Campus Management Committee, the Institutional
Management Committee, the Executive Management Committee and Senate. Chief
among the roles of the Campus Rector is to lead and oversee the implementation of the
Institutional Strategic Plan (ISP), the Annual Performance Plan (APP), the codes of ethics
for both staff and students as well as the policies of the University. The incumbent will
also be responsible for the daily management of the Campus and the administration of
its various affairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION
• A PhD or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 10)
EXPERIENCE
• 10 years of extensive experience in a higher education or similar environment.
• Academic (teaching) background with proven research and publication record
• 5 years’ experience at the level of Academic Manager/ Head of Department/Assistant Dean
or Executive Dean will be an advantage.
• Project Management knowledge and experience will be an added advantage.
• Effective functioning as a member of the Institutional Management Committee and coresponsibility for the strategic positioning of the institution.
• Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• The ability to manage resources and finances.
• Experience in working with young people, students, parents, guardians, and other
stakeholders.
• The ability to lead academic and administrative managers as well as students.
• The ability to build synergies among the different campuses.
• Experience of international and national networks.
• Willingness to subscribe to and promote the values of the university.
• Project management.
• Experience in Higher Education legislation.
• Strategic management and leadership.
• Governance and risk management.
• Human resources management.

Critical Performance Areas include:
• Overall strategic leadership for the Giyani Campus.
• Provision of academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the Giyani Campus.
• Implementation of the TUT ISP as well as the APP.
• Prioritisation of the academic project at the Giyani Campus and ensure its integrity at all times
• Implementation of the policies and procedures of TUT at the Giyani campus.
• Development and implementation of plans that are specific to the campus based on the
university’s ISP and vision.
• Development of campus-specific policies before submitting to the relevant structures of the
university for processing and approval.
• Implementation of University policies
• Regular reporting to the DVC: Teaching, Learning and Technology, and via the DVC, to the
Executive Management Committee when required.
• Regular reporting to the Institutional Management Committee (IMC) and when required, also
to other management and governance structures.
• Represent the Giyani campus at the IMC.
• Leading and chairing the Campus Management Committee (CMC).
• Compilation of annual Campus plan of activities aligned to the APP and the ISP.
• Management of operations at the Giyani campus.

Please send your resume/CV