Senior director:transdisciplinary ocean sciences programme dvc: rii 5-year fixed term contract

Nelson Mandela University • remote, gauteng, South-Africa • Posted June 22, 2026

Location remote, gauteng
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted June 22, 2026

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Director Transdisciplinary Ocean Sciences Programme provides visionary intellectual, strategic and operational leadership of Ocean Sciences as a transdisciplinary and transversal priority and strategic differentiator of Nelson Mandela University. This is achieved through a networked way of working in collaboration with relevant Executive Management (MANCO) members, Executive Deans, Directors of Professional, Administrative, and Support Services (PASS) divisions, entity leaders, and research chairs.

The core purpose of this position is to direct and cohere all strategic aspects of ocean sciences at Nelson Mandela University, including developing and impl...

Interested in this role?

Click the button below to start your application.

Apply Now