DESCRIPTION:
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits University), located in the heart of Johannesburg, one of Africa’s leading multi-cultural cities and the economic hub of South and Southern Africa is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to Head the School of Mining Engineering, which is recognized nationally and internationally for teaching, research, and industry partnerships.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The successful appointee should possess high-level leadership and managerial skills, have a PhD in Mining Engineering with evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements with a strong research profile, national and international academic and/or professional standing, and expertise in any technical discipline in mining. Professional registration or eligibility for international applicants is recommended.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide visionary leadership, set strategic goals and objectives for the School of Mining Engineering.
• Develop and implement an industry-aligned research program by fostering research excellence, innovation and academic citizenship within the School.
• Lead and manage the School in meeting its strategic goals and participate in University-wide decision-making processes towards achieving the University’s strategic goals.
• Raise external funding for projects within the School’s vision and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners, government agencies and other academic institutions globally.
• Manage and support staff recruitment, evaluation, and professional growth, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment for students, promoting their academic success and well-being.
The standard contractual period of employment is (5) five-years, after which the candidate may seek another term, or be integrated into an appropriate teaching and research position in the School.
Enquiries:
Professor Thokozani Majozi;
Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment:
E-mail: Thokozani.Majozi@wits.ac.za or telephone: +27 11 717 7012
To Apply: Please submit a covering letter of motivation, a detailed CV with names and current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of (3) three referees, certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and South African ID and/or (copy of Passport if not a South African Citizen). Please state your research metrics in your covering letter. External applicants are invited to apply by registering on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle Self-Service on the Wits Intranet by selecting ‘’Apply for a job’’.
• Closing date: 30 June 2024
Please note that given the thrust of the University’s strategic plan on transformation, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.
