Current Job Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the job is to:

• Take the lead in planning, design, development and implementation of solutions for addressing business requirements related to the institution’s Enterprise Portal, Intranet and User Collaboration;
• Oversee support on the implemented solutions;
• Oversee monitoring of the implemented solutions;
• Take the lead in the upgrade and maintenance of the implemented Oracle WebCenter Suite (Portal, Spaces, Collaboration and Content Server);
• Take the lead in the establishment and maintenance of a Java development framework suitable for in-house Java development;
• Development and maintenance of in-house developed Java frameworks and software solutions;
• Support the System Administrators in the installation, maintenance and configuration of Oracle WebCenter Suite.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Manage UP’s Portal and Collaboration Spaces environments:

• Manage the implementation; configuration; upgrades; evolution and maintenance of Oracle WebCenter Portal and Spaces integrated with Oracle WebCenter Content server, to ensure the University experience full benefit from these implementations;
• Ensure documentation, configuration, monitoring and tuning of the implemented Oracle WebCenter Portal and Spaces architecture, integrated with Oracle WebCenter Content server;
• Investigate feasible cutover/transition strategies to ensure business continuity during upgrades; 
• Gather, analyse and document user requirements related to portal display, user sign on, presentation of information and/or content items using Spaces as a tool for composing such displays and usage of user collaboration tools;
• Assume overall responsibility for the implementation and documentation of a robust, smooth running WebCenter Portal and Spaces infrastructure and solution, being well integrated with Oracle WebCenter Content Server;
• Implement mechanisms and procedures to monitor and maintain the Oracle WebCenter Portal, WebCenter Spaces and WebCenter Content Server environments;
• Implement preventative measurements and/or monitoring mechanisms to alert support personnel of high watermarks;

• Manage UP’s Java development framework infrastructure:
  • Do research on Java Development tools and JDeveloper plugins to establish a composite Java development framework suitable for Java development addressing specified business requirements;
  • Oversee the implementation; evolution and maintenance of a Java development framework suitable for the University of Pretoria’s in-house Java development;
  • Document and maintain the documentation describing the components of the implemented Java development framework;
  • Compile a developer’s guideline for using the University of Pretoria’s Java development framework;
  • Liaise with the University of Pretoria’s internal and external Java development teams in terms of expanding the Java development framework, better documentation and/or development guideline document(s) to ensure high productivity of the Java development team following the laid down Java development strategies and standards;
  • Perform code review of UP’s in-house developed Java software solutions, with objective to ensure adherence to UP’s Java development guidelines, agreed on best practices and strategy, and assist where requested with code review of externally developed Java software application;

• Implement in-house developed Java framework solutions:
  • Analyse business requirements that can be addressed by configurable, in-house developed frameworks which offer centralised functionality to be used by multiple external software application;
  • Design, develop, implement, configure and maintain in-house developed Java frameworks e.g. online credit card payment framework;
  • Analyse business requirements for in-house developed software solutions to serve as add-ons to existing/proposed institutional Identity and Access Management products;
  • Design, develop, implement, configure and maintain in-house developed software solutions that serve as add-ons to existing/proposed institutional Identity and Access Management products;

• Team Lead tasks:
  • Analyse business requirements; investigate potential solution options; design, and document proposed solutions;
  • Define, plan and co-ordinate the tasks related to the designed solution;
  • Define milestones, test plans, and implementation plans;
  • Do research on new technologies, tools and techniques for addressing business requirements related to the display of Portals and Collaboration Spaces (e.g. Wiki’s, Blogs, etc.);
  • Do research on new technologies, tools, trends and techniques for Java Development and Java development frameworks;
  • Provide technical guidance to colleagues, team members and System Administrators;
  • Establish effective communication channels with stakeholders;
  • Facilitate regular meetings with team members and relevant stakeholders to ensure that milestones are met and planned activities are completed successfully and in time;

• User support:
  • Oversee user support related to: User sign on to UP Portal, Usage of Oracle WebCenter Spaces functionalities and display of published information, and related applications;
  • Oversee user support related to Java based in-house developed frameworks and add-ons to Identity and Access Management products;
  • Follow up on trends of reported production problems to identify the root cause of the problem and subsequently rectify the problem, and apply measurements to prevent similar problems in future;
  • Keep users updated on progress made on resolution of production issues;
  • Act pro-actively on alerts to prevent production problems from realising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary Bachelor’s degree or BTech qualification (e.g. B.Sc., B.Comm Informatics, B. Eng.); WITH:
• A minimum of five years’ experience in:
  • Design, development and maintenance of enterprise systems;
  • Business process design and implementation;
  • Trouble-shooting and problem resolution;
  • Working with users and providing user support;
  • Design and implementation of Java web applications;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in:
  • Leading a technical system development team;
  • Implementing Oracle Fusion Middleware products.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:

• Java, Java ADF, JSF;
• Installation and understanding of Oracle WebCenter Portal/Spaces software;
• Installation and understanding of SOA software;

Technical competencies:

• Usage of Diagnostic and Monitoring software;
• Troubleshooting within an IT software environment;

Behavioural competencies:

Minimum:

• Must be able to:
  • Prioritise, give attention to details, be results-driven;
  • Function optimally under pressure;
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality;
  • Be available and willing to work after hours for resolving extremely critical production problems or tasks which should only be done after hours in order to reduce potential impact on users;
  • Work proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio);
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders;
  • Work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
  • Follow instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures;
  • Identify specific needs and solve problems effectively;
  • Manage time and resources effectively;
  • Manage and control change;
  • Attend to a variety of tasks simultaneously;
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism;
  • Work in multi-disciplinary team environment

Desirable:

• Must have the correct tendency to:
  • Investigate and implement relevant best practices and guidelines;
  • Investigate new technologies and methodologies;
  • Share knowledge with others and assist with development.
• Skills:
  • Leadership;
  • Interpersonal;
  • Negotiation;
  • Communication (written and verbal);
  • Conflict management;
  • Analytical and problem solving;
  • Planning;
  • Presentation.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Relevant industry certification (e.g. MCSE, Oracle, etc);

Courses in the following would be recommended:

• System analysis and design;
• Java development;
• Oracle WebCenter Portal, Spaces and/or Content Server;
• Project Management;
• Team Management;

A minimum of four years’ experience in:

• Implementation of Oracle WebCenter, Oracle Weblogic servers;
• Java web development using JSF, JPA and Spring, Java ADF development, JDeveloper;
• Loading patches and undertaking version upgrades;
• Integrating applications using various system integration technologies;
• Performance testing and tuning of Java applications, Portal and Collaboration software solutions;
• Performance testing and tuning of Oracle Weblogic application servers and software solutions deployed on Oracle Weblogic;
• Working in a tertiary education or similar environment.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The position is required to manage residence systems, including information technology hardware, equipment and software, network infrastructure and related services, residence security surveillance and personnel services, access control systems, as well as the residence dining hall meal booking system. The position is also responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Residence Systems Division, financial management, human resources and related functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Meal booking system management and administration:

• Determine meal booking system requirements, new installations, and changes to existing hardware and software. Liaising with programmers and maintenance service providers.
• Plan and schedule installations with all role players;
• Change software setup to match specific requirements. Manage and facilitate installation, tests of, and training for new hardware/software;
• Maintain operations of the meal booking system to ensure minimum disruptions;
• Manage software system repairs and upgrades;

• Management of information technology facilities, security and related systems:
  • Manage information technology facilities in residences that include access control system, internet connectivity, close circuit television, digital signage screens, and staff information technology equipment;
  • Analyse and identify faults for resolutions, based on need, and log requests on the job card system for the relevant contractors;
  • Manage job cards for the contractors relating to repairs/maintenance/installations and ensure sign-off only after inspection of contracted work;
  • Monitor repairs and put alternative arrangements in place to ensure student security is not compromised;
  • Manage IT hardware storage facilities to ensure availability of adequate stock at all times;
  • Monitor CCTV hardware in residences regularly, and request repairs when needed to ensure safety and security of students, staff and residence buildings and assets;
  • Monitor fire alarms and related systems and report when faulty;
  • Liaise and meet regularly with the Department of Security Services to assess security risks and resolve problems;
  • Maintain and update the IT asset register;

• Divisional leadership and human resources:
  • Strategic planning for staff;
  • Manage staff, performance and discipline;
  • Participate in recruitment processes and appointments;
  • Oversee all human resources processes and identifying the human resource needs;

•    Residence systems project and financial management:
  • Manage residence systems projects and liaising with the University’s relevant Departments.
  • Plan for the Division’s financial needs and expenses, and submitting the Division’s annual budgets;
  • Adhere to university policies for finance and human recourse;
  • Monitor and approve expenses;
  • Develop the Division’s strategic plan and contribute to the Departmental plans and processes;
  • Liaison with relevant stakeholders to implement project plans and related procurement processes;
  • Implement plans for the Division’s strategic goals and outputs related to residence systems;

• Residence security service management:
  • Develop and implement a security plan for residences, in consultation with the Department of Security Services;
  • Assist with the development of the Residence Security Rules, Policy and Procedures;
  • Explore new and improved security methods and technologies with regard to residences;
  • Advise and support operational security managers in the Department of Security Services;
  • Training, briefing, and orientation of various stakeholders on security matters and operations;
  • Monitor CCTV cameras, internet and video recordings, and arrange for maintenance when needed;
  • Provide statistics on student access.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor’s or B-tech degree;
• A total of five years’ experience in:
  • Management of IT systems;
  • Residence IT systems management or similar;
  • Data communication and IT networks;
  • Working knowledge of IT systems hardware and software;
  • Project management;
  • Residence procedures and processes, or similar;
  • Financial management;
  • Human Resource management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

• IT systems;
• Information technology hardware and software;
• Financial management;
• Personnel management;
• Security processes;

• Technical competencies:
  • Strategic thinking and solution driven;
  • First-level systems fault finding;
  • Project management skills;
  • Ability to work well under pressure;
  • Computer literate;
  • Microsoft suite;
  • Google suite and more;

• Behavioural competencies:
  • Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Being conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Showing persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
  • Ability to identify and analyse clients’ needs, and develop appropriate technology solutions to meet the requirements;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills (verbal and written);
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people and service providers in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Ability to lead co-workers to perform at their best levels;
  • Demonstrate sound judgement in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• An honour’s Degree in Information Technology;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an institution of higher education, specific to residence.

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BACKGROUND:

The Department of Zoology and Entomology in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria envisions being a leading research and teaching department in the disciplines of zoology and entomology in Africa and internationally, recognised for the quality, relevance and impact of its research, and graduates that are sought after by all stakeholders.

The Department is highly productive with a strong emphasis on undergraduate and postgraduate training, mentoring of postdoctoral fellows, and research with a strong focus on biodiversity, systematics, and conservation of African fauna, along with classical disciplines of physiology, behaviour, mammalogy, and ecology. Within the University, the Department has active collaborations with other departments and research entities. It supports the University's institutional research themes and actively collaborates with industry.

An academic position is available in the Department for a Lecturer in either Zoology or Entomology with specialisation in a research field that expands the current research profile of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will have a typical academic mandate of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising masters and doctoral students, and producing research outputs through scientific papers published in international high-impact journals, and conference presentations. The incumbent will be expected to raise research funds and build a strong internationally acclaimed research programme.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Curriculum development, upgrading and updating course material;
• Participating in professional scientific societies;
• Participating in community engagement activities;
• Active involvement in Departmental, Faculty, and/or University administrative tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Zoology or Entomology;
• Academic and teaching experience, as well as at least two years' practical work experience;
• An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of publications in high-quality academic journals in the relevant field;
• Experience in supervising/co-supervising MSc students.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Innovative thinking and new ideas on how to expand their research capacity in Africa and beyond;
• Research publications and output, as well as recognition in the field, will be considered;
• Appropriate language and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A demonstrated ability to lead a research programme;
• Experience in supervising/co-supervising PhD students;
• Postdoctoral experience.

In applying for these posts, please attach:

• A comprehensive UP format CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Teaching Portfolio;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 18 July 2024

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Job Description
The University of Pretoria is seeking a highly motivated, internationally recognised scientist to lead the Department of Physics and the associated Laboratory for Microscopy and Microanalysis (LMM).

The ideal candidate will have experience in academic administration in a university context, and demonstrate a record of developing and executing strategies in support of an over-arching vision. The incumbent in this position will actively support and drive the commitment of the University of Pretoria’s 2025 vision to become a leading research-intensive university in Africa.  This vision requires departmental strategies for international research collaboration, enabling research with impact, developing innovative hybrid teaching models, support effective supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, drive inclusive transformation processes and steward impactful community engagement. Active networks in industry and the international donor community will be important enablers to achieve this vision.

The growth areas in Physics include radioastronomy, with a focus on very long baseline interferometry, and the biophysics of photosynthetic systems. The Department’s strengths lie in the study of materials for energy applications, including storage solutions, renewable and nuclear, and for electronic applications. Additionally, the department excels in computational physics, as well as theoretical research in quantum systems, high energy physics, and mathematical physics.

The Laboratory for Microscopy and Microanalysis offers state-of-the-art electron microscopy analysis (SEM and TEM) services. These are available to both life science and material science researchers within the University, as well as to external users.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Strategically developing and marketing the Department to increase its African and international standing;
• Promoting the Department’s research profile;
• Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Maintaining and enhancing the academic strength and visibility of the three disciplines, including critical mass of academic staff and academic support staff;
• Providing leadership to the division chairs,
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the disciplines at national and international levels;
• Fundraising for departmental activities; and
• Improving the Department’s diversity and Employment Equity (EE) profile.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant doctorate with at least ten year’s relevant experience;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional associations;
• A proven research and publication record and peer recognition;
• Academic status and established national recognition in the relevant discipline for appointment at Associate Professor level, but both national and international recognition in the relevant discipline for appointment at Professor level;
• An appropriate vision for the Department to ensure it remains a leading department in Africa;
• A proven track record of successful masters and doctoral student supervision;  
• A good track record of international research collaboration and successful acquisition of external research grants; and
• A proven record of curriculum development and recognised teaching and learning excellence at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Managerial skills and competencies;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Diversity management skills;
• The ability to lead research programmes;
• Ability to raise funds;
• The ability to participate in and contribute to international networks; and
• Innovation and creativity.

 ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• An appropriate NRF rating, or equivalent evidence of high international standing.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• a comprehensive CV;
• certified copies of qualifications;
• names, email addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• self-evaluation;
• teaching portfolio; and
• your vision for the department.

CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2024

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JOB PURPOSE:

The position provides strategic, managerial and operational direction for a team of IT application domain managers/architects; application analysts/developers; application and technical Database Administrators, and application support resources for implementation; maintenance and evolution of the institution’s portfolio of enterprise systems to support the institution’s business processes and reporting needs. The position will ensure liaison with all relevant stakeholders. The management and mitigation of risk within the portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Operational management and service delivery:
  • Drive development and supports activities for managing the institution’s business data applications (HR, Financial and Supply Chain management; Student Information Management, and Business Intelligence suites); and the critical underlying technologies (“middleware”) that facilitate the University’s Content Management; Identity and Access Management, and Integration platforms; 
  • Plan and manage applications projects, overseeing functional and technical aspects of the implementation and project management techniques;
  • Manage and provide guidance in the delivery of systems that ensure business capability through multiple projects and releases, while maintaining alignment with the overall ITS vision;
  • Identify and prioritise system initiatives, and manage the portfolio of system acquisitions and developments to align with business direction;
  • Plan for system suite’s maintenance, upgrades, expansion and replacement necessary to respond to emerging business demands and technology evolution;
  • Ensure quality control and testing of applications to deliver quality services; 
  • Contribute to initiatives consistent with corporate goals and standards;
  • Ensure process to define business requirements in collaboration with functional partners and campus stakeholders;
  • Establish service management governance, procedures and standards for application development and support to ensure consistent, quality releases;
  • Ensure management for the delivery of projects and programs with oversight on projects using appropriate tools to track progress;
  • Ensure change control and releases of new application functionality;
  • Ensure the maintenance, monitoring and running of systems with resolution of system bugs;

• IT budget and financial management:
  • Compile capital and operational budgets for the Enterprise Systems domain on an annual basis for submission to the Director for inclusion in departmental budget application;
  • Ensure management of the portfolio of contracts for both internal and external service providers;
  • Participate in the negotiations pertaining to the portfolio of institutional software licenses managed by the portfolio;
  • Manage the finances of the division in compliance with the University's policies;

• Human Resource and consultant management:
  • Plan and execute personnel management strategy, including personnel development and recruitment;
  • Implement performance management in accordance with University policy, to develop and enhance the performance of staff members and thus contributing to the overall performance of the University;
  • Implement plans for continual development, accountability, positive team dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration;
  • Ensure training, mentoring and employees’ professional development;
  • Ensure daily management and leadership of staff;
  • Liaise with central HR department for management of portfolio;

• Strategic management and IT governance:
  • Develop the divisional strategic planning, objectives setting, financial planning (budgeting), long term capital plans, and operational planning, in collaboration with the Director ITS;
  • Serve as a member of ITS Management Team;
  • Ensure that IT governance and policies are implemented and maintained;
  • Contribute to IT governance processes, including participating in the Information Technology Committee, subcommittees, and related approval structures for IT projects;
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the institutional IT disaster recovery plan from an IT systems perspective;
  • Ensure that the enterprise systems managed comply with Security and Risk management and Cyber security measures and protocols;

• Customer relations:
  • Engage stakeholders to understand business and academic needs, and identify appropriate solutions and continued innovation of technical capabilities that align with agreed upon business requirements;
  • Maintain and manage communication with stakeholders both internal and external;
  • Implement and monitor service levels and service output;
  • Escalate system issues to system vendors and monitor vendor SLA agreements to ensure compliance of support and delivery of its licensed software suites.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An applicable Honours degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science;
• A total of eight years’ experience, with at least three years in Senior Management, in:
  • Selection, implementation and maintenance of large enterprise-wide IT systems (applications/suites) including:
    • Strategic IT and systems planning and selection;
    • Enterprise systems architecture;
    • Business Analysis; systems design, development, implementation and support;
    • Development and implementation of system integration technologies;
  • General IT management:
    • Stakeholder engagement and alignment;
    • IT End-user support;
    • IT Project management;
    • ITS risk and compliance;
    • IT governance;
    • Change management;
  • HR management: overseeing a large team of primarily technically-oriented IT subordinates;
  • Financial and contractual management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:

• Implementation and maintenance of ERP (Financial, Supply Chain, HR) suites;
• Implementation and maintenance of Student systems;
• Understanding of IT concepts, principles, best practise;
• Strategic planning capabilities (approaches and processes, tools, deliverables);
• System/application architecture and design;
• Financial budgeting and management;
• Contract negotiation and management;

• Technical competencies:
  • MS Office packages;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Resources planning and prioritisation skills;
  • Presentation skills;

Behavioural:

• Adaptability/decisiveness:
  • Ability and confidence to vary between being flexible and holding the University on a decision, depending on what the situation requires;
  • Showing leadership by adjusting one's approach to the demands of a particular task by taking and maintaining a position in a self-assured manner;
• Initiative/perseverance:
  • Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease;
  • Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony;
  • Cooperating with others and working toward consensual solutions to achieve the group's objectives;
• Organisation skills:
  • Ability to identify and set priorities, plan and effectively allocate appropriate resources;
  • To attend to detail so that relevant issues are addressed and result in high-quality outcomes;
  • Proven project management skills with demonstrated track record;
• Stress management:
  • Ability to work well under pressure or opposition, while maintaining effectiveness and self-control in the midst of any one or a combination of stressors, including emotional strain, ambiguity, risk to self, and fatigue;
• Valuing service and diversity:
  • Ability to be sensitive to client and community needs and perceptions by providing prompt, efficient and equitable service, involving clients and community in the resolution of problems that affect them;
• Leadership skills (strategic and operational):
  • Ability to facilitate effective change management;
• Analytical skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Managing people;
• Negotiation skills (e.g. Stakeholders, vendors, contractors).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Applicable M-degree, MBA or Doctorate – ideally with exposure to Financial and HR management and strategic IT planning;
• Five years’ experience, exposure to, and sound insight of, a portfolio of institutional systems, suites and technologies including:
  • Large enterprise-wide ERP (HR, Financial, Procurement) systems/suites – PeopleSoft suites;
  • Student Information Systems and student management processes – PeopleSoft suites;
  • Enterprise Business Intelligence suites – Oracle suites;
  • Enterprise Content Management systems – Oracle suites;
  • Enterprise Identity and Access Management systems – Oracle suites;
  • System Integration platforms and technologies – Oracle suites;
  • Application Server software and database technologies that underpin enterprise systems – Oracle WebLogic/Oracle database;
  • Various IT technologies and platforms (OnPrem/Cloud);
  • Experience working in the Higher Education vertical;

• A valid driver’s license.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the job is to provide life cycle management of the information security environment by architecting, planning, acquiring, implementing, maintaining and retiring strategies, policies, procedures, systems and equipment, to ensure a secure and auditable data processing, storage and communication environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Security Architecture and Strategy:

• Develop an Information Security Architecture;
• Plan, develop, implement, maintain and test security strategy;
• Ensure infrastructure architecture and security solutions are implemented in line with industry best practices;
• Provide support to IT projects that require security solutions;
• Advise on information security opportunities that can be adapted to meet strategic objectives;
• Be responsible for developing and supporting cyber security strategies and initiatives;
• Plan and co-ordinate implementation of defences against security breaches and vulnerabilities;
• Evaluate systems based on security requirements;
• Co-ordinate a strategy to prevent, detect and monitor possible unauthorized intrusion/access;

• Co-ordination of IT security activities, security policies and standards:
  • Liaise with the IT Risk and Compliance Manager;
  • Study and stay current with industry standard best practices for IT security, and emerging security trends and tools;
  • Develop and maintain relevant operational security policies, practices and procedures consistent with legislation and best practices on diverse environments;
  • Provide guidance to operational teams by defining access privileges, control structures and resources;

• Audits and security incidents:
  • Function as team leader of the ITS CSIRT;
  • Co-ordinate investigations of suspected and actual security breaches, issues and incidents, with their resolutions by the CSIRT, in accordance with the security incident management process;
  • Produce reports of investigations into suspected and actual security breaches with recommendations, and ensure that remedial action is taken;
  • Participate in audits and compliance reviews, and co-ordinate the required actions to ensure identified operational security gaps are addressed;
  • Establish relationships with law enforcement, Internet service providers, the SANReN/TENET, CSIRT, etc., to facilitate the gathering of evidence and potential prosecution of attackers;

• Threats and risk analysis:
  • Proactively assess and identify risks and mitigating strategies within the ITS Operations Division;
  • Co-ordinate and ensure regular external and internal vulnerability scans and penetration testing;
  • Co-ordinate research into and assessment of the impact of new threats by the ITS CSIRT;
  • Analyse malware behaviour, network infection patterns, and security incidents;
  • Subscribe to, and consider, threat reports and advisories from relevant CSIRTs and vendors, and co- ordinate pro-active ITS responses as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B Degree in an applicable field such as Computer Science, Informatics, Information Technology, or Engineering with five years’ IT Security experience, with:
• Four years’ experience in/with:
  • An ITS security environment;
  • A Unix/Linux and MS Server operating systems, and Oracle/SQL databases.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

• Life-cycle management of IT systems and data;
• Relevant legislation;
• An understanding of best practices for security management;
• Security frameworks such as Zero Trust, Defence in Depth;
• Unified Threat Management (UTM);
• Policy and compliance tools;

• Technical competencies:
  • Vendor-specific products and training;
  • Computer literacy;

• Behavioural competencies:
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Independent worker with initiative.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Honour's Degree in an applicable field such as Computer Science, Informatics, Information Technology or Engineering;
• One-year experience in Penetration testing;
• One to three years’ experience in:
  • Project management in IT environment;
  • Security Attack pathologies (network threat analysis);
  • Systems analysis and synthesis;
• CompTIA Security +/ GSEC/ CISM/ / CEH / CISSP.

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Job Description
The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) is the first graduate school of its kind in South Africa and also the largest in Africa. The GSTM provides management skills and knowledge training to practising engineers and scientists. The GSTM offers internationally recognised postgraduate programmes at honours, masters and doctoral level in Technology and Innovation Management, Engineering Management and Project Management. Research is a high priority for the GSTM.

Successful candidates should be committed to excellence in Project Management and Engineering Management research and postgraduate teaching (expertise in research methodologies and virtual, hybrid and face-to-face will be advantageous).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

• Teach post-graduate modules on the programme focus areas of the GSTM;
• Supervise postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral students;
• Consistently publish research articles in the foremost internationally accredited journals;
• Conduct research in a highly productive manner;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant GSTM research areas;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor

• A BSc or BScEng or BEng degree;
• A Masters’ degree;
• A relevant PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Industry experience especially within the field of Project Management or Engineering Management;
• Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the Project Management or Engineering Management research groups in the Department;
• Publications in accredited journals;
• At least six years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
• An established and nationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Professor:

• Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
• A well-established and internationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals;
• At least eight years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students;

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence to large postgraduate classes;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s research focus area;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• NRF rating.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications
• A brief teaching portfolio;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2024