Recruitment Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Department: Education Law, Management and Policy Studies as described in the minimum requirements.

These duties include:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate students registered in the department;  
• Develop, present and co-ordinate undergraduate and post graduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentor students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Use a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Present lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Provide a significant contribution to research outputs, post graduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Education Law, Management and Policy Studies (with a special focus in Education Law);
• At least 1 publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;
• Evidence of teaching experience in Higher Education, for example, being a demonstrator or tutor or lecturer;

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in Education Law, Management and Policy Studies (with a special focus in Education Law);
• Teaching experience (at least 3 years) in Higher Education and Policy Studies at a Higher Education Institution;
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Conduct own research, research projects and evidence of at least 5 publications in accredited journals or an average of 1 article per year for the last 3 years in such journals, or equivalent outputs;
• Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team
• Knowledge in the field of Education Law within the broad area of Education Leadership, Management and PolicyAcademic administrative experience
• Participation in departmental meetings

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals;
• Liaising with students, parents and other stakeholders; and
• Management of academic departmental events and supervision of tutors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS –Lecturer position:

• A Master’s degree in Finance;
• Lecturing experience at undergraduate level;
• Current/future research specialising in one of the Department’s focus areas:
• Corporate performance and risk management;
• Shareholder value creation;
• Corporate social responsibility;
• Consumer financial decision-making;
• Behavioural finance;
• Retirement finance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Senior Lecturer position:

• A PhD degree in Finance;
• Lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Current/future research specialising in one of the Department’s focus areas:
• Corporate performance and risk management;
• Shareholder value creation;
• Corporate social responsibility;
• Consumer financial decision-making;
• Behavioural finance;
• Retirement finance. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to effectively function in a group;
• Appropriate lecturing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Involvement in published academic research outputs;
• Involvement in professional activities.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subject field of New Testament Studies;
• Conducting scholarly research in the field of New Testament (and related literature);
• Supervising master’s and doctoral students (if the successful candidate has a relevant doctoral degree);
• Mentoring students at the undergraduate level;
• Performing academic administration and management;
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A relevant Masters degree or proof of submission thereof;
• At least 1 publication in an accredited journal;
• Relevant academic administration experience.

Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant doctoral degree or proof of submission thereof;
• At least 3 years’ tertiary experience or related teaching experience;
• At least 3 accredited quality journals publications;
• Evidence of conference papers delivered and community engagement;
• Experience in academic administration and knowledge of departmental committees.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good communication skills;
• Competent writing skills;
• Willingness to learn (i.e., Learning Management System and the use of technology enhancing learning);
• Be able to work in a team;
• Competency in Greek at least at 3rd year level.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Familiar with the African context;
• Competency in more than one language;
• Be part of an established international academic network;
• Membership of at least one scholarly society related to New Testament Studies;
• Community involvement.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Epidemiology undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Division of Health Measurement Sciences, SHSPH;
• Supervision of PhD/MSc/MPH/BSc Honours students in the fields of Epidemiology or Public Health or Health Systems in the SHSPH;
• Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
• Apply and secure research grants for national and international projects;
• Updating course content and revising study guides for modules related to epidemiology;
• Developing and/or maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Strengthening Health Measurement Sciences research within the SHSPH and its affiliated research centres and institutes, as well as collaborative transdisciplinary research with other disciplines within the Faculty and the University;
• Developing partnerships with local and international epidemiologists, biostatisticians and public health specialists for innovative research programme development;
• Participating in the SHSPH’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Epidemiology;
• 18 accredited publications (at least some recent and at least 50% in ISI journals);
• Evidence of Master’s & PhD supervised (at least 4 Masters completed and evidence of current doctoral supervision);
• Conference papers presented internationally;
• Membership of international bodies;
• 5 years’ teaching experience.
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curriculum development/ innovation;
• Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail skills;
• Excellent mathematical skills;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills;
• Awareness and decision-making abilities to choose the right data and statistical methods for each task.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• NRF rating is preferred or evidence of being an established researcher;
• Leadership experience;
• Effective grantsmanship as evidenced by secured international competitive research grant(s);
• Experience in the areas of global health security and/or climate change and health;
• Considerable international experience and exposure or recognition.
• Community engagement recommended;

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RESPONSIBILITIES:           

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a national and international competitive level;
• Participating in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• At least 1 DHET accredited publication;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• Minimum 3 accredited publications (preferably be published in the last three years and in ISI journals);
• At least 2 Master’s supervised; 
• 3 years teaching experience;
• Conference papers delivered.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES FOR LECTURER:

• Experience in a clinical environment;
• PhD in Nursing Science;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• At least one year teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution;
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) support and maintenance:
• Analyse and resolve UPS performance incidents or problems, and report faults to vendors;
• Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot UPS incidents and problems;
• Provide explanation of technical UPS related procedures and processes to both technical and non-technical user/client/customers;
• Investigate and make recommendations with regard to size and standby time of UPS, based on client requirements;
• Assess the location for the readiness to install, investigate environmental infrastructure and make recommendations;
• Request quotations from suppliers as per requirement, and initiate the procurement request process;
• Ensure that new equipment is tagged with asset numbers;
• Assist with monitoring of UPSs and batteries through the management system;
• Ensure that maintenance and repairs on UPSs are done in the most cost-effective way;
• Rebuild battery trays with new batteries and do the necessary voltage measuring for quality assurance;
• Assist with technical aspects related to network room and UPSs on projects;
• Ensure installations are done correctly according to acceptable electrical standards, and assist with inspections;
• Infrastructure support and maintenance of data centres/server/network rooms:
• Conduct the routine inspections of the data centres/server/network rooms;
• Assess that the necessary environmental infrastructures are in place;
• Ensure that the environmental infrastructures are functional, and that the necessary corrective steps are taken regarding failures and/or problems;
• Ensure cabinets, rooms, etc. are neat, clean, and in working order;
• Log calls where needed with Facilities Management to fix faulty infrastructure e.g. DB boards, cooling units, etc.;

Access control:

• Maintain and ensure that access control system is in place at data centres/server/network rooms;
• Maintain access list that control access to the rooms together with security services;
• Ensure that new access control installations to new and old network rooms are done as and when required;

Projects:

• Maintain proper involvement with various teams in the planning phases of network rooms, distribution rooms, and data centres;
• Ensure that advice and guidance are provided for fellow colleagues and users with regards to UPS requirements;
• Advise and guide to ensure that the necessary quality assurance measures are in place for installations;

Administration:

• Maintain involvement in the administration process of tasks;
• Assist with, and coordinate the UPSs call logging and monitoring system;
• Advise and give input to create a management report on statistics;
• Attend relevant seminars and courses;
• Complete the asset verification process;
• Provide inspection reports for network rooms as well as UPSs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelors/BTech degree; with
• Three years’ experience in:
• Technical experience in electronics, etc.;
• Data centre infrastructure and/or network room requirements;
• Working in projects teams;

OR

• Relevant 3-year National Diploma, OR relevant N6 Technical certification; with
• Five years’ experience in:
• Technical experience in electronics, etc.;
• Data centre infrastructure and/or network room requirements;
• Working in projects teams.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

• Uninterrupted Power Supply systems, and a general understanding of electricity;
• Environmental cooling systems;
• Change control procedures;

Technical competencies:

• Ability to enforce necessary quality requirements of installations;
• Ability to work with project teams;
• Understanding of electrical principles;

Behavioural competencies:

• Ability to work independently on own initiative and as a team member;
• Show sound organisational, prioritising, communication and administrative skills;
• Problem solving skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Data Centre certifications;
• Technical qualifications in the applicable fields e.g. UPS, power, cooling, etc.;
• Three years’ experience with UPS installations and maintenance;
• Valid driver’s license.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Performing excellent patient care and handling;
• Clinic management (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising support staff;
• Administering and monitoring of anaesthesia and sedation;
• Performing emergency procedures;
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses;
• Rendering after-hours, shift and weekend veterinary nursing service at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, ICU and Outpatient Clinic in accordance with the duty roster, set up in the following shifts:
• Night shift (20:00 – 08:00)
• Weekend day shift (08:00 – 20:00)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or BVetNurs or equivalent qualification;
• Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One year experience in veterinary nursing.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy; and
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high-pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring anaesthesia and sedation;
• Performing emergency procedures (small animals);
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses as well as own team member;
• Self-development;
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification;
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One year experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital; and
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring anaesthesia and sedation;
• Performing emergency procedures (small animals);
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses as well as own team member;
• Self-development;
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification;
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One year experience in veterinary nursing and general clinic management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital; and
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Preparing and assisting with small, large animals and wildlife surgical procedures;
• Theatre management and practice with emphasis on proper knowledge of surgical procedures, correct handling and care of instruments, theatre hygiene, maintenance of equipment, stock control, orders (pharmaceuticals, medical, prostheses and implants and cleaning and biosecurity products)
• Patient care (pre-, intra- and postoperative);
• Assist with continuous informal training of students and student nurses;
• After hour emergency services on a rotational basis;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or BVetNurse; or equivalent;
• Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One year experience in veterinary nursing and general clinic management of which at least one year is in theatre practice.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Ability to work under high pressure and without supervision:
• Negotiation skills;
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Organizing abilities and a strong service orientation;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Physical mobility;
• Prioritization;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to handle conflict;
• Computer literacy; and
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.