• Facilitates the process when a call is made by the NRF, i.e. Tier 1 or Tier 2.
• Circulates call to Deans.
• Support the applicant in the preparation of the proposal.
• Submits applications to NRF. Phase 1 (initial call) and Phase 2 (successful candidate).
• Facilitates approval of nominated chair by NRF (post UCT selection process).
• Facilitates the negotiation of the budget.
• Advise on the NRF outcome of the application.
• Sends official accepted award letter to CRF.
• Facilitates the review of Chairs at the appropriate stage.
• Annual Progress Reports submitted to the NRF.

• Receives call from the Research Office to identify potential applicants.
• Determines alignment with Faculty interests.
• In discussion with HOD’s, decides on appropriate mechanism to attract applicants.
• Consideration given to the funding, replacement staff, physical space to accommodate the staff member and students and/or laboratory space, and possible future inclusion of post in Faculty staffing GOB budget.
• Chairs the selection committee and decides composition.
• Advises the successful candidate of the UCT selection outcome.
• Build in shortfall on salary in to GOB or negotiate with staff member to partially raise funds

Note: The level UCT decides on needs to be aligned with that recommended by the NRF. The NRF decision will take precedence and require a candidate to be an Associate professor (or above) for Tier 2 and full professor for Tier 1 level.

• HR Practitioner (HRP) advises on the recruitment process to be followed. Either open/external recruitment process or Appointment Without Advert.
• HRP facilitates the commencement of the recruitment process of the Chair.
• Assists HOD to complete relevant documentation.
• HRP circulates motivation to the relevant staff body for information if Appointment Without Advert.
• Staff Recruitment Office facilitates the recruitment process and obtains approval from the delegated authority. Holds documents until NRF approval obtained.
• Appointments Office prepares letter of appointment. The Dean to approve the letter of appointment prior to sending to candidate. Copy RO in letter.

• Open a fund as soon as the grant is approved and signed by staff member.
• Load the approved budget.
• Sign off on all HR appointment/payment forms.
• Submit status report to Dean and Finance Manager every second month.
• Administer, monitor and advise on compliance (UCT & NRF)

• VC approves selection committee's recommendation for professorial appointments.
• DVC approves the selection committee's recommendation for Associate Professors.
• DVC responsible for SARChI Chairs serves on selection committee.
• VC approves motivation to appoint without advert (when applicable).

• Appointment With Advertisement:
  Receives applications, checks referees, interviews candidates/s and makes recommendation.
• Appointment Without Advertisement:
  Considers the motivation, checks referees, interviews candidate and makes recommendation.