Job Opportunities at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant field of study (Engineering, Energy studies, Technology management, and related fields), ideally accompanied by a business-related qualification such as an MBA, MBL etc. 
• A proven track record of leadership in the Energy sector is a MUST, plus a proven track record of effective teaching at post-graduate levels. 
• Successful supervision of Master's and PhD candidates, 5 years’ experience in academia and appropriate contribution to administration is a requirement. 
• At least 5 accredited journal publications in the last 3 years in ISI and IBSS journals.

Detailed Description        
Job Requirements        
Additional Details        
How To Apply        

• Internal and External applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. This application is to have a covering letter with a CV that includes the name, address and contact details, (including email addresses) of three referees.
• The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
•  Email applications will not be accepted. Only those through the I-Recruitment platform will be considered.

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Brief Description        

• The School invites applications for the position of Research Coordinator. The position is a two (2) year fixed-period contract appointment with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.

Requirements:

• The incumbent, who will work closely with the Chair and will have a good understanding of the wider health sector and health economics landscape in the country, the region and globally, will be expected to: • Conduct scoping, systematic and other literature reviews
• Conduct advanced statistical and econometric analysis
• Assist with the writing of research reports, briefs and journal papers 
• Assist with the writing of research proposals and funding applications 
• Coordinate and manage research projects •
• Enroll for and complete a PhD qualification (if not in possession of a PhD degree Minimum qualifications: Coursework Master’s degree in Economics. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A specialization in Health Economics and some experience in health economics research will be considered advantageous.
• Previous experience in conducting scoping and systematic reviews and practical fieldwork experience in data collection will also be added advantages.
• A PhD in Health Economics is desirable.

Detailed Description        
Job Requirements        
Additional Details        
How To Apply        

• How to Apply: Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job” External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Your application must be supported with a covering letter and a CV that includes the name, address and contact details, (including email addresses) of three referees, copies of qualifications, professional memberships, and a copy of identity as well as a specimen of your own writing in the form of a research paper or academic publication. The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. The University reserves the right not to appoint if suitable candidates are not found. Email applications will not be accepted. Only those sent through the I-Recruitment platform will be considered. For enquiries, please contact Professor Frikkie Booysen, PPS Chair in Health Economics, at [email protected] Closing date for applications: 17 March 2023

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Brief Description        
SENIOR LECTURER: Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

• The Wits School of Education is seeking to appoint a suitable candidate at Senior Lecturer level to contribute to the School’s Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programmes. The suitable candidate will be expected to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervise postgraduate research, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of Engineering Technology, and Engineering Graphics and Design in FET as a school subject. The senior lecturer will be expected to teach fundamental skills required for all aspects of technical drawing, the ability to perceive and visualize parts, and to interpret different views of an object, and conduct research in the growing area of research in smart classrooms, digital technology integration in teaching and learning, creating digital teaching and learning materials, and developing innovative pedagogy with technology. In addition, successful candidates will be encouraged to collaborate in areas of teachers’ content knowledge and their pedagogical skills, integration of knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and prepare pre-service teachers to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms, secure research funding and teaching experiencing. Exciting possibilities exist for a successful applicant to join us in an established and vibrant community of educators and researchers at Wits.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed:
•     A PhD in Technology with concentration in Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD); Mechanical Technology, or any other related technical subjects with experience in FET phase Engineering Graphics and Design, and evidence of research and knowledge of EGD as a school subject.
•     Evidence of research and successful postgraduate supervision and at least five years applicable practical, teaching and research experience. 
•     Using CAD systems for the creation of 3D models including surface modelling and technical 2D drawings.
•     Experience in robotics and developing new methods and algorithms for improving existing robots or creating new ones will be an added advantage.
•     Evidence of teaching at university level especially on creative concept designs, utilising free hand sketches to communicate engineering concepts and functions.
•     Experience in using multi-media presentation software to enhance teaching and learning in varying contexts of the South African classrooms and the development of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of EGD and Mechanical Technology. 
•     Experience in programming robots to perform specific tasks such as picking up objects with robotic hands and responding to changes in its environment will be an added advantage.
•     Experience in using Learning Management Systems to develop instructional content and expand access to instructional activities.
•     Candidate must have strong commitment to both undergraduate & postgraduate education and research.
•     Excellent computer skills and demonstrable knowledge of integrating Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools in their teaching and the ability to develop digital learning materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•     Develop research agenda, publish in accredited scholarly journals, and secure external funding to support research and postgraduate students.
•     Supervision of postgraduate students to completion. 
•     Contribute to the values of the school: teaching excellence, inclusivity, digital innovation, student success, etc.
•     Contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
•     Coordinate courses and programmes in the school including participating in committees.
•     Should have strong technical mathematical and drawing skills required to study the fundamentals of engineering technology.
•     An ability and willingness to work in teams.

Remuneration:

• Dependent on qualifications and relevant experience.
   

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Brief Description        

• Applications are invited for a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Mathematics Education at the School of Education, University of the Witwatersrand. The division has highly knowledgeable teacher educators who are involved in high quality research projects with social impact. The Mathematics Education Division is famed for its contribution to world-class research. The division offers expertise in a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including post-graduate diploma in mathematics education. 

Duties:

•     Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics content and methodology courses
•     Supervision of honours, masters and PhD mathematics education students’ research
•     Supervising students on teaching experience (work integrated learning)
•     Division representation in school committees and coordination 
•     The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the research activities of the school and the mathematics education field locally and internationally.

Requirements

•     Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Mathematics Education.
•     Strong background in Mathematics content to be able to teach most of the following content courses at B.Ed. and B.Ed. Honours levels - Functions, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Discrete Mathematics and Linear Algebra.
•     A teaching qualification and experience at teaching at secondary school level - at least 3 years of mathematics and mathematics education teaching experience at tertiary level.

Please Note:  Applicants are required to produce evidence in the form of academic transcripts that show that they have studied these courses at undergraduate/ postgraduate levels and/or have experience in teaching these content courses at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.

•     Capability to teach mathematics education courses. 
•     Evidence of research ability or potential (a publication record would be an advantage);
•     Capability to supervise at postgraduate level (Honours, Masters, and PhD) would be an advantage
•     Evidence of securing and sourcing external research funding - evidence of participation and presenting at regional and international mathematics education conferences 
• Preference will be given to a South African citizen.

Remuneration:

• will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

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Brief Description        

• The successful applicant will be expected to: 
• Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students. 
• Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
• Participate in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.
• Identity research projects for development for sourcing funding. 
• Ability to collaborate and work with national and international scholars.Additional requirements for ALL levels:It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Information Systems areas of systems analysis and design; database design; and systems development and implementation (coding/programming).
• Preference will be given to applicants with in-depth knowledge and proven experience in one (1) or more of these areas.
• A track record of work experience in a technology-related role and being NRF-rated will be highly advantageous.

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Brief Description        

• The Department of Philosophy at the University of the Witwatersrand seeks to appoint an Associate Lecturer / a Lecturer in a permanent position, commencing July 1, 2023. The post is open to candidates who have a research profile in, at least, one of, and can teach at least two of, the following areas: Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Philosophical Logic. Preference may be given to candidates researching in, or able to teach in one or more of these areas: Feminist Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy. 
• Associate Lecturer – Candidates should fulfil all requirements for conferral of the degree of PhD by 31 December 2023 and demonstrate evidence of research ability and potential; they should show competence in teaching and participation in administrative roles. 
• Lecturer – Candidates should possess a PhD and demonstrate evidence of research ability and potential; they should have a track record of competent teaching and show willingness to participate in administrative roles. 
• Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to teach large and diverse classes in all years of study, contribute to the Department’s Applied Ethics for Professional Program, cooperate with colleagues in advancing the objectives of the Department, and contribute actively to the intellectual and administrative life of the Department and University. 
• The Department is committed to making an appointment that will contribute to a diversified demographic representation amongst its academic staff. 
• Remuneration: A competitive salary with excellent benefits will be offered, dependent on qualifications and experience. 

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Brief Description        

• Are you interested in making innovative news and public interest radio programmes? The Wits Radio Academy is now looking for a radio producer (news and current affairs) to join its team. The successful candidate will work on news and current affairs programmes that are broadcast on VoW 88.1, Wits University’s campus station.  We also work with partner campus-based community stations to construct local versions of news and current affairs shows. 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

•     Leading and managing VOW 88.1 newsroom, including sub-editing hourly news bulletins;
•     Collaborating with the Academy’s Local Journalism and Radio Programming & Production course facilitators to build capacity and train VOW 88.1 and other partner campus-based community radio newsrooms and content development team members;
•     Overseeing the production of sound-rich inserts for current affairs radio shows: conceptualizing, reporting, gathering sound, scripting and producing;
•     Assisting the Academy and VOW 88.1 with news and current affairs show planning, live show production and debriefing afterwards;
•     Innovation in terms of formats, approaches and topics to create great radio;

Requirements: 

•     Post Matric Qualification in Radio
•     2 years’ experience of radio newsroom leadership and management, including local radio news and current affairs shows editing; 
•     Ability to engage and work with newsroom and production teams; 
•     Some key personal characteristics: developing young newsroom talent. 
•     A willingness to work flexible hours;
   

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Brief Description        
The main purpose of this position/job is:

• This Digital Director will be the driving force behind the WBS: Digital Transformation.
• The individual will take full accountability for the Digital Deployment Strategy and oversee all Architecture, Infrastructure, Application development, network connectivity and Information Management of the program across the entire value chain.

Key responsibilities

•        Develop and integrate digital strategy and Innovation.
•        Drive digital innovation and serve as a cross-functional change agent across the school.
•       Implement digital strategy by working with cross-functional departments to map and transition traditional processes to digital ones.
•        Ensure that all relevant digital initiatives are fully integrated into the strategic-planning process for leadership commitment, resource allocation and execution.
•        Work closely with HR to attract and retain top talent, and to build digital capabilities across the school.
•        Ensure alignment with school and University strategic choices.
•        Assist with the development and enhancement of IT systems and process to allow for effective delivery of on-line classes.
•        Obtain industry Business Digitalization Process (BDP) on digital processes, systems, platforms, and internet-based solutions that WBS should evaluate for Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) or cost /affordability.
•        Work with the school departments to eliminate all forms of paper utilization throughout WBS and automate every WBS process used throughout the school.
•        Develop a comprehensive Disaster Recovery /Business Continuity Plan and recovery plan for all components of the WBS digital strategic plan and evaluate the plan annually.
•       Lead WBS digital steering committee and report on priorities, project implementation changes to the direction taken, financial performance against budgets.

Knowledge Skills and Attitude

•        A forward-thinking, innovative, and disruptive mindset.
•        Proven record of accomplishment of leading successful digital transformation projects
•        Understand core business processes and associated technical solutions.
•        Proven ability to influence and collaborate with co-workers.
•        Understanding of essential business operations and the technological solutions that support them.
•      Leadership experience in successful digital transformation projects.

Minimum academic and job requirements.

•       Master's in digital / technology, or engineering.
•       Minimum experience of 10 years in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) industry.
•      5 years managerial experience.
•    Knowledge and understanding of higher education.

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Brief Description        
Responsibilities:

•     Set out performance Outputs and measurements for each direct report (Handymen team)
•     Management of your team as per the University’s HR policies and processes.
•     Formulate a general scope of works for any minor to medium size refurbishment projects.
•     Monitor budgets for maintenance work and manage external contractors and report on any variations.
•     Liaising with Stakeholders regarding the execution of maintenance and / or other work assigned to the facilities management office.
•     Supervise the facilities office in a manner that will enable effective and efficient customer focused service.
•     Ensure that the areas that have been maintained or repaired by any of the maintenance Teams provide a safe and fit for purpose environment for use by the University community.
•     Ensure effective supervision of service providers as per agreed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

•     National Diploma or equivalent in-Built Environment (or in any other related Facilities Management Studies)-essential
•     Construction management Diploma and or Project Management Certificate will be an advantage

Required Years of Work-Related Experience:

•     3-5 years in Facilities management / building maintenance field dealing with general building technical issues including managing of minor to medium size refurbishment projects
•     2 -3 years management experience of Handymen team and or any of the building trades. (i.e. building fabrics etc.)

 
Desirable Requirements:

•     Valid Driver’s license.

Key Competencies:

•     High level of Computer Literacy
•     Ability to measure and draw as-built drawings in any of the computer draughting packages
•     Ability to put together a general scope of works for minor refurbishment projects
•     Good leadership skills
•     Building Audits Experience
•     Building Maintenance Experience
•     Management of outsourced service providers
•     Asset Management
•     Manage risk and good understanding of maintenance strategies.

Compliance/Statutory Requirement:

•     OHS Act
•     Building Regulations
•     Any other building related legislation
   

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Brief Description        
Main Purpose:

• The main purpose of this position/job is to provide intermediate level technical skill in the applications developed in the Java/Spring Framework technologies in the Java team. Developments will be aligned with business requirements of the University compatible with existing systems and aligned with the Wits ICT Enterprise Architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

•       Develop solutions based on agreed functional specification and system design aligned with standards.
•       Produce system design documentation.
•       Participate in group sessions where analysis of problems and identification of solutions are identified.

Requirements:

•       A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the role of Applications Developer in the Java Spring Framework environment.
•       High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferences:

•       IT Diploma/Degree
•       SQL Certification
•       Java Certification
•       Demonstrated proven ability to develop solutions in the Java Spring Framework
• Demonstrated experience working in a university or higher education environment and an awareness of the uses of ICT within universities.