Active Jobs at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration

• Ensure safeguarding of restaurant stock through proper procedures.
• Key control.
• FIFO, stock counts and optimizing the stock control system.
• Placing orders, receiving stock and issuing to bars.

Quality control

• Maximizing the restaurant profit by ensuring proper quality and control over our product offering, customer service and asset management.

Operations and Food Services

• Adherence to all regulatory aspects applicable to our establishment.
• Ensure the preparation of products on the menu to a standard that meets the customers’ needs,
• Maintaining the relevant gross profit margins within the budget limitations and achieve financial control in the department.
• Delivering orders when required.

OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)

• Ensure a safe working environment for staff and customers.

People Management

• Managing the contract staff in relation to the current contract.

Personal Development

• Develop oneself through training opportunities as they may become available and stay up to date with developments in the industry.

Liaison

• Liaison with customers, staff and students to maximize returning customers.

Minimum requirements

• A diploma/advanced certificate (NQF level 6) in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage Management/Food Preparation and Cooking.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in restaurant management.
• A valid driver’s license.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

• Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Mentoring project students at honours level.
• Supervision of masters and doctoral students.
• Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.

Research

• Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre.
• Publishing in high impact journals and books.
• Writing of research proposals and securing funding.
• Community engagement
• Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.

Minimum requirements

Associate Professor:

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Computer Science.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching at university level.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising Masters’ and PhD students.
• A proven research track record within the Computer Science fields.
• Involvement in the community with subject related projects.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Computer Science.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching at university level.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience supervising Masters’ and PhD students.
• A proven research track record within the Computer Science fields.
• Involvement in the community with subject related projects.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ management experience.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning 

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.

 Research

• Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director. 

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Commerce in Accountancy or equivalent (NQF level 9).
• A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching Accountancy at a SAICA-accredited university.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Published articles in accredited journals.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and development

• Publish in accredited journals, conference proceedings, research mentorship, serve in research committees and bodies.

Supervision:

• Postgraduates’ supervision.

Teaching:

• The teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Grant proposal:

• Sourcing of research fund.

3rd stream income:

• Introduction of 3rd stream income.

Curriculum development:

• Course development and curriculum.

Management and marketing:

• Assist in the management activities of the school and stakeholder relation

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Tourism Management (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 3 (three) years’ relevant work experience in lecturing.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Studying towards a PhD degree in Tourism Management in an advanced stage (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of 2 (two) years’ relevant work experience in the tourism industry.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives NWU transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with the time schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and   secures wheelchair in bus.
• Transports students, Technicians and General workers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to traffic policy Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily and reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Service busses with fuel and oil and maintain regular road worthiness of the bus.
• General bus maintenance and cleanliness.
• Complete and maintain proper log-sheets for mileage.
• Maintain safety and first aid of passengers.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in bus / truck driving.
• A valid Code C driver’s license with PrDP.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy development

• Co-determine faculty strategy and joint accountability for the implementation thereof.
• Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Research strategy.
• Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the overall NWU strategy.
• Translate the faculty strategy into a site implementation plan and operationalise.

Operational Management

• Lead and direct day-to-day operational planning, performance and quality enduring alignment with the faculty plan.
• Participate in planning with Schools and the annual faculty calendar.
• Oversee and manage utilisation of resources and finances as allocated by the Executive Dean.
• Deputise for the Executive Dean.
• Accountable across campus as Chairperson of relevant faculty board committee(s).

Research

• Maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
• Implement inter- and trans-disciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
• Participate in national and international collaborations addressing NWU niche research areas.
• Continuous improvement of research outputs (quality and quantity) to positively impact national and international standing.
• Promote the faculty through market trends and needs identification.
• Clustering research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes focusing on national and international imperatives.
• Coordinate fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity-driven research, blue skies research and directed research.
• Facilitate differentiation and third-stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialisation.

Community Engagement

• Support community engagement activities that are integrated with research and innovation.
• Socially responsive local community projects, supportive of faculty objectives and departmental programme content.

Student Relations

• Liaise with students and parents, build relationships and resolve escalations.
• Increase students’ identification and association with the faculty and its operations across campuses.

Postgraduate Studies

• Accountable for enrolment planning, admissions, terminations, programme delivery, examination, moderation and overall quality.
• Day-to-day management of postgraduate programmes, e.g., allocation of study leaders, timetables, venues, student requests and complaints, recording and financial obligations.
• Ensure effective policies, processes and faculty academic rules (calendars) regarding the management of undergraduate programmes and ensure that it is complied with to ensure the quality of academic programmes.
• Cooperation with the Deputy Deans to ensure the quality of the academic programmes and to address the shortcomings in the management of postgraduate programmes.
• Manage the selection process and be actively involved in the registration of students in coordination with the Administrative Manager.
• Implement and manage an effective system to deal with student’s requests and grievances (including appointments with students).
• Attend to requests/queries by supervisors and lecturers.
• Ongoing review of the curriculum and ensure the implementation of changes.
• Reflect on the teaching and learning methodology of postgraduate coursework programmes on an ongoing basis to adapt to the needs of present-day students and the demands of the modern technological era and see to it that it is implemented successfully, considering different delivery modes.
• Implement and oversee a secure and effective system for assessment and moderation.
• Monitor the throughput of postgraduate students and determine strategies to reach the NWU targets and improve student success.
• Administer an effective system to identify and support students who are not performing (as-risk students).
• Administer an effective system to terminate the studies of students who do not perform adequately.
• Involved in student disciplinary matters within the faculty and referred to the Student Disciplinary Committee/Appeals Committee for student matters.
• Attending meetings to see that the faculty’s interests are met and to stay abreast of developments.
• Manage, assist and provide leadership and mentorship to the Deputy Directors of Postgraduate Studies.

Management and Leadership

• Faculty effectiveness and efficiency inclusive of infrastructure and facilities.
• Joint accountability with leadership team for management effectiveness of the institution.
• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
• Corporate governance, conformance, reporting and risk management.
• Cost management and cost effectiveness.
• Faculty processes and systems implementation, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development.
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD in one of the faculty’s disciplines (NQF level 10).
• Five (5) to ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
• Significant research and postgraduate studies experience within the higher education environment.
• Membership and/or professional registration with appropriate academic and professional networks/bodies.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• A distinguished record of research and scholarship excellence.
• A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with research-funding and professional bodies. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• An NRF rating.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and Community involvement

• Curriculum Development Research
• Conduct ongoing research on industry trends, technological advancements, and global business needs to inform curriculum updates and module design.
• Explore and integrate innovative teaching methodologies, such as gamification, simulation-based learning, and adaptive learning systems, into commerce education.
• Collaborate with professional and statutory bodies to ensure compliance with industry standards and academic excellence.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Partner with other NWU faculties, such as Health Sciences and Engineering, to align strategies for education innovation and share best practices.
• Foster international research collaborations, focusing on global trends in commerce education and cross-cultural business education.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

• Promote and contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning by publishing research on innovative pedagogies, curriculum transformation, and student success in commerce education.
• Support lecturers in conducting action research to improve their teaching practices and student outcomes.

 Industry Partnerships

• Establish and maintain relationships with industry partners to ensure curricula reflect current and future workforce needs.
• Organise collaborative community-based learning projects and real-world case studies for students enhancing their practical skills and societal impact.

Professional Development

• Work with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and other stakeholders to design professional development programs for lecturers, ensuring they remain current with industry trends and teaching innovations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions focusing on the development of essential soft skills like leadership, communication, and teamwork for both staff and students.

Student-Centric Initiatives

• Support community outreach initiatives to involve students in real-world problem-solving scenarios, particularly in underrepresented and underserved communities.
• Develop programs that promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and ethical business practices through partnerships with local businesses and organisations.

Global and Ethical Perspectives

• Promote awareness and understanding of global and ethical business practices within the community, preparing students for international career opportunities.
• Integrate community voices and local industry input into the development of curricula to reflect both global standards and local relevance.
• Develop and maintain strategic and productive partnerships, connections, and relationships with other academics
• in the faculty, as well as people, groups, and divisions in the NWU, and on local, national, and international levels.
• Actively initiate and participate in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning research (SoTL), and other T&L research opportunities available through e.g., CTL including interdisciplinary, cross-faculty and cross-university opportunities.
• Work effectively with colleagues in the CPCE post-graduate programme and projects to enhance the quantity and quality of research outputs.

Leadership, management and service to the University

• Participate in opportunities to serve the faculty and the university by serving on CPCE committees, faculty committees and task teams, and where needed, represent the F-EMS on NWU committees and task teams.
• Actively participate in academic organisations relevant to Higher Education and Economic and Management Science Education to expand the academic network and serve the larger community in these fields.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills in implementing NWU and F-EMS strategic priority projects.
• Build capacity in F-EMs to enlarge the SoTL footprint in all schools.

Social responsiveness

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice through which general higher education knowledge and skills are applied to consequential problems of teaching and learning in South Africa and the world beyond the University.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with internal and external (community) role players.
• Embrace engaged scholarship involving academic staff, civic engagement and professional engagement involving staff using their professional expertise.
• Execute activities by which commerce education skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant PhD (NQF Level 10).
• At least five (5) years of teaching and learning experience within an academic and research environment at a Higher Education Institution (HEI).
• A minimum of five (5) years of lecturing experience in higher education, covering both theoretical and practical components, delivered via face-to-face, blended/hybrid, and online modalities.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the use, development, and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS), online platforms, and digital assessment technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, reflecting a clear trajectory of growth and improvement as an effective higher education lecturer.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• A minimum of three (3) years experience in service delivery in the field of faculty development.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience engaging with academics’ development and welfare as university lectures.
• A track record of research activity, including refereed publications and postgraduate student supervision.
• Ability to write comprehensive high-level reports on T-L & Assessment and Commerce Education.
• Membership with societies/councils in the relevant fields of higher education and education research (for example HELTASA, SAAHE, ICDE).

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning:

• Facilitation of Teaching and Learning activities of the undergraduate programme.
• Employment of a variety of teaching and learning strategies
• Implementation of different assessment strategies to determine learner competencies.
• Plan and implement academic program according to university schedule.
• Coaching and mentoring of clinical support staff
• Support of students in both theory and clinical learning environments
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programmes.
• Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in Masters and PhD research.

Research and Innovation:

• Supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Track record of publications
• Update and develop research methodology course work for masters.
• Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
• Innovatively transform the research practice within the nursing School.
• Participation in NuMiQ research activities
• Initiation and participation in research
• Conduct own Postgraduate studies.

Social responsibilities:

• Leading in community engagement and development of projects to the benefit of community health and nursing service delivery.

Leadership:

• Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning
• Support and assist with nursing/health clinical programmes
• Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the School.

Minimum requirements

Senior Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing Sciences (Medical or Surgical).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• A minimum of 4 years’ clinical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in nursing education
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.
• A minimum of two publications in academic journals.

Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing Sciences (Medical or Surgical).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing education.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A Master of Nursing Sciences (NQF level 9) in Midwifery.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Financial Management

• Management of projects, programs and operational budget as per the approved, target spending per quarter/ project cash flow

Infrastructure, Design & Construction

• Develop Programs and projects from the list of activities and develop an annual procurement plan
• Deliver approved projects within time, budget, quality and safety
• Manage consultants to ensure that they deliver against our plans

Procurement Plan

• Develop procurement plan and meet targets based on allocated projects

Stakeholder management

• Compile a stakeholder matrix and plan and meetings etc.
• Ensure that Quarterly Status Project Reports are submitted to clients/faculty.

Customer Focus

• Bi-Annual Facilities Department Customer Survey in June and October by users to complete

Preferential Procurement Implementation

• Implement the Preferential Procurement as per the guidelines and processes by the NWU.
• Ensure that projects comply with the contractor specified PPP targets early in the project

Risk and compliance management and OHS

• Implementing and participating in an integrated risk- and compliance management model with a focus on business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
• Oversee the following safety processes: pre-tender safety risk analysis, evaluation of construction safety plans and construction safety audits

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Construction / Built Environment (Construction Project Management, Construction Management or Architecture).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Built Environment as a Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory work

• Preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and performing experimental work of external projects.

Development of techniques

• Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.

Attendance of meetings

• Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.

Reports

• Assist with compiling reports for external projects.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry – MSc or MEng.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ GC-MS; GC; BET experience in running experiments; interpreting results; and developing new or better methods.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ TGA experience in running experiments and interpreting results.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the analysis using coal and solid biomass waste material - run experiments and interpret results.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory work

• Preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and performing experimental work of external projects.

Development of techniques

• Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.

Attendance of meetings

• Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.

Reports

• Assist with compiling reports for external projects.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry – MSc or MEng.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ coal and biomass analyses (Modified Fisher Assay and high-pressure reactor systems at NWU) experience in running experiments on reactor driven equipment; interpret results; develop new or better methods.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in handling of solid waste samples – crushing, milling, and blending.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

System and Administrative Support

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SARChI CLES Chair.
• Responding to student queries.
• Assist with the drafting and management of the Chair’s annual work plan.
• Assist with portfolio management and division of functions among researchers in the Chair
• Assist with the division of peer reading functions among researchers in the Chair.
• Schedule, set up, and prepare virtual and real-life meetings and workshops, including taking minutes of meetings as required
• Responsible for e-filing and overseeing correct filing according to an existing filing system
• Design of forms and data management
• Responsible for student bursary and student progress reporting administration
• Responsible for the administrative aspects of conference organization
• Handle general enquiries from staff, students, and the public, and receive visitors
• Maintain work schedules, manage diaries, and arrange appointments
• Make travel arrangements, such as bookings and claims
• Responsible for communication with the Faculty of Law and the NWU Institutional Research Office
• Perform procurement tasks for the functions of the Chair and visits to the Chair, including physical office administration.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques for specified projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Chair’s website is always updated.
• Provide support in the marketing of the Chair’s research and activities
• Assist the Chair holder with the Annual Progress Report for the National Research Foundation of South Africa.
• Responsible for the technical and language editing of reports of the Chair.

Research support

• Assist with the conceptualization and execution of collective research projects of the Chair.
• Responsible for book orders and maintenance of the CLES library and internal loan system.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of the new LLM and PGDip Programme in Local Government Law and Policy to be hosted by CLES.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of short courses for councilors and city-level officials.
• Assist with the co-editing of books.
• Co-supervision of LLM students.
• Publish one case note or article per year.

Ad hoc tasks

• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as assigned for the general functioning of the Chair.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as assigned in support of the work of the Research Unit in the Faculty of Law.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Law (local government related).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a scholarly legal research and publication environment.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a research environment within the university sector.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in any of the required areas of work e.g. logistics and project management
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with postgraduate study supervision.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A Phd (NQF level 10) in Law (local government law related).
• A Membership with scholarly legal associations such as the Environmental Law Association of South Africa and the
• Association of Urban Legal Scholars.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Undergraduate Modules.
• Teaching and Supervision: Postgraduate.
• Research Publications.
• Community Service.
• Study Guide and Material Development.
• Support of Research Entity.
• Initiating and Planning of Strategic Research Initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Curriculum Studies (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years experence in higher education.
• Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education.
• Author of articles/books/chapters in the field.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate modules.
• Teaching and postgraduate supervision. 
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Support of research entity.
• Initiating and planning strategic research initiatives

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Comparative and International Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the higher education environment.
• Author/co-author of at least 5 research articles in accredited journals since 2020.
• Involvement in supervision of at least 5 master’s (to completion) and 1 doctoral student (to completion).
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.

 ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Leader of funded research projects.
• Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies.

Research

• Research activities to be discussed with research programme leader and director.

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of School of Accounting Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• An MCom degree (NQF Level 9) in Accountancy or an MBA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching accounting.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field as an accountant is desirable.
• Accreditation with SAIPA/ACCA or SAICA as an AGA(SA).