Dean: Faculty of Education (5-year fixed-term, performance-based contract)

Dean: Faculty of Education (5-year fixed-term, performance-based contract)

Location: Mowbray Campus – Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Employment Type: Contract (5-year fixed-term, performance-based)

Department: Faculty of Education, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

Job Purpose

To lead the Faculty of Education, which is the largest teacher education provider in the Western Cape, and to advance its academic and research agenda in alignment with CPUT’s strategic vision. The Dean will provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership, champion ethical and student‑centred practices, and foster growth, innovation, and equity across the faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the faculty’s strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the university’s vision, mission, and quality standards.
• Manage human, financial, and physical resources, including staffing, budgeting, and facility utilisa...