Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that ... read morehigher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.
The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence.
The vision of the UJ is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". The mission can be described as follows: "inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge". These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature.
The six strategic objectives are:
Excellence in Research and Innovation.
Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature.
Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience.
Active National and Global Reputation Management, and
Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES).
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The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies Africa (ITLS (AFRICA) at the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at UJ ITLS (Africa) has at its core, the skills,
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UJ is keen to interview a competent and strong minded individual with the ability to implement a compliance process in the divisions of the University, to assist the central comp
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The Department of Civil Engineering Science (situated in APK campus) is composed of a dedicated team of researchers focused on pioneering advancements within the field. It foster
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A Technician: Industrial Engineering is required for the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology to prepare, and conduct laboratory sessions in collaborati
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The Department of Education Leadership and Management is one of five departments in the Faculty of Education at UJ. The Department endeavours to fulfil the vision, mission and st
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The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the lear
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An Associate Professor with behavioural science as an academic underpinning, both at undergrade and postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote and
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The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council as a
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Department of Procedural Law / Department of Private Law / Department of Mercantile Law / Department of Public Law
The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA L
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The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as coursework and research-directed LLM degrees and LLD degrees in various important fi
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The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as coursework and research-directed LLM degrees and LLD degrees in various important fi
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The Department of Emergency Medical Care, within the Faculty of Sciences on the Doornfontein Campus, currently offers a range of emergency medical care and rescue qualificat
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The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a senior lecturer qualified in the field of Optometry, who will contribute actively towards teaching
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Responsibilities:
Accessibility Services:
Facilitating the registration of students with disabilities with the PsyCaD Disability Unit across all campuses in accordan
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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
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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
The Dean will be expected to:
Provide high level leadership and oversee the effective governance and management of the JBS;
Lead and support innovative research and technological advances in b
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The University of Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead and expand the Department of Business Management’s Non-Subsidised Programmes division. I
