Multiple Job Opportunities at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Senior Director: Teaching Excellence reports to the DVC: Academic. Division of Teaching Excellence (DTE) is responsible for academic planning within the university and for supporting the intellectual, professional and personal development of academics. In addition, the DTE is responsible for the management of the UCDP and other national and university projects.
•  The Division comprises two centres: the Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion (CAPQP), and the Centre for Academic Staff Development (CASD). Activities of the Division and the Centres are integrated to achieve a strategically informed, targeted approach to meeting the goals of the university. A key priority is to provide academics with the skills needed to develop innovative ways of responding to a rapidly changing higher education environment. This is to ensure curriculum and academic transformation at UJ.

 Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic management and coordination of work done in the division and the two Centers: The Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion (CAPQP), and the Centre for Academic Staff Development (CASD).
• To provide strategic leadership, quality assurance and strategic management of academic programmes to ensure academic integrity and development of university academics in achieving the university’s strategic objectives.

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Assist with the development and work within the university’s strategic plan and give effect to projects in support of the key objectives;
• Oversee the quality assurance and academic planning within the university.
• Implement recommendations arising out of audits and reviews (professional accreditations, course (reviews International and Industry engagements)
• Formulate institutional input and responses to internal committees, government policy and initiatives.
• Proactively develop and implement systems and processes within both the institutional and departmental constituents.
• Set and maintain strategic KPIs relating to the remit of the role for reporting to senior management and governance level.
• Oversee the submission of proposals for new academic programmes to external bodies and ensures the alignment with the national and institutional policies.

Quality Assurance Management:

• Quality assurance of academic programmes.
• Plan and organize external quality assurance-related reviews and audits.
• Plans the university’s ongoing schedule of periodic reviews and validations.
• Produce reports as requested by the university’s committee relating to quality assurance and academic records activities.
• Represent the university in external quality assurance and enhancement events and networks of quality assurance specialists.
• Promote awareness amongst students of quality assurance.
• Play an active role in ensuring that quality assurance and enhancement issues are appropriately considered throughout the university.

Professional Development:

• Manage the Accelerated Academic Mentorship Programme, nGAPS, NESP and other DHET initiatives related to academic development
• Co-ordinate and allocate posts for assistant lecturers
• Coordinate the Vice-Chancellors’ Distinguished Awards for teaching excellence and the processes for VC Awards;
• Manage, implement, and report on Teaching Innovation Fund;
• Chair the Teaching Promotions Assessment Committee
• Curate master classes and other professional development initiatives.
• Curriculum Approval, Monitoring, Review, and Improvement Policy:
• Assess, monitor, and interpret analytical information relating to the work of the DTE.
• Stimulate and contribute to the development of institutional policies, strategies and systems for academic programmes, management and quality assurance and enhancement activities.
• Assist in the preparation of policy and consultation papers as required and requested.
• Coordinate the processes of preparing for institutional reviews.
• Implementation and monitoring of academic policy.
• Stimulating debates on decolonisation of the curriculum, 4IR and SDGs and pedagogy as well as monitoring of implementation.
• Develop and implement the Language Policy
• Policy development and commentary on national policies especially in relation to teaching and learning.

Academic Programme Management:

• Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion
• Ensure internal and external approval and accreditation and registration of all university programmes;
• Work with academics to develop and recurriculate new and existing programmes including short learning programmes.
• Liaise with DHET, CHE and SAQA as well as professional bodies when required.
• Work closely with faculties on curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment;
• Manage and implement quality reviews within the university.
• Co-ordinate external institutional review
• Work with faculties to support all professional body accreditation for programmes.
• Centre for Academic Staff Development
• Develop and implement academic staff development initiatives focused on teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement training for tutors
• Work with faculties and academics on teaching and learning training as well as teaching portfolio development.
• Coordinate induction programme for new academic staff and HoDs.
• Implement the UJ Framework for Enhancing Academics as Teachers
• Manage and Implement the Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) project.
• Management of other Academic programme
• Manage the UJ Phase 2 Future Professors Programme (funded by DHET and managed by UJ)
• Oversight of UJ Phase 1 Future Professors Programme (UJ scholars) which includes board membership of National FPP Advisory Board.
• Nurture Emerging Scholars 
• Manage the UJ UCDP grant and reporting/overall implementation.
• Manage the Teaching Innovation Fund and Annual Publication
• Oversight of the Teaching Advancement for Universities (National programme funded by DHET).
• Manage and chair the Teaching Promotions Applications Committee.
• Develop and implement the Academic Planning Tracking System on HEDA
• Implement Master Classes, Academic Boot Camps, Coonect@1and Beautyful Ones are yet to be Born.
• Stakeholder Management and Liaison
• Build collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Represent the university on boards, working groups and at official functions as required.
• Lead and advise management and staff on developments within the fields of academic and quality assurance enhancements.
• Liaise with academic heads to ensure the embedding of knowledge about, and implementation of teaching and learning, quality assurance activities in the academic faculty.
• Work authoritatively and collaboratively with academic staff in undertaking their teaching and QA responsibilities.
• Initiate, build, and coordinate networks around good practices in teaching, learning and quality assurance and enhancement within the university.
• Develop and maintain links with appropriate external agencies, networks, and other higher education institutions.

Governance & Administration

• Represent the best interests of the Division and maintain an effective and appropriate balance of approach in all activities.
• Oversee the design and embedding of quality assurance culture within the Division, managing change as appropriate.
• Promote understanding and importance of quality assurance and enhancement and a sense of shared ownership.
• Chair working groups as appropriate.
• Promote a collegiate approach and develop team coherence.
• Train academic staff in, and provide advice on, quality assurance codes and protocols.
• Ensure that problems are handled quickly and effectively, in a manner that shows responsiveness and collegiate awareness.
• Ensure that the service provided is an appropriate fit for the needs of the university.
• Provide induction on quality assurance systems and processes to all new and relevant staff.

Budgeting and Reporting

• Produce reports relating to quality assurance and academic activities as relevant including the Annual Performance Plans.
• Oversee the budget of the Division and all externally funded projects within the domain and works within given resource boundaries.
• Compile annual reports on the activities of the university-wide quality assurance, academic development, promotions, and teaching and learning structures for the Senate and other governance structures.
• Effective people management within the Division/Unit
• Manage people development in line with Institution-wide skills development strategy within the division/unit.
• Manage talent within the division/unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented.
• Implement performance management within the division/unit in line with HCM Policies and Guidelines.
• Manage grievances, discipline, and terminations within the division/unit in line with HCM policies and guidelines.
• Lead and direct staff within the division/unit to be able to meet the objectives set for them.
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world-class delivery in the division/unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• PHD (NQF 10) or Masters’ Degree (NQF 9) or equivalent.
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience related to the position.
• Demonstrable knowledge in interpreting quantitative data.

Recommendations:

• The ability to develop collaborative relationships with senior staff in Department of Higher Education and Training and at other Southern African Universities.
• Good understanding and links with international higher education institutions and associations.
• Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to recognise, analyse and solve problems.
• Conflict Management skills.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Interpersonal and assertiveness skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to train, motivate and mentor staff.
• High-level writing and analytical skills.
• Initiative/Pro-activeness.
• Ability to interface at all levels.
• Training and Development.
• Computer skills.
• Persuasive and Influential.

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• The Faculty of Education invites applications for the academic post of Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology (DEP). The focus of this post is the education and training within pre-service and in-service teacher programmes in the fields of Education Studies, Life Orientation, Inclusive Education, Neurodevelopmental Leaming Needs, Culture and Natural Environment as well as Remedial Education. The appointee will also be involved in the education and training of specialists on post graduate levels in the fields of inclusive education, and educational psychology. It is expected that the appointee will work closely with the newly established Centre for Neurodiversity@ UJ that is affiliated to DEP.

 Responsibilities:

• Involvement in teaching and research in Educational Psychology as outlined above (contact, blended and online) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Playing a leading role in online teaching innovation.
• Supervision of student research at Honours, Master's and Doctoral level.
• Clinical supervision of the Honours and Masters Educational Psychology students.
• Involvement in national and international research projects.
• Procurement of funding for research.
• Involvement in core activities of the Department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• An appropriate Masters degree in Educational Psychology. The candidate will be required to undertake a doctoral qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period after being appointed to the lecturer position.
• Registered as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Practical professional work experience with inclusive education, psycho-educational assessment, career assessments, and educational psychological therapeutic interventions.
• At least 5 years teaching experience at school level and/or any related field in teacher education at the tertiary level
• Accredited research output in the fields of Educational Psychology and/or Inclusive Education
• A track record of exemplary teaching (online teaching recommended)
• A research footprint (presenting in local conferences/research forums)

 Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Adept at teaching and development of materials for professional practice and online education.

 Recommendations:

•  A defined research trajectory in Educational Psychology (or related fields) that has resulted in good quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals
• Collaboration with leading scholars in Inclusive Education and Educational Psychology
• Teaching experience at school level and/or in the teacher education field at the tertiary level
• PhD/D.Ed degree in Educational Psychology

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.

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• The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes. In the Department of Metallurgy at University of Johannesburg we offer a unique and “true” metallurgical engineering programmes with an emphasis on processing and engineering as well as manufacturing principles. The Department of Metallurgy at the University of Johannesburg offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees programmes.

 Responsibilities:

•  Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make an appointment of a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Department of Metallurgy in the field of Extraction Metallurgy/Coal Processing. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the department, including administrative duties, and teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Metallurgy.

 In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Metallurgy.
• Expand and sustain research in Coal Processing and Extraction Metallurgy.
• Contribute actively to research and publication in his/her specialist field(s).
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research in Extraction Metallurgy.
• Develop, review and lecture undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in Metallurgy.
• Execute departmental administrative tasks, e.g. ECSA filing.
• Execute administrative tasks at the faculty level, if/when required.
• Community engagement.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD degree in Extraction Metallurgy and related fields with a background in Coal Processing (Senior Lecturer)
• A Master’s degree in Extraction Metallurgy and related fields with a background in Coal Processing (Lecturer)
• Strong commitment to teaching and research.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• Registered Professional by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or immediate application in case of appointment.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision of Masters level or higher students.
• Minimum of 3 years' industrial experience in Extraction Metallurgy.

 Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

•  Strong academic character.
• Industrial coal processing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
• Computer Literacy.
• Fluent English language use.
• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Analytical thinking and coordination skills.

 Recommendations:

•  Worked in related Extraction metallurgy/ Coal Processing environment
• Highly research-focused
• Registered Professional by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or immediate application in case of appointment.
• Visible in the field with some research outputs

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.
 

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To teach, facilitate learning, conduct and publish research, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students per the University, Faculty, and department strategy.
 Responsibilities:

•  Teach using diverse methods across all student levels, integrate module content through academic involvement, develop and reflect on a personal teaching philosophy, innovate in teaching, learning, and assessment approaches, and continually enhance teaching and learning skills.
•  Develop course proposals, contribute to the identification and revision of modules, courses, and programs, and participate in accreditation and quality control processes.
• Set and assess work per university standards; supervise student projects, dissertations, and PhD students; provide advice and support related to modules; and provide mentorship
• Contribute to the department’s research strategy, pursuing original research objectives, conducting individual or collaborative research projects, maintaining updated knowledge, translating advances into course study, and contributing to the development of theory and practice in the field.
• Write proposals for research funding, contribute to team grant submissions, maintain and secure funding, identify and undertake consultancy projects, publish and disseminate research through various channels, and contribute to patents and commercial applications as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for organizing personal activities and managing resources, contribute to the wider organization as a module leader, participate in student recruitment, and represent the department on faculty and university committees.
• Liaise with industry and community organizations, provide disciplinary advice to professional and community bodies, serve as an external journal peer reviewer and examiner, actively engage in local community networks, and contribute proactively to conferences and workshops beyond mere attendance.

Minimum requirements

• M.Tech/MHSc (NQF Level 9) in Chiropractic. 
• Registration with the AHPCSA in chiropractic
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical practice
• Expertise in relevant approaches and methods of teaching including blended teaching methods
• It may be expected from shortlisted candidates to do a presentation to the faculty and its stakeholders on a topic determined by the Optometry department.
• A good track record of teaching and research with the relevant specialty of chiropractic

 Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

•  Knowledge of university, and faculty policies, rules, and regulations.
• A good track record of teaching and research with the relevant speciality.

 Recommendations:

• Knowledge of university, and faculty policies, rules, and regulations
• A PhD or an appropriate professional qualification in the field, or appropriate period of professional experience
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty staff, students, and community members as well as organizational leaders.
• Proven experience in creating campus and community partnerships
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Innovative, proactive and creative
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• Great writing and presentation skills
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.

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Responsibilities:

• To provide strategic leadership to and oversee the operations, and maintenance of the Audio-Visual Environment across the four campuses.

 People Management

•  Effectively manage the Audio-Visual Teams in delivering a speedy and efficient AV services across campuses
•  Ensure that individual performance measures/agreements are in place.
•  Coach and mentor staff to achieve agreed performance targets.
•  Develop a training and skills development plan for staff.
•  Conduct performance reviews with staff as per the Performance Management Policy.
• Hold regular team meetings with staff.

Support and Maintain

• Document and configuration management of the AV environment.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of AV Service Delivery which is in line with ICS ICT Operational Processes
• Oversee the repairing of malfunctioning of AV equipment.
• Design, implement and maintain the AV environment blueprint.
• Enable and maintain proactive maintenance of the environment.

 Performance and Quality Management

• Monitor SLA performance for campus and off-campus AV clients.
• Assist in tracking SLA breaches and putting in place corrective to improve IT service delivery.
• Collate and present monthly SLA performance reports to ICS senior management and key campus stakeholders in collaboration with the Service Delivery Manager.

 Customer Engagement

• Track and follow up on AV request made by internal and external clients.
• Be the immediate point of escalation for all AV issues from clients.
• Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with Campus stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an AV Technological roadmap with the user’s and Manager: Service Delivery
• Always represent ICS in a positive manner.
• Assist in scoping and implementation of AV projects.
• Ensure timely, concise, and effective communication with campus stakeholders regarding AV Service issues.
• Conduct monthly service reviews with individual stakeholders to understand service issues and identify project requirements and potential collaboration opportunities.

Asset and Financial Management

• Maintain an updated register of IT assets on the Campus.
• Plan, compile, manage and execute the AVU budget.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Electronics/IT/Audio Visual (NQF7)
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Any other AV systems design, installation and maintenance qualification will be considered
• Middle Management (3 years)
• IT Service Management (3 years)
• Support of AV equipment in a higher education environment (5 years)
• ITIL Knowledge
• Knowledge of Inform Comm certification principles
• Clear understanding of Crestron AV equipment programming and support
• Clear understanding of AMX equipment programming and support
• Clear understanding of Polycom AV equipment
• Any other AV systems design, installation and maintenance understanding will be considered

 Competencies (Technical Skills and Behavioural Attributes):

•  AV Support
• AV Design
• ITIL Service Management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer relations management.
• Collaborating with business managers to determine and deliver value adding AV solutions.
• Ability to interact across all levels.
• Managing Knowledge
• Collaboration
• Quality Driven
• Peoples Management
• Leadership qualities
• Strategic Thinker
• Results Driven

 Recommendations:

•  CoBIT 5 Foundation
• Inform Comm: AV Essential, GEN III-112, 3, CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I (certificates valid for at least 2024 but preferably 2-3 years)
• Crestron: Systems D, Control Systems Programming (certificates valid for at least 2024)
• AMX: Systems Design, Control Systems Programming (certificates valid for at least 2024)
• Polycom: IP and Data Networking, Sound Structure
• Support of AV equipment in a higher education environment
• Middle Management

 Working Conditions:

•  Might be required to work outside normal working hours from time to time.

Deadline: 23rd August, 2024.

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Description:

• The department current has a vacant position on a Professor / Associate Professor level in the field of Molecular Biology. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.

 Responsibilities:

•  Lead existing or new research groups.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral).
• Steer research projects independently.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national and international research collaborations.
• Network with industry and research institutions.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• Professor:
• Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology, Molecular Biology) or equivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• Steer research project/s independently.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Molecular Biology.

Associate Professor:

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology, Molecular Biology) or equivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record of securing external research funds.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Molecular Biology

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilient.
• Enthusiastic.

Recommendations:

• NRF-rating (highly recommended)
• Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.
• Expertise and experience in course and curriculum innovation in higher education.

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.

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Job Description:

• You are invited to become part of the JBS journey, focusing on enabling and empowering people who want to grow and transform their future in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. A particular focus of the position is to examine the business implications of established and emerging digital technologies and practices in a super-diverse world.

 The JBS wishes to appoint a Professor with experience in finance and relevant field as well as exposure in innovative solutions including the following areas:

•  Digital Transformation
• Corporate and Finance Strategy
• Innovation (including Entrepreneurship)
• 4IR Technologies
• Data science
• Financial Management
• Budgeting

Responsibilities:

• Design programmes for business school applications that contribute to the JBS vision
• Teaching and supervising postgraduates studies on digital technologies or related fields
• Conduct theoretical-conceptual and empirical research on the effects of digital transformation in a competitive and globalized world and generate high impact research papers
• Develop international cooperation as well as engage with industry, and secure funding for research and development on impact of digital transformation on business, people and society.
• Drive development of industry relevant 4IR applications
• Remain current on digital transformation, methodologies and protocols to provide training to stakeholders
• Fulfil academic citizenship and leadership roles
• Meaningful contributions through community engagement
• Forge and maintain internal and external professional networks

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Finance or relevant field.
• Exposure in AI technologies and its applications, including related programming languages and software tools.
• A track record in international cooperation.
• A track record in engaging with industry, and must have been involved in securing industry funding recently.
• Exposure of digital transformation on business, people and society.
• Proven track record of excellence in accredited research outputs, supervision (masters and PhD to completion) and in the teaching and assessment at university level.
• A significant research portfolio demonstrated by a sustained research record in the last 8 years
• NRF rating or the ability of the candidate to meet the NRF rating requirements to apply within the next cycle
• Deep understanding of South African and African business education
• Exposure in multi-disciplinary fields
• Exposure in Master's and Doctoral coordination.

 Recommendations:

•  An excellent teaching portfolio at a reputable Higher Education Institution, able to teach large groups of students, preferably in the business school context.
• Excellence in postgraduate research supervision and publications
• Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at DPhil, MBA, PDBA and Executive Development Levels
• Industry-related experience

Deadline:  25th August, 2024.

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• The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) offers a dynamic focus on creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. FADA programs maintain a strong focus on sustainability, relevance, and active engagement with real-word dynamism, creativity, and diversity in promoting curriculum reform to design education that aligns with the University of Johannesburg's vision.
•  The Faculty and the Departments of Fashion Design and Industrial Design have excellent facilities and staff and works closely with industry stakeholders to ensure that its programmes remain relevant and that students are empowered to deal with constant change. The Heads of Department for Fashion Design and Industrial Design are recruiting  for a Departmental Secretary to provide administrative support to them in their role, and through performing administrative duties and functions. The successful incumbent will engage with the Heads of  Department, Faculty Administration students, staff, and relevant stakeholders.

 Responsibilities:

• The successful incumbent will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of Department Secretary:
• Departmental general and academic administration activities for the Department of Fashion and Industrial Design
• Respond timeously to and distribute communication.
• Manage Head of Department (HoD) diaries.
• Coordinate agendas, minute-taking and Departmental meetings.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and industry.
• Maintain filing and record management systems.
• Manage the complete student life cycle from queries, admissions to graduation.
• General administration support for HoDs and staff.
• Issue Department marketing materials.
• Stock control and general ordering of stationary and refreshments.
• Department receptionist.
• Administrative and travel arrangements.
• Assist with UJ support divisions.

Minimum requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate.
• A relevant Diploma or certificate or equivalent at minimum on NQF level 6 with three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant job experience.
• Three (3) years' experience in academic administration within a tertiary education environment.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in Oracle system.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in MS Office, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in ITS system.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in student life cycle.

 Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

•  Excellent English communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent organisation, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that acknowledge different cultural perspectives.
• Reliability and integrity.
• People management.
• Proactiveness and self-motivated.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Recommendations:

• Prior experience in working with MS Teams.
• Prior experience in working with Perceptive Content.
• Knowledge of UJ Policies and processes.
• Knowledge of managerial methods and processes.
• Knowledge of Business processes.
• Knowledge of UJ Academic and Faculty Rules and Regulations.

Deadlne: 23rd August, 2024.

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• The Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology is proud to be one of a few standalone Botany departments at universities in South Africa. In terms of teaching, the Department is one of the few departments offering all the core disciplines of Botany, i.e. Plant Taxonomy and Systematics, Plant Anatomy, and Plant Physiology, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In addition, we offer applied fields such as Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Furthermore, we also present Life Sciences to BEd students registered in the Faculty of Education. Our research focuses on several aspects including anatomy, biotechnology, chemotaxonomy, DNA barcoding, ethnobotany, medicinal plants, plant defence responses, post-harvest physiology, plant taxonomy, and systematics. The Department is hosts a SARCHi chair in Indigenous Plant Use and two UJ Research Centres in DNA Barcoding (African Centre for DNA Barcoding, ACDB) and Postharvest Storage and Agroprocessing (Postharvest and Agroprocessing Centre, PARC).
• The appointee will present lectures in Systematics and Plant Taxonomy at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, attract research funding and actively conduct research within the field, supervise postgraduate students and be involved in the ACDB centre administration, Faculty and Departmental administration. Additional lecturing in the field of botany when needed and other day-to-day activities of the Department, Faculty and the Institution.

Responsibilities:

This is a senior position (Associate Professor/Professor) in the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology. The
successful candidate shall be required to:

• Be capable to lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in Plant Taxonomy and Systematics and other fields if needed.
• Have experience in directing and developing practicals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Plant Systematics and Barcoding.
• Be able to develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of of Botany and Plant Biotechnology.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department including, but not limited to, academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
• Have proven track record for attracting funding for research.
• Have experience in conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and delivering conference papers.
• Ability to perform research, teaching, student supervision and administration simultaneously.

Minimum requirements

• PhD degree specializing in Plant Systematics and Barcoding.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience lecturing and performing research at a Higher Education institution.
• Proven lecturing track record at the level of Associate or Full Professor at a Higher Education institution.
• Experience in organizing and managing undergraduate practicals and student assistants or tutors for Plant Taxonomy students.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, an abridged teaching evaluation or portfolio needs to accompany the application. 
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Experience in post-graduate supervision.
• A good/successful research fundraising track record.
• Proven research track record through publications, talks and invited talks, patents, etc.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and experience with the integration of ITC in teaching and learning e.g. LMS Moodle, R, systematics related software, etc.
• Excellent teaching and motivational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that support collaboration with others and working as a team member.
• Analytical thinking.

Recommendations:

• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s licence and recent regular driving experience.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• NRF rated.

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.

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Responsibilities:

• To coordinate the activities of third-party service providers and suppliers.
• Monitor their performance against their SLAs and help resolve underlying issues.
• Work with the IT Service Delivery Director to prepare, document and update the IT Asset Management tool.
• Manage and maintain the access rights to IT Asset systems.
• Effectively implement the Asset Management process and ensure that the process is performed as agreed and documented.
• Ensure that Computer requests are reviewed, authorised, and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
• Gather and understand user requirements for existing or new services and collaborate with the relevant IT team to provision services or solution.
• Knowledge of IT Assets with experience of software asset management systems.
• Be able to utilize tools that track usage of all software in the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant software license agreement and ensuring that assets are always properly accounted for.
• The person will also be responsible for storeroom management.
• Ensure the storeroom is always tidy and stock is controlled, including consumables like hardware stock etc.
• Update the insurance with all new machines and claims.
• Work with management in preparation of software and hardware budget.
• Assist in the identification and monitoring of risks, governance and compliance requirements related to the Asset Management environment.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• NQF Level 6 qualification in either IT/Management
• SDI Service Manager/Agent Certified (e.g Fresh-works, fixosftware,manage-engine, remedy, Kaizen tool, Solar winds , IBM Zluri or any other asset management tool)

Experience:

• 2–3-year previous experience in ICT asset control
• Desktop Management (3 years)
• IT Service Management (3 years)
•  Knowledge:
• Knowledge of IT and Operations
• Knowledge of ITIL aligned Service Management.
• Knowledge of Asset Management.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

•  ITIL Service Management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer relations management.
• Policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with business managers to determine and deliver value adding solutions.
• Ability to interact across all levels.
• Managing Knowledge
• Collaboration
• Quality Driven
• Strategic Thinker
• Results Driven 

Recommendations:

• Risk Management
• ITIL Intermediate Certified
• Management of Asset within Higher Education

Deadline: 23rd August, 2024..

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Responsibilities:

• This technical position will be reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations within the ICS Department. The incumbent will lead a team of IT professionals within the Infrastructure & Operations unit. Focus will be given to Microsoft applications and server infrastructure to ensure a supportive and enabling environment.

Upon joining the Department, you will:

• Technical Leadership
• Fulfil technical and administrative duties within the department.
• Provide effective delivery capabilities to ensure successful deployment, maintenance, and support of the Microsoft environment, including on-premises and cloud solutions.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate operational activities to ensure continuous availability of Microsoft systems and applications.
• Contribute positively to the advancement of the university’s IT strategy.
• Ensure effective and efficient technical skill and knowledge application.
• Coach and mentor team members on adopted technology best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team on Microsoft technologies and solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions to ensure smooth operations.
• Stay updated with the latest Microsoft technologies and industry trends to keep the team’s skills and knowledge current.
• Operational Management
• Operational excellence - Continuously improving processes and outcomes within the technical team by identifying gaps and implementing effective changes.
• Ensure the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and efficient.
• Develop, update, and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance and security.
• Support implementing and maintaining IT systems, software, and hardware.
• Liaise with vendors regarding incident resolution, infrastructure maintenance, and support contractual obligations.
• Manage the testing and deployment of new Microsoft systems and environments.
• Document and manage Microsoft infrastructure architecture and the lifecycle of Microsoft products.
• Develop, document, and mature operational processes.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT processes, systems, and projects.
• Prepare and present regular reports on, but not limited to, access reviews, system changes, project status, and IT operations.
• Ensure all documentation complies with organizational standards and requirements.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Make informed decisions that benefit the team and organization, considering short-term and long-term impacts.
• Foster a problem-solving mindset within the team, encouraging innovative solutions and ideas.

Project Coordination

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Plan, initiate, and manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with other departments to understand their needs and ensure IT projects align with business goals.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Governance: Ensuring adherence to project guidelines, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining transparency in decisionmaking processes.

 Financial Management

• Contribute to preparing the annual infrastructure and operations budget aligned with the business strategy.
• Draft and evaluate tender documentation to procure the most suitable Microsoft solutions, including licensing, per business requirements.
• Implement and support ICT vendor management, reporting all incidents to relevant parties.

 Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Consult and advise departments organization-wide regarding their server and application requirements.
• Ensure cross-collaboration with all levels within the organization to provide support.
•  Be situated at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus but not excluded from supporting all campuses.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification (NQF 7) with 3 to 5 years' of job-related experience.
• Industry Standard Certification: Relevant Microsoft Certifications.
• Technical middle management: 2 to 3 years of experience in a technical middle management role.
• Proficiency in technical aspects of Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Proficiency in virtualization infrastructure

 Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

•  Demonstrated strong leadership abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality support and services.
• Strong analytical and deep technical skills and knowledge.
• Capable of producing fast paced but well-considered results.
• Ability to develop new ideas and improve existing ones.
• Maintain high standards and produce high-quality work.
• Structured, organized, and efficient work expected from self and others.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter, motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills

 Recommendations:

•  Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in technical aspects of Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Technical expertise in Azure infrastructure.
• Strong skills in Windows Operating Systems.
• Solid understanding of Intune and MS Office 365, including integration and security.
• Proficiency in cloud computing and virtualization technologies (Azure, Hyper-V, VMware).
• Proficiency in writing, modifying, reading, and understanding PowerShell scripts.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and security
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL
• Security:
• Demonstrated skills in implementing security hardening techniques for Windows environments.
• Experience in patch management and vulnerability management.
• Experience with Microsoft System Centre Suite: Over four years of experience with:
• Virtual Machine Manager
• Operations Manager
• Configuration Manager
• Identity Management: Strong understanding of identity management practices.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects effectively.
• Vendor Management: 2 to 3 years of experience in managing vendor relationships

Deadline: 23rd August, 2024.