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Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)Pro Vice Chancellor
Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is currently seeking an exceptional professional for the executive position of Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Administration. Based on-site in…
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Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is currently seeking an exceptional professional for the executive position of Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Administration. Based on-site in Harare and reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, this full-time role requires an accomplished scholar with an impeccable scholarly reputation to head both the academic portfolio and administrative wings of the institution. The chosen candidate will guide the university's core business of knowledge generation…
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Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is currently seeking an exceptional professional for the executive position of Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Administration. Based on-site in Harare and reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, this full-time role requires an accomplished scholar with an impeccable scholarly reputation to head both the academic portfolio and administrative wings of the institution. The chosen candidate will guide the university's core business of knowledge generation through teaching, research, technology development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation. Furthermore, this leader carries the critical responsibility of driving the implementation of the institution's Strategic Plan spanning 2026 to 2030.
This executive opportunity suits a distinguished academic leader who possesses a proven background in delivering strategic change, organizational growth, and operational effectiveness within a higher education setting. The appointee will spearhead student-centred academic and administrative policies, establish rigorous quality assurance frameworks, and supervise the execution of national qualifications and academic promotions guidelines. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with the five pillars of Education 5.0, robust financial management understanding, and the ability to foster high-performance teams. Chinhoyi University of Technology encourages female applicants to apply for this executive post.
Responsibilities
- Lead the university's academic portfolio covering teaching, research, community service, innovation, and industrialisation alongside the administrative wings
- Drive the implementation of the university Strategic Plan 2026-2030
- Create and implement programs advancing the institutional mandate of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation
- Design student-centred academic and administrative policies and rigorous operational processes in partnership with schools and departments
- Establish a robust quality assurance system to support undergraduate and graduate students
- Coordinate and supervise the execution of national qualifications and academic promotions frameworks set by the relevant ministry
- Collaborate with professional bodies to foster qualitative and quantitative growth across all schools and the institute
- Establish annual Key Performance Indicators for institutional academic and administrative activities
- Build and manage high-performance teams while supporting continuous human capital development
- Perform additional duties assigned by the vice chancellor
Requirements
- Demonstrated history of devising and executing strategic change, growth, and organizational effectiveness
- Clear understanding of financial management, administrative processes, quality assurance methods, and modern human resource practices
- Experience in promoting ICT usage and implementing e-learning, e-teaching, and e-administration tools
- Extensive publication record in local and global peer-reviewed journals
- Practical experience across the five pillars of Education 5.0
- Strong emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, and transactional leadership capabilities
- Proven background in local and global external networking and collaboration
- Track record of successfully managing a large and diverse staff
- Possession of strong soft skills including communication, motivation, critical thinking, trustworthiness, and creativity
- Demonstrated patriotism and national commitment
Qualifications
- A recognized professorship
- A doctoral degree
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working in a university environment
Core Skills
Benefits
- An attractive remuneration package
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the location and remote work policies for this role?
The position is based on-site in Harare, and remote work is not specified in the posting.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time executive position reporting to the Vice Chancellor.
What qualifications are necessary to apply?
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and a recognized professorship, backed by a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a university environment.
What is the salary for the Pro Vice Chancellor position?
Specific salary figures are not stated, though the posting mentions that an attractive remuneration package will be provided.
How should interested candidates apply?
Candidates must submit a detailed CV, scanned certified copies of academic and professional certificates, birth certificate, National ID, and contact details for three referees as a single merged PDF document to the provided email address by 10 November 2026.
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