A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education

Authors

  • Michael Stanley Cloete University of South Africa
  • Sonja Grobler University of South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26034/fr.jehe.2025.8339

Keywords:

Leadership, capability framework, South Africa, Higher Education, adaptability, new technologies

Abstract

Rapid changes in economy, society, technology, and politics, alongside reduced subsidies, curriculum decolonisation, and Covid-19 disruptions, challenge South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This study examines leadership capabilities needed to navigate these complexities, identifying flexibility, collaboration, visionary thinking, and ambiguity tolerance as key to fostering innovation and sustainability. It offers a model for effective leadership in South African HEIs and other dynamic sectors.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Cloete, M. S., & Grobler, S. (2025). A Leadership Capability Framework for South African Higher Education. Journal of Ethics in Higher Education, 1(6), 135–162. https://doi.org/10.26034/fr.jehe.2025.8339

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 6 (2025): A Practice-based Approach in Education: Contemporary Rethinking of Leadership

Section

Thematic Articles

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Copyright (c) 2025 Michael Stanley Cloete, Sonja Grobler

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