Tshwane University Of Technology (TUT) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is seeking a highly accomplished manager and strategic leader to fill the vital role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning. This is a five-year fixed-term contract position.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive strategic leadership to the University's entire academic project. A key focus will be on ensuring the academic function is technology-driven, effectively curbing student dropout rates, and achieving excellent success and throughput rates for all students.

This leadership role involves providing strategic and operational guidance to the Faculties, Executive Deaneries, the University’s various Campuses, Campus Rectorates, and key strategic entities such as the Tshwane School for Business & Society (TSB), Higher Education Development & Support (HEDS), and the TUT Confucius Institute. The incumbent will also offer expert advice to Executive Management, Senate, and Council on innovative educational strategies to drive a smart campus environment.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant PhD or Doctorate Degree (NQF 10).
• 5 - 10 years of relevant management experience, aligned with industry standards.
• A proven track record as an academic at the level of Professor, meeting TUT’s requirements.
• Academic teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research.
• A successful history in devising and implementing strategic change and growth, along with driving organisational effectiveness.
• A demonstrated record of leadership and management capabilities, having provided leadership to academics, policy makers, community leaders, and private sector leaders (both national and international).
• A distinguished research and scholarship of teaching background, showing positive impact on institutional and/or national policies, and a significant publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• A proven record in designing capacity building programmes specifically aimed at producing a new generation of academics, and a firm grasp of solutions needed for retaining young and established academics within the University.
• Ability and experience in the development and implementation of policy.
• Evidence of successful networking and collaboration with external partners relevant to the higher education sector.
• A track record of personal excellence in leading and managing a large and diverse staff complement.
• Strategic thinking, visionary leadership, and a strong commitment to the University’s strategic goals.
• Skills in managing change and effectively navigating different cultural and political environments.
• Experience in driving academic transformation.
• Evidence of familiarity with Academic Ratings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the entire academic project of the University.
• Ensure the academic function of the University is technology-driven and fit for purpose to curb the dropout rate and produce competitive success and throughput rates.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Faculties, Executive Deaneries, University’s Campuses, and Campus Rectorates.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to strategic entities such as the Tshwane School for Business & Society (TSB), Higher Education Development & Support (HEDS), and the TUT Confucius Institute.
• Provide expert advice to Executive Management, Senate, and Council on matters pertaining to educational innovation to drive a smart campus.

What the Work Involves

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, you will be at the forefront of shaping the academic direction and quality of the Tshwane University of Technology. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading the strategic vision for teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance student success and reduce dropout rates. You will oversee academic functions across various faculties, campuses, and specialised institutes, ensuring their alignment with the University’s goals.

This role requires close collaboration with and providing leadership to Executive Deans, Campus Rectors, and the heads of strategic academic entities. You will also be responsible for advising Executive Management, the Senate, and the Council on innovative educational policies and strategies, particularly those that advance a 'smart campus' environment. The working environment will be dynamic, involving extensive engagement with diverse stakeholders within the University community in Tshwane.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your application via email.

• Email Address: recruitment2@tut.ac.za
• Subject Line: Ensure your email subject line clearly includes the Reference Number: 26/ J43.

The deadline for applications is September 13, 2026.