Career Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Teaching Epidemiology undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Division of Health Measurement Sciences, SHSPH;
• Supervision of PhD/MSc/MPH/BSc Honours students in the fields of Epidemiology or Public Health or Health Systems in the SHSPH;
• Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
• Apply and secure research grants for national and international projects;
• Updating course content and revising study guides for modules related to epidemiology;
• Developing and/or maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Strengthening Health Measurement Sciences research within the SHSPH and its affiliated research centres and institutes, as well as collaborative transdisciplinary research with other disciplines within the Faculty and the University;
• Developing partnerships with local and international epidemiologists, biostatisticians and public health specialists for innovative research programme development;
• Participating in the SHSPH’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD degree in Epidemiology ;
• 18 accredited publications (at least some recent and at least 50% in ISI journals);
• Evidence of Master’s & PhD supervised (at least 4 Masters completed and evidence of current doctoral supervision);
• Conference papers presented internationally;
• NRF rating is preferred or evidence of being an established researcher;
• Membership of international bodies;
• 5 years’ teaching experience.
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curriculum development/ innovation;
• Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;
• Community engagement recommended;

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail skills;
• Excellent mathematical skills;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills;
• Awareness and decision-making abilities to choose the right data and statistical methods for each task.

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the job is to manage the implementation of the undergraduate recruitment strategy for the University of Pretoria (UP), and to implement measures to increase the number of international and postgraduate students for UP. Responsible for the JuniorTukkie (JT) initiative, with a special focus on attracting students with the potential to succeed at university. Responsible for engagement with external partners to recruit students from diverse market segments.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic planning and stakeholder relationship management:
• Provide strategic inputs on the identification of the student recruitment market and strategies in line with UP’s Strategic Plan;
• Compile an annual Undergraduate Recruitment Strategy and communicate individual responsibilities to staff members;
• Coordinate UP undergraduate recruitment strategies in collaboration with UP faculties and professional service departments;
• Compile a special strategy to include target markets offering for international qualifications, such as Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB), etc.;
• Identify schools and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects with the desired profile of prospective students;
• Engage with internal as well as external partners to identify deserving undergraduate students, and develop strategies to get access to this market;
• Establish and maintain relationships with sponsors of UP undergraduate recruitment events;
• Manage the dissemination of recruitment material and information to the undergraduate market;
• Communicate and implement changes relating to recruitment information;
• Schedule feedback and planning meetings with the recruitment team;
• Monitor application and admission statistics of new first-year students and act strategically when required;
• Exploration of the prospective international and postgraduate student market:
• Liaise with the Manager: Postgraduate Recruitment on the expansion of the prospective international and postgraduate student market in line with UP’s Strategic Plan;
• Compile an internal training programme to equip the Specialist Senior Student Advisors (SSSAs) with the knowledge and skills to also recruit postgraduate students and students with international qualifications;
• Include SSSAs in postgraduate and international student recruitment initiatives in collaboration with the Manager: Postgraduate Recruitment;
• Human Resources management:
• Manage and utilise undergraduate recruitment staff members;
• Negotiate and draw up Key Performance Areas (KPAs) for undergraduate recruitment staff members in line with the strategic vision and set outcomes of DESA and UP;
• Oversee the execution of undergraduate recruitment staff’s allocated responsibilities;
• Submit reports to the line manager on the activities of the undergraduate recruitment division;
• Manage all administrative responsibilities of undergraduate recruitment staff members related to the execution of their duties;
• Conduct performance management discussions and evaluations with undergraduate recruitment staff members according to UP policy;
• Arrange annual information sessions with faculties where recruitment staff can be updated on changes in admission requirements and selection processes;
• Manage the JuniorTukkie (JT) initiative:
• Oversee and manage the execution of all JT activities;
• Compile and submit evaluation reports of JT events;
• Apply special focus on the identification and implementation of JT activities specifically aimed at the recruitment of diverse prospective students from previously disadvantaged communities;
• Expand relationships with CSI companies countrywide to gain access to selected learners on their enrichment programmes;
• Compile and maintain a comprehensive database of JT members and JT excellence groups;
• Introduce initiatives to retain deserving students through JT membership, JT Ambassadors Programme, and JT Alumni;
• Negotiate benefits for JT members with internal and external partners (bursaries, invitations to special events, JT magazine, etc.);
• Manage JuniorTukkie information products and social media platforms:
• Manage the production of JT information products;
• Manage and maintain virtual JT content on the UP web, UP App and all social media platforms;
• Manage the juniortukkie.online platform in collaboration with the sponsor, UNICEF;
• Evaluate and monitor the correctness of JT content in information products;
• Liaise with the Manager: Publications (DESA) regarding JT content published in JT information products;
• Financial management:
• Apply financial control mechanisms regarding UP policy requirements;
• Acquire and submit comparative quotations as per policy for recruitment activities and information products;
• Manage undergraduate recruitment budgets.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor/BTech degree in any of the following fields of study: Education, Psychology (Counselling or Educational Psychologist), or Marketing and Communication;

Five years’ experience in:

• Management;
• Financial management;
• Stakeholder relationship;
• Content development;
• Recruitment of students.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

Knowledge of:

• Qualification frameworks;
• Tertiary content development;
• A tertiary education environment;
• Computer literate;
• Presentation skills;
• Multilingualism;
• Financial and administrative managerial skills;
• Dynamic and innovative;
• Sound client service ethics;
• Conflict handling skills;
• Self-control and drive;
• Trustworthy and reliable;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Ability to conceptualise;
• Multitasking abilities;
• Organisational skills;
• Human resource management skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Honours in Education, Psychology (Counselling or Educational Psychologist), or Marketing and Communication;

Three years’ experience in:

• Communication with students/learners;
• Project management;
• A valid driver’s license.

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Responsibilities

• Fulfil a complete administrative, coordination and secretarial function in the Work Integrated Learning Office.
• The functions include the administering of operational matters such as answering enquiries. Managing aspects of office administration concerning record keeping, data capturing and finances.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and students, arranging school placements on the approved electronic system. Monitor and work with departments and mentor lecturers about Work Integrated Supervision and assessments as outlined in the modules.
• Administer modules and to capture, oversee, and manage student marks. The responsibility of coordinating and completing the correct capturing of marks.
• Attend to student and alumni enquiries telephonically, virtually and via e-mail or other platforms. Complete, check and amend letters, documentation and reports for the Head of Work Integrated Learning. Verify records and draft emigration letters to alumni.
• General Office Management about work distribution, tasks, schedules, and record-keeping documents. Support with the technical editing of documents.

Minimum Requirements

• Three-year qualification in office administration such as Financial Administration, Office Management, or Customer Relations. Proven knowledge and skills in the applications mentioned above with course certificates.
• Experience and knowledge of administration in a tertiary environment and specifically a Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice)

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Ability to effectively work under pressure, adaptable and flexible
• Organizational skills
• Work effectively with several stakeholders (students, lecturers, teachers, schools, etc)
• Able to work effectively in a high technological, paperless environment
• Proven competency in typing (at least 40 words per minute, 95% accuracy) for note-taking, data capturing and record-keeping.
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in the Google Suite of applications (Google E-mail, Calendar, Drive, Team drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides), and know-how to move between a Windows and Google environment. Comfortable with the use of video calling platforms.
• Interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently, but to also function effectively within a team
• Excellent English language skills (read, write and speak)
• Knowledge of the Peoplesoft environment;
• Accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent telephone and e-mail etiquette;
• Experience working with students and of student support in a higher education environment and in relation to Work Integrated Learning
• A valid driver’s licence,
• prior experience working on BlackBoard Learn

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The incumbent will assist with achieving the objectives of the York Chair:

• The job's purpose is to execute the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering (York Chair) strategy in terms of performing research and laboratory management related to timber material properties, timber design, preservation, fire properties, timber properties, timber manufacturing and timber testing.

Responsibilities

• Stimulating the development of a sustainable, mass engineered timber construction industry in South Africa and the African continent based on advanced engineered wood products from locally grown forest plantations;
• Executing transdisciplinary research to support the development of the mass engineered timber construction industry;
• Executing transdisciplinary teaching and learning to support the development of the mass engineered timber construction industry;
• Collaborating with international research and education institutes to transfer knowledge and develop new knowledge;
• Networking with local partners, including academic institutions, research and development institutions, industry bodies and industry partners, and
• Advising on South African National Standards (SANS) technical committees.

Minimum Requirements

• M.Eng (Civil) or M.Sc (Wood Science);
• Two years of timber-related industry or academic experience;
• Driver's License.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• PhD (Civil Engineering or Wood Science);
• Five years of timber-related industry or academic experience;
• At least one ISI accredited Journal Publication.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
Knowledge

• Timber Properties
• Timber Design
• Timber Preservation
• Strength of Materials
• Timber Manufacturing
• Technical Competencies
• Perform material tests
• Prepare specimens
• Publish and present research
• Perform design simulations
• Behavioural Competencies
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Ambitious
• Respectful to others
• Act with integrity
• Organised

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Responsibilities

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Promoting, planning, organising and managing academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
• Recruiting and managing professional personnel;
• Managing all financial activities including externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
• Marketing and growing the Department on all levels.

Minimum Requirements

Professor:

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor;
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Experience in the successful graduation of PhD graduates; and
• An established national and international profile and network.

Associate Professor

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Supervision of PhD and graduation of Master’s candidates;
• An established national profile and network.

Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards; and
• An appropriate vision for the Department.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• Good understanding of professional qualifications; and
• NRF rating or ready to apply.

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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Research/intern student support activities;
• Managing the administration and progress of medical biological scientists’ internship according to the HPCSA curriculum;
• The scientific editing of postgraduate projects and preparing research related documents and communications from RBL;
• Liaising with appropriate UP Faculty Departments (e.g. Ethical committee) to support postgraduate and laboratory research projects;
• Assisting in the theoretical and practical training of students;
• Compiling reports for student internship progress & departmental research outputs;
• Arranging monthly appointments with biostatistician, as well as ad hoc meetings with external researchers/companies;
• Compiling and updating of the Departmental Research Plan, database design and data capturing for departmental research staff when requested;
• Collating and quality controlling of departmental annual research outputs onto UPRIMS (InfoEd Research Management System) and resolving problems with the Research Office;
• General & Financial Administration;
• Managing requisitions/purchase orders/payments via PeopleSoft;
• Keeping track of research cost point funds, processing general claims and conference advances on PeopleSoft;
• Monitoring and managing administration of grants, scholarships and donations;
• Overseeing and invoicing research funds/budgets and generate financial reports;
• Organising conferences for visiting lecturers or researchers;
• Assisting in the administration of UP assets and IT equipment;
• Assisting with annual ART procedural cost/patient calculations for Unit's budget related to UP funds and IT and capital equipment budget.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc (Hons) degree in Medical Cell Biology/Human Physiology/Reproductive Biology with specialization in either Cell Physiology/Reproduction;
• HPCSA Independent practice qualification as a medical biological scientist in Reproductive Biology;
• Two years’ experience post Honours graduation, in a medical academic laboratory.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of human assisted reproduction;
• Proficiency in working with UP policies and the PeopleSoft system;
• Proficient computer skills, especially in sourcing e-books and research literature;
• Advanced scientific writing, communication and grammatical editing abilities;
• Proficiency in administrative organisation and surveys;
• Ability to engage with postgraduate interns/students for research teaching/training in reproductive biology.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• MSc degree in Reproductive Biology.