The College of Humanities is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University”. Humanities is the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges and comprises of three diverse, yet complementary schools that offers programme's on the Howard College, Edgewood and Pietermaritzburg campuses.

• The College of Humanities is committed to the University’s vision of advancing African scholarship and actively contributes to the intellectual development of the region and the world through teaching and learning, research, development and community engagement.
• It represents a significant repository on the continent, playing a critical role in the enhancement and promotion of arts, culture, social sciences and education
• The Dean in the School of Social Science will oversee various disciplines in under the Bachelor of Social Science and their corresponding graduate programmes
• The College seeks to appoint three distinguished leaders to champion and direct its new strategic vision within the newly reorganized schools
• She/he will provide high-level academic leadership and strategic direction of the school in research, teaching, community engagement and transformation consistent with the University’s and College’s vision and mission
• The Dean and Head of School is part of the College Leadership and Management Team and reports to the DVC although s/he ultimately represents Senate and Council mandates