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The Nelson Mandela University Business School is recognized globally and rated amongst the top business schools on the African continent. The School is one of only a few in Southern Africa to have obtained international accreditation from AMBA (MBA programme) and EDAMBA (DBA programme).The School is recognized for its innovative learning and teaching and engagement practices with emphases on executive education. The Business School has recently undergone a significant refocusing to align it with the strategic intent of Nelson Mandela University as an African university in the service of society. The Director of the Business School will be expected to take the School into a vision forward and exciting phase in its development, sharpening the focus on regional, national and international student recruitment, programme portfolio innovation and development, enhanced visibility and presence regionally, nationally and globally, improved research performance and financial viability and sustainability.The Director of the Business School should be a transformative and transformational leader who will ensure that the School fulfills a leading role in implementing the mandate of being a School and University in service to society, promoting academic excellence, able to integrate the Nelson Mandela University Business School’s core focus areas more deeply with business and industry in the Eastern Cape and in South Africa and positioning the Business School as one of the leading business schools in Africa. Reporting to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, the Director is the executive head of the Nelson Mandela University Business School and is responsible for the strategic positioning of the School, nationally and internationally, and the leadership of the academic and executive education programmes of the School. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
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In order to be considered for appointment to this post candidates must possess:
All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric assessments. Furthermore, it is expected that all short-listed candidates will:
Applications must be accompanied by a recent and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements in respect of each of the Key Performance Areas and Core Competencies and the official Nelson Mandela University job application form. *An application which does not comply with the advert’s requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 October 2024 |
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Contact person: Ina van Rensburg Tel: 041 504 4000 E-mail: ina.vanrensburg@mandela.ac.za Terms of Appointment:This is a five-year fixed-term contract. |
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 11 October 2024.
Vision To be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future. Mission To offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive contribution to regional, national and global sustainability. Values Respect for diversity,Excellence,Ubuntu,Integrity,Respect for the natural environment,Taking responsibility
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