Jobs at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Requirements for Senior Lecturer level:

• A PhD in Insurance and Risk Management.
• In addition to a PhD, candidates with a Master’s degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management will be preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in a research leadership role, including a track record of accredited publications and student research supervision.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with substantial teaching experience, both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Additional requirements for ALL levels:

• It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance related fields for lecturer level and insurance and risk management at senior lecturer level, who are capable of teaching in these areas will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas.

Expectations of successful applicant:

• Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.

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Brief Description        
GCRO is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Junior Researcher (equivalent to Junior Lecturer) to the Inclusive Economies Research Programme (IERP) who will:

• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Inclusive Economies Research Programme.
• Participate as a GCRO IERP team member to support the implementation of the programme’s defined research projects.
• Organise regular meetings with IERP stakeholders to maintain regular contact.
• Draft meeting minutes and reports on the progress of the IERP.
• Assist with drafting of terms of references and assist with the management of short term appointments (on a     consultancy basis) to supplement existing capacity and/or address urgent research needs.
• Contribute to analysis, research and quantitative and qualitative surveys on inclusive economic development.
• Work in collaboration with a range of research entities, locally and internationally, in pursuit of the programme’s     objectives.
• Participate in the effective dissemination of the team’s output to stakeholders and society.
• Undertake academic research and publish in academic journals or books.

We are looking for (selection criteria):

• Applicants with a Master's qualification, or in exceptional cases an Honour’s with considerable relevant experience and evidence of progress towards attaining a Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Urban Planning and/or related fields.
• A candidate with some applied work experience in research in inclusive economic development, regional economic development and/or related disciplines.
• Evidence of an appropriate mix of peer reviewed scholarly output and other research outputs.
• A candidate with qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills will be at an advantage.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of academic, research, government and civil society stakeholders.
• Applicants must have good communication and presentation skills.

A Junior Researcher is broadly equivalent to a university Junior Lecturer and a competitive remuneration package at the level of a Junior Lecturer is available. The successful candidate will be given a five year contract, renewable.

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Brief Description        

• SBS invites applications for the position of a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Insurance and Risk Management.

  Requirements for Lecturer level:

• A Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but Master’s degrees in finance related fields will be considered.
• Registration/intention to register towards a PhD in Insurance and Risk Management, shortly after appointment, is necessary.
• In addition to at least a Masters’ degree, candidates with an Honours degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management and/or finance related fields are preferred.
• Existing accredited publications will be an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with teaching experience.

Additional requirements for ALL levels:

• It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance related fields for lecturer level and insurance and risk management at senior lecturer level, who are capable of teaching in these areas will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas.

Expectations of successful applicant:

• Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.

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Brief Description        
Qualifications:

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
• The candidate must be a specialist in Neurosurgery and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a Neurosurgeon,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor, or qualify to be awarded the academic title, although other Neurosurgeons, meeting all the above criteria may apply as well.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
• Strengthen research in the division,
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff, 
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic programs,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
• Establish and maintain academic excellence,
• Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university, 
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
• Contribute to the leadership of the cluster by participating in the management structures,

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Brief Description        

• The GCRO seeks to appoint a flexible, multi-skilled Junior Researcher to be part of the Understanding Quality of Life research theme.

For this post, we are looking for:

• Applicants with a master's qualification, or in exceptional cases an Honour’s with considerable relevant experience and evidence of progress towards attaining a master’s degree.
• A candidate with expertise in data management of large-scale quantitative datasets.
• A candidate with the ability to analyse quantitative data using SPSS, Stata or R and present results. Demonstrable experience with advanced statistical analysis and knowledge of a GIS application will be an advantage.
• An applicant interested in pursuing scientific research in the field of quality-of-life studies.
• An applicant with the ability to conceptualise own research topics using existing quantitative datasets.
• A candidate with interest in, and ideally some prior work experience in, household-based survey management and / or project management.

A Junior Researcher is broadly equivalent to a university Junior Lecturer and a competitive remuneration package at that level is available. The successful candidate will be awarded a five-year contract.

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Brief Description        
GCRO is seeking to appoint a multi-skilled Researcher (equivalent to Lecturer) to the Inclusive Economies Research Programme (IERP) who will:

• Actively contribute to the conception and delivery of research projects on inclusive economic development.
• Contribute to the development of the Inclusive Economies Research Programme in close consultation with the IERP’s Joint Steering Committee (GPG and GCRO) and the GCRO’s Management Committee.Contribute to analysis, research, and quantitative and qualitative surveys on inclusive economic development.
• Work in collaboration with a range of research entities, locally and internationally, in pursuit of the programme’s objectives.
• Draft terms of references and assist with the management of short-term appointments (on a consultancy basis) to supplement existing capacity and/or
• address urgent research needs.Support the drafting of policy proposals and/or co-production on inclusive economic development with provincial and/or local government.
• Contribute to the effective dissemination of the team’s output to stakeholders and society at large via media, social media, and dialogues.
• Undertake academic research and publish in academic journals and books.
• Build local and international profile for the programme and its outputs, for example through projection of findings into conferences and other forums, and/or through engaging in selected international comparative research projects.

We are looking for (selection criteria):

• Applicant with a Master’s degree or PhD or registered for PhD.
• A candidate substantially involved in research in inclusive economic development, regional economic development and/or related disciplines over three years.
• Applicants must have at least two peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters.
• Applicants with experience of translating research into public policy.
• A candidate with significant quantitative data/statistical analysis will be at an advantage.
• Ability to engage at a high level with a wide range of academic, research, government, and civil society stakeholders.
• Applicants must have excellent communication and presentation skills

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Brief Description        

• The minimum qualification and experience for a Lecturer is a CA (SA) or an equivalent qualification.  
• Relevant teaching experience will be an advantage.  
• The ability to work as part of a team, conduct research and teach at undergrad and/or post-graduate level is essential.

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Brief Description        

• The minimum requirements for a senior lecturer is a CA(SA) or equivalent qualification with 3 years post qualification experience; OR CA (SA) or equivalent with a Masters qualification OR equivalent professional qualification eg CIMA or ACCA.
•  Relevant teaching experience will be an advantage.
• The ability to work as part of a team, conduct research and teach at undergrad and/or post-graduate level is essential.

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Brief Description        
The key functions of this position are:

• Assist the ED in fulfilment of his research functions through coordination of research collaborators and/or direct involvement in research;
• Work under supervision on GCRO research projects in conjunction with senior staff aimed at publication in accredited and non-accredited scholarly publications;
• Support the ED on government requests for data, research and policy development;
• Provide executive logistical and administrative support to the ED on his strategic and operational functions;
• Assist the ED in his engagement with academic, research, government and civil society stakeholders and international partners;

The GCRO is a small and energetic team that is looking for an individual with a positive attitude.

The key requirements for this post are:

• Applicants with a master's qualification, or in exceptional cases an Honour’s with considerable relevant experience and evidence of progress towards attaining a master’s degree  in urban planning, development studies, social sciences, economics, demographics, urban geography, political studies, public management, or cognate discipline;
• Evidence of research potential through some published work is not essential but is highly recommended;
• Administrative skills are essential for this position;
• Attention to detail and numeracy literacy is required;
• Capacity to work independently, be deadline driven and communicate well (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail);
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver a professional service;
•  High level of competence and organisation skills;
• Ability to work productively and positively in teams.

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Brief Description        

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the WRAF Veterinarian with veterinary care and animal husbandry.
• Assist with anaesthetics, surgical operations, and post-surgical care.
• Prepare theatre for surgical procedures and assist with procedures.
• Responsible for sourcing and ordering medication and veterinary consumables.
• Assist researchers with approved veterinary procedures.
• Managing equipment maintenance, radiology, in-house lab, theatre, and post-mortem room.
• Weekend and public holidays duties on rotational basis. (one weekend a month).
• Administrative duties – maintain records, produce reports, and study protocols for procedural planning.
• Ensuring ongoing refinement and compliance of trial protocols.

Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience.   

• Recognized Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
• Good standing with and current registration with SAVC.
• Minimum of two-years’ experience of veterinary nursing.
• Good communication skills, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Previous experience of working in a research animal facility.
• Exposure to the research process.

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Brief Description        
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful appointee should possess high-level leadership and managerial skills, have a PhD in Mining Engineering with evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements with a strong research profile, national and international academic and/or professional standing, and expertise in any technical discipline in mining.  Professional registration or eligibility for international applicants is recommended

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide visionary leadership, set strategic goals and objectives for the School of Mining Engineering.
• Develop and implement an industry-aligned research program by fostering research excellence, innovation and academic citizenship within the School.
• Lead and manage the School in meeting its strategic goals and participate in University-wide decision-making processes towards achieving the University’s strategic goals.
• Raise external funding for projects within the School’s vision and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners, government agencies and other academic institutions globally.
• Manage  and support staff recruitment, evaluation, and professional growth, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment for students, promoting their academic success and well-being.

The standard contractual period of employment is (5) five-years, after which the candidate may seek another term, or be integrated into an appropriate teaching and research position in the School.

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Job Summary: 

• Applications are invited for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position in Entomology. The applicant must have a PhD and appropriate research and teaching experience in Entomology. The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences is a leader in several disciplines locally and globally, and is one of the top Schools in the Faculty of Science in terms of research output and postgraduate throughput. We have world class facilities for conducting research, including appropriate laboratory facilities and equipment, a quarantine insectary and controlled environment (CONVIRON) chambers and access to field sites.

Brief Description        
Minimum qualification / requirement

•  PhD in Zoology, specialising in Entomology
•  Experience in teaching undergraduate courses, including large classes
•  A proven research track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
•  A proven track record of postgraduate student supervision, appropriate for the level of the post
•  A proven track record, appropriate for the level of the post, of attracting independent research grant funding
•  Excellent oral and written skills in English
•  Quantitative skills and an ability to work in statistical languages and software
•  Valid driver’s licence (at least code B)

Personal attributes

• The ideal candidate should have the following:
•  Collegiality and the ability to work with other members of staff
•  Ability to work in a collaborative research environment
•  Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and research

Field of research:

•  We welcome applications from people with knowledge of Entomology.
•  Proficiencies in experimental design and quantitative skills are essential.

Key Performance Areas: 

The candidate is required to:

•  Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as engage in curriculum development and course coordination
•  Organise practical sessions and fieldtrips where applicable
•  Develop an independent research programme that includes using the existing insectary and controlled environment (CONVIRON) chambers in the school
•  Organise practical sessions and fieldtrips where applicable
•  Provide appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate students
•  Contribute to the running of the school