UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND VACANCIES

​The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act
 
CAMPUS DIRECTOR: RICHARDS BAY CAMPUS
REF: RB2025/08/BA40
 
The purpose of the University Campus Director position is to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management of the university's physical campus environment. The Campus Director will ensure that the campus is safe, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and remains a sustainable environment that supports the academic and social activities of the university community.
This position will report to the Vice Chancellor and will work collaboratively with other university departments to achieve institutional goals.
 
KEY ACTIVITIES
This position will focus on the following key areas:
 Effective management of all facilities and infrastructure on campus.
 Mediating between students and staff
 Networking and collaboration with key stakeholders
 Managing custodial services: landscaping, and grounds maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive campus environment.
 Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to campus operations and security.
 Identifying and assessing potential risks to campus operations, safety, and infrastructure.
 Crisis management during emergencies and academic disruptions
 Promote effective communication and collaboration across campus departments.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The University is looking for a Director who meets the following minimum requirements:
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Social Sciences.
 Five (5) years’ experience in a managerial role.
 At least 2 of these years must have been served in the higher education environment.
 Ability to set a vision for the campus that is aligned with student wellbeing.
 Ability to work under pressure and
 Organisational and management skills.
 
Knowledge
Knowledge of
 Higher Education environment.
 Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Strategic and financial planning activities.
 Project Management principles.
 Public health policies/ practices.
 Safety, Risk Management and Occupational Safety.
 
 
Closing date of applications: 31 August 2025
 
Applications must include the following which are critical to evaluate all applications received:
 A brief motivation why you should be the preferred candidate.
 A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
 Certified copy of ID.
 Certified copies of all degrees/diplomas.
 Names and contact details of at least three references (one must be from a current or recent superior)
 
For the application form, please log on to the University website and click on vacancies (http://www.unizulu.ac.za/vacancies/).
 
To apply for this position please email the application form and the required documentation to Mr. ES Ferreira at FerreiraE@unizulu.ac.za by no later than 12:00 on the closing date stated above.
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
 
No hand delivered or postal applications will be accepted. Please clearly indicate the reference number for the respective application.
 
By applying for this vacancy, you accept the recruitment and selection process of UNIZULU. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.

​The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles embedded in the Employment Equity Act
 
DEAN: FACULTY COMMERCE ADMINISTRATION AND LAW
Five-year fixed term performance-based contract
Reference Number: FCAL2025/ 08 /FC01
 
The Dean will take a leadership role in charting the future strategic direction of the Faculty within the context of the University’s vision and mission. The Dean reports to both the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning and the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation and is responsible for providing leadership in respect of all functional areas of the Faculty.
The Dean is expected to: enhance the quality of existing academic programmes through innovative educational leadership; demonstrate the value of a culturally diverse faculty; foster a work environment conducive to cultural and linguistic diversity and mutual development; develop and manage budgets; seek alternative sources of funding and effective partnerships with businesses, educational and governmental institutions or community organisations; be involved and participate in a variety of university institutional committees, including the Management Committee and Senate.
 
Functions and Responsibilities:
More specifically, the Dean will be required to:
 Determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives in accordance with the University’s strategic goals and objectives.
 To enhance the faculty’s operational viability and performance levels.
 Promote excellence in teaching and learning, research and innovation and community engagement.
 Oversee staff recruitment, management and development.
 Oversee student development and support (including student experience).
 Ensure high-quality Faculty governance, administration and systems, including academic lifecycle management of the student.
 Oversee an effective and competitive programme qualification mix.
 Ensure effective and efficient management of the finances and resources of the Faculty.
 Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and academic partners.
 Employ effective risk management to manage Faculty-wide risks.
 Oversee implementation of the quality enhancement and assurance plans at Faculty level.
 
 
Requirements:
 An appropriate Doctoral Degree and status of a Full Professor in one of the disciplines offered in the Faculty.
 In-depth understanding of Higher Education Policies, as well as a grasp of the key issues facing the Higher Education Sector.
 The ability to foster and extend national and international linkages and alliances is crucial.
 
Experience
 Six (6) to eight (8) years’ experience of working in the higher education environment, including at least five (5) years of increasingly complex responsibility in a leadership position at faculty or institutional level.
 A strong track record of professional accomplishment in his/her academic discipline and will have shown evidence of outstanding management and leadership abilities.
 
 
Applications must include the following which are critical to evaluate all applications received:
 A brief motivation why you should be the preferred candidate.
 A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
 Certified copy of ID.
 Certified copies of all degrees/diplomas.
 Names and contact details of at least three references (current or recent superior).
 
For the application form, please log on to the University website and click on vacancies (http://www.unizulu.ac.za/vacancies/).
 
To apply for this position please email the application form and the required documentation to Mr. ES Ferreira at FerreiraE@unizulu.ac.za by no later than 12:00 on the closing date stated above.
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
No hand delivered or postal applications will be accepted. Please clearly indicate the reference number for the respective application.
 
By submitting an application for this vacancy, you accept the recruitment and election process of UNIZULU. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
 
Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
 
Closing date of applications: 25 August 2025.