Director/ Coordinator

Job Requirements
Director Profile:

• A PhD in a science‑related field, preferably in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and/or Biological Sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in science communication.
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in a management position, together with three (3) years’ experience in a science centre environment or science communication;
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a university environment.

Director Duties:

• Develop and implement the Science Center business strategy, annual operation plan, and budgeting exercise in line with the University of Venda policies – working closely with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture to ensure it fits into the operational and strategic plan of the Faculty and the university.
• Coordinate, monitor, and drive the strategy implementation for the learners in STEM-related subjects.
• Be active in fundraising and coordinating collaboration with different stakeholders
• Management of financial, compliance, and statutory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Management of support services within the center and the relevant service providers.
• Development of program feedback and evaluation measures for future review and assessment of the Vuwani Science Resource Centre - this includes helping with the implementation thereof.
• Drafting of contracts and policies, including procedures and manuals for the efficient operation of the centre and its implementation thereof
• Development (where necessary) and implementation of operational systems to support smooth Vuwani Science Resource Centre operations.
• Regular on-site school support visits for schools and teachers in the subject, which will include team teaching and demonstration lessons
• Make sure regular reports as per Faculty and Univen requirements are prepared for the Executive Dean’s approval before the reports are submitted outside the faculty.

Deadline:24th October,2026