The Dean will be expected to:


Provide high level leadership and oversee the effective governance and management of the JBS;
Lead and support innovative research and technological advances in business/industry management practices
Promote the reputation and stature of the JBS as an agile institution within the global arena, and in broader civil society, industry and government;
Continually innovate and develop cutting edge academic and continuous education professional programmes;
Establish innovative and responsive teaching and learning approaches;
Maintain oversight of the quality of all activities, programmes and projects of the JBS;
Develop sustainable national and international collaborations with academia, business and industry, government and related agencies;
Obtain international accreditations for the MBA and foster strong networks amongst other highly ranked business schools;
Provide strategic managerial leadership to improve community engagement and entrepreneurial initiatives;
Leverage external resources and grow third stream income and ensure financial sustainability of the JBS.


Minimum requirements


Ph.D./Doctoral Degree (NQF 10) in a related / relevant field.
Substantive and acknowledged academic stature.
Senior executive management experience (at least 10 years) at an academic institution and/or within a division of a significant size and complexity.
Substantial experience with an excellent academic/professional record of accomplishment.
Good standing and experience in the corporate / business / academic sectors.
Demonstrate understanding of business education trends and development both nationally and internationally, as well as knowledge of the higher education sector.
An exceellent academic reputation evidenced by a sustained record of research output.
Proven excellent strategic leadership skills and knowledge, insights, and vision to support the academic community and leadership in the University's drive to deliver cutting-edge research and innovation.
Sound knowledge of, insights into, and vision of the Higher Education sector - Research and Innovation landscape - nationally, regionally and internationally.
Ability to maintain and strenghthen relationships with stakeholders and partners, nationally and internationally.
Ability to manage the portfolio's finances and resources effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrate leadership at all academic levels and in staff recruitment, mentorship and development.
Proven resource, strategic and people management skills, with exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure.
Excellent strategic leadership skills, knowledge, insight, and vision regarding the teaching profession nationally and internationally.
Proven resource, strategic, and people management skills and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks.