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Source domain: tut.ac.za
Collected on 28 July 2026
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What this means
This document is a vacancy bulletin from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) advertising the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal. It offers a five-year fixed-term, performance-based contract (Post Level 1) with reference number 26/H17, and outlines the role’s responsibilities, minimum requirements, and additional special requirements (including travel and a valid driver’s licence). The closing date for applications is 16 August 2026, and applicants must submit a CV, certified qualification and identity documents (including SAQA evaluation for international qualifications), a detailed motivation, a brief vision statement, and referees’ contact details to recruitmentEXEC@tut.ac.za. It also states that people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and that TUT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, with correspondence limited to shortlisted candidates.
Facts
Places
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
26/H17
Key Takeaways
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) vacancy bulletin
- Position: Vice-Chancellor and Principal
- Five (5)-year fixed-term contract; performance-based
- Post Level 1
- Reference: 26/H17
- Minimum qualification: Relevant PhD/Doctorate (NQF Level 10)
- Minimum experience: 15+ years higher education/research; 7–10 years executive level
- Closing date: 16 August 2026
- Application email: recruitmentEXEC@tut.ac.za
- Enquiries: Dr PS Zulu, Executive Director: Human Resources and Transformation, Tel: 012 382 4795
- Special requirements: required to travel; valid driver’s licence
- Application form: available on TUT website www.tut.ac.za/vacancies
- Incomplete applications not considered; failure to submit requested documents results in non-consideration
- Correspondence limited to shortlisted candidates; no contact within 30 days after closing implies unsuccessful
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Vice-Chancellor and Principal
- Dr PS Zulu
- Executive Director: Human Resources and Transformation
- NRF
- SAQA
- Council
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Dates
Closing Date
16 August 2026