Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Compiling and managing all departmental Budgets;
• Approving financial transactions as per the Financial Policies and Procedures;
• Managing and controlling budget spending as cost centre owner of all DLS cost centres.
• Reviewing cost centres for overspending and irregularities;
• Allocating approved budgets allocations and detailed operational budgets;
• Monitoring cost centres and request transfers to cost centres with inadequate funds;
• Managing departmental income to ensure it is reflected in the correct cost centre;
• Monitoring compliance in the department with all finance regulations and policies;
• Compiling financial management reports for the DLS Director and EXCO;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B Com degree with Accounting III;
• Five years’ experience, including three years as a financial accountant.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Honours degree in Financial Management or Accounting;
• Three years of Working experience within a Tertiary Education environment;
• Three years’ experience in the use of PeopleSoft and OCLC WorldShare system.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• teach academic literacy in different university faculties; 
• contribute to curriculum design in the UAL; 
• coordinate academic literacy courses offered in different faculties; 
• conceptualize and conduct scholarly research in fields related to academic literacy;
• write and publish articles in accredited (and preferably high-impact) journals;
• present research at local and international conferences;  
• perform academic administration and management;
• participate in other departmental activities (e.g., seminars, colloquia, and symposia)
• supervise/co-supervise Honours and Master’s students; 
• collaborate with academic staff in the new School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; 
• perform other duties as delegated by the Director of UAL. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or English for Academic Purposes
• Appropriate teaching experience in academic literacy in English or English for academic purposes at a recognised higher education institution
• Experience of hybrid (computer-aided) teaching methodologies
• Evidence of publications appropriate to the post level in accredited journals or equivalent recognised outputs 
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision or co-supervision appropriate to the post level
• Experience in curriculum design
• Experience in coordinating large modules

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

• Ability to communicate fluently in Sepedi or isiZulu

SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• teach academic literacy at undergraduate level in different faculties; 
• teach at postgraduate level (Honours and Master’s), possibly across disciplines and allied departments in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; 
• Design curricula, study materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the UAL; 
• coordinate academic literacy courses offered in different faculties; 
• coordinate UAL’s tutorial programmes;
• write and publish consistently in accredited (and preferably high-impact) journals;
• facilitate academic writing workshops to postgraduate students across different faculties; 
• present research at local and international conferences; 
• generate third-stream income for the UAL and faculty;
• independently conceptualize and lead research projects;
• perform academic administration and management;
• organize and participate in other departmental activities such as seminars, colloquia, and symposia;
• participate in curriculum transformation/decolonization in the UAL;
• mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral fellows;
• participate in promoting multilingualism in the UAL;  
• participate in committee work in the faculty/institution;
• establish research/teaching collaborations with other universities in South Africa, Africa, and beyond;
• supervise/co-supervise Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral students; 
• participate in community projects;
• perform other duties as delegated by the Director of UAL. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, or English for Academic Purposes from a recognised tertiary institution
• Appropriate teaching experience in academic literacy in English, English for academic purposes, or academic communication at a higher education institution
• Experience of hybrid (computer-aided) teaching methodologies
• Experience in curriculum design
• Experience in coordinating large modules
• Evidence of successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students appropriate to the post level

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

• Established international networks
• Evidence of successful grant applications 
• Experience in writing grant proposals
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis using different software applications 
• An NRF rating 

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The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing (theory and practical components) and taking full responsibility for various modules, including the administration and co-ordination of these modules according to the needs of the Department; 
• These modules may include but are not limited to medical nutrition therapy related modules with a specific focus on paediatric nutrition; 
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students in the medical nutrition field of practice;
• Planning and coordination of the 4th year internship programme (including, but not limited to lectures, placements, facility accreditations and site visits);
• Participating in skills training necessary for medical nutrition therapy (undergraduate and postgraduate);
• Module and programme development, co-ordination, negotiation and implementation of work integrated learning; 
• Development of a postgraduate module in advanced clinical medical nutrition therapy;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment for students;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching and learning, research and community engagement; 
• Full participation in all departmental administrative/ marketing/ outreach activities. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Dietetics;
• Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner (registered dietitian);
• At least one DHET accredited publication.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in Dietetics or currently enrolled for a PhD in Dietetics;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• A DHET accredited publication preferably published in the last three years; 
• At least one year of experience working in the fields of medical nutrition therapy with preferred expertise in paediatric and neonatal care; 
• At least one year teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution.

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The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the B Rad Hons, Radiation Therapy program; 
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Supervising research on undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Updating course content and revising study guides;
• Curriculum transformation;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a national and international competitive level;
• Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to research, teaching, learning, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Radiation Therapy and/or related field;
• Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• At least one DHET accredited publication;
• At least one year teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Radiation Therapy and/or related field;
• Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• Minimum 3 accredited publications (preferable in ISI journals);
• At least 2 Master’s supervised;
• 3 years teaching experience;
• Curriculum development experience;
• Course/block coordinator experience;
• Conference papers delivered.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in a clinical environment;
• PhD in Radiography;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Clinical experience in general radiography procedures and radiation sciences;
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students;
• Community engagement recommended.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The strategic and operational management of the Department; 
• Planning and managing the academic and research programmes, and laboratories of the Department; 
• Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
• Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development; 
• Managing the Department’s budget and raising funds for departmental activities;
• Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University; 
• Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department; 
• Offering leadership in transformation initiatives;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

For both Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor: 

• A relevant Doctorate degree;
• Registration with the HPCSA;
• NRF rating or evidence or being an established researcher;
• Community engagement;
• Experience in a managerial position;
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curriculum development/innovation.

Associate Professor:

• A relevant Doctoral degree
• 12 accredited publications preferably with at least 50% in ISI journals – some first author. 
• Evidence of Masters’ and PhD student supervision (at least 3 Master’s completed and evidence of current supervision);
• Five years’ teaching experience; 

Senior Lecturer

• Minimum 3 accredited publications (preferably with at least in last 3 years and in ISI journals – some first author);
• At least 2 postgraduate students supervised (completed), preferably Masters level or higher;
• Three years’ teaching experience.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Review user requirement specifications and identify test acceptance criteria:

• Study the signed-off user requirement specification document, business processes, system integration, software need/s, and solutions to familiarise yourself with the business area, then confirm specification with client; 
• Discuss the documented potential problems and/or potential system acceptance criteria or risks before system development to formulate well-defined acceptance tests with corresponding acceptance test outcomes. This is done in support of the system development team to consider during system design and development, attend to shortcoming;

Review software solutions and/or prototypes:

• Review prototypes of software solutions to ensure that user requirements are addressed;
• Identify gaps and shortcomings;

Project participation:

• Provide input and feedback; 
• Resolve or escalate as required;

Control test sessions:

• Ensure that the identified testers are well informed about the specific test session's objective, the applicable user requirements, business processes and specified business rules before the scheduled test sessions;
• Verify that the software solution is ready for testing;
• Identify and gather the necessary test data to be showcased during test sessions, striving for realism that mirrors live system functionalities closely;
• Make the necessary arrangements to ensure a suitable test environment for the scheduled test sessions;

Analytical system testing:

• Test delivered software solutions accurately against user requirements specification document and report on any deviation; 
• Use various test techniques to expose potential inconsistencies with specified business rules; 
• Test software systems thoroughly according to test standards and best practices, using intensive extreme testing to ensure the system performs under all conditions without causing data corruption or significant disruption;

Test reporting:

• Compile comprehensive reports;
• Address concerns and provide feedback;

Enhance test analysis as a growing IT specialist field:

• Implement and practice techniques that may improve the quality of the delivered software solutions, efficiency of system testing, and productivity of those involved during system and user acceptance testing;
• Document and establish the test analysis methodology and standards;
• Establish a network with other test analysts to investigate best practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelors/BTech degree;
• Software testing training courses;
• A total of four years’ experience in: 
• Software development testing;
• Working in a team setup with business analysts, software developers, IT infrastructure specialists and consultants;
• Testing software solutions within a variety of business domains;

OR

• Three-year National Diploma;
• Software testing training courses;
• A total of six years’ experience in: 
• Software development testing;
• Working in a team setup with business analysts, software developers, IT infrastructure specialists and consultants;

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Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination: Bid Preparation; Bid Publication; Bid Compulsory Meetings; Bid Evaluation; Bid Award; Bid Documentation and Compliance;
• Contract Administration;
• Preferential Procurement;
• Departmental Support and Communication.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelors/BTech (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Business Law or related field;
• 4 Years proven experience in bid management, bid coordination, buyer or related role.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Certificates in bid management, procurement, or related areas can also be beneficial;

4 Years:

• Experience in Facilities Management (e.g., construction, IT, engineering)
• Financial accounting in an institute of higher education;
• Experience with B-BBEE and VAT regulations;
• Experience with management software(PeopleSoft, UP Tender System, UP Agreements System) and Microsoft Office Suite (Share Drive, Teams, Gmail).

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department, with particular emphasis on developing synergy between the different fields of inquiry pursued by staff members; 
• Undergraduate teaching and postgraduate teaching and supervision;
• Fostering a dynamic internal research culture and enhancing the external profile and impact of the Department’s research;
• Engaging with relevant stakeholder communities – this includes sustaining and developing partnerships with stakeholder institutions nationally and globally;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader at both the national and international levels;
• Demonstrating strong leadership skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fundraising for departmental activities (e.g., research projects, postgraduate student support).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctorate in History or Heritage and Cultural Tourism or a related discipline
• A sustained record of research excellence, with publications in both national and international journals and/or publishing houses, appropriate to the post level
• A proven postgraduate supervision commitment and track record, appropriate to the post level
• A track record of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching and learning
• An appropriate vision for enhancing the Department’s standing and diverse profile, both nationally and internationally 
• Strong academic administration experience
• A commitment to preserve and expand the profile and impact of the Department’s existing offerings in both History and Heritage and Cultural Tourism;
• The candidate must possess the requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies at the University of Pretoria.
• The assessment of these qualifications and experience occurs along several dimensions, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship, as well as proven leadership skills.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Conducting advanced research in any facet of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration, in a developing-country context;
• Publishing research in local and international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate students on research topics in fields of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration; and
• Teaching postgraduate programmes in Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant doctoral degree, preferably in the fields of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development;
• At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
• At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement with PhD supervision;
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience and demonstrated competence; and 
• Evidence of professional engagements.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Existing network and collaboration in tax-related research;
• A publication record indicating at least national standing;
• Experience of tax-related research in an African context;
• Involvement in discipline-related professional activities and/or entities;
• Research experience in the public sector and/or multilateral international organisations.
• Qualification(s) in Public Economics and/or Econometrics
• Experience in Tax Policy and Development