Vice-Chancellor JOHANNESBURG

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) seeks to appoint a dynamic and visionary leader who will strategically position Wits in the national and global landscape while retaining and developing its competitive edge.
The position requires extensive knowledge and experience of the higher education sector, impeccable academic and research credentials, strong leadership qualities and proven capacity at executive management level.
Applicants must possess and demonstrate unquestionable integrity, standing and accomplishments relevant to a tertiary academic institution. Essential characteristics for the role of Vice-Chancellor at Wits are excellent communication skills, public speaking ability, critical and analytical skills, a quick and decisive management style and the willingness to appropriately respond to difficult situations as they arise. The role of the Vice-Chancellor will include a commitment to the University's transformation agenda, enabling the University to make a significant contribution to the development of an open and democratic society based on freedom, equality and human dignity. Applicants must be academic leaders in terms of qualifications and research.
Wits is a leader in a number of key priority fields of global importance in teaching, research and innovation internationally as well as being a leader in the local, regional and Africa wide context. Wits aspires to be a leading research-intensive university, firmly embedded in the top 100 universities in the world. Located in the heart of Johannesburg, a dynamic world-class African city, Wits contributes to the global research and development agenda through leading scholarship and producing citizens who are passionate about intellectual and social engagement.
The appointment is for a 5 year fixed term with possible renewal for a further and final term in appropriate circumstances. A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with similar positions in South African Universities. Benefits include an annual performance related bonus, appropriate leave, provident fund, medical aid, accommodation, relocation expenses and remission of fees for dependents' studies as per university policy.
Wits welcomes nominations for appointment, provided they are signed by at least two persons (who are University staff or students, or members of Convocation) and are accompanied by the nominee's written consent. Applications and nominations must include a brief motivation, a full curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of at least four referees and certified copies of all degrees/diplomas and be submitted marked CONFIDENTIAL: VICE-CHANCELLOR VACANCY to: The Chair of Council, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Private Bag 03, Wits 2050 or hand delivered to The Registrar, Office 10009, Senate House, University of Witwatersrand.
All enquiries, applications and nominations are treated as confidential up to the short listing stage, at which time the names of the short listed candidates are announced publicly. Further information about the position and details about the selection process can be obtained from the Senior Director: Human Resources, Tel (+2711 7171401/2), e-mail Kgomotso.Kasonkola@wits.ac.za
Closing Date: 5 October 2012