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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR (PAN-AFRICAN HUMANITIES DOCTORAL TRAINING) X2

PEROMNES GRADE 8

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

OFFICE OF COLLEGE DEAN: RESEARCH 

ONE YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT 

REFERENCE: CRO1/2026 

The College seeks to appoint a dynamic and efficient Programme Co-Ordinator for an exciting opportunity in the Office of College Dean: Research. The Pan-African Doctoral Training in Humanities (PADHT) programme is an initiative aimed at strengthening doctoral education, fostering international collaboration, and advancing research capacity across the African continent.

The incumbent will coordinate and manage the academic and administrative operations of the Pan-Africa Doctoral Training in Humanities (PADHT) programme. This includes ensuring effective admissions management, monitoring doctoral progression, organising proposals for review, presentations, minute taking and liaising with supervisors and students, organising PADHT Higher Degree Committee meetings, keeping track of the students’ progression, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and compliance with university policies and international partnership agreements. The position supports the Dean of Research in strengthening postgraduate training, international collaboration, and doctoral throughput within the College of Humanities.

The successful candidate must be a team-player who subscribes to REACHt values and be able to work collectively with the team. 

The incumbent will report to the College Dean: Research.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in programme coordination, postgraduate administration, or research management within a higher education institution.
• Experience working with digital learning platforms and student information systems (e.g., ITS)

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Professor Ojong, email Ojong@ukzn.ac.za

The closing date for receipt of application is 6 May 2026.

The remuneration will be in line with fixed term rates of pay.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae, together with the cover letter indicating their experiencing in meeting the stipulated minimum requirements to Miss Fortune Mzobe, email MzobeF@ukzn.ac.za

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