UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND VACANCIES

​TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE 
DIRECTOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING 
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025/02/TL05 
GRADE 5 
 
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and visionary individual to join our team as the Director: Teaching and Learning (T&L) in support of the University’s strategic objectives. The Director (T&L) will be responsible for: planning, coordinating and directing the implementation of the University’s Teaching & Learning initiatives comprising: 
• academic staff development, 
• student academic development, curriculum development, 
• facilitation of academic programme accreditation, 
• the promotion of quality enhancement and assurance in T&L and 
• conducting research on T&L in institutions of higher learning. 
 
The Director will assist the DVC: Teaching & Learning with the development of the strategy, policy and budget for T&L. S/he will manage communications and relations with all relevant stakeholders and service providers. 
 
KEY ACTIVITIES 
The primary responsibilities of the Director: Teaching and Learning, are as follows: 
• Policy and Procedure Development and Review 
• Operational Planning, Budgeting and Programme Development 
• Communication and Stakeholder Interface 
• Operational Management and Coordination 
• Staff Management 
• Financial Control 
• Reporting 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
Qualifications:
• A Doctoral Degree in Education / Higher Education. 
 
Experience
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in a university / tertiary education environment in a senior academic supervisory or administrative role. 
• Leadership role for 5 years. 
• Proven interpersonal skills having shown the ability to obtain support from a wide spectrum of people. 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
• In-depth knowledge of university processes associated with:  academic development, 
 student support & development, 
 learning environment enhancement, 
 enrolment enhancement, 
 curriculum development and co-curricular activities 
• Working knowledge of ITS 
• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures 
• Good working knowledge of project management 
• Ability to communicate and network at all levels, with internal and external stakeholders 
• High-level project management skills 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Facilitation and presentation skills 
• Good report writing skills 
• Self-Motivated / Initiative 
• Customer Focused – able to understand the needs of the “target audience” 
• Team Player – works collaboratively 
• Personable – able to build a cooperative response from others 
• Critical thinker

All applications must include the following which are critical in evaluating applications received: 
(a) A Self - Evaluation report by the applicant of his/her suitability for appointment to this position;
(b) A completed UNIZULU application form; 
(c) A detailed Curriculum Vitae; 
(d) Certified copies of all academic qualifications, ID; and 
(e) Names and contact details of at least three contactable work-related referees (one must be a current or recent superior) 
 
CLOSING DATE: 11 February 2025 
 
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 all required documentation to Ms. NN Mdletshe, MdletsheNN@unizulu.ac.za OR log on to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) to submit your application, by no later than 12h00 on the closing date stated above. 
 
No hand delivered or postal applications will be accepted. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be entered into with the shortlisted candidates only. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand, that your personal information like your name and surname, Identity number, banking details, address, resume’ etc., may be used, distributed, handled or processed and/or stored for purposes of the Recruitment and Selection process of the University. 
 
Please note in terms of the University’s recruitment policy preference will be given to South African citizens. UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.