Active Jobs at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation, and is aligned to the overall corporate communication and marketing plan
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Corporate Communications Department
• On-time production and distribution of relevant information about VUT to all internal and external stakeholders
• Establish and maintain good relations with a range of media houses and journalists
• Develop media releases and coordinate media conferences
• Ensure optimum use and maintenance of all VUT communication channels
• Facilitate the development and issuing of all VUT publications
• Develop and coordinate inputs for VUT newsletters (digital and print)
• Ensure uniformity of corporate branding across all VUT publications and correspondence
• Manage and coordinate all internal communications
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns
• Ensure content on VUT websites is up to date
• Monitor and improve VUT media coverage
• Respond to media enquiries and requests
• Enhance the image of VUT through a range of media platforms and promote VUT’s academic programmes, positive achievements and services.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and experience:

• M+4 in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism
• 3-5 year’s management experience in a Communication and Media Relations environment
• Knowledge of different media channels and their application
• Proven social media and networking expertise
• Extensive experience in the writing and production of promotional materials
• Strategic and creative mind-set
• Working knowledge of the formulation of policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of public relations, budget and performance management
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Development and implementation of a media strategy and media relations plan

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Business English writing skills, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail (for proofreading)
• Above-average interpersonal and presentation skills, planning and organising, initiative, team leadership

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 November 2024

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from https://vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Application-of-Employment-Form-updated.pdf
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Certified copies of all academic certificates/degrees
• Certified copy of ID
• Current contact information of referees
• Please email applications to [email protected] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
• No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
• Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be required to: {KPA’S}

• Academic leadership – Develop and review course materials, teach and assess students at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, prepare teaching and learning portfolios as evidence of compliance to standards, and take part in department management tasks delegated by the HOD and report on achievement in PMC.
• Research: propose and design research concept notes and concept maps for postgraduate research in the department's field of specialisation, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research, and publish accredited research outputs.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialization - influence the curriculum's development, maintenance, and control.
• Industry relationship building and external engagement – Liaise with the industry, including consultation work, project proposals, and collaborative research projects.
• Community engagement—Develop community engagement project content and study guides, implement them, and participate in community flagship programs/projects.
• Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng), Master’s (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng), and Doctoral Degrees (DEng/ DTech/ PhD) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
• Or
• Dip (Eng), Adv Dip (Eng), PGDip (Eng), Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng) and Doctoral Degrees (DEng/ DTech/ PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years (after Master’s level) of relevant lecturing experience in the field in an institute of higher education OR five years of professional industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry, and community activities.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Added Advantage

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Mechatronics is an advantage.
• Research outputs and supervision of master’s and PhD students are an added advantage
• Industry or practice experience is a recommendation.
• Further appropriate qualifications are strongly recommended.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Excellent computer skills.
• Presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Conceptual skills
• Analytical ability
• Excellent Interpersonal skills in a diverse work environment
• Problem-solving skills

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above)
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates/degrees
• Certified copy of ID
• Current contact information of referees
• Please email applications to [email protected] quote the post reference and provide the post description in the subject line.
• No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
• Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.