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Head of Law School

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Sandton
  • Posted 04 Nov 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 27 days
  • Job 2626432 - Ref JHB000673
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About the position

The Head of Law School will lead the strategic and operational management of the Law School, ensuring it delivers high-quality legal education and research that meets the needs of students, the legal profession, and academia. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong academic and professional background in law, capable of fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.
Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic and administrative leadership to the Law School, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and professional service.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the broader objectives of the university and respond to changes in legal education and practice.
  • Oversee the development and revision of curricula, ensuring they meet the highest educational standards and are responsive to the evolving needs of the legal profession.
  • Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Cultivate relationships with alumni, legal professionals, and other stakeholders to enhance opportunities for collaboration, funding, and employment for students.
  • Represent the Law School within the university and externally in the legal community, enhancing its reputation and visibility.
  • Monitor and manage the school’s budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support its strategic priorities.
  • Encourage a culture of research and scholarship among faculty and students, securing funding and resources to support their initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and continuous improvement of educational practices.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree in law, with a strong academic record.
  • Significant experience in academic leadership, with a demonstrated ability to manage a law school or a substantial academic unit.
  • Proven track record of teaching excellence and scholarly research in law.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, capable of inspiring and directing a diverse team of professionals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in legal education and the legal profession today.
  • Strategic thinker with a clear vision for the development of legal education.

Desired Skills:

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Research

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Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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