Public Administration jobs in South Africa

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Responsible for teaching and learning, research, community engagement, administration and management within the Department of Public Management and Leadership (PML). To provide support to the department/faculty in the revitalization of humanities and in pursuit of the department’s academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation of modules/programmes, student academic development, administration, quality assurance, work integrated learning, academic management, and fostering disciplinary and interdisciplinary networks.

• Contribute to existing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the discipline of Public Administration and Management through e-learning, lecturing, tutorials and assessment.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Planning, organising, leading, and reviewing Work Integrated Learning (WIL), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Short Learning (SLP) programmes.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertation projects and PhD students.
• Identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, and academic administration functions.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for learning and teaching, community engagement and research.
• Develop relevant reports as and when required and communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for various administrative responsibilities as requested by the Head of Department.

• Disciplinary Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the theoretical and disciplinary foundations of Public Administration.
• Specialisation: Technical/professional knowledge and skill in Public Administration and its application to Ethical Leadership in Public Governance, Public Policy/Policy Management, Human Resource Management, Public Finance and Supply Chain Management, Digital Governance, Disaster and Risk Management, with a solid publishing track record in these areas.
• Professional Capacity: Formal presentation, professional and ethical standards, facilitating change, student focus, impact-driven thinking, continuous learning, building interpersonal relationships and partnerships, communication (verbal and written), decision-making, problem-solving, and active membership in relevant Public Administration associations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team in a rapidly changing higher education environment and manage conflict in the workplace. Engaging in interdisciplinary research with colleagues from other related fields in Public Administration.
• Leadership: Coaching and mentoring.

• PhD in the field of Public Administration/Management and relevant qualifications in Public Administration.
• A relevant undergraduate, Honours and Masters qualification in the discipline of Public Administration.
• Strong foundational knowledge.
• Specialised and related postgraduate qualification(s) in the areas of specialisation would be an added advantage.
• At least one to five years teaching and research experience in the discipline of Public Administration.
• Evidence of high-level participation and contribution in an institutional/departmental research programme with evidence of publications in accredited journal/s in the discipline of Public Administration.
• Extensive experience of postgraduate research supervision.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 07 March 2025.