Careers at University of Johannesburg

Job Purpose:

• Enterprise Architects partner with business, business analysts, software and infrastructure Engineers to define the technical requirements, principles and models that generally guide all solution decisions for the ICS ecosystem. They are responsible for analysing and translating business, information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with ICS and the business to define the technical requirements, principles and models that generally guide all solution decisions for the ecosystem.
• Responsible for analysing and translating business, information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.
• Develop roadmaps that outline how solutions will be structured in the future.
• Develop and implement enterprise information security architectures and solutions.
• Provide design recommendations based on long-term development organization strategy.
• Development of infrastructure technology principles, standards, and patterns that can be highly leveraged across multiple solutions.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• TOGAF® Certification is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect or a comparable Enterprise Architecture modelling tool.
• Current experience working as part of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) team.
• Sound knowledge of enterprise information security principles, architecture governance, and secure system design.
• Strong project management, leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience in:
• Enterprise Architecture and architecture governance.
• Software engineering and solution architecture.
• Designing and implementing ICT and cloud infrastructure architectures.
• Implementing and supporting Enterprise Architecture practices within a complex enterprise environment.
• Applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks, standards, best practices, and strategic objectives.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Project management and leadership skills are essential.
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level.
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to right level conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• SPARX.
• High Attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.

Deadline:7th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy.
• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy. The Department of Accountancy is a nationally responsive leader in accounting education.
• The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

 Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge in the field of International Tax with specific focus on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) and Sustainability.
• Lecture at an undergraduate and postgraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
• Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
• Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA – CA(SA).
• Sound knowledge of International Tax with specific focus on ESG and Sustainability.
• Previous experience in teaching and research in International Tax with ESG and Sustainability at University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A Masters or PHD Qualification in Taxation.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Record of relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job purpose:

• The candidate is expected to engage in teaching and learning, research, supervision and community engagement in the Department.

Responsibilities: 

Teaching & Learning:

• Prepare and deliver lectures and/or practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Film and Television, Screen Studies, African Cinema, Streaming platforms, Documentary, Screenwriting and Multimedia Production.
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• To prepare materials suitable for teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research:

• To enhance the Department’s research and scholarship profile through a high-quality research portfolio (publications and/or examples of research-based practice) publications of high standards in line with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) criteria.
• Working effectively and collaboratively to develop shared research and scholarship culture.
• Enhance our links with industry to enable collaborations and knowledge exchange.
• Generating grant or funding income, where appropriate, to support your research.
• Attracting and supervising postgraduate research students.

Supervision:

• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students.
• Mentoring early career Researchers.
• Serving on the Departmental Higher Degrees Committee.
• Acting as a non-assessing Chair during viva voce examinations.

Community engagement:

• Participating in committee meetings within the Department, Faculty and the university.
• Review research proposals and giving feedback to postgraduate students.
• Giving talks, presenting at conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Media appearances and writing op-ed articles.

Administration:

• Act as a creative outputs champion for the Department, both internally and externally.
• Engaging with appropriate academic leadership and administrative tasks, and playing an active role within the Department, as required by the Head of Department. 
• Organising work integrated opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Film and Television or Screen Studies, Broadcast Journalism or any other related field.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ teaching and production experience in a higher education environment.
• Practical film, television, and screen production skills.
• Knowledge of Moodle learning management system.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Moodle, and Microsoft Teams.
• General editing and production-related software.

Recommendations:

• Proven industry experience at a professional level (e.g. broadcast, film productions, or multi-media organisations).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to work in teams.
• High level skills in production, editing and screenwriting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver creative outputs.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job purpose:

• Lecture in Strategic Communication.

Teaching:

• Lecture undergraduate semester modules in Strategic Communication and Public Relations (including Work Integrated Learning modules, if required).
• Lecture honours modules in Strategic Communication.
• Lecture the Advance Diploma in Communication Management modules.
• Not limited to, the development of study guides and Moodle content, physical teaching, possible online/hybrid teaching.
• The development of assessments, marking, managing tutors, designing tutorial activities, marks capturing and performing administrative tasks associated with lecturing as required.
• Submit student marks before departmental due dates.
• Develop and promote the modules in Strategic Communication and Public Relations.
• Ensure adequate support for the students through monitoring at risk students and consultations.

Supervision:

• Actively promote postgraduate studies in Strategic Communication and Public Relations among students and other parties.
• Supervise Honours research essays to completion.
• Supervise Masters candidates to completion.

 Research:

• Conduct research resulting in published output in reputable, accredited journals.
• Present papers at reputable academic conferences (at both local and international level).

Administration:

• Carry out administrative tasks as required by UJ’s policies and regulations and the department of Strategic Communication.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Strategic Communication or related discipline.
• Two (2) years’ lecturing experience in Strategic Communication or a related discipline.
• One (1) year postgraduate supervision experience.

Recommendations:

• Relevant industry experience.
• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Strategic Communication or a related field.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Moodle.
• Curriculum development.
• Lecturing experience.
• Assessment development.
• Supervision experience.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Johannesburg is at the forefront of health professional training and the implementation of innovation in teaching and learning, with a research focus addressing real-world problems. We are looking for an experienced AI Specialist to join the faculty, who will be using techniques of Artificial Intelligence, in particular machine learning, to help us apply AI–based applications / solutions to Health Sciences’ problems and drive innovation and digital reinvention. You will join a multidisciplinary team helping to shape our AI & health strategy.
• The purpose of this position is to facilitate teaching, learning and research in Artificial Intelligence & Health and the relevant cognate disciplines, for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the Health Science fields at the intersection with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, undertake postgraduate research supervision, contribute to the development and review of curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in-line with the departmental and faculty specific objectives.

In addition, the following is expected:

• Produce accredited research outputs in multidisciplinary research aligned to 4IR, with emphasis on citation and impact of their research and innovation and publishing in high impact journals.
• To engage in and provide leadership for national research projects including national collaboration.
• To seek international research collaboration.
• Apply for external research project funding.

Responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in academic development initiatives within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Assist domains within the faculty in teaching and learning as well as research and innovation.
• Provide leadership in the AI & Health strategy within and outside of the University of Johannesburg.
• Enhance scholarship within the Faculty of Health Sciences through the engagement of industry and relevant professional sectors.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Evidence of specialization or substantial research in healthcare applications.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable, such as the Engineering Council of South Africa, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (where relevant), or equivalent international organizations.
• Experience with program leadership, governance, and change enablement.
• A proven research record of published articles in DOE accredited journals.
• Proven track record of postgraduate supervision.
• Attracts national and international funding for research activities.
• Proven track record as an external examiner for postgraduate research.
• Be a NRF rated Researcher (National Research Foundation (NRF), if in the South African university system or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in applying AI to practical and comprehensive technology solutions (with proven track record of application in Health Sciences).

 Recommendations:

• Attracts national and international funding for research activities.
• Evidence of recognition as an established academic leader.
• Exceptional organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven record of academic administration at a tertiary institution.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

The successful candidate would need:

• An excellent command of the field of AI & Health and cognate fields with its latest knowledge and trends.
• Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technologically based teaching methods.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Be a team player, able to work well independently and be available to assist in mentoring staff and students in research.
• Ability to function in a diverse working environment.
• Enthusiasm for research and research supervision.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills.
• Ability to function in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Effective communication skills and relationship management skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The department wants to fill a vacancy at the level of Lecturer within the broad area of Geology and its Engineering applications, Mineralogy and Geometallurgy; this position is based at DFC. The demonstrated potential ability to contribute towards the research within CIMERA will be considered a benefit.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must:

• Be able to lecture and teach large groups at undergraduate level.
• Prepare and deliver undergraduate practical and laboratory sessions.
• Design, administer, assess, evaluate, and moderate theoretical and practical assessments.
• Travel between campuses as required.
• Participate in multi-day field schools and field-based teaching activities.
• Conduct research and publish outputs in accredited scholarly journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to postgraduate training.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, innovation, and research productivity.
• Perform academic, administrative, and departmental duties required by the Department of Geology and the Faculty of Science.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, including research activities, academic administration, marketing, community engagement, short-course development, and the maintenance of departmental facilities and equipment.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Geology or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Geology-related subjects at undergraduate level.
• Experience in theoretical and practical undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to prepare and conduct practical laboratory sessions.
• Published scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research excellence.

Recommendations:

• Preferably a PhD degree or in final stages of submission.
• Experience in working with Student Assistants, Laboratory Demonstrators and Tutors.
• Experience in administrative and laboratory organization.
• Experience in handling large classes.
• Experience in Moodle LMS (or related E-teaching platform) and blended learning techniques.
• Postgraduate supervisory and teaching experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple academic and administrative responsibilities.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Accounting. The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Commercial Accounting Department.
• The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge in the field of IFRS Accounting.
• Lecture Accounting at an undergraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
• Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
• Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA or ACCA.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Previous experience in teaching and research in Accountancy at University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Masters (NQF 9) or PHD (NQF 10) qualification.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Record of relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of a Professor / Associate Professor in the School of Economics.
• The applicants to these posts are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and a strong focus on research. This is especially in the areas of competition and regulation economics and / or sustainable industrial development in Africa.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include:

Research:

• Work on and lead projects as part of collaborative teams on research related to competition, regulation, and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Contribute to designing research programmes to shape policies for inclusive markets and sustainable development in Africa.
• Proactively identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for collaborative, multi-year research projects in the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Lead and mentor emerging and early career Researchers in the broader economics.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Drawing from research, design and coordinate teaching and learning programmes, such as short learning programmes and professional training programmes, in the field of competition and regulation economics, and sustainable industrial development for professionals in Africa.
• Contribute to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
• Participate and present in local, regional and international conferences in the field.
• Contribute to the development of the school through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
• There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate research supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ's strategic objectives.

Teaching and Learning:

• Coordinate Master’s level programmes in competition, economic regulation and sustainable industrial development within the School of Economics.
• Liaise closely with internal and external Lecturers and Supervisors as part of programme development and delivery.
• Lecture and assess postgraduate students in the School of Economics.
• Supervise Honours research projects, Master’s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
• Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
• Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.

Community Development:

• Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.

Individual Value Add:

• Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
• Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
• Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
• Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant PhD (NQF 10) qualification.
• An extensive track record in applied research, and demonstrated initiative in addressing real-world research challenges, may be considered.
• Experience working in competition, economic regulation and industrial policy areas, and/or proven research ability.
• Sound knowledge of economic theory, and principles in competition, regulation and industrial policy.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of Industrial Policy; Competition and Regulation; Sustainable Development) at postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in attracting, applying for and executing external grant funded projects and research.
• Proven experience in research leadership and management of research teams.

Recommendations:

• An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three (3) to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of online teaching methodologies.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in the School of Economics.
• The applicants to these posts are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and a strong focus on research. This is especially in the areas of competition and regulation economics and / or sustainable industrial development in Africa.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include:

Research:

• Work on and lead projects as part of collaborative teams on research related to competition, regulation, and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Contribute to designing research programmes to shape policies for inclusive markets and sustainable development in Africa.
• Proactively identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for collaborative, multi-year research projects in the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Lead and mentor emerging and early career Researchers in the broader economics.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Drawing from research, design and coordinate teaching and learning programmes, such as short learning programmes and professional training programmes, in the field of competition and regulation economics, and sustainable industrial development for professionals in Africa.
• Contribute to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
• Participate and present in local, regional and international conferences in the field.
• Contribute to the development of the school through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
• There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate research supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ's strategic objectives.

Teaching and Learning:

• Coordinate Master’s level programmes in competition, economic regulation and sustainable industrial development within the School of Economics.
• Liaise closely with internal and external Lecturers and Supervisors as part of programme development and delivery.
• Lecture and assess postgraduate students in the School of Economics.
• Supervise Honours research projects, Master’s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
• Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
• Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.

Community Development:

• Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.

Individual Value Add:

• Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
• Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
• Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
• Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.

Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:

• A minimum requirement of a relevant PhD degree (NQF 10).
• An extensive track record in applied research and demonstrated initiative in addressing real-world research challenges.
• Experience working in competition, economic regulation and industrial policy areas, and/or proven research ability in these areas.
• Sound knowledge of economic theory, and principles in competition, regulation and industrial policy.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of industrial policy; competition and regulation; sustainable development) at postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in attracting, applying for and executing external grant funded projects and research.
• Proven experience in research leadership and management of research teams.

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant PhD qualification (NQF 10).
• An extensive track record in applied research and demonstrated initiative in addressing real-world research.
• Experience working in competition, economic regulation and industrial policy areas, and/or proven research ability in these areas.
• Sound knowledge of economic theory, and principles in competition, regulation and industrial policy.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of industrial policy; competition and regulation; sustainable development) at postgraduate level.

Recommendations:

• An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three (3) to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of online teaching methodologies.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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• This vacancy is available in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, a department with a friendly environment and very supporting colleagues with a strong team spirit. This position resides in a strong teaching and research group called Structures, Geotechnics and Materials (SGM). This research group has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students working in two well-resourced departmental laboratories, namely, the Heavy Structures Lab and Light Structures Lab. This appointment is aimed at supporting this research group and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of structural engineering.
• The Department is seeking a candidate with extensive industry experience in leading the design and construction of large civil structures. The successful candidate will also participate in academic administration, supervise the research of undergraduate and postgraduate students and develop a productive research program within their research group. As a senior staff member, he or she will also be expected to take part in the strategic planning anddecision-making of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of structural engineering.
• Conducting research in the areas of structural engineering.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Source research fund for the SGM research group.
• Contributing to academic and departmental administration.

Minimum requirements

• A doctorate degree in a relevant civil engineering field, or an MEng/MSc/MPhil engineering degree combined with at least five years of directly relevant industry experience.
• Professional registration in the category of engineer or technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). 
• A well proven background in structural engineering, with extensive industry experience in leading the design and construction of large structures.
• Evidence of research experience demonstrated by scholarly publications and/or postgraduate supervision.
• An excellent academic study record in civil engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• The successful candidate must have good planning and organisational skills.
• Team player and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues from within andoutside UJ.
• He/she must have distinguished record of research and scholarly achievements together with extensive network of collaborators from industry.

Recommendations: 

• Professional registration as a professional engineer or engineering technologist with ECSA.
• Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• An extensive network of collaborators from industry.
• A high level of independence and self-motivation.
• The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at UJ’s Doornfontein Campus as part of the School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment (SCEBE) within the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE). As one of South Africa’s 11 accredited planning institutions, DURP is a member of the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN), Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS), and actively engages with the South African Planning Institute (SAPI). The department is committed to “Driving transdisciplinary planning education and research that sustainably transforms urban and regional planning practice”. The department offers undergraduate and honours programmes in Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Sustainable Urban Planning and Development (MSUPD), Master of Urban and Regional (Research), and PhD (Urban and Regional Planning).  
• Reporting to the Head of Department (HoD) and collaborating with departmental, internal and external critical stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to the department’s academic and research objectives.

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to:  

• Teach and assess students at degree (undergraduate) and postgraduate levels aligned to the SACPLAN Generic, Core, and Functional Competencies/ disciplines.  
• Conduct and participate in innovative research activities of the Department/ School/ Faculty and publish in accredited research outputs like journals, conference proceedings, book chapters/books.  
• Supervise/ Co-Supervise student research projects at degree and postgraduate levels.  
• Perform departmental administration duties and strategic initiatives independently and in a team environment.  
• Participate and engage in the community engagement, industry, and professional bodies to enhance teaching and research, and student-centered learning.  
• Attract research funding to support departmental vision, mission, and goals.
• Participate in the community engagement activities of the department.

Minimum requirements

For Lecturer:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree at masters level (at NQF 9 level) in Urban and Regional Planning or a cognate discipline related to urban and regional planning; registered for PhD/ willing to register (would be an advantage).  
• Registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or eligibility for registration as a Professional Planner.
• Proven record of relevant lecturing experience of SACPLAN competencies areas/industry experience.  
• Evidence of research and publications in accredited publication outputs like journals, conference proceedings, book chapters/ books would be an advantage.  
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player in a dynamic academic/ industry environment.

For Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant doctorate (NQF 10 level) in Urban and Regional Planning or cognate disciplines aligned to the urban and regional planning fields.  
• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree at masters level in Urban and Regional Planning or a cognate discipline related to urban and regional planning.  
• Registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or eligibility for registration as a Professional Planner.
• Proven record of relevant lecturing experience of SACPLAN competencies areas/industry experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  
• Proven evidence of research and publications in accredited publication outputs like journals, conference proceedings, book chapters/ books.  
• Proven research supervision experience at postgraduate level.  
• Practical industry experience and accomplishments. 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven excellence in academic records.  
• Passionate, self-motivated with strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Technology-savvy with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Proven ability to work independently, think critically, analytically and laterally and collaboratively as a team player in a dynamic academic/ industry environment across disciplines and sectors.

Recommendations:
For Lecturer:

• Currently enrolled for/or completing a PhD (NQF 10 level) in Urban and Regional Planning or cognate disciplines related to the planning field.  
• Recent lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven track records in research publications, policy papers, or industry reports.  
• Strong technical expertise with demonstrated practical experience.
• Proven research capabilities, research funding and administrative skills.  
• Experience of supervising student research at degree or postgraduate levels.
• Proven 3-5 years of relevant experience in the academic/ industry sectors.  
• Evidence of attracting funding and visibility in academic and industry sectors.  
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), relevant 4IR tools, softwares, programming. 

For Senior Lecturer:

• Recent 5-8 years of relevant lecturing/ industry experience in SACPLAN Competencies/ disciplines relevant to undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Strong technical expertise with demonstrated practical experience.  
• Proven track record/ evidence of research and publications in reputable, accredited publications like journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books.  
• Proven record of teaching and learning excellence and contribution to Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).  
• Proven research capabilities and administrative skills in securing research funding, grant management and collaborations.  
• Proven record of research supervision at postgraduate levels (Masters and doctoral level) to completion.  
• A National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating, or potential to apply for an NRF rating in 3-5 years.  
• Recognition/ evidence of discipline-based expertise from academia/ industry.  
• Evidence of attracting funding and visibility in academic and industry sectors.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), relevant 4IR tools, softwares, programming related to planning domain.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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• Responsible for all the aspects pertaining to student administration, i.e., but not limited to, the total academic life cycle from admission, to registration, through to the finalisation of examination results and the conferment of degrees.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and process the setting up of new academic programmes and amendments to existing programmes.
• Advising on and liaising with proposers of new/amendments to existing academic programmmes on the requirements and quality assurance of the proposals within University, DHET,CHE and SAQA requirements.
• Generate and interpret data needed for decision making or strategic planning with academic departments related to proposed new or changes to existing academic programmes.
• Ensure that the Faculty and University regulations, policies and practices are adhered to. 
• Ensure that the introduction of amendments to regulations policies, qualifications, etc. goes through the correct governance structures for the requisite approvals.
• Provide secretariat support to faculty committees and boards, which will include the preparation of, annexures and supporting documentation and template requirements for submissions that must be made to faculty governance structures other University or statutory bodies, boards.
• Ensure the update of faculty literature such as yearbooks and faculty prospectus with the above-mentioned updates accordingly.
• Review and liaise with academic departments on the calculation criteria of how their module offerings are to be assessed and the liaison required for the update and related setups on the student system. 
• Ensure the timeous update of the academic structure with the relevant University departments on the student system.
• Manage all matters related to the assessment sessions in terms of timetabling requirements.
• Manage and monitor mark amendment and historical data change matters. 
• Generate, prepare and interpret statistic on pass rates and throughput.
• Facilitate any additional tasks as assigned by the HFA.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification (NQF 7)
• Two (2) to three (3) years' of job-related experience
• A minimum of five (5) years’ academic administration experience within a higher education institution
• Five (5) years’ extensive ITS / student system experience (including the ability to train staff in student systems and academic administration business processes)
• Knowledge of University policies and processes
• Knowledge of Faculty rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Academic regulations
• Understanding of statutory body requirements (DHET, SAQA, CHE)
• Excellent computer skills in Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of ITS /student systems and HEDA (BI reporting) systems

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Proficiency in English and another official South African language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Good problem-solving and numerical skills
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment
• Highly organized and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliability and integrity
• Listening and patience
• People management
• Time management and assertiveness
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment

Recommendations:

• Extensive relevant experience in academic administration and management of student data

Deadline:7th August,2026

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Job Description:

• The Faculty of Health Sciences is recruiting a Faculty Officer III who will be responsible (according to the needs of the Faculty) a range of tasks associated with the academic life cycle of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in relation to marketing, enrolment, applications, registrations, assessment, graduation and alumni support.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact for prospective and admitted students, advising on registration, payments, key dates, and programme requirements.
• Manage end-to-end registration and enrolment processes, including setup sign-off for registration configurations, academic structures, module fees, and ITS qualification information (aligned to CHE approvals).
• Monitor and report on undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment and graduate output targets, coordinating intake planning with the Head of Faculty Administration (HFA).
• Oversee examination administration: processing and releasing marks and global result codes.
• Administer minor-dissertation assessments: dispatch assessments within five working days of receipt, collate assessor feedback for moderation, and follow up on delays.
• Act as custodian of student academic records and data quality: capture exemptions and prior learning, correct error reports, confirm STAT credits, and prevent HEMIS fatal data errors.
• Provide committee administration support for Faculty Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, document circulation, minute-taking, and dissemination of decisions.
• Support faculty marketing and communications: verify qualification information in brochures, load ICOMMS letters, and assist with other marketing tasks as required by the HFA.
• Ensure accuracy of module names/codes and associated fees before intakes and verify P7/P8 block mark captures after each intake.
• Assist the Head of Faculty Administration (HFA) with risk management related to the operational academic administration activities.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of faculty administration.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressured environment.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience of academic administration for undergraduate and postgraduate student life cycles in relation to marketing, enrolment, applications, registrations, assessment, graduation and alumni support in a higher education environment.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in managing/co-ordinating a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks in a higher education environment.
• Extensive experience (at least 5 years) with Integrated Tertiary software (ITS), HEDA, Perceptive Content, Application Ranking System (ARS) and MS Access.
• Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with academic structure management.
• Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with assessment management and monitoring.
• Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with enrolment management.
• Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with managing committee administration.
• Extensive experience (at least 3 years) with managing and coordinating graduation ceremonies.
• Knowledge of and experience (at least 2 years) with marketing and process systems management.
• Advanced computer literacy in Windows, MS Office (MS Word and Excel).

 Recommendations:

• Knowledge of and experience with bursary finance budgets and bursary allocations.
• Knowledge of Faculty Higher Degrees Processes and associated committee administration.
• Knowledge and experience in managing the student life cycle of carousel model online qualifications.
• Knowledge of and experience managing timetable-related procedures within a higher education environment.
• Extensive knowledge of UJ academic regulations, policies and business processes.

 Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressured environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven track record of working on projects, from conception to successful completion.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate committee meetings.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of proficiency in English and one other official South African language.
• Social perceptiveness and the ability to handle conflict situations diplomatically.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-campus environment.
• A proven track record of organizational skills and precision to detail in relation to academic administration in a higher education environment.
• Competency to facilitate an ethos of care and preferred student experience in a higher education environment.
• Versatile team player who will excel within a higher education environment.
• A proven track record of managing a team of academic administrators.
• A proven track record of organizational skills and precision to detail in relation to academic administration in a higher education institution.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-campus environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Deadline:7th August,2026

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Purpose:

• General administrative assistance to the Snr Manager & other Timetable Department (TTD) staff re University Timetable Committee(UTC)-, TTD-, timetable- and venue booking-related tasks. Financial duties for the Timetable Department.

Responsibilities:

• Administration and processing of UTC requests for timetable changes via the University’s EDRMS System – i.e. Perceptive Content. Supplying first-line support and training in UTC eForm usage to academic staff members.
• Record-keeping and administration for fortnightly Timetable Department Staff meetings, including minute taking.
• Departmental record-keeping of staff matters – e.g. leave planned & taken, ITS INT 4 Student System access, organograms, asset lists, etc.
• Assist with diverse tasks for the Timetable Department, e.g. appoint temporary staff on Oracle, and as stand-in for the other TTD Admin Assistant when required to process requests for ad hoc venue bookings (any campus) as CELCAT Rooming Administrator.
• Financial duties for the Timetable Department – inter alia budget planning and capturing, plus placing orders, plus tracking expenditure and progress.
• University Timetable Committee (UTC) documentation and record-keeping, including updating the Timetable Distribution List every 2 months. UTC meeting administrative tasks re attendance, displaying documentation, book binding, etc.

Minimum requirements

• NQF 6 (3-year) Diploma in Business Admin, or Communication, or any IT-related field or relevant 
• Minimum two years' of experience in academic administration at a tertiary education institution
• Knowledge of and at least one year’s experience in the use of Scheduling Software such as CELCAT, Syllabus Plus, or similar
• Well-developed IT skills in the use of MS Office Applications, Oracle, Perceptive Content and IDU
• Good knowledge of and experience (at least Intermediary Level) in the use of MS Excel

Recommendations:

• Experience in timetabling and/or venue bookings in academic administration at a tertiary education institution
• More than a year’s experience in the use of CELCAT Scheduling Software
• Good knowledge of and a minimum of one year experience in the use of the ITS Integrator Student System supplied by Adapt IT
• Excellent IT skills related to MS Office Applications, Oracle, Perceptive Content, HEDA, BI reporting and IDU
• Advanced knowledge and skills in MS Excel
• Knowledge of UJ Policies and Procedures pertaining to timetable construction and/or ad hoc venue bookings

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• The ability to work under pressure with excellent data accuracy & attention to detail
• Basic numerical skills
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed client service skills
• Very good planning and organising skills, including time management
• Administrative skills

Deadline:7th August,2026

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Job Description:

• To facilitate teaching and research in both the contact and online modes, where appropriate. Interacting with the community, stakeholders and partners to work towards the fulfilment of mission of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to:

Teaching and Learning

• Lecture, supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
• Coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
• Teach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material, and be available for consultation.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email) modes as appropriate.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations. 
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
• Provide cover for colleagues on sabbatical where necessary.
• Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
• Course coordination.
• Supervise Honours projects, Master’s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
• Involvement in professional activities.
• Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.
• Participate in the School’s various outreach activities, including Open Days, public lecture events, etc.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Director of the School or Executive Dean

Research

• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of Public Administration and related disciplines through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ's strategic objectives.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.
• Contribute to the development of the School through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
• Direct and develop a personal research programme leading to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
• Participate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, School and/or inter-College.
• Identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative.

Community Development

• Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.

Individual Value Add

• Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
• Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
• Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
• Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.
• Be a strong team player.

Minimum requirements
Associate Professor

• A recognised doctoral qualification in Public Administration (and related fields such as Public Management/Governance, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation) with strong qualitative and quantitative research background.
• Sound knowledge of Public Administration and related field theories at postgraduate level.
• Lecturing experience in Public Administration and related subjects at a reputable higher education institution (Experience in lecturing research methodology is a mandatory).
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Moodle, etc.
• Ability to lecture at the undergraduate level, especially large first-year classes.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals in Public Administration and related fields.
• Proven knowledge and lecturing experience in Research Methodologies relevant to Public Administration and related disciplines at the postgraduate level is the most important requirement for the position.
• The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of Public Administration when required.
• An excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and master’s level to completion.

Professor

• NRF-Rating
• A recognised doctoral qualification in Public Administration (and related fields such as Public Management/Governance, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation).
• Willingness to lecture at the undergraduate level, especially large first-year classes.
• Five (5) years’ research management experience.
• Proven record of excellence in accredited scholarly research outputs in the fields of Public Administration.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven national stature in the disciplines.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven record of excellence and innovation in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and post- graduate students at university level.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven experience of academic quality assurance, curriculum revision and development.
• Two (2) to four (4) proven record of excellence in the application of the candidate's knowledge and skills in community interaction, capacity-building, and policy interventions (experience in the publication of opinion pieces and policy briefs in the media will serve as recommendation)
• At least four (4) years’ proven record of postgraduate university supervision at doctoral and Masters’ levels.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven experience of participation in the management of departmental issues at a university.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven record and experience in the supervision of online Master's candidates.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise graduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.
• Proven ability to excel in personal academic endeavors.
• Proven ability to excel in innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Proven ability to excel in undertaking and completing scholarly research projects.
• Supervision of Masters and doctoral students.

Recommendations (AP/FP): 

• A PhD degree in Public Administration
• Articulate in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology skills
• Proven experience of teaching research methodology at the university level
• Strong evidence of publication on research methodology applicable to the PA
• Able to lecture in both face-to-face and online learning environments with large classes
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision of postgraduate students successfully at Honours, Masters and Doctoral levels
• Evidence of publications and presentations at conferences on quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology
• A university qualification in teaching research methodologies at the postgraduate level is a strong recommendation
• NRF rating for the full professor position.
• NRF-rating (proof of NRF-rating application) OR the willingness to apply for the NRF-rating within one year after the appointment in the position is a strong recommendation for the Associate Professor position.
• Please note that UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting applicants for this post.

Deadline:9th August,2026