Director

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

DIRECTOR
PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 3

The University of Pretoria, one of Africa’s top research-intensive universities, invites visionary and dynamic leaders to apply for the role of Director: Department of Research and Innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the University’s strategic direction in research and innovation and enhance its global standing.

Job Purpose:

The Director provides strategic leadership in research, innovation, and postgraduate education; strengthens the University’s research capacity; drives innovation and commercialisation; and supports the development of the next generation of scholars while enhancing UP’s global standing.

Full advert and application details: http://www.up.ac.za/careers
Closing date: 8 August 2025

Applications that are submitted after the closing date or are incomplete or if they do not comply with at least the minimum requirements will not be considered.

For enquiries:

Prof Sunil Maharaj – for information about the position: [email protected]
Jeovitah Chimhamhiwa – for enquiries about the application process:
[email protected]
The University of Pretoria is committed to employment equity, diversity, and excellence. Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.