Careers at University of Johannesburg

Job description

Responsibilities:  

Accessibility Services:

• Facilitating the registration of students with disabilities with the PsyCaD Disability Unit across all campuses in accordance with the Policy for Persons with Disabilities.
• Rendering disability support to students with disabilities (online, in-person, individual and/or group format).
• Development or revision of protocols for the Disability Unit services to students with disabilities.
• Overseeing assistive device and software acquisition and distribution.
• Completing administration and maintenance of the Disability Unit assistive devices and software across all four campuses.
• Overseeing the usage of equipment by students with disabilities to prevent misuse.
• Providing training in assistive technology.
• Facilitating bursary administrative issues – NSFAS and other funders.
• Communicating with publishers to obtain copyright and electronic books if they are readily available.
• Mobility and Orientation

Concession Support:

• Coordinating the process of providing appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities.
• Reviewing concession applications of students with disabilities.
• Contribution to concession panel discussions.
• Moderation of completed concession documents prior to distribution to students.
• Annual revision and improvement of concession processes and documentation.
• Liaison and service delivery.
• Liaising with various divisions across the university and coordinating professional service delivery.
• Psycho-educative topic identification.
• Inter- and intra-faculty referrals and service delivery to create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with disabilities.
• Maintaining clear communication channels with students and stakeholders.

Disability Awareness and Psychoeducation:

• Development and presentation of pro-active workshops to students with disabilities.
• Create disability awareness and promote sensitivity and etiquette towards students with disabilities.
• Facilitate sessions for student leadership and Disability Unit Ambassadors on disability related topics.
• Liaison with donors/sponsors for disability awareness projects.
• Coordinate designated projects on the wellness calendar.
• Marketing of the PsyCaD Disability Unit services and activities.
• Create and curate content for social media platforms that promote inclusion.
• Conduct webinars and other virtual events to engage with students and external stakeholders.
• Inter- and intra-Faculty referrals and service delivery.
• Participate in UJ events such as Open Day and orientation.

Crisis Intervention:

• Contain a student with a disability presenting with a crisis to the PsyCaD during office hours and make referrals, where necessary, to the relevant service providers and stakeholders.

Accessible Assessment Coordination and Facilitation:

• Coordinate assessment logistics such as booking of readers, scribes & invigilators.
• Facilitate of accessible formal assessments for students with disabilities at the Disability Unit.
• Coordinating the process of accessible formal assessments for students with disabilities and liaising with faculties.

Professional Administration: 

• Perform daily routine administrative tasks such as diary management, professional statistics record keeping, process notes, report writing, referral letters, e-mail responses, telephonic enquiries, and general enquiries.
• Adherence to legislation and UJ policies.
  Attend applicable workshops, lectures, activities as it pertains to administrative assistants and PsyCaD.  
• Professional reports and documentation as required within PsyCaD and ADS.

Community Engagement (CE), Research and Liaison:

• Research projects as identified or required by trend developments and statistical analysis of departmental functions.
• Participation in CE projects and initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) qualification in Psychology or Social Work
• One (1) year experience in supporting students with disabilities.
• One (1) year experience in working with concession support.
• One (1) year experience in the use of online/cloud platforms.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and One Drive) and other relevant software.
• Proficiency in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of how to assist students with various disabilities with relevant assistive technology.
• Knowledge of various organisations for persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of structure and content of the appropriate language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge in development and coordination of training interventions for young adults or students. 

Key Behavioural Attributes:

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to make professional decisions and work with others.
• Good training and development skills.
• Able to critically reflect on all aspects of own contribution to the role and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative ways of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good administration and reporting skills, including report writing.
• Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines.
• Availability to work flexibly (after hours and across all sites) and travel as appropriate to meet the needs of UJ.
• Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by relevant legislature and organisational policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle students with diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity.

Recommendations: 

• Degree or relevant (NQF Level 7) qualification in Psychology or Social Work
• Experience working within a Disability Unit
• Proficiency in South African Sign Language.
• Training in scribing, reading and/or invigilation for written assessments.
• Experience working within a higher education institution and/or counselling environment.
• Experience in marketing administration for psychosocial projects.
• Experience in social media content management.
• Experience in workshop administration. 

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Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a senior lecturer qualified in the field of Optometry, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research, and CPD development; in line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg. 
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach activities and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of teaching activity of high-quality reputation and impact across a range of modules or within a subject area to relevant levels (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) students through lectures, clinics and/or practical, and personal supervision.
• Actively participating in the research focus areas of the department, producing outputs such as journal papers.
• Facilitate teaching and learning and review and incorporate new approaches to preparation, design and delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment within the domain of Optometry.
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Contribute proactively to the development of new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area, as well as practical and programme content.
• Contribute to the identification and revision of modules, courses, and programmes
• Advise/support students in relation to relevant modules, referring them for further help and/ or guidance as and when required.
• Develop methods and techniques appropriate to the type of research pursued that add to the intellectual understanding of the field.

Minimum requirements

• In possession of a DPhil/ PhD (NQF Level 10) in the field of Optometry.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in Optometry within the recognised academic higher education institution.
• Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant field.
• A proven track record of research and scholarly publications in DHET accredited journals.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and methods of teaching including blended teaching methods.
• Record of successful postgraduate supervision.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Knowledge of university, and faculty policies, rules, and regulations.
• A good track record of teaching and research with the relevant speciality.
• The ability to teach at a higher education level.
• Command of the field of Optometry with its latest knowledge and trends.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technology-based teaching methods.
• Innovative, proactive and creative.
• Excellent presentation skills (contact and online).
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good academic administrative skills.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Ability to function in a diverse environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Good time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

Recommendations:

• Completion or registration with the PBODO with therapeutic privileges is advisable.
• Demonstrated leadership and organisational ability as leader or member of a research group.
• A good track record of active Community engagement.

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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.

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 research-led teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate emergency medical care students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care programme.
• Research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Contribute to the department’s peer-reviewed research outputs.
• Contribute to an appropriate level of department and faculty policy and practice in teaching and play a significant role in the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance and enhancement as required.
• Participate in, and facilitate, clinical learning, simulated learning events and placements  including the mentoring of students on the clinical learning platform.
• Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

•  A PhD (NQF-10) in Emergency Medical Care or emergency care-related discipline
• Five years registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner
• Extensive working experience in teaching and learning in the field of emergency medical care
• Supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral) to completion
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate must achieve NRF rating within 1 year)
• Code B driver’s license.
• Candidates must be in a position to pass the Departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.

Minimum requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD (NQF-10) in Emergency Medical Care or emergency care-related discipline
• Two years registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Two years working experience in teaching and learning in the field of emergency medical care
• A demonstrated track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Some evidence of supervision of postgraduate students
• Code B driver’s license
• Candidates must be in a position to pass the Departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer literacy
• 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, teaching and research

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Experience with online and or remote learning platforms.

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Job description

• The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as coursework and research-directed LLM degrees and LLD degrees in various important fields. In addition to these degrees, the Faculty has a strong division for non-subsidised programmes that offers postgraduate diplomas, certificates and short courses in specialised areas.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and coordinating modules offered in the Faculty of Law.
• Will be required to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African Law in English at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Involvement in online teaching.
• Active involvement in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities and community service.
• Supervising masters and doctoral students.
• Academic administration and management.
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of Department.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant PhD or LLD degree.
• At least five years’ experience in the academic environment.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Proven significant research output.
• Recognised academic leadership.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and submissions to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating or eligible to apply.
• Ability to teach one of the following areas: law of evidence; criminal procedure; legal skills; property law; legal technology; commercial law; criminal law; customary law; law of succession.

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Job description

• The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as coursework and research-directed LLM degrees and LLD degrees in various important fields. In addition to these degrees, the Faculty has a strong division for non-subsidised programmes that offers postgraduate diplomas, certificates and short courses in specialised areas.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and coordinating modules offered in the Faculty of Law.
• Will be required to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African Law in English at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Involvement in online teaching.
• Active involvement in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities and community service.
• Supervising masters and students.
• Academic administration and management.
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of Department.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant LLM degree.
• At least five years’ experience in the academic environment.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Proven significant research output.
• Recognised academic leadership.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and submissions to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating or eligibility to apply.
• Ability to teach one of the following areas: law of evidence; criminal procedure; legal skills; property law; legal technology; commercial law; criminal law; customary law; law of succession.

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Job description

• Department of Procedural Law / Department of Private Law / Department of Mercantile Law / Department of Public Law
• The Faculty of Law offers the traditional law programmes BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as coursework and researchdirected LLM degrees and LLD degrees in various important fields. In addition to these degrees, the Faculty has a strong division for non-subsidised programmes that offers postgraduate diplomas, certificates and short courses in specialised areas.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and coordinating one or more modules offered by the Faculty of Law.
• Teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Maintain a portfolio of teaching activities of high-quality reputation and impact (as evidenced by student evaluations, peer assessment, etc.) across a range of modules or within a subject area to relevant levels.
• Lead benchmarking and continual improvement activities to e-learning to ensure best practices in teaching and learning support are adopted in the department/faculty.
• Will be responsible for teaching, developing, managing, and writing study material for modules in English at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Will be required to be actively involved in research and publications.
• Supervising masters and doctoral students.
• Academic administration, management and development.
• Faculty and departmental administrative and other activities and community service.
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of the Department.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant doctoral degree.
• At least five years’ experience in the academic environment.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Proven significant research output.
• Recognised academic leadership.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and submissions to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating or eligibility to apply
• Ability to teach in one of the following areas: law of evidence; criminal procedure; legal skills; property law; legal technology; commercial law; criminal law

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Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife, Postbasic Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Educator, Assessor and Moderator, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programme teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in line with the Department and Faculty specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and assess students, prepare study material in undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Be available for contact sessions with students.
• Research in mental health nursing articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of mental health nursing through research and publications.
• Contribute 1.5 (AP) /2 (P) research output units per year.
• Share in the administration and management of the Department and Faculty.
• Invigilate during University examinations and assessments.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
• Participate in University – linked community development projects.
• Do anything reasonably requested by the Head of Department and Executive Dean.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Professor:

• The minimum requirement is a doctoral degree (NQF 10) in the relevant discipline.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience of mental health nursing in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the mental health nursing discipline.
• Experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / postgraduate diploma in mental health nursing students.
• Has successfully supervised/ co-supervised Master’s and/or Doctoral students within the minimum time.

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

• The minimum requirement is a doctoral degree (NQF 10) in the relevant discipline.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience of mental health nursing in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the mental health nursing discipline.
• Experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / postgraduate diploma in mental health nursing students.
• Good track record of supervision/co-supervision of Master’s and/or Doctoral students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command of the field of mental health nursing and the latest education and clinical practice trends.
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Excellent organizing ability and administration skills.
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to self-manage own research group.
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning.
• Strong work ethic.
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the use of a simulation laboratory.
• Previous relevant experience in a university environment.

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Job description

• An Associate Professor with behavioural science as an academic underpinning, both at undergrade and postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote and lead undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management and create a visible, unique, academic footprint, especially in Africa.
• We are a team of self-directed, creative, dedicated professionals who keep pushing the frontiers of knowledge. If you have a passion for research and teaching Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, this department may be the place for you.  We are particularly interested in applicants with specialist research and teaching interests in quantitative research methods, career psychology, and industrial psychology (in general).

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, and learners from our client organisations
• Lecturing face-to-face and ONLINE in related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervising postgraduate student research in various areas of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management, steering research to enable economic and social upliftment to the greater good of the South African population
• Conduct and publish your own research within a research focus area of your professional interest
• Presenting research at national and international conferences
• Academic leadership in the coordination of the various qualifications in the Department
• Participating in internal and external service rending and social impact programmes and activities and interventions relating to leadership
• Serving on internal department, school, college university committees
• Engaging in activities that will promote global department excellence and stature
• Forge and maintain external professional networks

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Industrial Psychology (HPCSA registration) / Human Resources Management or its associated specialised fields
• Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa / South African Board for People Practices
• Proven record of Teaching experience at undergraduate and post graduate level
• Proven track record of successful post-graduate supervision of post-graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) to completion
• Proven track record of research publications in accredited peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Proven track record of Academic leadership

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Well-developed quantitative and qualitative methodology skills
• Substantial published articles in accredited, peer-reviewed journals
• Supervision of post-graduate research projects
• Teaching in multidisciplinary industrial psychology
• Good leadership and collaborative skills
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• An excellent ability to speak and write in English

Recommendations:

• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• NRF Rating would be an added advantage.
• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills
• Advanced knowledge in research methodology and statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Amos, Structuring Equation Modelling).
• Representation on and involvement in relevant Professional Societies
• A growing / established research network
• Evidence of successful fundraising (e.g. research grants) to support research activities

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Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the Faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
• The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science offers the ECSA accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) programme, and the Master’s and PhD in Engineering postgraduate programmes. The candidate will be expected to teach, perform research, supervise students and participate in services required by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the mechanical engineering disciplines of (not limited to) Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Theromachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy etc.
• Computer literacy in typical Mechanical Engineering software packages (for example: Solidwork, ANSYS, Mathematica, LabView, etc.).
• Conducting research, publishing papers, supervising projects and laboratory work (at undergraduate and postgraduate level).
• Being involved in all the Departmental academic and administrative activities (e.g. invigilation, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
• Supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctorate).
• Liaising with Industry so that the Department can get research projects and funding for students.
• Be involved in community engagement.

Minimum requirements

Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (preferred, due to ECSA requirement) or a closely related (NQF 10 or equivalent);
• A minimum of three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or
• Evidence of strong research outputs, and postgraduate supervision.

Recommendations:

• Eligible for Registration with a local professional body (e.g., ECSA) within the first year of employment.
• A minimum of three years industrial experience.
• Strong publications record, and the ability to seek significant funding.

Competencies:

• Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
• Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
• Evidence of strong research capacity.
• Evidence of relevant industrial participant.
• Evidence of professional development.

Minimum Requirements for Lecturer:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred, due to ECSA requirement) or a closely related (NQF 9 or equivalent);
• A minimum of one - three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution

Recommendations:

• Eligible for Registration with a local professional body (e.g., ECSA) within the first year of employment.
• Evidence of research outputs.

Competencies:

• Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
• Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
• Evidence of professional development.

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Job description

• The Department of Education Leadership and Management is one of five departments in the Faculty of Education at UJ. The Department endeavours to fulfil the vision, mission and strategic objectives of UJ with a focus on preparing students to be leading practitioners by dynamically shaping education leadership and management. The staff are committed to providing innovative and quality teaching and learning, and promoting contextually relevant leadership and management research, thinking and practice.

Responsibilities:

• Involvement in curriculum development and teaching in the department’s online programmes i.e Honours, Masters, and Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management.
• Involvement in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in contact, blended and online modes of delivery.
• Research supervision of Honours, Master’s and Doctoral postgraduate students in the field of education management and leadership
• Lead national and international research projects
• Procure funding for research
• Involvement in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development and marketing.
• Involvement in community engagement and continuous professional development of leadership at school, district and senior management levels.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:

• Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree
• At least five (5) years' teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Experience in blended/fully online teaching
• Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)
• Experience in leading research and/or leadership development projects
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctoral level
• NRF rating OR research output commensurable with an NRF rating
• Procuring of research funding

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree
• At least five (5) years teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Experience in blended/fully online teaching
• Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at Masters level

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to use a range of technology-enhanced tools
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
• Adept at teaching and development of materials for online education

Recomendations:

• Collaboration with leading scholars in the field of education leadership and management
• Experience in the development and delivery of on-line programmes will be a strong recommendation
• Teaching/leadership experience at school/district level

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Job description

• A Technician: Industrial Engineering is required for the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology to prepare, and conduct laboratory sessions in collaboration with the lecturers, as well as managing laboratory equipment, and monitoring and resolving laboratory matters.

Responsibilities:

•  Preparing lab equipment and test labs for upcoming experiments
• Conducting practical sessions with students and liaising with lecturers
• Managing, evaluating and reporting lab technical matters
• Maintaining inventory, and quality checks
• Client liaison, and purchase orders
• Ensuring the cleanliness of labs and lab equipment 
• Enforcing safety and lab procedures 

Minimum requirements

• Diploma (NQF6) in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of three (3) years’ technical experience (in a tertiary institution will be an advantage)
• A proven track record of technical ability, and trouble shooting in a laboratory environment
• Evidence of working with different industrial engineering lab equipment, and software packages. 
• Knowledge and experience of PLC programming, robotics, and automation technologies

Recommendations:

• BEngTech in Industrial Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Industrial experience in Industrial Engineering would be advantageous
• Supportive of academic culture, excellence, and research support
• Good technical aptitude, having experience in project work
• Experience of data analytics
• Willingness to pursue further studies and register with relevant professional councils e.g. ECSA

Competencies and Bahavioural Attributes:

• Good communication and teamwork suitable for academic environment
• Report writing and analytical skills
• Maintenance, and calibration of equipment in laboratories

Deadline: 

6 June 2025

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Job description

• The Department of Civil Engineering Science (situated in APK campus) is composed of a dedicated team of researchers focused on pioneering advancements within the field. It fosters strong collaborations with industry partners and maintains professional affiliations. The department offers an accredited Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering Science, coursework-based Master of Engineering (MEng) in Structural Engineering, as well as research-oriented MEng, MPhils and PhD programs that allow for specialization in various sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering. The department seeks a dynamic, innovative, and versatile academic committed to enhancing students' educational experiences, elevating the department's research profile, and augmenting the academic, social, and economic impact of its teaching and research programs.

Responsibilities:

• Present lectures to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
• Develop new course/module material as well as practical guides for Undergraduate, Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) and/or postgraduate.
• Participate in research production and supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in the department/faculty.
• Participation in voluntary associations and/or professional bodies.
• Active participation in the department's administration activities
• Publish peer-reviewed articles each year in recognized scientific or academic journals and present papers at both national and international conferences, aligning with the level of appointment. ·
• Host PostDoctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs).
• Secure research funding from external sources, including national and international funding agencies and industry partners.
• Contribute to the advancement of Civil Engineering science through industrial work, community involvement, and active participation in voluntary associations.
• Support the University of Johannesburg's Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 goals.
• Adapt to the evolving changes brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in academia.
• Actively participate in the university's core strategic focus areas and themes.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering or a closely related (NQF 10 or equivalent)
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Evidence of research outputs at DHET accredited Journals
• Proof of postgraduate supervision as main supervisor
• Evidence of presentations at national and international conferences.
• A track record or willingness to apply for external research funding.
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement, as well as national and international collaboration with academia and/or industry, would be beneficial.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or must undertake to do so within one year of joining the department.
• Experience with ECSA Graduate Attribute (GA).
• A minimum of three years industrial experience.
• NRF rated or eligible to apply for NRF rating within one year.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Exceptional teaching abilities.
• Capable of utilizing relevant skills to solve Civil engineering problems.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English communication.
• Strong skills in planning and organization.
• Able to perform well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Competent in independently managing a research team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with peers.
• Demonstrated evidence of contributing to the advancement of the discipline and/or involvement in community engagement initiatives.
• Experience in the industrial sector.

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Job description

• UJ is keen to interview a competent and strong minded individual with the ability to implement a compliance process in the divisions of the University, to assist the central compliance office to operationalise compliance management in the University structures in line with its strategy. The Compliance office is mandated by the Council to ensure that the Council and management and the staff members discharge their responsibilities to comply with the applicable compliance obligations, through the implementation of the compliance framework, policy, process, and services. The Central Compliance Officer will be responsible for assisting management to embed compliance processes, procedures and services cascaded by the compliance office, through ensuring that all divisional policies, processes and procedures comply with the law and the internal standards.
• The role of Central Compliance Officer supports the processes which resides within the compliance office for proper integration in the applicable departments.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the University’s Central Compliance Management Implementation Plan in the divisions;
• Support management to Identify, assess and manage compliance obligations in the divisions;
• Plan and facilitate compliance workshops for the assessment of compliance risks;
• Support compliance office to facilitate the development and maintenance of a compliance universe and cascade the relevant obligations in the divisions;
• Monitor regulatory development on continuous basis to identify relevant developments and changes in the university regulatory landscape;
• Continuously review and maintain the divisions compliance profiles;
• Align the nominated unit compliance champions to the central compliance initiatives and solicit collaboration to implement the central compliance office initiatives;
• Incorporate compliance obligations into operational procedures manuals where appropriate;
• Review and guide the improvement of controls and measures to meet compliance;
• Document Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) of the prioritised compliance risks centralised in the compliance office through collaboration with the divisions;
• Develop compliance risk monitoring plans and conduct independent monitoring in line with prescribed central compliance monitoring programme;
• Coordinate submission of regulatory returns for the divisions;
• Identify, investigate and report compliance issues, irregularities and violations;
• Collate and prepare (academic / support) compliance status reports and presentations for the senior management and/or oversight management, in accordance with the prescribed central compliance office status report standard;
• Support management with advice through compliance related initiatives, i.e due diligence, new products, new projects etc;
• Represent compliance office at divisional management committees and other key stakeholder committees to embed the compliance process and culture;
• Maintain divisions data input, quality and reporting on the compliance system, as well as electronic and physical record keeping;
• Conduct compliance requirements and controls training in the divisions.

Minimum requirements

• A LLB / Bcom-Law or equivalent (NQF 7)
• Other legal qualification / Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6) with a CISA recognised postgraduate in compliance (NQF 7) 
• Three (3) years' proven working experience in a field of compliance assisting in implementing the compliance program at institution-wide capacity (“corporate level or division-wide”) 
• Knowledge of the South African Legislative System 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge and application of the Compliance Institute SA - Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework
• Maintain consistent self and team professionalism
• Facilitation of workshops and persuasion skills
• Project Management and execution skills
• Ability to comfortably engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Customer focused
• Research and reporting skills
• Ability to adapt technical business knowledge and apply it to various domains, such as finance, academic and operational
• A thorough understanding of combined assurance concept, including internal audit and control self- assessment
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to exercise judgement and maturity during compliance discussions
• Analytical and detail orientated skills
• Maintain high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Meticulous elaborate and succinct reporting
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and according to strict deadlines
• Self-leadership
• Agility and adaptability to change

Deadline: 

6 June 2025

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Job description

• The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies Africa (ITLS (AFRICA) at the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at UJ ITLS (Africa) has at its core, the skills, experience, and network as well as a long and sound history of providing research excellence to both the public and private sectors, in topics ranging from policy and government strategy to various customised transport solutions in all modes of transport. ITLS (Africa) is responsible for various research and related activities within the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management. The Institute is seeking a candidate for a Research Associate Professor position.

Job Description:

• ITLS (Africa) invites applications for the position of Research Associate Professor. We seek a highly competent and accomplished candidate to join our research institute and contribute to cutting-edge research while establishing and managing research niches within Transport Economics and/ or Supply Chain Management. Reporting to the Director of the Research Institute, Research Associate Professor will lead quantitative research analysis, manage data sets, collaborate in the publication of findings, and provide leadership for research methodologies for various studies. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership in guiding the development of others, major funding initiatives and intellectual leadership beyond his or her specific areas of research. We expect the role to be best suited to a transport economics or supply chain management expert who is leading the design and analysis of data in research projects. This position is funded for 5 years with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and managing research projects focused on specific niches within the department.
• Managing and coordinating primary data collection, including fieldwork and dataset management
• Managing aspects of data repository management, including data cleaning and verification, and data distribution to researchers and collaborators
• Addressing the data needs of academics and postgraduate students by identifying and applying computational and statistical tools, and advising and training researchers in using these tools.
• Publishing research outcomes in top-tier Transport Economics and/ or Supply Chain Management journals
• Securing and managing external research grants
• Postgraduate supervision and mentorship to students
• Provide leadership in promoting research collaboration, as well as enhancing research quality and publication output;
• Facilitate the Institute to gain and increase visibility and international connections;
• Participating in internal and external programmes activities and interventions
• Serving on internal departmental, school, college and university committees
• Occasional lecturing, if required
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements

• A Ph.D. in Transport Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• At least 30 Scopus indexed journal publications, with at least two in Q1 and Q2 journals.
• Experience in the acquisition of competitive third-party funding and corresponding project management experience
• Experience in study design, in particular, survey methodology
• Strong analytical skills in R, STATA, SPSS and other relevant software
• Experience with qualitative software such as Atlas.ti, NVivo or similar
• Proven qualities of research leadership, and a demonstrated ability to establish and manage major research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to bring more visibility, prestige and reputation to the institute and to the University
• Preference will be given to those with experience in the professional discipline and a recognised professional qualification. Interdisciplinary leadership experience would be considered as a major asset.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Srong quantitative and/ or qualitative data analysis, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solutions oriented.
• Collaborative team player

Recommendations:

• Previous exposure to leadership in research entities
• Evidence of successful acquisition and management of grant funding
• Supervision (to completion) of Masters and PhD students

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Job description

• To bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams, facilitating effective communication and business analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and translating requirements into actionable IT solutions and/or process enhancements.

Responsibilities:

Business Analysis and Project Management:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their objectives, challenges, and needs.
• Elicit, document, and prioritise business requirements, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Analyse existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Model current and future state processes using techniques such as process mapping and flowcharting.
• Conduct data analysis to ensure the introduction of fit for purpose solutions.
• Create detailed functional specifications or user story boards as well as project related documentation to outline the solution functionality, business rules and implementation parameters.
• Work closely with technical teams to design IT solutions that address business needs.
• Assist in project planning, estimation and monitoring to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support projects by addressing issues, clarifying requirements, and managing scope changes where required.

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring common understanding of requirements and achievement of agreed deliverables.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Organise and lead meetings, workshops, and interviews to gather, analyse and validate information.
• Develop training materials and communication plans.

Quality Assurance, Risk and Governance:

• Provide input into the Solutions Delivery strategy based on industry trends, best practices, and business insights.
• Maintain the Business Analysis Framework.
• Identify and manage risks that could adversely impact the institution.
• Mitigate audit findings and guard against repeat findings.
• Test developed solutions to ensure they meet the required requirements.
• Run user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate that the solutions/systems align with business expectations and quality standards.
• Comply to approved standards and frameworks during the execution of daily tasks.
• Adhere to secure and privacy by design principles to protect data subjects.
• Adhere to change management process.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and propose innovative solutions.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in business analysis to provide guidance and make recommendations to the business.

Minimum requirements

• NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology, or equivalent
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in business analysis, encompassing requirement gathering, process analysis and solution design.
• Knowledge and understanding of:
• Agile software development lifecycle methodology CI/CD tools e.g., Microsoft Azure Devops
• Process modelling tools

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Technical proficiency such as using business analysis tools and techniques, process modelling and data analysis tools, as well as project management software
• Root cause analysis
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Collaboration
• Influencing
• Project management
• Analytical
• Innovative
• Results driven
• Qualify mindset
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Professional
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Deadline: 

6 June 2025

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Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a Full Professor qualified  with extensive experience in the field of Photodynamic Therapy, Phytochemicals and Cancer, who will contribute actively towards research, teaching and learning, in line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the day to day running and management of research laboratory and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/Research centre specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate students using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Actively involved in core activities of the research centre such as planning and conducting research, administration, and external research funding applications.
• Supervise postgraduate student's projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the centre, producing research outputs, engaging collaborations and conference presentations. 
• Facilitate research within the domain of photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals and cancer.
• Overseeing laboratory operations assisting with laboratory planning and organization.
• Promoting research and recruiting suitable candidates for post-graduate studies at the Laser Research Centre
• Maintaining a scholarly profile in line with position in an academic department
• Involvement in community engagement.

Minimum requirements

• PhD qualification in Biological/Life Sciences.
• Minimum five (10) years’ experience in research at university level and 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the selected research field
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in lecturing at university level in appropriate lecturing subjects
• Track record of publication in international accredited journals
• NRF rating
• Track record of securing external research funding
• Postgraduate (masters and doctorate) and Postdoctoral fellow supervision
• Involvement in community engagement
• Established national and international collaboration
• National and/or international academic and research committee and society membership

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals and cancer
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to self-manage own research group.
• 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

Recommendations:

• Research experience in photodynamic therapy, phytochemicals, cancer stem cells, nanotechnology, natural product research, 3D culture, spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging.
• Innovative teaching techniques and research project designing for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Job description

• The Analytical Facility in the Faculty of Science provides a variety of services to the students and staff of the Faculty, other disciplines in the University, other tertiary institutions and the private sector, both nationally and internationally. Dedicated specialists in various fields provide expertise and assistance in experimental design, suitable preparation- and analytical techniques and training in order to produce quality and accurate data in support of research efforts.
• A suitable candidate should be able to offer an effective analytical service to colleagues and clients, including assistance with selection of suitable methods, training in sample preparation, training in operation of equipment and interpretation of data. Duties include routine maintenance and repair of equipment and actively contributing to the research efforts of the University and the income of the Facility via service to other tertiary institutions and private companies.

Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of equipment and provision of training and advice as required
• Administration regarding booking of instrument time, purchasing of consumables, maintenance
• Controlling inventories
• Completion and invoicing of work for other tertiary institutions and private companies
• Continuous skills development
• Participate in research
• Participate in annual international benchmarking of analytical results

Minimum requirements

• PhD degree in experimental science
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands on experience operating an Electron microprobe and XRF

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to work independently under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Have superior people skills in order to provide effective service to a variety of users with various levels of knowledge, experience and expertise.

Recommendations:

• Extensive experience in operating and maintaining analytical equipment
• Specific EMP and XRF training
• Record of published research

Deadline: 

6 June 2025

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Job description

• General Assistant II are Gardeners & Sports field workers within the campus domain. General Assistant II within the garden and grounds, Sports Fields will be responsible for the conservation of the grounds, reshaping, parking lots, tennis courts, workout tracking, and water fountains, of the UJ Campus. Including pest, irrigation, and maintenance of equipment and ensuring repairs. Perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance duties and assist the team coordinator. This includes tasks like preparing the pitch for matches, maintaining the turf, and ensuring the pitch is in optimal condition for play.

Responsibilities:

Garden & Grounds: Lawn Care:

• Mow lawns, fields, and other grounds to prepare and fertilize the soil.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain lawns.
• Operates push or riding power lawnmowers, sprayers, backpack leaf blowers, and hand and power tools.
• Rake leaves and remove trash and debris from assigned areas.
• Sweeps walkways, entryways, and grounds.
• Makes routine adjustments and minor repairs.
• Prune shrubs to maintain desirable limb structure.
• Removes dead, diseased, or broken branches using hand saws and prunes.
• Removes debris and litter from grounds and empty trash cans on an as-need basis.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other ground features.
• Plan or cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• This includes tasks like preparing the cricket pitch for matches, maintaining the turf, and ensuring the pitch is in optimal condition for play.

Garden & Grounds: Plant Maintenance:

• Prune and trim trees, hedges, and shrubs, weed, rake, and water grounds.
• Design, plants and waters specialty gardens.
• Maintains plants and shrubs in the garden nursery including watering, pruning, and fertilizing.
• Applies insecticides, to control fire ants throughout the garden.
• Water lawns, trees, and plants using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Irrigate lawns, trees, and plants.

Tools, and equipment safety:

• Makes routine adjustments and minor repairs to keep equipment in safe working order.
• Assists in the preparation, set-up, and marking of sporting grounds and other facilities as assigned.
• Assist in the installation and repair of ground equipment, irrigation lines, and sprinkler heads.
• Cleans outdoor storage areas.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power-operated garden tools and equipment, such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning, shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes, and mowers.
• Operates ground maintenance equipment.

Landscaping:

• Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
• Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
• Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance.
• Provide information to clients about landscaping services.
• Build, form, mix, and pour cement to form garden borders.

Health and Safety:

• Conveying and handling tools, equipment, and materials.
• Cleaning workplace, workshop, and equipment, as well as removing waste.
• Selecting, using, and maintaining basic hand tools and materials safely.
• Maintaining basic health, safety, and environmental measures in the workplace.
• Maintaining good housekeeping.
• Wearing protective clothing and equipment as prescribed. 

UJ Policy:

• Employee must work within UJ policy and guidelines.
• Live the UJ Values

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• Three (3) years' of job-related experience, which must include an understanding of the various techniques and processes involved in preparing and maintaining a cricket pitch.

Recommendations:

• A valid Code 8 driver’s license 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Good verbal communication skills
• Customer care
• Creative thinking
• Good conflict management skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks related to pitch maintenance
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions and work effectively with other staff