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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate physical and neurological conditions (including, but not limited to biomechanics and kinesiology); 
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students in the physical and neurological field of practice;  
• Administration and coordination of clinical placements;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects;
• Participating in skills training necessary for physical and neurological rehabilitation (undergraduate and postgraduate);
• Coordination of undergraduate modules, including updating course content with current literature and intervention strategies and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment for students;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching and learning, research and community engagement. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• A DHET accredited publication must preferably be published in the last three years.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Scientific writing skills.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Strategic and operational management of Career Services:

• Develop, refine, and implement strategic plans for career services aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives;
• Develop, communicate, and support the vision for employability programmes in cooperation with other management team members, aligning with UP’s and DESA's strategic plans;
• Provide reports/statistics monthly as required;
• Conduct regular assessments of industry trends, employment markets, and career development best practices to inform strategic decision-making;
• Develop plans to implement unique projects and normal operations (activities, responsible persons, deadlines, and resource requirements) to reach objectives;
• Design and oversee the implementation of comprehensive career development programs, workshops, and events tailored to the needs of diverse student or employee populations;
• Create and maintain resources such as career guides, job search tools, and online platforms to support career exploration, resume writing, interview preparation, and networking;
• Foster partnerships with employers, alumni’s, industry professionals, and other external stakeholders to enhance internship opportunities, job placements, and mentorship programs;
• Manage projects throughout the year, e.g., career fairs and industry events;
• Represent the organisation at conferences, career fairs, and networking events to promote awareness of career services and enhance recruitment efforts;

Human Resources management:

• Develop and maintain a functional management system in which staff, contract appointments, and consultants have a clear understanding of their respective duties and responsibilities;
• Develop, compile, and formalise standards for individual work success through the process of participative management;
• Manage and maintain a performance management system to develop and enhance the performance of individuals, teams, and the division, thus contributing to the performance of the division;
• Provide guidance to staff to enhance their individual output and quality criteria, and establish and maintain formal procedures to ensure that individual staff members are utilised optimally;
• Confirm and formalise the approved delegated responsibilities through job descriptions and standard operating procedures;
• Manage the complete process of the recruitment, selection, and placement of staff;
• Empower subordinates through participative management by including them in decision-making processes;
• Encourage and/or facilitate regular meetings among staff members to ensure the flow of information;
• Attend to grievances according to prescribed Grievance Procedure guidelines;
• Ensure Employment Equity (EE) goals are pursued and attained;
• Facilitate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);

Financial management:

• Compile divisional personnel, capital, and operational budgets on an annual basis;
• Manage divisional funds according to university policy;
• Ensure that appropriate financial processes and controls exist for the management of funds;
• Manage and guide contractual agreements with service providers;
• Analyse data trends, utilisation rates, and ROI (Return on Investment) metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of career development initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations for program enhancements;
• Generate financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor program expenditures, track revenue streams, and evaluate Career Services' economic health and sustainability;

System management:

• Research and introduce innovative systems and processes to enhance operations, especially for self-help services/functionalities;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technology needs, define system requirements, and develop long-term strategic plans for Career Services systems and platforms;
• Evaluate existing systems, identify opportunities for enhancements or upgrades, and recommend solutions aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices;
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and innovations in career services software, data management, and digital platforms to inform strategic decision-making;
• Report/escalate system-related issues to appropriate persons after internal investigations and troubleshooting;
• Collaborate with IT departments, vendors, and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of career services systems with other institutional systems;
• Monitor software licenses and facilitate the renewal on expired licenses;
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and user training to Career Services staff, faculties, students, and employers, on system functionalities, features, and best practices;
• Develop and deliver workshops, tutorials, and online resources to enhance user proficiency and maximise the utilisation of Career Services systems;
• Report and manage system bugs, production issues, and potential improvements within the division relating to the relevant system environments;

Customer relationship management:

• Collaborate with internal departments, academic units, and external partners to align CRM initiatives with organisational goals and priorities;
• Develop and implement strategic plans for customer relationship management within Career Services, identifying key stakeholders, engagement strategies, and desired outcomes;
• Analyse CRM data to identify trends, track engagement metrics, and measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts and service delivery;
• Collaborate with career advisors, counsellors, and faculty members to integrate career readiness skills into academic curricula and co-curricular activities;
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and webinars to educate users on CRM functionalities, best practices, and strategies for maximising engagement and productivity;

Business development and corporate relations:

• Initiate, develop and establish long-term partnerships with companies in support of the employability programme, aligned to the needs and strategy of the University;
• Organise corporate recruitment presentations and network sessions customised to meet the hiring needs of the organisations;
• Support and facilitate links between students and stakeholders concerning employability and work readiness;
• Support UP in raising the profile of student employability and work readiness;
• Attend career development initiatives (domestic and international), career fairs and exhibitions that are conducted outside of UP to keep up to date with prevailing trends;
• Increase collaboration with international companies;

Training and development:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop strategic plans for employability;
• Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in career readiness, professional development, and adult learning theory to inform program design and curriculum development;
• Design, develop, and deliver training programs, workshops, seminars, and resources on employability;
• Create engaging learning materials, multimedia presentations, e-learning modules, and interactive activities to enhance participant engagement and knowledge retention;
• Customize training content and delivery methods to meet students' or employees' diverse needs and learning styles across different career stages and disciplines;
• Ensure a close working relationship with UP’s Community Engagement to assist with work-integrated learning and internships;
• Research, compile, and provide students with an updated database and information on available internships, leadership, voluntary work, UP student jobs and casual work made available within and outside UP.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Bachelors/BTech degree;
• A total of four years’ experience in:
• Strategic management of a business unit;
• Planning, managing, and reporting on business unit/project budgets;
• Organising significant events or exhibitions, or managing large projects;
• Performance management;
• Stakeholder management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Training and development of staff;
• Microsoft Word and Excel;

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or customers by listening, understanding, and responding to identified needs;
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships between work units, divisions or departments, and other groups (both internal and external), including local governments, stakeholders, the Legislature, or other organisations;
• Act promptly to accomplish objectives;
• Take action to achieve goals beyond what is required;
• Be proactive; and establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives of on-going work for a group of employees;
• Motivate and engage employees through effective communication;
• Present information to individuals or groups, and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience;
• Convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
• Listen and respond appropriately to others;
• Appropriate language and communication skills to publish brochures and newsletters.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Administration:

• Planning audio and production requirements;
• Storing records as per the station requirements;
• Completing administration of client recordings and referring to the relevant team;

Production activities:

• Coordinating communication with internal and external parties regarding production work and elements;
• Compiling campaign reports for station departments;
• Gathering requested audio for air checks/ICASA/BCCSA purposes, and submit to the relevant manager;

Technical activities:

• Keeping a log of all technical equipment;
• Liaising with third parties regarding maintenance work;
• Monitoring maintenance work that is completed;
• Coordinating Tuks FM’s broadcasts with third parties, including the signal distributor and the online streaming supplier;
• Providing technical support related to the Tuks FM website;

Information technology:

• Coordinating TuksFM’s IT requirements internally, and with external providers;
• Ensuring software licenses and subscriptions are up to date and operational;

Human Resources:

• Managing and training volunteers to understand the technical environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric or Diploma;
• Two years’ experience in:
• Audio recording and production;
• Technical audio equipment support;
• IT;
• Exposure to a corporate environment;
• Running outside broadcasts.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

• Radio hardware and software;
• ICASA licensing regulations;
• IT hardware and software;
• Broadcasting principles;
• Technical reporting;

Technical competencies:

• Audio recording and production;
• Set up and mix sound for broadcasts;
• Adobe audition;
• KLZ;
• Behavioural competencies:
• Problem solving skills;
• Innovative;
• Self-starter;
• Leadership skills;
• Passion for radio;
• Conflict resolution abilities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Relevant qualification (Audio Technical/Audio Production);
• Certificate in audio production;
• Two years’ experience in:
• Video production;
• Web design;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Own vehicle.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring a sustainable training environment that will holistically develop the cyclists.
• Initiate and implement talent identification and recruitment, identifying areas, clubs and event to target for recruitment.
• Provide all aspects of training and competition plans and periodisation
• Conduct and have oversight of all training sessions
• Monitoring and mentoring the cyclists at events
• Ensuring equipment is fully functional and logistics are arranged for training and competitions. Creating individual training philosophies of LTAD (long-term athlete development) to ensure the cyclists will have a prolonged and successful sporting career. (Cyclists are between 14-18 year of age and are scholars at TuksSport High School).
• Provide a scope of improvement from beginner cyclist to age category competitive cyclist. Monitoring and reporting of an athlete's mental, physical, and psychological well-being. Monitoring of academics and school performance and ensuring school-work remains a priority above sport.
• Managing and report on measurable athlete's goals (training outcomes/race results). Administrative duties (keeping records of attendance, training plans, results, order, invoices,quotes etc.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in sports science or related field with 3 years' experience in coaching youth cyclists OR 5 years' experience in coaching youth cyclists
• UCI level 1 coaching certificate or relative coaching certificate
• Safeguarding Certificate
• 1st Aid Certificate
• Criminal record, Sexual offenders and Child offenders' clearance certificates
• Have the ability to ride with the cyclists and facilitate training and skill sessions in the field PDP drivers licence and own transport

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of cycling coaching experience with youth development
• 3 years cycling coaching at a school level
• Honours degree in sports science or related field.
• Bike fitment and maintenance experience

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

Proficient in the following:

• Training peaks or Intervals.icu training programmes
• Zwift or MyWhoosh training platform experience
• Basic bike mechanical repair skills
• Bike handling skills development
• Basic Physiology, Sport Science and Nutrition and its application to training principle Periodisation of training programmes.
• Long-term athlete development.
• Computer literacy use of MS office, Adobe PDF, Gmail
• Report writing
• Basic accounting such as budgeting and expense management
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Goal-oriented and driven by purpose
• Passionate and energetic
• Accountable
• Conflict resolution skills

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students as well as the coursework MSc-students in veterinary microbiology;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Service delivery and management of the SANAS laboratory;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or his/her deputy; and
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc or an equivalent veterinary qualification and a Masters degree or higher in either microbiology, biotechnology, One Health or epidemiology with a bacteriology emphasis;
• Experience working in a veterinary microbiology laboratory;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council, or eligibility for registration/authorisation within a reasonable period; and
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary microbiology;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required as required for the teaching level.
• Where applicable, commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in Veterinary Infectious Diseases or Veterinary Tropical Diseases;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.