KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Effective operation as a team leader
• Maintenance of Equipment and Use of Consumables
• Maintain Quality standards and Efficient Service delivery
• Compliance to Health and Safety Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals and equipment
• MS Office skills
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Influencing others
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Quality
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Results- orientation
• Customer Service Orientation

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should have complied with the following requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid code 08/EB
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role within an operations environment
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in the cleaning environment

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and the four section of the Engagement Office.
• Coordinate office operations, meetings, events, workshops, site visits and related logistics.
• Manage diaries, correspondence, travel arrangements, procurement and administrative processes.
• Prepare meeting documentation, record minutes, monitor action items and support follow-up.
• Maintain accurate information, databases, filing systems and records for reporting and compliance.
• Facilitate professional communication and service to internal and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation abilities.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and University ITS systems.
• Effective diary, correspondence, records and information management.
• Meeting, event and logistical coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder-service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement and work under pressure.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities and deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• at least 2 years' relevant experience

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Arrange and prepare documentation/ letters/ faxes/ e-mails/ reports/ agendas and minutes for the Director: Teaching Development
• Provide front office support, manage office and respond to enquiries
• Manage the Director’s diary
• Provide financial and administrative ITS support and complete online forms e.g. Catering, Job Requests etc.
• Responsible for the preparation of official Teaching Excellence Cluster meetings arranged by the Teaching Development Director and booking of M218 (Teaching Excellence Seminar Room)
• Administrator for all the Teaching Development’s (and to a certain degree Teaching Excellence Cluster) academic support programmes

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Report writing and minute taking skills
• Working knowledge and experience of the ITS system
• Possess accurate and methodical administrative and organisation skills
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should have complied with the following requirements:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent
• Have at least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in which the above competences have been gained.
• A qualification in secretarial, office management, public relations or communication qualification will be an added advantage.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Research assistance and management support service to the operations in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship and Financial inclusion.
• Reporting on commercialisation of research and innovation projects.
• Grant management in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
• Postgraduate support in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes including Master and Doctoral students’ support.
• Liaison support with diverse agencies, bodies, and councils in the Entrepreneurship and Finance sectors.
• Maintenance of a manual and electronic record system for all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Research and Analytical Skills
• Research Project Management
• Grant and Financial Administration
• Academic Writing and Reporting
• Research Ethics and Compliance
• Innovation and Commercialisation Awareness
• Postgraduate Student Support
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position the candidate or applicant should have complied with ALL the following requirements:

• Female candidate with a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 (master’s degree)
• Entrepreneurship, commercialisation and research publication skills
• Registered/ ability to register for a doctoral degree
• Organisational skills, communication skills and report writing, computer skills (Ms Office, Internet Search Engines, and ITS), interpersonal skills
• A sound understanding of the higher education sector environment, systems, and administrative processes and procedures.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Research assistance and management support service to the operations in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship and Financial inclusion.
• Reporting on commercialisation of research and innovation projects.
• Grant management in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
• Postgraduate support in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes including Master and Doctoral students’ support.
• Liaison support with diverse agencies, bodies, and councils in the Entrepreneurship and Finance sectors.
• Maintenance of a manual and electronic record system for all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Research and Analytical Skills
• Research Project Management
• Grant and Financial Administration
• Academic Writing and Reporting
• Research Ethics and Compliance
• Innovation and Commercialisation Awareness
• Postgraduate Student Support
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

REQUIREMENTS

• To be considered for this position the candidate or applicant should have complied with ALL the following requirements:
• Female candidate with a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 (master’s degree)
• Entrepreneurship, commercialisation and research publication skills
• Registered/ ability to register for a doctoral degree
• Organisational skills, communication skills and report writing, computer skills (Ms Office, Internet Search Engines, and ITS), interpersonal skills
• A sound understanding of the higher education sector environment, systems, and administrative processes and procedures.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Liaising and providing guidance to staff, students and relevant external stakeholders regarding assessment and related institutional policies and procedures.
• Administer assessment and graduation processes.
• Briefing and orientation of internal and external stakeholders with regards to assessment and graduation protocols and procedures.
• Plan, organize and execute final assessments functions for allocated faculties/campus.
• Ensure integrity and security of assessment/examination processes.
• Coordinate the viewing and remarking of assessment/examination scripts.
• Administer the appointment of external moderators/examiners and ensuring internal and external moderation is conducted according to approved protocols and procedures.
• Implement policies, procedures and rules of assessment by ensuring adherence and providing guidance to staff and students.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of university and assessment rules, policies, procedures and systems and ability to consistently implement all of the above.
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills as well as a good knowledge of the ITS and other relevant systems.
• Strong ability to manage and perform functions concurrently.
• Strong ability to work independently within a diverse team.
• Strong ability to take initiative in problem solving.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess:

• A suitable M + 3 qualification.
• Three years relevant experience at a Higher Education Institution in an examination or academic administration environment.
• Candidates would be required to avail themselves for specific skills testing which could inform or contribute to the shortlisting and interview processes.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Process EFT payment requisitions using the university ERP system.
• Process daily payment batches
• Attend to queries regarding the above
• Document control for audit and archiving purposes.
• Follow up advance payments

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to accurately process large volumes of transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven ability to adhere to deadlines
• Numerical accuracy
• Ability to function within a team.
• Ability to work without constant supervision

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric with Accounting
• 3 Years’ experience in the use of an ERP system in a large organization.
• Experience in a Higher Education environment will be advantage.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Inspection of Fleet Vehicles and Shuttles
• Continuously monitor fleet and shuttle operations
• Report service problems
• Student Safety
• Administrative duties relating to Shuttle and Fleet Services

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal skills with sound communication abilities.
• Extremely trustworthy and reliable.
• An in-depth knowledge of the various vehicle operating licences, route and charter permits used in the road passenger transport landscape in SA.
• A good knowledge of applicable legislation such as the NLTA.
• Computer literate. (general word processing skills).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work after hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. technical qualification in logistics)
• Normally 2-5 Years relevant and / or working experience
• Valid Driving license, PDP advantageous

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Writing research reports and publications in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship and Financial inclusion.
• Grant applications and management of Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
• Supervision of postgraduates and development of commercialised research.
• Obtain ethics approval for research and writing papers for publication
• Facilitation of Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
• Liaison support with diverse agencies, bodies, and councils in the Entrepreneurship and Finance sectors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong research publication skills.
• Facilitation and supervision experience
• Organisational skills, communication skills and report writing, computer skills (Ms Office, Internet Search Engines, and ITS), interpersonal skills.
• A sound understanding of the higher education sector environment, systems, and administrative processes and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position the candidate or applicant should have complied with ALL the following requirements:

• Female candidate who should have graduated with her doctorate degree no longer than within the previous five years.
• A proven research publication track record
• Relevant workplace experience in the higher education sector.
• International PDRFs must apply for the appropriate visas for the purposes of doing research in South Africa endorsed to Nelson Mandela University.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To teach and coordinate modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To develop, modernise and share course material to ensure that relevance and quality are maintained.
• To successfully supervise at all levels of postgraduate studies, particularly at the doctoral level.
• To publish research in national and international journals accredited for subsidy by the DoHET.
• To represent and support the department on inter-faculty and inter-institutional committees.
• To timeously complete administrative and/or ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of the Department.
• To lead the Biostatistics training within the department and be willing to serve as programme leader for a Biostatistics Honours degree.
• To serve and represent the department and institution within the broader educational and statistical community.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the theory, application and computational analytics of Statistics and/or Biostatistics.
• Suitably experience to teach at all levels of the academic program, in particular specialisation at postgraduate level.
• Suitably experienced to teach and coordinate large numbers of students in a multi-class, multi-campus framework.
• Experienced in the use of classical and modern multimedia teaching methods with the ability to reflect and modernise teaching practices.
• Suitably experienced to move to online teaching with minimum disruption to the academic programme.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teaching, report writing and when serving as a department representative.
• Experience to manage administrative commitments timeously and ensure attention to detail.
• Ability to work responsibly, understanding that tasks change over time.
• Experience to support and supervise statistics postgraduate students and regularly publish research findings.
• Possess the personality to work independently and cohesively in a team, either as leader or team member.
• Experience participating with the broader statistical community and engaging with external organisations.
• Have the flexibility and means to commute between campuses as required.
• Evidence of securing external funding.

REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD degree (NQF level 10) in Statistics or Biostatistics. PhD degree in Data Science will be considered if statistics and/or biostatistics is the core component of the degree.
• At least three (3) years of Statistics, Biostatistics or Data Science lecturing and teaching experience at an institute of higher education at the lecturer or higher level.
• Evidence of curriculum development and teaching.
• Successful supervision of postgraduate student projects, a minimum of three (3) projects in the last five (5) years.
• Have a proven track record of DHET publications, a minimum of three (3) subsidy generating research publications in the last five (5) years.
• Have a proven track record of national and/or international presentations at conferences, a minimum of three(3) oral presentations in the last five (5) years.
• Proven experience in the use and teaching of statistical packages to implement statistical techniques.
• Evidence of industry engaged activities.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching modules.
• Provide expertise in Functional Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Discreet Mathematics or any other discipline in Pure Mathematics.
• Perform teaching-related and departmental administrative duties.
• To engage in inter-departmental and/or inter-faculty collaborative research in order to generate cross-disciplinary engagement and research outputs.
• To supervise honours and/or Master’s projects.
• Interact with relevant industry groups, government departments and independent research institutes (where applicable) to further the goals of the Department and of the University

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess sound knowledge of undergraduate level Mathematics in fields such as Functional Analysis, Abstract Algebra and Discreet Mathematics
• Have experience at facilitating learning at undergraduate level, must be willing and able to teach large classes (100 - 400 students), and be able to coordinate the teaching of large classes.
• Possess the academic ability and personality to teach at all levels of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Possess excellent communication skills to engage internal and external stakeholders in departmental endeavours, for teaching and report writing.

Sound research skills demonstrated through:

• Presented at local and/or international conferences.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum qualification is a Master’s degree relevant to the field of Pure Mathematics.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience, including lecturing experience in the field of Pure Mathematics.
• At least one presentation at a conference.
• Willingness to register and complete a PhD in Pure Mathematics within the next 5 years. A PhD degree or proof of enrolment for a PhD will be advantageous.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at high levels of relevance and quality.
• Develop and update learning and teaching materials continuously to maintain modules as contemporary and current.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with acceptable benchmarks and report the same to University Administration using appropriate student assessments.
• Contribute to the generation of new knowledge through involvement in an independent research programme, delivering peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals.
• Supervise the research projects of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Be involved in community engagement programmes and partnerships with industry and civil society.
• Take responsibility for aspects of the core administrative functions of the Department, Cluster and University.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess sound knowledge in the theory and application in the Botanical discipline(s) of Plant Physiology and Cell Biology.
• Effective facilitation of learning in these discipline(s) in Botany at undergraduate and postgraduate level using modern teaching aids.
• Competence, or willingness to develop competence, in the use of institutional learning management systems and online teaching platforms to support teaching and learning.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of publications and the successful supervising of Doctoral and/or Masters candidates.
• Display good interpersonal skills, a passion for students and the ability to work well in a team.
• Have potential for leadership in Departmental and Faculty learning and teaching as well as research.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, plant biotechnology would be an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of one to five years of experience of teaching Plant Physiology to Botany students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• A track record of research experience is required as evidenced through peer reviewed publications that have appeared in internationally recognised journals and/or successful sourcing of independent research funding.
• Successful or current supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students is required.
• Experience in administration of academic modules and activities will be an advantage.

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• Facilitate effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in criminal and procedural law modules, including both law and law enforcement modules.
• Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of law modules, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to programme management and curriculum development.
• Successful research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (both LLM and LLD) in criminal and procedural law.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the research and engagement strategies for the Department of Criminal & Procedural Law.
• Be able to perform independent research and produce peer-reviewed research outputs (both national and international).
• Perform administrative duties and contribute to the achievement of the Faculty of Law’s strategic plan.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the Faculty of Law’s strategic plan.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of criminal and procedural law, as well as law enforcement.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in the design of curricula and course material.
• Significant contribution to the creation of knowledge through research and publications.
• Substantial experience in research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, planning and organising skills, as well as conceptual thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• An LLD or PHD, preferably in criminal and procedural law.
• A minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in a teaching, learning and research environment.
• Participation in local and international conferences through the presentation of research papers.
• Proven record of published peer-reviewed outputs (at least 10).
• Have a good understanding of academic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in Faculty and/or University leadership and/or management.
• Possess required experience at facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A strong record of both undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• The potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge by involvement in relevant engagement activities and the publication of textbooks, etc.

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• Facilitate learning and teaching of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Employment Relations and Human Resources at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conduct and publish research in accredited journals and present research papers at conferences.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Honours and Master’s)
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes
• Provide academic administration and academic leadership
• Work closely with the other members of the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology as well as those from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of theory and application in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
• To co-ordinate Masters programmes specifically in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• To facilitate learning and teaching at under- and post-graduate levels
• To plan, conduct, present and publish research
• To supervise postgraduate students
• To administer and co-ordinate modules involving large numbers of students
• To provide academic administration and academic leadership

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to the Associate Professor post, candidates must:

• Be in possession of a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
• Be professionally registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Industrial Psychologist.
• Have three to seven years relevant experience in lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Have relevant leadership experience.
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals.
• Have presented research findings at conferences.
• Have a track record of successful research supervision of postgraduate students.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources within a corporate or Academic
• Conduct and publish research in accredited journals
• Supervise postgraduate students (honours and master’s)
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes
• Provide academic administration
• Work closely with the other members of the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology as well as the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of theory and application in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources
• To facilitate training within industry/corporate world or learning and teaching at under-  and postgraduate levels
• To plan, conduct, present and publish research
• To supervise postgraduate students
• To administer and co-ordinate modules involving large numbers of students

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the lecturing post, candidates must:

• Be in possession of a master’s degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology.
• Be professionally registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Industrial Psychologist.
• Have two years relevant experience in facilitating training within industry/corporate world or lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters.
• Have presented research findings at conferences.
• Have a track record of successful research supervision of postgraduate students.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning and teaching for modules offered in the Department of Logistics (via contact sessions, as well as online sessions).
• Conduct and publish research.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Perform academic administration duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• In-depth theoretical knowledge and application of the Logistics principles.
• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and experience at postgraduate level
• Ability to contribute to knowledge creation through research and publications.
• Administer modules to large numbers of students.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for the above post, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Must be in possession of a Masters degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management specialising in Logistics.
• Holding or working towards a PhD qualification in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management would be an added advantage.
• Have relevant experience in lecturing various Logistics modules at undergraduate levels. Experience at a postgraduate level will be an added advantage.
• Have at least two years relevant and / or work-related lecturing or industry related experience in Logistics.
• Publications in accredited journals and conference proceedings will be a strong recommendation.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning and teaching activities within the Business School
• Contributing and lecturing on the Masters in Maritime Management and other post graduate programmes in the Business School
• Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research activities within the Business School
• Performing administrative and management duties in the Business School

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of Maritime Management, including strategic management and research
• Good business and industry related experience
• Experience at facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate students
• Supervise postgraduate students and conduct research
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to work in a team
• Strong people management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the lecturer post, candidates must:

• Be in possession of a masters degree in a commercial maritime management related field.
• Have 2 years relevant lecturing / business / consulting experience, preferably within the Maritime field
• Having a track record of supervising postgraduate students
• Preference will be given to candidates that have presented research findings at conferences
• Preference will be given to candidates who have progressed with doctoral studies in a commercial maritime management related field.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Associate Lecturer

This equity post will require the successful candidate to:

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Research and publish in accredited publications.
• Produce creative media outputs.
• Support academic programmes and the academic discipline.
• Undertake engagement activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.
• Maintain industry partnerships and networks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Associate Lecturer

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the discipline of media studies, with a specialization in digital animation (practical and theoretical competency). Related competency in film production will be an advantage.
• Emerging research productivity both through accredited and creative outputs.
• Willingness to participate in engagement activities, drawing on the discipline.
• Participate in Departmental and/or School and/or Faculty activities.
• Engage in further postgraduate study (Masters and PhD qualifications)

REQUIREMENTS

Associate Lecturer

• An Honours (but preferably a Masters) Degree in Media Studies or a cognate discipline with a specialisation in 2D Animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Animation software programmes
• At least 1 year of experience in undergraduate and Honours teaching and supervision.
• At least 1 year of 2D Animation industry experience (please provide a portfolio of evidence in this regard).
• Proficiency in 3D animation (Blender, 3ds Max), Video editing (Premiere Pro), and Sound design (Adobe Audition, Reaper) are advantageous
• Evidence of academic and/or community engagement.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordination of academic programmes within the Department, including strengthening content related to development finance, entrepreneurship, and applied economic development.
• Supervision of masters’ dissertations, treatises and guided reports, particularly in areas such as development finance, SME development, innovation, and socio-economic transformation.
• Supervision of doctoral theses across development-finance, entrepreneurship ecosystems, public-sector finance, and related development-related themes.
• Teaching on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with the ability to deliver modules in development finance, managerial/project finance, entrepreneurship, and broader Development Studies.
• Contribute to Departmental research output, especially in accredited journals, through high-quality publications in development finance, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development.
• Efficient academic administration as required by the Head of Department, including curriculum development, programme coordination, and research administration.
• Capacity to work well with other members of the Development Studies team and support collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
• Capacity to contribute to the Department’s expanding themes in fields such as Development Finance; Oceans Economy/Maritime and Marine Research; Socio-Ecological Development; and Socio-Economic Development.
• Provide a mentorship role to emerging scholars within the Department, supporting their research development, academic writing, and career progression.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to coordinate academic programmes.
• In-depth understanding of the theory and application of Development Studies, with specialised expertise in development finance, venture capital in emerging markets, entrepreneurship ecosystems, SME development, and socio-economic transformation.
• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a strong track record of teaching finance-related modules such as managerial finance, project finance, financial management, entrepreneurship, and research methodology.
• Proven experience in successfully supervising masters’ dissertations, treatises and guided reports across development-finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and socio-economic development themes.
• Proven experience in successfully supervising doctoral candidates to completion in areas including development finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public-sector development.
• Demonstrated contribution to knowledge creation through an extensive and sustained publication record in accredited peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, and book chapters, particularly in development finance, entrepreneurship, and development management.
• Working knowledge of national development policy frameworks, including the National Development Plan, and the ability to situate research and teaching within broader development agendas.
• A good understanding of research ethics in the South African context.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant PhD in Development Studies or Development Finance.
• A substantive academic background—demonstrated through supervision experience, accredited peer-reviewed publications, external examination work, funded research projects, and research leadership—in at least two of the following areas: Development Finance, Socio-Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and SME Development, Rural and Township Economies, Innovation and Venture Capital, Economics, Socio-Ecological Development, or Marine/Maritime Development.
• More than five years of tertiary teaching/research or industry experience, with a strong track record of lecturing across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in finance-related and development-oriented modules.
• Proven experience in the successful supervision of both master’s and doctoral students to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating academic programmes and leading academic units
• Knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including statistical analysis, as evidenced by supervision, publications, and research project outputs.
• A strong record of attracting research funding, including NRF-funded projects and externally supported institutional collaborations.

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• Provide leadership in learning, teaching, and assessment processes in HRM and Organisational Studies.
• Facilitate teaching and learning of Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour.
• Engage in independent and collaborative research in Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour.
• Conduct and publish research in accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Advanced diploma, master’s and doctoral).
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes.
• Provide academic administration and academic leadership.
• Collaborate with other members of the Department of Human Resource Management,as well as the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of relevant Human Resource Management disciplines.
• Evidence of contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and publishing in accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students (master’s and doctoral).
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes.
• Provide academic administration and academic leadership.
• Evidence of a strong track record of successful research supervision of postgraduate students.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the Professor post, candidates must:

• Have a relevant Doctoral degree with two years working experience as an Associate Professor.
• Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals.
• Have presented research findings at conferences.
• Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students.
• Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Providing academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School;
• Facilitating the learning processes and outcomes of the Business School;
• Directing and ensuring academic and industry engagement;
• Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research;
• Performing administrative and management duties in the Business School.
• Contributing and lecturing in the following areas of entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational development and people management, sustainable development (ESG), and strategy;

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of relevant MBA disciplines;
• Good business and industry related experience – especially in a consulting environment;
• Extensive experience at facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners;
• Evidence of contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and publishing in  accredited journals;
• Experience in the supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to work in a team;
• Strong people management skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Professor.  Candidates must:

• Have a relevant Doctoral degree with two years working experience as an Associate Professor
• Have relevant business and/or consulting experience
• Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
• Have presented research findings at conferences
• Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

Associate Professor.  Candidates must:

• Relevant Doctoral degree with three to seven years relevant working experience

• Have relevant business and/or consulting experience
• Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
• Have presented research findings at conferences
• Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

Senior Lecturer.  Candidates must:

• Relevant Doctoral degree with one to five years relevant working experience  
• Have relevant business and/or consulting experience
• Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
• Have presented research findings at conferences
• Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Economics at all levels
• Co-ordinate and initiate new academic programmes and curriculum renewal
• Lead research teams on quality and transformative research, innovation and internationalisation initiatives
• Leadership of academic unit/division and programmes
• Efficient academic administration as required by Head of Department.
• Capacity to work well with the other members of the Department, School and Faculty.
• Mentorship of emerging and early career academics
• Generate third stream income and lead in economic policy discussions
• Attract and supervise postgraduate students

CORE COMPETENCIES

• In depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Ability to conduct as well as present research findings at conferences and meetings
• Ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students
• Ability to administer modules involving large numbers of students.
• Ability to provide leadership in curriculum development
• Ability to create knowledge by virtue of published research in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books and other texts
• Ability to assume leadership and mentor junior academics
• Ability to attract and sustain third stream income

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate:

• Must be in possession of a doctoral degree in Economics
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level
• Has served as an Associate Professor/ equivalent rank for at least 2 years
• Must have demonstrable experience in lecturing at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the areas of Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment
• Must have demonstratable evidence of curriculum development experience
• Must have proof of securing and managing research grants and other research initiatives, and participation in community engagement initiatives and projects.
• Demonstratable research standing at national and international level
• Minimum 3 years of holding academic leadership with demonstrable achievements
• Must have a proven track record of sustained publication record for journal articles in refereed and DHET accredited journals, and/or book chapters and have presented research findings at conferences
• Must have a track record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Research & scholarship

• Contribute to knowledge production through the publication of scholarly outputs in reputable journals and peer-reviewed books, and presentations at local, national and international conferences.
• Supervise Honours and Masters students as well as Doctoral candidates.
• Conceptualise and develop research methodologies that heighten the business of construction theories.
• Engage local and regional intellectual communities towards systematic theorisation of construction management as a disciplinary space.
• Pursue external funding for research by developing and attracting project proposals that would contribute towards the sustainability of the built environment related research projects at Mandela University.

Learning & Teaching

• Facilitate teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Perform administration as well as other academic related functions
• Take responsibility for identified academic modules in the BSc and BSc (Honours) Construction Management programme.
• Undertake subject development.

Advocacy & Engagement

• Support and develop a new generation of scholars within and beyond Social Sciences research.
• Engage across the University to embed better construction management practices in project delivery.
• Capacitate students, local communities, and practitioners in understanding the impact of construction industry policy with the intention of informing and contributing to its continuous improvement through civil, and
• Strengthen the health, safety and wellness project through collaborations with academic, civil, government and other stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical / Professional knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum development processes, combined with necessary theoretical and administrative skills for execution.
• Knowledge of the higher education funding landscape, and research proposal development experience.
• Excellent leadership and management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with expertise in networking and building collaborations.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills and multilingual capacity (verbal and written).
• Research skills and depth of knowledge in the discipline of construction management, combined with the ability to undertake interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and transdisciplinary research.
• Expertise in relevant methodologies, theories, and conceptual development.
• A sound knowledge of construction management at industry, organisation, and project level, including the multiple stages of projects.
• Industry experience in construction management.
• Strong skills in working with students, communication, construction management, modern construction and related activities, and a pro-active nature relative to students, academia, industry, professional association, and statutory council liaison and development.
• Research and publishing skills.
• Research supervision skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate doctoral qualification in Construction Management.
• Possess 6–10 years of higher education experience as a Professor and additional 2 years at the Associate Professor level, with at least 5 years in Construction Management.
• Skilled in postgraduate teaching and supervision.
• Demonstrable record of research publications in accredited international and national publications.
• Demonstrate the ability to raise research funds and lead research projects.
• A minimum of five-years Construction Management experience.

An added advantage for candidates would be:

• Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) or similar internation registration relative to Construction Management.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Construction Project Management (ACPM) or similar professional associations.
• An ability to theorise using indigenous languages, particularly those spoken in the Eastern Cape.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Deliver and support teaching, assessment, and feedback within large-scale digital literacy modules
• Apply learning technologies and structured processes to ensure effective delivery across large student cohorts
• Contribute to the coordination and quality assurance of digital literacy offerings and associated programmes
• Assist in the development and refinement of curricula and learning materials
• Monitor student performance and contribute to initiatives that support student success
• Engage in research and academic development appropriate to level of appointment
• Collaborate with colleagues across faculties to support the integration of digital capability into disciplinary contexts

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to contribute effectively to teaching and learning in large-scale environments
• Effective use of learning technologies to support teaching, assessment, and administration
• Ability to work within structured systems and processes to ensure consistent delivery
• Contribution to curriculum development and continuous improvement
• Use of student data and feedback to support teaching effectiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively within teaching teams and across disciplines

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (progress toward a PhD will be advantageous)
• Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level, including curriculum design and assessment
• Experience using learning technologies to support teaching and assessment
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to contribute to large-scale teaching and learning environments
• Engagement with digital literacy, digital education, or technology-enhanced learning

Added Advantages

• Experience in teaching or coordinating large-enrolment courses
• Experience with structured or technology-enabled teaching, assessment, or administration
• Contribution to curriculum development or course improvement initiatives
• Emerging research profile or progress toward a doctoral qualification
• Experience working across disciplines or supporting institution-wide initiatives

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Design and continuously refine scalable digital literacy curricula, incorporating emerging areas such as AI literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and digital citizenship
• Develop and implement technology-enabled teaching, assessment, and administrative processes that support very large student cohorts, including the integration of systems and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Oversee the delivery and quality of digital literacy and higher certificate programmes, including coordination of teaching teams and data-informed improvements, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals, student progression pathways, and evolving digital capability needs
• Contribute to institutional research themes by conducting and publishing research, including scholarship related to digital education and large-scale, technology-enabled teaching and learning, and supervise postgraduate students
• Work across Faculties to embed digital capability within diverse disciplinary contexts
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to conceptualise and implement digital literacy initiatives at an institutional scale
• Proven capacity to design and facilitate teaching, assessment, and administrative processes for large student cohorts
• Effective use of learning technologies and digital platforms, including the integration of systems and automation of workflows
• Ability to integrate emerging digital competencies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, information literacy) into curricula
• Use of learning analytics and student data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead teaching teams and work across disciplines to embed digital capability
• Ability to engage in scholarly reflection on teaching and learning, including in large-scale or technology-enabled contexts

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Education, Educational Technology, or another cognate discipline)
• Minimum of three years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level
• A sustained record of peer-reviewed research output, or clear potential to develop a research profile aligned with the role
• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated engagement with digital literacy, digital education, or technology-enhanced learning

Added Advantages

• Experience in teaching or coordinating large-enrolment courses
• Experience with learning management systems and technology-enabled teaching, assessment, or administration
• Experience integrating emerging digital competencies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, data or information literacy) into curricula
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable or automated teaching and assessment processes
• Experience integrating digital systems or streamlining workflows in teaching and learning environments
• Experience in interdisciplinary or institution-wide initiatives
• Postgraduate supervision experience