Careers at University of Johannesburg

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, seeks to appoint a qualified and registered Lecturer in the field of Immunohaematology/ Clinical Pathology who will actively contribute to teaching and learning, research, community outreach, and CPD development, in line with the University of Johannesburg's vision, mission, and goals.
• The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is a Department of Higher Education and Training-funded programme that recruits a new cohort of young academics. The programme is transformative in nature, and priority is given to designated candidates. Candidates must be 40 years and younger. The programme enables nGAP appointments to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities and requires the incumbent to register for their PhD or Postdoctoral studies.
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate teaching and research supervision, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and participate in community outreach and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduates using diverse methods in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Supervise BHS students' projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers.
• Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Biomedical Sciences.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's (NQF 9) qualification in Health Sciences with a 70% average pass mark.
• A Minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience at university level and at least 3 years' experience in clinical practice in the field of Immunohaematology/ Clinical Pathology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist, with a specialisation in Immunohaematology/ Clinical Pathology.
• Evidence of community and/or industry involvement would be beneficial.

Recommendations:

• A PhD (NQF 10) qualification in Biomedical Science or PhD candidate.
• Experience in clinical supervision of students.
• A track record of post-graduate research publication.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating blended learning.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Teaching/ training skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement.
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Description:

• The Department of Emergency Medical Care, within the Faculty of Sciences on the Doornfontein Campus, currently offers a range of emergency medical care and rescue qualifications.
• The successful incumbent would be responsible for facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate medical rescue and emergency medical care students including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate Emergency Medical Care students focusing on Physical Preparedness, Professional Practice and Emergency Medical Care in Prehospital Contexts.
• Participate in, and facilitate, clinical Learning and / or related WIL, simulated learning events and placements including the mentoring of students on the clinical learning platform.
• Development and refinement of online course materials.
• Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree in Emergency Medical Care (NQF 9) or PhD (NQF 10) or an appropriate professional qualification in the field of Emergency Medical Care. A successful incumbent (without a PhD qualification) will be required to commit to register for their PhD post commence of duties.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
• One-year clinical experience in an operational pre-hospital emergency care context.
• Experience in the education / training / mentoring / tutoring of health care professionals.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Candidates must be in a position to pass departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Experience with online and or remote learning platforms.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with colleagues.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and have a passion for clinical work and teaching.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Description:

• The Department of Emergency Medical Care, within the Faculty of Sciences on the Doornfontein Campus, currently offers a range of emergency medical care and rescue qualifications.
• The successful incumbent would be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment activities for the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Simulation, including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating teaching, learning and assessment activities for students enrolled for the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Simulation.
• Marketing and Enrolment Management of the PG Dip in Clinical Simulation.
• Development and refinement of online course materials.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ Degree (NQF 9) in the Health Sciences field or equivalent.
• Registration as a Health Care Professional with the HPCSA, SANC or AHPCSA.
• Three (3) years’ experience at a higher education institution in the management of simulation teaching and learning.
• Experience in the facilitation of online learning experiences using learner management systems.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Adult Education, Clinical Teaching or Simulation learning.
• Code B driver’s license.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Experience with online and/or remote learning platforms.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with colleagues.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious, and have a passion for clinical work and teaching.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Description:

• Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Science (or nominee), the Senior Instrument Scientist will provide strategic and operational leadership for Spectrum and its analytical platforms. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytical services, supporting research excellence, driving innovation in analytical methodologies, and strengthening collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• The position requires a combination of scientific expertise, leadership capability, research experience, business acumen, and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide overall leadership and management of Spectrum and its analytical facilities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Faculty and University's research objectives.
• Drive the growth, sustainability, and continuous improvement of Spectrum's scientific capabilities and services.
• Identify opportunities for expansion of analytical services, infrastructure, and revenue generation.

Scientific and Facility Management:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, utilisation, and optimisation of advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, laboratory safety, and governance requirements.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, acquisitions, maintenance contracts, and infrastructure development.
• Lead international benchmarking and quality control initiatives to maintain global standards.

Research Support and Collaboration:

• Support academic staff, Researchers, and postgraduate students in experimental design, analytical methodology, data interpretation, and research outputs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research collaborations across the University.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with national and international research institutions, government agencies, and industry.
• Contribute directly to the Faculty's research productivity through publications, conference presentations, collaborative projects, and postgraduate supervision (where appropriate).

Financial and Operational Management:

• Develop and manage operational budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Oversee service agreements, quotations, invoicing, and cost recovery activities.
• Monitor facility utilisation and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Drive external income generation through commercial analytical services and strategic partnerships.

People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Spectrum's scientific and technical staff.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, excellence, and continuous professional development.
• Promote effective stakeholder engagement and customer service across all user communities.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) qualification in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or another relevant experimental science discipline.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience in operating, managing, or leading advanced scientific analytical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing sophisticated analytical instrumentation platforms and laboratory environments.
• Proven experience in research support, scientific consulting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Evidence of successful project, operational, and budget management.
• A strong record of scholarly research outputs in peer-reviewed journals.

Recommendations:

• Experience managing a multi-instrument analytical facility or research platform.
• Experience with research infrastructure funding and grant applications.
• Established national and international research networks.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students and early-career researchers.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of successful industry engagement and income generation.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership and vision.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Sound financial and business management capability.
• High levels of scientific and technical competence.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and research-intensive environment.
• Commitment to service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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• The Podiatry Department, situated within the Faculty of Health Sciences, invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Clinician from suitably qualified and registered Podiatrists. The successful candidate will contribute meaningfully to teaching and learning, clinical supervision, community engagement, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), aligned with the University’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is a Department of Higher Education and Training nationally funded programme that involves recruiting a new cohort of young academics. The programme is transformative in nature, and priority is given to designated candidates. Candidates must be 40 years and younger. The programme enables nGAP appointments to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities and requires the incumbent to register for their PhD or Postdoctoral studies.
• Apart from undergraduate teaching and clinical supervision, the appointee will be expected to actively conduct research, supervise postgraduate students, and be involved in the other activities of the Department.

Responsibilities:

• In line with the Department of Higher Education and Training's New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)1, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make an appointment of a Lecturer in the Department of Podiatry. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to departmental projects and teach undergraduate and graduate modules in the Department of Podiatry. The successful candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education. In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students within the Department of Podiatry.
• Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Assist with developing course material for undergraduate modules.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research, and play a leading role in teaching innovation, including the use of online tools.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department, such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
• Prepare and publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.
• Actively conduct research.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, research supervision, and community-related projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's qualification (NQF 9) in Health Sciences with a 70% average pass mark.
• Must have teaching (and/or tutoring or clinical supervision) experience.
• Strong commitment to good teaching, clinical supervision and research.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical practice as a Podiatrist.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Podiatrist.
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement would be beneficial.

Recommendations:

• A PhD qualification (NQF 10) in Podiatry or PhD candidate.
• Teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience in clinical supervision of students.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in public sector podiatry.
• Ability to perform teaching, research, and administration simultaneously.
• Driver's license (EB).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Demonstrated excellence in podiatry clinical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, clinical supervision, research, and community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Description:

• The Department of Chemical Sciences is an academic unit within the Faculty of Science, situated on both the Auckland Park Campus (APK) in Auckland Park, and the Doornfontein campus (DFC) in Johannesburg. The Department of Chemical Sciences seeks a Lecturer to join the Analytical Chemistry cluster. The successful candidate will be actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

Responsibilities:

• Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community engagement projects.
• Assume responsibility to teach modules (theory and/or practical) enlisted for the Analytical Chemistry undergraduate programme in the Department.  
• The incumbent will also be expected to participate in curriculum development and teach modules in postgraduate programmes.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals, and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Actively supervise postgraduate students.
• Obtain research funding from external funding bodies.
• Perform administrative and ad hoc duties as required by the Department.

Minimum requirements

• MSc in Chemistry with specialisation in Analytical Chemistry. PhD will be an advantage.
• The candidate must be able to teach general chemistry and Analytical Chemistry at all levels.
• Undertaking research, presenting and publishing the results.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level and handle large classes (100 – 500).
• Experience in preparing and delivering undergraduate practical laboratory sessions, especially classical wet Analytical Chemistry methods.
• Good knowledge and expertise in analytical instruments/techniques. Operation and knowledge of 2D GC/MS will be an advantage.  
• Experience in designing, executing and evaluating assessments.
• Demonstrate potential in supervising postgraduate students.
• Demonstrate potential to build own research group.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal and communication skills in English.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated competency in Excel.
• Good planning and organizational skills with ability to execute planned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills that supports collaboration with others and working as a team member.
• Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing chemistry problems.
• Ability to function under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Working conditions and Expectations:

• Based in a private or semi-private office within a climate-controlled building, with consistent artificial lighting and varying levels of natural light depending on office location.
• Extended periods of desk-based work with frequent computer use for lecture preparation, academic writing, research supervision, marking, and communication with students and colleagues.
• Frequent prolonged standing and walking during lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and student consultations, particularly within chemistry laboratories or fieldwork settings.
• Regular interaction with undergraduate and postgraduate students, requiring strong classroom management, technical communication skills, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning needs.
• Minimal physical exertion outside of teaching, research, or field activities; may occasionally carry light materials, e.g. laboratory tools, or teaching equipment between venues or campuses (typically less than 10kg).
• Generally quiet working environment in office and laboratory spaces, with higher noise levels possible during practical sessions, workshops, or student demonstrations.
• An understanding of the confidential nature of academic work, including examination materials, research data, intellectual property, and student records.
• May be required to travel between campuses and laboratories for teaching, research collaboration, or academic events.
• High-volume workload with strict deadlines during assessment periods, research submissions, and conference preparations, occasionally requiring extended hours for grading or data analysis.
• Attendance of departmental meetings, academic conferences, field excursions, symposia, and graduation ceremonies, sometimes outside standard working hours.
• May be required to work beyond normal office hours to accommodate evening lectures, laboratory supervision, research activities, or collaboration with international research partners across time zones.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Description:

• As an academic within the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering you will be required to undertake a variety of teaching and learning, research, and administrative duties to help the Academy, Faculty, and University meet its key performance indicators in pursuit of their respective missions.

Responsibilities:

• Overall: To perform academic, research, and associated administration activities in the department
• Teaching and Learning: As per allocated timetable and required additional time for preparation
• Research: All activities related research conducted in the department with a specific emphasis on quality publications.
• Administrative: All related administration to teaching and learning and research, wherever appropriate
• Community Engagement: Ensure involvement for the betterment of the institution and community. Some time may be allocated to this in consultation with HOD on a case by case basis.
• Personal Development: Continuously develop oneself in the scientific field.

Minimum requirements
A Doctoral Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a preference for specialisation in one of the following fields:

• Cyber Security.
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Having a proven track record of international, peer-reviewed, accredited published research outputs exceeding 1.5 Department of Higher Education and Training research publication units annually in the above field over at least 3 years.
• The successful applicant must have a proven track record as main supervisor of Master’s degrees supervised to completion.
• The successful applicant must have an excellent academic record in both Teaching and Learning as well as Research.
• Must have successfully contributed to projects days (within the Academy the Annual Projects Day is a showcase of senior student practical software development projects – approximately 60 projects annually).
• Must have a record of successfully offering undergraduate modules over a wide range of the body of knowledge pertinent in the field of discourse.
• Must have successfully mentored and assessed the marking of third year practical year projects on a level acceptable to the British Computer Society.
• Must have experience of the BCS accreditation process or equivalent academic certification processes.
• Must pass a practical programming assessment as determined by the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses, advanced data structures on an undergraduate level using programming languages used within the Academy.
• The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses on an Honours (4th year) level.
• The ability to teach effectively in English is a prerequisite. Should English not be the home language a certification of competence in English will be required.
• Sufficient lecturing experience with professionally evaluated outcomes.
• Exposure to TurnitIn for checking the integrity of research assignments.
• Experience of managing the auditing of all answer scripts for all examinations of both Computer Science and Informatics on both undergraduate and postgraduate level is a strong recommendation.
• The proven ability to supervise both doctoral and master’s studies as main supervisor to completion.
• The ability to successfully supervise at minimum 10 honours research projects, according to the standards of the BCS.
• The proven ability to supervise both doctoral and master’s studies as main supervisor to completion.
• Must supply proof of formal evaluation, including student evaluation, as a successful teacher/lecturer by an academic institution.
• Must have proof of a good class pass rate in undergraduate courses
• The above competencies may additionally be assessed via live lectures and programming ability assessments.

Recommendations:

• Membership of the BCS is a strong recommendation.
• At least 5 years experience of organizing and managing student assistants and tutors for both Computer Science and Informatics is a strong recommendation.
• Having a strong media presence as well as engaging actively in the popularization of science.
• NRF rating highly desirable (or of an equivalent internationally accepted standing covering the same criteria as the NRF system).
• Co-supervision of a doctoral student to completion is a strong recommendation.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To lead in conducting teaching and research, contact and online mode, where appropriate. Interacting with the community in order to work towards the fulfilment of mission of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

• Lecture, coordinate, assess, and tutor large postgraduate classes across departmental/service modules. Contribute to effective curriculum delivery and student academic support.

Research and Innovation:

• Conduct active research and publish in peer-reviewed outlets in fields aligned with the department's existing research strengths and priorities.

Strategic and Operational Academic Leadership:

• Participate in and contribute to departmental outreach initiatives and community engagement programmes.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Department, including (but not limited to) marketing of departmental programmes, preparation for SACaSP and SACPCMP accreditation processes, compilation of teaching portfolios/files, and related academic administration tasks.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral Qualification
• A recognised Doctoral degree related to 4IR.
• Demonstrated strong and sustained record of accredited scholarly research outputs (8-10 years), with proven national stature in the discipline and expert discipline-specific knowledge.
• Ten (10) to (15) years' proven record of excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the ability to deliver postgraduate programmes in online learning environments.
• Extensive experience eight (8) to ten (10) years’ supervising Masters and Doctoral candidates, including proven experience supervising online Master's students (3-5 years).
• Three (3) to five (5) years' proven experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum development, and curriculum revision at university level.
• Extensive (±15 years) experience applying disciplinary knowledge in community engagement, capacity-building initiatives, and policy-related interventions.
• Proven experience (±15 years) participating in the management of departmental academic and administrative functions within a university environment.
• Established national stature in the discipline with a strong record of academic leadership and contribution to the field.

Recommendations:

• Professional registration with the professional body.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral level.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Technology savvy and ability to work with AutoCAD, DimX, MS Project, WinQS (MS Office (MS Word and Excel) software packages.
• Sharp and robust high level of communication skills.
• Sound knowledge in built environment legislative and policy frameworks.
• Self-motivated with leadership skills, interpersonal relations, and effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, punctuality, and integrity.
• Good academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment.
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and integrity.
• Good listening skills.
• Practice patience.
• Good people management and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Description:

• The successful incumbent would be responsible for facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate medical rescue and emergency medical care students including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate emergency medical care and rescue students focusing on Physical Preparedness, Technical Rope Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Wilderness and Helicopter Rescue, Structural Collapse, Trench, Hazardous Materials and Confined space Rescue.
• Participate in and facilitate practical outings and simulated rescue learning events, including the mentoring of students in medical rescue and clinical learning contexts.
• Participate in national and international deployments for disaster responses.
• Facilitation of medical rescue short learning programmes, including the development and refinement of online course materials.
• Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments.

Minimum requirements

• Current registration as an Emergency Care Practitioner with the HPCSA and;
• A Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Care or an appropriate professional qualification (NQF 9) in the field of Emergency Medical Care*.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching medical rescue at the higher education level.
• A valid Code B driver’s license with professional driver permit.
• A valid Category R skipper’s Licence.
• Overhead crane and forklift operator licences.
• Must be able to pass departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.
• Candidates who meet all the requirements and are already registered for an appropriate Masters degree may be considered. If they are the successful incumbent, they will be required to compete the qualification within a two-year period. Successful incumbents (without a PhD qualification) will be required to commit to register for their PhD post completion of their Masters.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the teaching of swimming skills.
• Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Experience with online and or remote learning platforms.
• National or International experience in deployments for disaster response and related rescue relief with helicopter rescue operations.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with colleagues.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and have a passion for rescue work and teaching.

Deadline:6th September,2026

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Job Description:

• The Facilities Management Division invites applications for the position of Practitioner I: Fire Marshal. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining fire safety protocols to ensure the protection of life and property within the institution. The successful candidate will conduct regular fire risk assessments, lead emergency evacuations, and ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and relevant South African fire safety standards.

Responsibilities:
Fire Safety & Risk Management:  

• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc fire risk assessments.  
• Identify, document, and mitigate potential fire hazards.  
• Ensure fire extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, and signage are maintained and inspected regularly.  
• Monitor and enforce the safe storage and use of flammable materials.  
• Liaise with facilities or maintenance teams to address fire safety concerns.  

Emergency Preparedness & Response:  

• Lead building evacuations during fire drills and actual fire incidents.  
• Assist in the development and periodic review of emergency response and evacuation plans.  
• Coordinate with emergency services (e.g., fire department) during incidents.  
• Maintain and monitor assembly point protocols and signage.  
• Ensure that fire marshals and floor wardens are briefed and coordinated.

Training & Awareness:  

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as OHSA and SANS 10400-T.  
• Maintain logs of fire safety inspections, drills, training, and incidents.  
• Compile regular reports for Health & Safety Committees or senior management.  
• Keep documentation ready for audit or inspection by regulatory authorities.  
• Investigate and report fire incidents or near-misses, proposing corrective actions.  

General Support & Administration and Continuous Improvement:  

• Provide general support to the Health & Safety or Facilities teams as required.  
• Maintain accurate records of fire safety activities, including training attendance, inspection logs, incident reports, and compliance documents.  
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and submissions for audits, inspections, and safety committees.  
• Stay informed about updates to fire safety legislation, standards, and best practices, and contribute to their implementation.  
• Perform administrative tasks related to fire safety coordination.  
• Carry out ad hoc duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Fire Technology or equivalent.
• Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Training Certificate.
• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Certification.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in fire safety, emergency response, or a related health & safety role.
• 3 to 5 years’ proven experience conducting fire drills, inspections, and managing emergency situations.
• Computer literacy in MS Office 365

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong understanding of fire prevention strategies and equipment handling.
• Ability to conduct and document risk assessments and implement corrective measures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure during emergencies.
• Ability to prioritise work, handle conflict, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Physical ability to walk, climb stairs, and access confined or elevated spaces for inspections.

Recommendations:

• First Aid Level 3 is advantageous.
• Sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and relevant fire safety regulations in South Africa.  
• Working knowledge of SANS 10400-T: Fire Protection and related building regulations.
• Familiarity with the maintenance and use of fire safety equipment (extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, etc.). 
• Ability to interpret safety policies, risk assessments, and evacuation plans.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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Job Specification:

• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of student debtor financial records and reporting, while overseeing reconciliations, expected credit loss calculations, audit coordination, financial statement disclosures and compliance within the Student Finance Department.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all Student Debtors, NSFAS and Bursary control accounts.  
• Ensure monthly balancing of sub-ledgers and the General Ledger.  
• Prepare and review journals and accounting entries.  
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.  
• Assist with year-end closure processes and statutory reporting requirements.  
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice and University policies.  
• Report on reconciliations and the performance of external debt collectors.  
• Timeously allocate NSFAS and bursary funding allocations.  
• Calculate, review and maintain the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provision for student debtors in accordance with IFRS 9.  
• Analyse student debtor ageing and recovery trends to support ECL assessments.  
• Coordinate all internal and external audit engagements affecting Student Finance.  
• Facilitate audit requests, supporting schedules and financial information.  
• Monitor, track and report on audit findings and ensure timely resolution.  
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statement (AFS) notes related to student debtors, revenue, bursaries, provisions and receivables.  
• Compile, manage and monitor budgets for Student Finance operations.  
• Manage assets within the area of responsibility and ensure compliance with University asset management policies.  
• Oversee monthly reconciliations of student debtor, bursary and NSFAS accounts.  
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and reconciling items.  
• Ensure robust financial controls and data integrity.  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NSFAS, sponsors, faculties and service providers.  
• Assist with the development, implementation and annual review of Standard Operating Procedures.  
• Promote sound corporate governance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within the division.  
• Support staff development, accountability, integrity and service excellence initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Accounting Qualification at NQF Level 7 (Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting Sciences or Financial Management).  
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant accounting and financial management experience.  
• Experience in preparing Annual Financial Statements and IFRS disclosures, particularly IFRS 9.  
• Experience with Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations and receivables impairment assessments.  
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits and managing audit findings.  
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and control account management.  
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management and governance principles.  
• Advanced reconciliation and analytical skills.  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 

Recommendations: 

• Relevant Accounting Qualification at NQF Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma, Honours Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting Sciences or Financial Management), will be an advantage.  
• Successful completion or actively pursuing the completion of an accredited SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA training programme/articles.
• Experience within a Higher Education environment.  
• Experience with ITS, Oracle or other ERP financial systems.  
• Experience in Student Finance and receivables environments.  
• Knowledge of NSFAS funding processes and donor fund administration.  
• Exposure to audit management systems and compliance monitoring.  
• Asset management and fixed asset accounting experience.  
• Budget preparation and financial monitoring experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Advanced financial accounting and reporting skills.  
• Strong IFRS interpretation and application capability.  
• Expected Credit Loss (ECL) modelling and analysis.  
• Financial statement preparation and note compilation.  
• Budgeting and forecasting skills.  
• Asset management knowledge.  
• Audit coordination and compliance monitoring capability.  
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP systems.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.  
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.  
• Integrity, accountability and professionalism.  
• Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.  
• Customer service orientation.  
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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Job Specification:

• UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to lead and further develop the Financial Accounting unit. The primary responsibility of the Director: Financial Accounting is to lead the Department, which resides within the Financial Governance and Control Division, within the Finance portfolio. This Department is regarded as a Center of Excellence, responsible for financial control functions within the Finance Division comprising of Accounts Payable, Treasury and External Reporting and Taxation.
• Attributes associated with leadership at senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls, while also effectively managing the investment management strategy. Improve financial control support maturity to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives.

Assist the Executive Director: Financial Governance and Control to:

• Ensure that appropriate financial reporting systems, accounting systems, internal control procedures and administration are in place to enable effective financial accounting management in line with relevant statutory and Institutional requirements.
• Develop and oversee unit specific project management and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.
• Take charge of the unit’s input to strategic planning and reporting including the annual performance plan and annual audit.
• Supervise the preparation of accurate annual financial statements, interim financial statements and related reports including management accounts, financial analysis that are IFRS compliant.
• Implement action plans associated with audits performed to ensure audit recommendations are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Propose and implement improvements in accounting, reporting and banking systems along with internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting and treasury management.
• Lead and direct staff within the Department to be able to meet the Departmental mandate and associated strategic initiatives.
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the Department.
• Assist with ad hoc requests.
• Maintain up-to-date professional skills and knowledge regarding financial management practices within the profession and the sector.

Minimum requirements

• Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CIMA as CGMA.
• Financial Management Postgraduate qualification and/or advanced technical or professional certification (NQF 8).
• Five (5) to eight (8) years' experience within financial environment (management accounting preference).
• Comprehension and ability across key financial management components, including IFRS requirements.
• Extensive and demonstrable managerial experience.
• Management of medium to large staff contingent.
• Experience in project management.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to assess self and others and to take corrective action.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and direct programs and initiatives.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Project management principles.
• Pay attention to detail and work accurately.
• Strong financial analysis and financial planning skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Business and management principles and processes within Financial Accounting.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills especially application of Microsoft Office, specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts within Excel.
• Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis.
• Expert knowledge and keeping abreast of accounting principles, best practice processes and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to explain financial information in plain terms.
• Be able to use critical thinking for reporting and financial control decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a complex environment and be committed to using his/her expertise to advance the University’s mission and priorities.
• Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position, displaying good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to assimilate a large amount of data, organise the data in a user-friendly fashion, provide ready access to this data for those who need access to it, and ensure the data is reviewed/updated as required.
• Ability to exercise judgement in providing financial accounting support.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fashion and to successfully manage conflicts leading to positive outcomes within the resources available.
• Ability of functioning strategically and operationally (“hands-on” approach when required), making quick and effective decisions.
• Delegate duties to others.
• Take accountability.
• Proven ability to monitor and assess performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of University employees, students, external funders, other universities, and the public, including resolution of queries.

Deadline:7th September,2026