Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of the Centre’s operations and human resources:

Planning, organising and managing the centre’s activities, including people management, programme implementation and taking responsibility for centre’s performance and quality of outputs;
Compiling the budget and financial reports according to funder requirements and consistent with relevant University policy;
Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes and reporting:

Providing direct monitoring and evaluating technical support to programme staff and projects;
Undertaking continuous monitoring and evaluating of ATIM projects in line with the plan and submit necessary progress reports to the Director of the centre and funders;
Compiling regular programme performance reports for projects hosted at the centre;
Preparing for midterm evaluations and other evaluations required by funding partners.
Growing Centre’s Research output: 

Performing other ad-hoc functions within Research and programme implementation;
Searching for funding opportunities;
Developing fundable research grant proposals.
 

Stakeholder relations and strategic partnership:

Communicating with staff, students and external stakeholders with regards centre’s activity;
Developing collaborations, manage relationships with relevant stakeholders (academics and students) and strengthen partnerships with diverse organisations;
Preparing press releases and/or newsletters to engage with the media and public;
Serving as the centre’s main point of communication (enquiries/emails/telephone calls).
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or equivalent degree in Social Science or Psychology or Public health or related fields;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in:
• Managing donor-funded projects in a university or not-for-profit non-government organizations (NGO) or community-based organisation or relevant sector;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of projects and programmes;
• Grant management;
• Supervisory and people management/HR management.

Knowledge, skills and understanding of:

• The South African public health systems;
• Monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects
• Public health;
• Grant proposal writing;

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The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Management and supervision of the facilities unit;
• Contributing to strategic processes on behalf of the unit; 
• Maintenance of the Departments buildings, facilities and equipment;
• Contribute to making our spaces welcoming, safe and compliant
• Monitoring and coordinating the work of external service providers;
• Ensuring the Departmental facilities comply with regulatory provisions;
• Participation and coordinating in facility related projects;
• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety processes and activities;
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
• Financial and Assets Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years’ relevant National Diploma PLUS three years’ experience preferably in an academic environment;
• two years’ supervisory experience in a facilities environment AND;
• A valid driver’s licence.

OR

• Matric PLUS five years’ experience preferably in an academic environment AND;
• three years’ supervisory experience in a facilities environment AND;
• A valid driver’s licence.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Expert knowledge of spoken and written communication skills;
• Computer Literacy;
• Financial Literacy;
• Report writing;
• Communication skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Proactive;
• Ability to manage time effectively;
• Attention to detail;
• Multi-tasking.

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The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Offering English Language Education programmes in the B.Ed. and PGCE qualifications;
• Providing postgraduate supervision in English Language Education;
• Assisting with the assessment of WIL;
• Course and curriculum development in English Language Education;
• Teaching English Language Education in a hybrid environment;
• Conducting research in the focus areas of the Department.
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in English or English Language Education;
• A recognised teaching qualification;
• Experience in teaching English Language Education;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• At least 1 publication in an accredited journal;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Ability to engage in teaching and learning at a higher education level;
• Appropriate language and communication skills in English;
• A thorough understanding of English Language Education;
• Ability to initiate and supervise research at postgraduate level;
• Ability to work in a community of scholars;
• Ability to initiate a research project;
• Computer literacy;
• Value-based and value-driven person with the ability to set professional example to students.
• Formative and summative assessment experience;
• Academic administration experience;
• Community engagement experience;

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in English or English Language Education;
• Ability to coordinate or manage programme delivery;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• Evidence of research activeness over the past two years.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the talent management framework for the institution and monitor and report on the HR and institutional talent management;
• Design and implement a workforce planning modelling and forecasting framework;
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of the institution’s talent management framework;
• Produce tools and resources for individual talent development planning and career development;
• Develop and maintain a talent retention management framework and strategy for the institution (aligned to the Recruitment and Selection strategy);
• Evaluate and provide input with regards to UP remuneration strategies to improve retention probabilities to Executive Management in collaboration with the Deputy Director, Specialist Services;
• Identify and monitor retention risks and ensure diligent market trend analysis on talent retention trends in various job categories including reward and remuneration trends in collaboration with the Deputy Director: Remuneration & Benefits;
• Develop and maintain a succession management framework for the institution and monitor and report on the HR and institutional succession readiness;
• Drive the implementation of the University’s performance and talent management strategy;
• Manage the University’s Performance and Talent Management processes through the design and development of system standards and procedures;
• Provide guidance and support in the implementation of the performance management system throughout the institution;
• Develop, support, align and improve individual and team performance to ensure the sustained achievement of institutional objectives;
• Provide institutional support in the creation of a high-performance culture and effective talent management and retention;
• Report to Executive Management on performance and talent management strategic matters;
• Conduct institutional audits on performance and talent management and reporting to management on the outcomes;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honour's degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• Five years’ experience in HR three of which must be as specialist in the area of Performance Management;
• Experience in developing and implementing Performance and Talent Management policies and strategies;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• A good understanding of the importance of performance and talent management;
• Basic understanding of the higher education environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to facilitate workshops and conduct one-on-one interviews;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Advanced computer and data analysis skills;
• Good planning and organising skills
• Ability to advise and resolve conflicts around performance management
• Knowledge of project management
• Attention to detail

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• Professional registration with SABPP or IPM;
• Knowledge and experience of the higher education environment;
• Knowledge and experience of working with PeopleSoft;

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Consultant will be required to work on and contribute to Education Innovation initiatives, as well as in the designated Faculty with regards to:

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment and learning platforms, systems and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• providing support to the Faculty of Health Sciences by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement and innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Master’s degree;
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development;
• Five (5) years of higher education or training-related experience;
• Three (3) years’ experience in institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers;
• Expertise in blended and online learning;
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning;
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies;
• Experience in working with a Learning Management System.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
• Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training intervention and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexi-learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning and assessment;
• Thorough insight into educational theories and educational processes in higher education.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity in Health Sciences;
• Expertise in providing pedagogical support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Department with specific reference to information ethics, knowledge management, competitive intelligence and research data management;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes;
• Conducting both independent and collaborative research, publishing research articles in accredited journals, and presenting at applicable conferences;
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours level;
• Curriculum development;
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.
• Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives regarding teaching, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• A B-degree from a University in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes that is recognised by one of the respective Professional Councils in South Africa, plus;
• A Master’s degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Information Management or a related discipline;
• Teaching or industry related experience;
• 1 Publication (peer reviewed article or peer reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognised articles outputs or industry recognised outputs in a commensurate field.
• Evidence of reading towards or registration of PhD studies.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s research focus area specifically regarding Information Ethics, Knowledge Management, Competitive Intelligence and Research Data Management.
• Related industry work or consulting experience.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Leading projects to boost the library's digital presence, aligning with academic priorities;
• Implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance user interaction with digital resources;
• Developing policies for digital tool use, ensuring they meet national and international standards;
• Working with IT and Marketing to improve digital user experiences;
• Maintaining and enhancing the library's external web page for better user accessibility;
• Driving the creation of modern, accessible web interfaces;
• Chair the Library Web Committee to provide staff training and support;
• Collaborating on delivering web-based resources and solving technical issues;
• Overseeing the integration and optimisation of library systems with university platforms;
• Implementing new technologies, such as AI, to personalise library services;
• Managing vendor relationships for scalable, cost-effective solutions;
• Enhancing the library’s intranet to support staff communication and training;
• Leading training programmes to improve digital literacy and effective use of library tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in Library and/or Information Science (BIS, BLS, BIBL) AND;
• Three to Five years' experience in an academic or research library and web management;
• Knowledge of academic library systems and websites.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer Software and Tools: Knowledge of relevant computer software and tools;
• Web Technologies and Metadata: Knowledge of web technologies, metadata manipulation, and scripting languages;
• Academic Library Environment: Understanding of the academic library environment and relevant stakeholders;
• Benchmarking Techniques: Familiarity with benchmarking techniques;
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, set and meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations, priorities, and technologies;
• Training Development: Experience in developing training materials and documentation;
• Proficient in HTML and CSS, familiar with web accessibility, information architecture, content management systems, responsive design, and Library Management Systems (LMS);
• Knowledge of JavaScript, and instructional and graphic design. They should be able to teach technical topics, have experience with LMS systems (preferably Springshare, WorldCat, and WorldShare), and be familiar with LibGuides and LibGuides CMS.

 ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A relevant Honours degree.