Career Opportunities at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements    

• NQF 6 Diploma in Computer /Information/Electronic Engineering or relevant field
• N+, CCNE, ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF Certifications desirable
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience (Level 4)
• Driver’s license
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours
• Minimum 6-8 years related experience
• Project and Change management experience
• Computer Skills (MS Office Suite)
• CISCO networking experience
• Server maintenance experience (Linux and Windows)
• Database maintenance and setup experience (SQL, MySQL)
• Cloud systems maintenance and setup (AWS, AZURE, etc)
• Security systems (Firewalls,Website security,endpoint security)
• ITIL experience

Recommendations    

• Experience in Higher Education sector is an advantage
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Actively support the Line Manager/CIO in the achievement of the Office of the Chief Information Officer’s strategic objectives
• Provide input for the Office of the Chief Information Officer strategy development
• Implement strategic objectives for portfolios reporting to this position
• Design and implement short- and long-term plans to ensure ICT infrastructure meets existing and future capacity and capability requirements
• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain the ICT infrastructure including server and network configuration, security, accessibility, connectivity, and backup.
• Develop procedures and associated implementation, testing, and training plans for infrastructure administration, security, and data management.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external information security requirements (i.e., Information Security Policy and Cyber Essentials Plus), maintain awareness of the latest cyber-security threats, and implement security measures to minimise risk to information assets.
• Ensure ICT systems are secure and resilient, carrying out proactive maintenance (e.g., patching) and documenting processes and configurations.
• Ensure that business continuity measures are implemented and kept up to date, including disaster recovery plans for critical systems and telephony.
• Lead the technical aspects of ICT projects, providing technical expertise and support for non-ICT projects and changes where appropriate.
• Prepare business cases and project documents for ICT infrastructure projects.
• Identify and take actions to manage ICT-related risks.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers to secure the best value for ICT goods and services, and to encourage innovative ideas to be adopted.
• Provide regular verbal and written reports to management on ICT service levels, planned maintenance, issues, and data.
• Managing the IT function within the business which will be responsible for all internal servers, network, telephony, systems, and 3rd party applications.
• Working to tight deadlines and providing high levels of technical support & compliance within the business environment.
• Overseeing and managing all internal IT Infrastructure projects.
• Monitoring the performance of IT systems, including servers, storage systems, and network devices. They will identify and resolve issues that impact system performance and availability.
• Manage backups and disaster recovery plans to ensure SPU can quickly recover from a system outage or disaster.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on all IT Infrastructure systems, including network diagrams, system configurations, and procedures.
• Work closely with the CIO to align the IT Infrastructure with the strategic goals and budgetary constraints of the University.
• Provide guidance and support to the 2nd and 3rd line support staff to ensure efficient and effective resolution of IT issues. The IT Infrastructure Manager will be able to step in and cover for any of these roles in case of absence of emergency.
• Assist in identifying health, safety, and security risks
• Inform health and safety representatives and Director about any health and safety issue
• Ensure health and safety representatives are appointed and properly trained
• Ensure a safe environment for all students and staff
• Ensure that health and safety rules and procedures are adhered to
• Training of all new and current IT staff on SPU IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Provide input into infrastructure projects operational, staffing and capex budget
• Manage section expenses against budget
• Ensure that students and staff are aware of emergency procedures and policies
• Contribute to developing and implementing the ICT strategy, plans, and policies as a member of the ICT team Supply required documentation for Internal and External Audit
• Aspire to positive audits and quality assurance
• Asset management
• Relevant strategic and operational reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

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Minimum Requirements    

• Data Science/ Computer Science/ Information Technology qualification at NQF level 7 obtained from Sol Plaatje University.
• South African Citizen from the Northern Cape, between the ages of 18 to 35.

Recommendations    

• Data Science Skills (work with python, R and automated machine learning tools)
• Computer literacy in respect of office packages (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Proficiency in English (Verbal and written)
• Analytic thinking /problem solving
• Building interpersonal relationship
• Planning and organising/work management
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Quality commitment/ work standard
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• University Awareness

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Apply data science techniques to generate analysis on request
• Use the tools provided to participate in collection and cleaning of data for the CADS data repository
• Attending selected meetings and taking minutes.
• Monitor activities at the CADS laboratory and report to the director
• Conduct research on specific topics to support the analytics task carried out in the CADS
• Assist in selected research projects.
• Participate in community engagement activities of the centre Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of CADS

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Minimum Requirements    

• 3 Year Relevant Tertiary Qualification (NQF level 6)
• 2 years of entrepreneurship development experience and
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook)
• a valid driver’s license
• Strong in client connection and client service
• experience in enterprise development
• strong responsibility
• self-motivated
• able to work under high pressure
• proven track record of developing new businesses
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Recommendations    

• proven experience in project management with experience in innovation and/or technology fields being an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of understanding the SMME and incubation industry
• New venture creation
• Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills.
• Integrity and Reliability
• Project, financial, conflict, strategic, stakeholder and personnel management
• Strong leadership skills
• Report writing

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Plan, implement and manage the enterprise development projects, programmes, products and services aimed at SMMEs
• Assist SMME clients through advice, consultations and other interventions, in order to grow turnover
• Work with SMME’s to identify and evaluate profitable business opportunities
• Provide coaching and mentoring to SMMEs
• Coordinate training and capacity development for SMME’s
• Assist entrepreneurs with the establishment of SMME’s.
• Provide advice and assistance on registration of SMME’s.
• Encourage an environment of Innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas
• Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholders
• Promote relations with relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with different sector stakeholders and broader business community
• Provide management, stakeholders and SMME’s with information

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Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant Master’s degree would generally be required
• A Doctorate would be recommended
• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in a related field
• A proven track record in Project Management of medium to large projects
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Valid Driver’s License

Recommendations    

• Understands the operations and affairs of a university environment
• Can think strategically and operationalise this into plans and projects
• Can plan and manage budgets

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Actively support the Vice-Chancellor in the implementation of the SPU Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
• Organise planning meetings for development and review of the SPU Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan
• Coordinate mid-year and year-end retreats for the development and review of Strategic and Annual Performance Plans
• Manage Consultants who facilitate these processes
• Coordinate the process for the completion and approval of the School (SAPPS) and Divisional (DAPPS) Annual Performance Plans
• Coordinate mid-term and annual reports to DHET
• Facilitate the induction of all new and current staff in the VC’s Office
• Coordinate the process of relevant policy and procedure development and implementation for the VC’s Office
• Coordinate reviews of administrative units for quality and effectiveness improvement
• Coordinate institutional risk management responsibilities
• Coordinate compliance with section 16 (2) responsibilities assigned by OHS Act
• Coordinate reporting on SHE matters for consideration at SMT
• ManageTransformation
• Assist the Vice Chancellor’s Office with the development and implementation of projects
• Scope project plans related to identified interventions
• Manage and involvement in human resource management within the office of the Vice-Chancellor

Prepare and report on:

• Annual staffing and operating budget and CAPEX
• Manage expenditure according to the approved annual budget and Asset management
• Drive the effective implementation of reporting systems in the VC’s Office
• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices
• Submit additional reports/data as required by legislation, DHET and/or the University

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Minimum Requirements    

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or a related field would generally be required
• A Doctorate would be recommended
• At least 8 years’ experience in a senior management role in an academic institution.
• Has demonstrated a track record of managing a portfolio within a large academic Library or running a unit of a reasonable size
• Understands the operations and affairs of an academic Library environment
• Can think strategically and operationalise strategy into plans and projects
• Has the ability to mobilize and inspire others towards shared goals
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Recommendations    

• Doctorate would be recommended for this role.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector is preferred

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Actively support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the achievement of the objectives related to the academic project at SPU
• Provide strategic leadership for Library and Information Services
• Review and update the SPU Library and Information Services strategy
• Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
• Collection Development, Management, Maintenance and Evaluation
• Relationship management
• Develop a marketing and communication plan
• Implement a Library Services webpage
• Create awareness of new services
• Develop and implement survey instruments to assess Library service delivery
• Manage the orientation programme for new students and the design of user education programmes
• Provide input into the review of current policies and procedures and the development of new policies and procedures where necessary
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Manage the employees in the library
• Develop the department’s Budget and provide sound financial management
• Monitor organisational health indicators, identify problem/ concern areas and communicate to relevant stakeholders
• Identify trends and issues in Portfolio Areas and communicate to relevant stakeholders
• Develop relevant reports as and when required

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Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant Diploma (Secretarial and Office Management)
• At least 6 years related experience
• Computer literate

Duties & Responsibilities    

• General and Office Administration
• Diary management
• Handling correspondence
• Meeting administration
• Telephone coverage
• Document Management
• Make relevant documents available for scheduled meetings
• Develop and maintain a document management/filing system
• Archive documents
• Compile data and prepare documents for consideration and presentation by Executive Management
• Photocopying and collating official Documents

Client Liaison

• Answer queries and complaints for internal and external visitors
• Greet and screen visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
• Use own initiative and handle problems and then direct to respective office
• Financial Administration

Processing accounts

• Place orders for office consumables
• Monitor budgetary transactions
• Manage expenses against office budget
• Report on expenditure to the VC

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitoring and updating the asset register
• Monitor, maintain and order office consumables
• Monitor the level of tidiness of meeting rooms, notice boards, etc.
• Monitor the Maintenance Department and Cleaners to keep areas tidy

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Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/ NQF Level 6
• 2 years relevant experience in student support and development
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Driver's license

Duties & Responsibilities    
Correspondence Handling

• Receive all incoming emails and letters
• Keep records of all correspondence through a comprehensive and accessible filing management system

Typing

• Type correspondence, memoranda, agendas, and letters generated by the Division of Student Affairs
• Preparation of PowerPoint slides for Divisional Presentations where required
• Compile reports as per request of the Dean of Student Affairs

Meeting Administration

• Attend to needs for meeting requirements
• Compile and circulate dates of monthly staff meetings
• Co-ordinate meetings/functions
• Take detailed minutes of meetings, type, and distribute to meeting attendees and relevant stakeholders

General Administration

• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
• Maintaining a logical, methodical filing system that is accessible and comprehensive.
• Make travel arrangements and reservations for staff within the Division of Student Affairs where necessary.
• Co-ordinate and set up meetings for student support.

Database Administration

• Collate and compile information for inputting on the Database system
• Check data for accuracy
• Update data and database regularly

Email/Telephone Coverage

• Answer the Office of the Dean telephone and emails route calls/emails accordingly
• Screen all calls for the Dean of Student Affairs, Senior Managers, as per the needs and requirements of the Division.
• Message noting and taking relevant to the requirements of various sub-units within the Division of Student Affairs
• Respond to phone calls/emails/voicemail messages

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Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor's degree in information security or a similar field
• Cybersecurity certification advantageous
• 2-3 years' experience in either an information security position or in cybersecurity
• Proven knowledge of information security standards, rules, and regulations including International Organization for Standards (ISO) 27001, 27002, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and others Cloud security platforms
•  In-depth knowledge of Cloud security platform(MS Intune /O365)
• Firewalls and malicious code defense including APT.
• Cybersecurity technical assignments, standards, tools, and processes. 
• Common attack vendors.
• Vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus,Nmap).
• Endpoint and network security tools or techniques.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours
• Driver’s license

Recommendations    

• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH or GIAC are an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Analyses and validates vulnerabilities then plan remediation activities 
• Schedules and performs regular vulnerability scanning activities in the corporate network 
• Reviews security vulnerabilities to identify risks to computing assets
• Provides technical vulnerability analysis and remediation options
• Reduces vulnerability by improving remediation and patch management process
• Ensures familiarity with Qualys and Nessus vulnerability scanner
• Reports and presents findings to a non-technical audience
• Assisting with the development and updating of cybersecurity-centric policies and procedures
• Assists with establishing network device implementation best practices, while providing guidance to others.
• Information Security and related risk assessments, as well as remediation plan development
• Identifying, raising and managing security risks through the appropriate risk life cycle
• Proactive risk management and engagement with business partners.
• Implement a systemic and structured information risk assessment process.
• Conduct business impact assessments periodically.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability evaluations at an ongoing basis.
• Identify and periodically evaluate information security controls and countermeasures to mitigate risk to acceptable levels.
• Integrate risk, threat and vulnerability identification and management into life cycle processes (e.g., procurement).
• Report significant changes in information risk to appropriate levels of management for acceptance on both a periodic and an event-driven basis.
• Lead discussions with internal stakeholders to ensure remediation efforts adhere to Company standards
• Assists with PCI and ISO compliance reviews, as needed.
• Conducts periodic user access reviews in conjunction with department heads
• Assist in updating existing Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• Reviews network security audit logs (e.g., firewall, IDS, etc.) periodically. 
• Evaluate compliance with established security controls.
• Supports information security projects and initiatives internal and external resources (e.g., finances, people, equipment, systems) required to execute the information security program.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are performed in compliance with the university’s information security policies and standards.
• Ensure the performance of contractually agreed (e.g., with joint ventures, outsourced providers, business partners, customers, and third parties) information security controls.
• Ensure that information security is an integral part of the systems development processes and acquisition processes.
• Ensure that information security is maintained throughout the university’s processes and life cycle activities.
• Provide information security advice and guidance (e.g., risk analysis, control selection) in the university.
• Provide information security awareness, training and education (e.g., business process owners, users, information technology) to stakeholders.
• Monitor, measure, test and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of information security controls and compliance with information security policies.
• Ensure that noncompliance issues and other variances are resolved in a timely manner.
• Implement processes for preventing, detecting, identifying, analysing, and responding to information security incidents.
• Maintain lines of authority to escalate and communicate processes
• Maintain plans to respond to and document information security incidents.
• Maintain the capability to investigate information security incidents (e.g., forensics, evidence collection and preservation, log analysis, interviewing).
• Maintain agreed process to communicate with internal parties and external organizations (e.g., media, law enforcement, customers).
• Integrate information security incident response plans with the university’s disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Organize, train and equip teams to respond to information security incidents.
• Periodically test and refine information security incident response plans.
• Prioritise the response to information security incidents.
• Conduct reviews to identify causes of information security incidents, develop corrective actions and reassess risk.

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Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma ICT or related
• 6 to 8 years of related experience
• Industry specific certifications (e.g., Extron, etc.)
• Experience with computer systems, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi configuration & Microsoft/Linux environment
• Experience in Learning Management Systems
• Good understanding of instructional design methodologies
• Project Management Experience
• Good understanding of teaching and learning as well as research technologies
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)
• Driver’s license
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours

Recommendations    

• Preferably certified as a Control Specialist in Extron
• It would be an advantage if the candidate has experience in Higher Education
• Audio Visual equipment installation, programming, maintenance, and management will be an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of SPU educational technologies and services through proposals in this regard.
• Participate in the formulation of ICT policies and procedures.
• Ensure strategic alignment, management, and planning of services, platforms, and systems that support teaching, learning, research, and engagement with the SPU community.
• Direct the efforts to strengthen and leverage relationships among the academy, students, course designers, and ICT Services.
• Champion blended learning engagements between ICT and the academy, teaching, and learning, and organise regular meetings.
• Engagement with the institutional community (students and staff) on technology-enhanced teaching, learning, and research to ensure the effective use of technologies.
• Ensure the management of teaching and learning systems and services including availability, security, and continuity
• Orchestrate the development of adaptable, scalable, reliable solutions to address teaching and learning needs.
• Manage the overall blended learning project portfolio.
• Research and advise on the technology requirements for the teaching and learning systems.
• Manage educational technology service delivery.
• Provide analytics to monitor the progress of the institution’s strategic goals for blended learning.
• Improve student success through the use of technology.
• Assist academics in selecting and implementing suitable solutions.
• Create awareness and interest in the use of technology in education.
• Change Management for teaching and learning related technologies and services.
• Ensure the development of Digital Competence programmes.
• Collaborate nationally and internationally with universities and suppliers to share and gain ideas and possible approaches towards technologies that enable pedagogical needs.
• Marketplace investigations to identify new opportunities for the use of technologies and services.
• Advise ICT and Teaching and Learning management on emerging technologies or services.
• Attend relevant conferences and presentations.
• By formulating Opex budget requirements for inclusion in ICT Services budget.
• By defining and motivating Capex requirements of section for inclusion in ICT services Capex budget.
• By ensuring that the Opex budget is used appropriately and effectively.
• By managing the Capex items and ensuring that they are purchased timeously in terms of the approvals granted.
• By participating in the prioritisation of the ICT Services Opex and Capex budgets for all sections.
• By keeping track of budgeted implementations and systems.
• Relevant operational reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices

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Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology
• 4 to 6 years of related experience
• Experience with computer systems, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi configuration & Microsoft/Linux environment
• Industry-related certifications
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)
• Experience with major hardware vendors, e.g., HP, DELL, etc.
• Good communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Driver’s license
• Recommendations    
• Preferably ITIL certification
• It would be an advantage if the candidate has experience in Higher Education

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Capture and maintain all IT assets in the ICT inventory database and dispatch IT equipment to the user as per written
• Install and maintain all desktop hardware
• Install and maintain desktop software
• Install and maintain all computer peripherals
• Liaise with external providers for hardware support
• Identify common problem areas experienced to recommend corrective
• Decide whether to send the computer to the manufacturer for repair
• Report the shortfall in parts inventory to the line manager
• Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with (Desktop computing equipment and software)
• Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems, including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers, and administrative systems.

Assist users in the use of computer software if

• Document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and
• Forward faulty computers to the workshop
• Communicate project statuses to the helpdesk
• Coordinate and liaise with the rest of the ICT Team
• Help users scan media such as flash drives and diskettes for any malicious ware
• Help users with e-mails that they suspect might contain malicious content, and provide the Network
• Making sure end-point security system is up to date
• Develop how-to documentation and videos to support the SPU community
• Research technology trends and latest applicable technologies.
• Ensure up-to-date skills development plans.
• Develop, recommend, and implement solutions
• Participate in ICT projects to ensure that successfully execution of the same.
• Assist with project scoping and resource allocations
• Relevant operational reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices
• Provide user support for the initial training on equipment and software

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Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology or Electrical/Electronic/Sound Engineering
• 2 to 4 years of related experience
• Industry specific certifications (e.g., Extron, etc.)
• Driver’s licence
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours
• Extron certification will be an added advantage
• Experience with computer systems, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi configuration & Microsoft/Linux environment
• Audio Visual equipment installation, maintenance, and management will be an added advantage
• Equipment programming experience will be an added advantage
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Recommendations    

• Preferably certified in Extron
• It would be an advantage if the candidate had experience in Higher Education
• Audio Visual equipment installation, programming, maintenance, and management will be an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Capture and maintain all IT assets in the ICT inventory database and dispatch the IT equipment to the user as per written request
• Install and maintain all Audio Visual hardware
• Install and maintain Audio Visual software
• Install and maintain all Audio Visual peripherals
• Liaise with external providers for hardware support
• Setup ad-hoc equipment for events and classes
• Identify common problem areas experienced to recommend corrective action
• Decide whether to send the Audio Visual equipment to the manufacturer for repair
• Report shortfall in parts inventory to line manager
• SCM process of ordering equipment
• Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with (Audio Visual equipment and software)
• Ensure Audio Visual equipment interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems, including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers and administrative systems
• Provide user support for the initial training on equipment and software
• Assist users in the use of computer software if requested
• Provide guidance on new technology
• Document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal
• Forward faulty Audio Visual equipment to the workshop
• Communicate project statuses to the helpdesk
• Coordinate and liaise with the extended ICT Team
• Ensuring that user systems are able to communicate to AV systems and that users are adequately trained in the use thereof.
• Develop how-to documents, videos on the use of Audio Visual equipment and software tools.
• Relevant operational reports as and when required
• Research and implement best practices
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

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Minimum Requirements    

• Master’s degree or PhD degree in Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development.
• An education qualification in Foundation Phase teaching is a requirement.
• Should be 40 years or younger
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching at university level and /or industry experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree should register towards a PhD qualification in the field of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development within the first year of appointment.

Recommendations    

• A qualification in Music or Physical Education or Fine Arts or Dance and Drama will be an added advantage
• Evidence of at least one recent and relevant publication in an accredited journal in the discipline of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development
• Postgraduate research supervision
• Experience in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning
• Evidence of emerging participation in professional and/or community activities
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance in the Field of Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Teaching, administration of allocated modules
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
• The professional preparation of teaching media
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance
• Initiate and implement research projects
• Apply for research grants
• Supervise postgraduate students studying towards obtaining a qualification
• Act as coordinator, leader, and mentor
• Publish research results in accredited journals
• Commercialisation of research output
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research and community projects
• Work with the research office (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify projects
• Conduct regular evaluation of fundraising activities and complete reports
• Establishment of an independent research programme that attracts independent national and/or international funding
• Membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of new developments
• Provide guidance and assistance on research matters
• Keep abreast of professional literature
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements
• Monitor students’ progress, identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, academic administration functions
• Participate in departmental committees
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation
• Engage in current professional development activities e.g. acquire Doctoral qualification within stipulated time frame, ongoing development required by professional body
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programme
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshop, and present research papers
• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders