Vacant Job Positions at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Business Management.

Duties:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Teaching and learning: Delivering informative lectures, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Designing assessments and grading student work accurately and promptly. Contribute proactively to the development of new approaches to teaching, learning and assessments within the subject area as well as practical and programme content.
• Research: Engaging in extensive research, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline.
• Research Pipeline: Establishing and maintaining a steady research pipeline to ensure consistent and impactful contributions to the academic community.
• Student Supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters levels, fostering their academic and research growth.
• Academic Administration: Assisting in academic administrative tasks and contributing to the efficient functioning of the department. Invigilate during University examinations and assessments. Ensure that students adhere to the University Rules and Regulations.
• Committee Participation: Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Master's degree in Business Management or related field
• Lecturing experience at a reputable higher education institution.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner

Recommendations:

• Currently enrolled/completing a PhD
• Knowledge of the online learning environment
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Supervised research projects of postgraduate students successfully at Honours and Masters levels
• Articulate in quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Engagement in research publications and presentations at conferences

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Job Description:

The UJ Faculty of Art Design and Architecture (FADA) seeks an Industrial Design Lecturer to join its team of seasoned academics.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to be able to fulfill the responsibilities of an academic Lecturer, which include:

• Facilitating learning (teaching, assessment and the preparing of study material) in identified undergraduate and postgraduate modules in industrial design.
• Executing administrative and/or management duties that support the academic project.
• Improving and increasing personal knowledge through the conducting and publishing of accredited research and creative outputs relevant to the industrial design discipline on an on-going basis.
• Contributing towards societal and professional community engagement that adds value to the profile of the individual, department and faculty.
• Participating in departmental and faculty marketing initiatives.
• Any other departmental or faculty related duties as required.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a cognate discipline (NQF 9 or equivalent). Applicant needs to be willing to register for a doctoral qualification in Industrial Design or a cognate discipline (NQF 10 or equivalent).
• Three to five years' teaching and learning experience and/or professional relevant industry experience.
• In-depth and current industrial design skills and knowledge.
• Proven ability to undertake academic research and/or creative work.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• High level of computer literacy.
• Good organising, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Competent in facilitating design and technical execution across a broad spectrum of industrial design projects.
• Strong interpersonal commination skills with students and colleagues.
• The ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Recommendations:

• Five to ten years’ relevant professional industrial design experience.
• Evidence of research and/or creative outputs.
• Evidence of Post Graduate Supervision.
• Specialist skills or developed interests in product design, business, design studies, drawing, prototyping, digital media, and engineering for industrial design.

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Job Description

To facilitate teaching and research in preferably both the contact and online mode, where appropriate. Interacting with the community, stakeholders and partners to work towards the fulfilment of mission of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

Teaching and Learning

• Lecture, supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
• Coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
• Teach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material, and be available for consultation.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email) modes as appropriate.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the School and College.
• Provide cover for colleagues on sabbatical where necessary.
• Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
• Course coordination.
• Supervision of post-graduate students.
• Supervise Master’s dissertations and PhD theses.
• Involvement in professional activities.
• Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.
• Participate in the School’s various outreach activities including Open Days etc.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Director of the School or Executive Dean.

Research

• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of Public Administration and related disciplines through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate supervision as well as the promotion of UJ strategic objectives.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.
• Contribute to the development of the School through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
• Direct and develop a personal research programme leading to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
• Participate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, School and/or inter-College.
• Identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative.

Community Development

• Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.

Individual Value Add

• Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
• Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
• Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
• Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.
• Be a strong team player.

Minimum requirements

Associate Professor

• A recognised doctoral qualification in Public Administration (and related fields such as Public Management/Governance, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation) with strong qualitative and quantitative research background.
• Willingness to lecturer at undergraduate level especially large first year classes.
• Sound knowledge of Public Administration and related fields theories at postgraduate level.
• Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals is the most important requirement for the position.
• The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of Public Administration when required.
• An excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Public Administration and related disciplines at postgraduate level.

Professor

• A recognised doctoral qualification in Public Administration (and related fields such as Public 
  Management/Governance, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation).
• Willingness to lecturer at undergraduate level especially large first year classes.
• Five (5) years’ Research management experience.
• Proven record of excellence in accredited scholarly research outputs in the fields of Public Administration.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven national stature in the disciplines.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven record of excellence and innovation in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and post- graduate students at university level.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven experience of academic quality assurance, curriculum revision and development.
• Two (2) to four (4) proven record of excellence in the application of the candidate's knowledge and skills in community interaction, capacity-building, and policy interventions (experience in the publication of opinion pieces and policy briefs in the media will serve as recommendation).
• At least four (4) years’ proven record of postgraduate university supervision at doctoral and Masters’ levels.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven experience of participation in the management of departmental issues at a university.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven record and experience in the supervision of online Master's candidates.

Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise graduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.
• Proven ability to excel in personal academic endeavors.
• Proven ability to excel in innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Proven ability to excel in undertaking and completing scholarly research projects.
• Supervision of Masters and doctoral students.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of faculty rules, regulations, and policies
• NRF-Rating
• Publication in internationally accredited journals
• Proven academic leadership in the field of Public Administration and research methodology.
• Proven experience in fundraising or fundraising proposal writing.
• Proven commitment to wholistic developing undergraduate students (with love and care)
• Commitment to fostering national and international partnerships.
• A university qualification and experience in teaching research methodologies at postgraduate level.
• Please note that UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting applicants for this post.

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Job Description

The Department of Childhood Education at the University of Johannesburg offer undergraduate and post graduate degrees programmes. In the professional undergraduate programmes on the Soweto campus teachers qualify to teach in the foundation and intermediate phase of schooling. In addition to the course work, the undergraduate programme is extended by a practicum component where students spend time in a primary school that is associated with the university.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching in the field of English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the Foundation Phase of schooling in the undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education programmes.
• Integrating content on English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the Foundation Phase with the practicum focus on child development studies.
• Research in English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the primary school teacher education programme and/or Teaching Methods in the primary school.
• Community engagement in the area of English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the Foundation Phase and Teaching methodology and practicum.
• Administration of university teaching, research and community engagement in the portfolio of the position.
• Post graduate supervision of students in areas related to the position.
• Support, guide and monitor student experience initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate the Masters online programme in the department.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor

• A suitable doctoral qualification in Education or a related field
• Has successfully supervised Master's and Doctoral students
• Extensive experience in designing and teaching postgraduate research courses
• Extensive teaching experience in courses related to English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the Foundation Phase, Teaching methodology and practicum or in teacher education for the primary school
• Consistent research output in accordance with Department of Higher Education research output requirements
• Evidence of a national reputation in the field of English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education for the primary school

Minimum requirements for Senior Lecturer

• A suitable doctoral qualification in Education or a related field
• Teaching experience in courses related to English/Mathematics and/or Life Skills Education in the Foundation Phase, Teaching Methodology and Practicum or in teacher education for the primary school
• Evidence of some postgraduate supervision
• Consistent research output in accordance with Department of Higher Education research output requirements

Recommendations:

• Research project management experience
• School research experience
• Qualitative and/or Quantitative research methods
• Sound understanding of the integrated approach of teaching in the Foundation Phase

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy
• Fluent English language use
• Strong interpersonal relationships
• Analytical thinking and coordination skills
• Able to work with teachers in in-service development programmes

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Job Description

The School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) at the University of Johannesburg offers a broad range of undergraduate diplomas and degrees, postgraduate and continuous education programmes designed to equip graduates with relevant skills and competencies that can be applied across length and breadth of the tourism and hospitality value chain.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a broad experience base in the discipline of hospitality management.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervision of Honours and Masters students. We take pride in our scholarly work and we expect all our academics to actively undertake research and publish in high-quality journals.

Upon joining our Department, you will:

• Be situated at the STH Admin Building, Bunting Road Campus, Kingsway, but not excluded from teaching on other campuses
• Teach allocated modules
• Conduct and publish your research within a focus area in Hospitality management
• Fulfil leadership and administrative roles in the within the STH when required

Responsibilities:

If you join our Department, you will:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and learners from our client organisations
• Supervise postgraduate students’ research, including honours and master’s
• Conduct and publish your research within a research focus area of your personal interest
• Fulfil leadership roles in the department
• Administration taskes in department
• Make a meaningful difference through community engagement
• Forge and maintain external professional networks

Minimum requirements

To qualify, you need to have:

• A Masters degree in Hospitality management
• Proven experience in teaching/training at a reputable higher education institution, locally or internationally 
• Evidence of published articles in accredited journals
• Evidence of successful supervision 
• If not completed, be registered for a PhD degree

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills

Recommendations:

• An excellent ability to speak and write in English
• Computer literate (MS Office ext)
• Ability to teach online
• Able to teach large groups

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Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management in the Human Resource Management Programme.

Duties:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Lecturing in Human Resource Management related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking proven research in the overarching study fields of Human Resource Management.
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
• Participating in supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels.
• Assisting in academic administration and leadership.
• Participate in departmental and college-level committees.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Human Resource Management or its associated specialised fields.
• Between four- and eight-years' working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of Human Resource Management.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• A burgeoning research track record, with publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Proven supervision experience at Honours and Masters’ level (completed students).
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and able to use and lecture on an online learner management system e.g., Blackboard & Moodle.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the online learning environment
• Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
• Supervision experience at Doctoral level (completed students)
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices

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Job Description

• The UJ Faculty of Art Design & Architecture (FADA) seeks a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture to join its team of seasoned academics.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to be able to fulfil the responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer, which include the following:

• Facilitating learning (teaching, assessment and the preparing of study material) in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Executing administrative and/or management duties that support the academic project.
• Improving and increasing personal knowledge through the conducting and publishing of accredited research and creative outputs relevant to the industrial design discipline on an on-going basis.
• Contributing towards societal and professional community engagement that adds value to the profile of the individual, department and faculty.
• Participating in departmental and faculty marketing initiatives.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Any other departmental or faculty related duties as required.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant doctorate (NQF 10 level) PhD and a sustained track record of teaching and research with a specialized course or programme; or an appropriate professional qualification and significant relevant professional experience at a senior level.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Externally, nationally, and internationally recognized authority in the subject area.
• Three to five years' relevant teaching or lecturing experience.
• Minimum of three years relevant research experience.
• Evidence of research and/or creative outputs.
• Evidence of at least three years industry experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• High level of computer literacy. 
• Competency in facilitating design and technical execution across a broad spectrum of digital design projects.
• Ability to monitor student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good organising, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal commination skills with students and colleagues.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

Recommendations:

• Evidence of post graduate supervision, especially at Master’s and doctoral level.
• Skills in other aspects of the Architecture programme will be considered an advantage. 
• An NRF rating or the ability to obtain one in three years will be considered an advantage.
• Registration with South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
• Experience or ability to work with the concepts of Decolonization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
• Familiarity with online learning platforms/ blended learning tools

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Job Description

• The UJ Faculty of Art Design and Architecture (FADA) seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Multimedia.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to be able to fulfil the responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer, which include the following:

• Facilitating learning (teaching, assessment and the preparing of study material) in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Digital Media Design.
• Executing administrative and/or management duties that support the academic project.
• Improving and increasing personal knowledge through the conducting and publishing of accredited research and/or creative outputs relevant to the discipline on an ongoing basis.
• Contributing towards societal and professional community engagement that adds value to the profile of the individual, department and faculty.
• Participating in departmental and faculty marketing initiatives.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Any other departmental or faculty related duties as required.

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral qualification (NQF 10) in Digital Design, or in a relevant field of design or informatics.
• Three to five years' relevant teaching or lecturing experience.
• Minimum of three years' relevant research experience.
• Evidence of research and/or creative outputs.
• Evidence of at least three years’ industry experience.
• In-depth and current industry skills and knowledge in the relevant field.
• Specialist skills or developed interests in the majority of the following: interaction design, user-experience design, service design, extended realities design, and design research.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• High level of computer literacy particularly regarding discipline-relevant design software.
• Competency in facilitating design and technical execution across a broad spectrum of digital design projects.
• Ability to monitor student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective, student-centred and professional manner.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good organising, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

Recommendations:

• Evidence of postgraduate supervision, especially at Master’s and preferably at doctoral level.
• Skills in other aspects of the Multimedia programme will be considered an advantage.
• An NRF rating or the ability to obtain one in three years will be considered an advantage.

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Job Description

The Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg is recruiting a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Communication Design to teach Communication Design and Communication Design Theory to undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

Responsibilities include presenting formal lectures in practical and theoretical modules, conducting student assessments and moderation, undertaking academic-, year- and module coordination, supervising post-graduate students, developing academic programmes, engaging in discipline-related, accredited research, contributing to community engagement programmes, developing constructive interactions with industry and performing administrative duties as required

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present formal lectures and provide consultation opportunities in face-to-face and online modes in practical and theoretical modules in the under- and postgraduate Communication Design programmes
• Develop and apply innovative teaching strategies and methods
• Conduct student assessments and moderation according to the rules and regulations of the University
• Undertake academic-, year- and module coordination
• Work independently and collaboratively in developing academic programmes
• Participate in discipline or industry conferences, workshops and seminars
• Engage in discipline-related accredited textual research and equivalent accredited creative output of an excellent standard
• Provide postgraduate academic supervision commensurate with the level of appointment
• Contribute to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes
• Develop constructive interactions with industry or other constituencies outside of UJ which are to the benefit of scholarship at the University
• Participate in the activities of the Graphic Design Department, represent the Department on one or more Faculty committees and perform administrative duties as required
• Contribute broadly to student satisfaction, graduate output and progression to postgraduate study

Minimum requirements

Lecturer

• A Masters qualification (NQF 9 level) in a relevant discipline such as Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Information Design, Multimedia, Advertising or Illustration.
• Proven experience in teaching a variety of communication design projects, such as branding, advertising, brand activation, packaging, web design, wayfinding, illustration, and photography at the undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in module or academic year administration.
• A demonstrable research interest and proven research ability as evidenced by a research portfolio containing accredited textual output OR accredited creative outputs OR an acceptable combination of accredited textual research and creative outputs.

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral (NQF 10 level) in a relevant discipline such as Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Information Design, Multimedia, Advertising or Illustration.
• Proven experience in teaching a variety of communication design projects, such as branding, advertising, brand activation, packaging, web design, wayfinding, illustration, and photography at the undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in module or academic year administration.
• A demonstrable research interest and proven research ability as evidenced by a research portfolio containing accredited textual output OR accredited creative outputs OR an acceptable combination of accredited textual research and creative outputs.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good working knowledge of Online Learning Management Systems such as Moodle™, MS Word™ and Excel™.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud™ applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects).
• Good administrative skills.
• Excellent English communication skills
• Self-motivated, inspirational, and enthusiastic lecturer.
• Excellent time management and good organising, planning, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that acknowledge different cultural perspectives.
• The ability to work in a team context

Recommendations:

• At least three years of professional industry experience.
• Strong industrial interactions and involvement with communities, industry or governmental organisations.
• In addition to excellent English communication skills, proficiency in at least one African language.

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Job Description

The System Integrator at ICS is in charge of designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications and reports to the Senior Manager of Solutions Delivery. Throughout the production lifetime, this entails investigating, designing, documenting, and revising software specifications. The software developer will also promptly and accurately identify and fix any software faults, and when necessary, provide status updates. They design, create, and test programs using a variety of programming languages and development tools. They are also in charge of maintaining and enhancing current software systems.

Upon joining the Department, you will:

• Be situated at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, but not excluded from supporting all campuses
• Fulfil software development requirements of the unit

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Help other developers, analysts, and designers come up with ideas for and create new software applications.
• Schedule the various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Help with the creation and documenting of software specs and needs.
• Examine and record the needs of software users.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Perform research on new languages, standards, and software for application development to aid with development and procurement initiatives.
• Suggest, plan, and carry out software upgrades and improvements.

Operational Management

• Consistently create, translate, and code software applications and programs in accordance with requirements.
• Conduct and track software performance tests on both new and current programs to identify problem areas, fix mistakes, and do general debugging.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of test results and provide recommendations for fixing issues.
• Create data and draft reports on the state of the programming process for management and/or team members.
• Participate in the creation and upkeep of user guides and manuals.
• Create programming scripts as needed to improve the operation, interoperability and/or aesthetics of the business applications
• To aid in the development and procurement processes, conduct research on new application development software packages, languages, and standards.
• Make suggestions for, plan, and carry out software upgrades.

Minimum requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent; (NQF level 7)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
• Reliable transport

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience directly related to Systems Integration
• Working technical knowledge of programming languages, including:
  • C#
  • Asp.net core
  • MVC
  • CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • XML
  • HTML5
  • Entity Framework
  • Link
  • SSRS
  • JQuery
  • JavaScript
  • MS SQL/Oracle
  • Web Service/Windows communication Foundation/API
  • Azure DevOps (advantage)
  • Git (advantage)
  • Agile (advantage)
  • AngularJS (advantage)
  • Python (advantage)
• Experience working with enterprise applications
• Experience working with mobile app development
• Hands-on experience working in integrated development environments
• Extensive experience with Windows operating systems.
• Extensive experience with SQL databases
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies.
• Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
• Highly logical.
• Technically proficient.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Creativity in the case of Web or interface design.

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Responsibilities:

• Support and Maintenance
  • Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  • Facilitate and operate audio and video equipment for classes, events and seminars
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve AV system problems in lecture venues.
  • Perform and facilitate minor AV installations in lecture venues
  • Ensure reliable and functional AV systems and equipment in all venues
• Conduct General Administration
  • Ensure the safekeeping of AV equipment in venues
  • Maintain an asset register in the respective lecture venues on campus
  • Perform any task as delegated within the AVS sub-unit
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Attending tradeshows and AV industry training

Minimum requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Audio Visual Design/Installation certificate(s), preferably Inform Comm AV Essential, AVIXA AV Essentials, SACIA, Extron, Crestron, Kramer certifications
• Any other AV systems maintenance qualification will be considered
• At least two years of experience in AV Support in the Higher Education environment
• At least two years of experience in a similar environment
• Valid Driver’s license

Competencies & Behavioural Attributes:

• Interpersonal skill: (Communication skills, people skills etc.)
• Analytical Skills
• Customer focus skills
• Ability to supervise people and issue instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision using tried and tested AV design, installation, fault finding and repair techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficient to people on various levels.
• Must be physically able to handle equipment and work on ladders and on heights above 2 meters.

Recommendations:

• Electronics Certificate
• Inform Comm: AV Essential GEN 111-112 (CTS Prep)
• Crestron: Systems D, Control Systems Programming (Crestron Toolbox)
• Any other AV systems maintenance qualification will be considered

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Job Description

The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife, Postbasic Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science, Nurse Educator, Assessor and Moderator, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.

The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programme teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in line with the Department and Faculty specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and assess students, prepare study material in undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in Midwifery.
• Be available for contact sessions with students.
• Research in the midwifery that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of midwifery through research and publications.
• Contribute 0.5 research output units per year.
• Share in the administration and management of the Department and Faculty.
• Invigilate during University examinations and assessments.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
• Participate in University – linked community development projects
• Do anything reasonably requested by the Head of Department and Executive Dean

Minimum requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree (NQF 9) in the relevant discipline. 
• Must be currently registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Midwife. 
• Current registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience of midwifery in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in the midwifery discipline.
• Proven experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / post basic midwifery students.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the use of a simulation laboratory.
• Previous relevant experience in a university environment

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command of the field of Midwifery and the latest education and clinical practice trends 
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
• Excellent organizing ability and administration skills
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Effective communication and relationship management skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to self-manage own research group
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
• Strong work ethic
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

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Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for two Senior Lecturers in the Department of Accountancy. The Department of Accountancy is a nationally responsive leader in accounting education. The applicant to this post is expected to support our Accounting programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Teach, tutor, supervise, assess students, prepare study material, and be available for consultation.
• Play a leading role in the teaching of the Department’s existing undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in financial management (including finance, cost and management accounting, strategy as well as finance related case studies).
• Set tests, assignments, and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Invigilate tests and examinations.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Contribute to general administration of the department and the college.
• Attend and present at conferences and seminars.
• Write research proposals and conduct research in order to produce at least one accredited research output per year.
• Be involved with professional, national, and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement.
• Be able to conduct and publish high-quality research.

Minimum requirements

• A Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) or Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) with a discipline-specific Honour's degree or Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) or Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) (NQF 8 level).
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package. This includes Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software packages.
• Sufficient previous experience in teaching and scholarly activity in financial management at undergraduate/postgraduate University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Masters or PHD degree (NQF 9/10 level).
• Experience in supervising Postgraduate, Master’s or PHD students

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good lecturing skills and ability (especially to large groups of students).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English written and oral communication.
• Good planning and administration skills.
• The ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Must be able to think analytically in order to improve business processes.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Good time management skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
• Must be assertive.

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Job Description

Oversight and coordination of the marketing and administration activities within the School of Consumer Intelligence & Information Systems. To provide administration and coordination support and act as a first line of contact between the Director of the School and other relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

External Image Building:

• Compile information and writing of newsletter schedule
• Manage social media page (possibly LinkedIn as and when required.
• Communicate with industry and alumni – email campaigns.
• Coordinate and plan events (e.g. open lectures, conferences, industry events, open days, prize giving/s, CEP graduations, industry advisory boards, community engagement initiatives
• Organise, sit in, and consolidate information on bi-annual

Internal Image Building:

• Organise, sit in, and consolidate information as required
• Communication to students (i.e. School events, important UJ info).
• Communicate with staff (e.g. internal school events, news form director).
• Staff functions/events for school.
• Organise and manage the first-year orientation programme

Promotion of Programmes/Growing Enrolment Numbers:

• Plan promotional campaigns in collaboration with departmental reps and college marketing manager.
• Oversee execution of promotional campaigns within allocated budget.
• Liaise with advertising agency and UJ design.
• Priority order of programmes to promote (liaise with academic programme coordinators):
  •  Masters.
  •  Doctoral and post-doc.
  •  CEPs/Online programmes.
  •  BTech, Adv. Diploma and Hons.
• Undergraduate liaising with College marketing committee on Open day planning and attending open day events/training of assistants for Open day events.

Marketing Coordination:

• Develop annual marketing calendar (in collaboration with Marketing Manager).
• Oversee and update annual marketing calendar.
• Update and record keeping of promotional material (including learning guide designs, banners, flyers, programme brochures – electronic and printed).
• Liaise with UJ design (for events and campaigns).
• Assist with community engagement projects (work with community engagement coordinator and organise and coordinate community engagement events).
• Write press releases for submission to UJ communications and website uploads.
• Gather white papers/research snippets to post on social media page (from Dep reps).
• Manage and update database for the School
• Coordinate and plan events in conjunction with Department representatives.
• Website updates.
• Regular contact with Department Marketing representatives.
• Consolidate information and address daily marketing needs for each department.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Attend CBE marketing committee meetings.
• Monitor competing universities and tertiary institutions with specific regard to programmes, online offerings, personnel, new developments, and advice Marketing Manager.
• Liaise with UJ communications (UJ web and social media posts from school to share on public platforms).

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support in the office of the Director.
• Upload temporary appointments and ensure successful completion and payments.
• Update the Schools asset register, with support from the assets department.
• Liaise with clients and ensure all invoices are paid within the required timeframes.
• Load claims on Oracle Requester System.
• Request signatures for manual claims; petrol claims; overtime claims; and international new appointments and submit to HCM.
• Liaise with students on programme related matters
• Perform secretarial duties for the Director. 
• Make travel arrangements (including flights, visas, etc.)
• Coordinate and manage procurement of office supplies, equipment, and furniture.
• Conduct research in preparation for key engagement and meetings.
• Source, manage, disseminate information from and to appropriate people and departments
• Ensure research partner interaction, including with relevant university, business, and government personnel
• Compile and prepare relevant reports, presentations, and external communication for the Director of school.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communication (NQF 7)
• At least five (5) years' relevant marketing experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' operational level experience in marketing and communication.
• Proven event management experience.
• Proven experience with digital marketing campaigns.
• Proven knowledge of Oracle system and procurement processes
• Proven knowledge of ITS
• A valid driver's licence.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to use technology to improve efficiency and attainment of the university’s strategic goals.
• The ability to professionally manage, motivate and display individual leadership qualities.
• An excellent public profile and media savvy complemented by academic/professional rigour.
• Excellent planning and organising skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (networking and relationship-building).
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A high level of creativity.

Recommendations:

• An Honour's degree (NQF 8) in Marketing/Communication or relevant field.
• Evidence of effective external engagement (academia, business community, professional boards, and wider society) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of university systems, structures, policies, and procedures.
• Relevant work experience in a university environment.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Relevant work experience in any service-related industry (one to two years).
• Fundraising experience.
• Social media experience.