Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Implementing and maintaining a Digital Twin on Innovation Africa @UP and related campuses/projects;
• Integrating new technologies such as IOT devices and communications technologies, low-cost sensor platforms, alternative manufacturing technologies such as additive printing (3D printing), programming for effective and efficient data analytics, and integration of related data systems;
• Supporting and training students and staff working in the Digital Twin environment and related projects;
• Developing sensors and sensor systems;
• Developing and managing data analytics networks;
• Manufacturing & maintaining sensors & sensor networks;
• Maintaining and upgrading testing instrumentation.

Minimum Requirements

• B. Eng. Degree with six months experience; OR B Degree in Information Technology; OR Relevant B. Tech degree with one-year experience;
• Experience in the field of sensors and electronics in a laboratory / field environment;
• Basic data analytics using commercially available software packages (MS Office) or programming languages (R, Python);
• Integration of new hardware and software platforms and information technology infrastructure within a research environment;
• Valid Driver’s licence.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Electronic sensor construction;
• Programming;
• Teaching /lecturing skills;
• Facilitation and presentation skills;
• Electronics and electronic sensor systems;
• Internet of Things network;
• Programming;
• Electronic Systems Development;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently under strict timelines;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Time management;
• Problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Communication skills (written and verbal).

Added Advantages And Preferences

• B. Eng. Degree with specialization in Electronic or Data Sciences;
• One-year experience in the following:
• Use of Cloud services (e.g. Azure and / or Google Cloud Platform);
• Development and programming of sensors and sensor networks in an IOT / Arduino / Raspberry Pi and related environment;
• Programming experience, preferably Python / C / C++;
• Experience with sensors and microcontrollers such as Arduinos and Raspberry Pi. Basic IOT sensor platform development, deployment and maintenance of devices;
• Exposure to additive manufacturing technologies, especially 3D printers and associated software applications;
• 2D/3D CAD software and technical drawing experience;
• Maintenance and upgrading of computer hardware and basic network administration;
• Commercial IOT experience and / or integration (SigFox, LORA, Wi-Fi).

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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching at various undergraduate and honours levels as determined by the Head of Department, with expertise in one or more of the following: publishing studies, information or editorial design; languages and communication.
• Supervision of final year projects;
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours level and at least co-supervision of master’s level students;
• Conducting both independent and collaborative research, publishing research articles in accredited journals, and presenting at applicable conferences;
• Participating in the department’s strategic initiatives regarding teaching, research and community engagement;
• Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department.

Minimum Requirements
LECTURER

• A master’s degree in Publishing Studies or a very closely related field;
• Appropriate working experience either in academia or industry;
• At least registration for a doctoral degree.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES) for both levels:

• Good, appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good, appropriate teaching and research skills;
• Good presentation skills;
• Very good scholarly writing skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to facilitate e-learning and e-communication
• Ability to plan and conduct assessment events
• Ability to work in teams and to lead teams;
• Ability to take initiative and to explore academic collaborative work opportunities;

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Preference will be given to candidates with specialisation in digital publishing and with the ability to teach in more than one field of specialisation;
• Evidence of university teaching experience;
• Some publications/conference papers in peer reviewed journals/conference proceedings will be an added advantage – specifically international journals and conference proceedings, and a balance between sole and collaborative authorship;
• Industry experience within the field of Publishing and the preferred areas of specialisation;
• Being a team player in the co-ordination of academic administration-related activities.

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Responsibilities

• To provide administrative support to the Deans Office, specifically for the Joint-Community Project (JCP) Office, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) and the Curriculum Development Committee coordinators and chair.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant National 3 year Diploma plus 2 years’ experience;

OR

• Grade 12 plus 4 years’ experience;
• Relevant experience in office administration, secretarial duties and student engagement;
• Web design and project management;
• Relevant experience within a tertiary or academic environment;
• Experience working ERP systems.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
Knowledge :

• Knowledge and experience in the preparation of report and accurate budgetary control;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• CE@UP processes and procedures;
• Data basis Management;
• Informed on Faculty and Departmental matters and financial processes;
• Knowledge of subject matters.

Technical competencies

• Skilled in the use of computer-based systems such as Peoplesoft, webpage development;
• Skills in the use of MS Office software, YouTube and Google Platforms (Google Doc, Sheet, Forms, ect.);
• Administrative Skills;
• Ability to multi-task and liaise with a variety of internal and external people both national and international;
• Time Management;
• Ability to work with numbers.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication skills;
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and be able to prioritise;
• Attention to detail;
• Organisational skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Interest in subject matter.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Work as PA or administrative officer;
• Experience with UP systems: PeopleSoft, ClickUP, CEMS, HEMIS etc;
• Experience with community engagement at UP or externally;
• Higher education experience;
• 2 years relevant experience;
• Basic knowledge of the Engineering environment.