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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, TEACHING & LEARNING

VACANCY NO: DVCTL/PED01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Professional Education and Development in the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Teaching & Learning.

The Director, Professional Education and Development is responsible for leading and managing the department's strategic direction, overseeing programme development, fostering business partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Professional Development Courses (PDC’s) and programmes for the University.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. Programme Development and Quality Assurance
3. Business Development
4. Partnerships and Relationships
5. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
6. Risk Management and Compliance
7. People Management
8. Financial Management 

Position Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

1. A Master’s Degree in Business, Education or related field is required.
2. A PhD in a related field will be an added advantage

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level.
2. Higher Education work experience is preferred 

Professional Registration or license

Member of recognized professional body is preferred. 

Other requirements

1. Extensive experience in program development and management in an educational or corporate training context.
2. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and budget management skills.
3. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
4. Understanding of accreditation and quality assurance standards.
5. Visionary thinking and the ability to drive innovation.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

Send your applications to: The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3554507/5656. E-mail: tabanem@ub.ac.bw  

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 310/303 at Block 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 14th April 2025