Reference number: ID1026
The University of Cape Town (UCT) seeks to appoint a Dean for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. The faculty is home to cutting-edge and impactful research, offering strong internationally accredited teaching programmes to a diverse student body, and is recognised nationally and globally as a major contributor to the development and transformation of society. The EBE Faculty is made up of six departments: Architecture, Planning and Geomatics; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Construction Economics and Management; Electrical Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering.
The faculty’s academic programmes are highly relevant and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including AI, climate change, sustainability, energy, water, and urbanisation etc. Its staff are leaders in their fields, with several researchers annually featured in Stanford University’s list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide. The faculty encourages and supports interdepartmental collaboration and collegiality, building a supportive environment for all.
With a vision to promote a creative, inclusive, and future-fit environment, the faculty fosters cross-cultural teaching and research opportunities which is essential to imagining, creating, and sustaining a better future for generations to come.
The Dean will be expected to lead transformation in the faculty, and in the University generally, by implementing measures to enhance diversity and inclusion in the institutional culture, including the race and gender representativity of students and staff in the faculty.
The successful candidate should have a distinguished scholarly record, unquestionable integrity, exceptional management and senior leadership skills, a track record of transformation and will be expected to advance UCT’s recognition, reputation and influence, both regionally and globally, in line with UCT Vision 2030.
For more information about the position, including requirements, and contact details, go to https://jobs.uct.ac.za/job-invite/1026
To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external Applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.
NB: An application which does not comply with the requested requirements will be regarded as incomplete and might not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver an open presentation and undergo assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.
Closing date: 04 April 2025
UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf.
The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.
