Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (5-year fixed-term, performance -based contract, with an option of renewal)

The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment aspires to be sustainable, responsive and
environmentally conscious. It covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, some of which are
currently being re-curriculated to respond to the demands of regional, national and global priorities of industry in engineering education. The Faculty hosts two institutes - the Energy Institute, and the French South African Institute of Technology (FSATI) - as well as two technology stations and nine research centres that all support the Facultys nine Research Focus Areas, namely: Advanced manufacturing/Advanced material, Communications and networking technology, Engineering management, Engineering education, Robotics, Smart energy, Smart water, Smart cities, and Oceans economy. Through the range of multi-disciplinary entities mentioned above, the Faculty aims to advance applied knowledge through science, technology and innovation for the socio-economic benefit of society, with a strong emphasis on commercialisation, technology transfer, and spin-off technological enterprises. The Faculty also aims to integrate its education and research programmes into a cohesive system that provides relevant and industry-responsive education, with a high degree of work-integrated learning. The Faculty hosts two Research Chairs in Energy and Innovative Small Satellite Technology and Applications for Africa (ISSTAA).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Doctoral degree obtained from an accredited institution, in any of the areas of
specialisation offered by each Faculty.
At least 8 years of proven experience in academic management and administration
at senior Faculty management level (e.g. Assistant/Deputy Dean, Head of Department/ School, etc.).
A track record in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement commensurate with the professorial level at CPUT.
Evidence of Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)-accredited publications,
Evidence of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students, and other research outputs at the level of Professor/ Associate Professor.
Registration with a Professional Body (-ies) and/or Council relevant to the offerings of
the Faculty.
A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with the industry, professional bodies and the national/ international community.
Practical knowledge and experience of quality assurance processes.
A thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape.
Proven sound financial management in an organisational setting, preferably in Higher
Education
Proven human resource management skills

To apply, please forward your application to : recruitment@cput.ac.za

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