Careers at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Director: Maintenance Management oversees the maintenance and upkeep of facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds ensuring optimal functionality, compliance to safety regulations.
• The Director develops, plans and manages the execution of the Maintenance Policies, Strategies, Procedures for all engineered assets of the university for their entire life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Craft and drive the implementation of the Facilities Management Maintenance Management Strategy aligned with the University Strategic Goals.
• Responsible for the development of Maintenance Policies, Processes and Procedures that ensure the implementation of the Maintenance Strategy.
• Provide maintenance of infrastructure and equipment related input into the University Master Plan.
• Develop and update infrastructure and equipment maintenance plans according to the university strategic plan.
• Implement / Manage Facilities Management Systems to assist with Maintenance and Management of infrastructure and equipment.
• Oversee the sourcing, implementation and the management of maintenance related contractual agreements.
• Direct the compilation, updating and maintenance of all facilities and infrastructure on the campus.
• Direct the maintenance of all facilities and infrastructure on campus.
• Produce and manage the specification and standardisation of all University Components.
• Be actively involved in the University Smart Campus initiative.
• Identify and cultivate Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Maintenance Best Practices.
• Cradle to grave Management of all UJ Land and Engineered Assets.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction to all external contractors on all four campuses.
• Compile and manage the annual and multi-year Maintenance Budget related to all maintenance of infrastructure and equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Create a safe and conducive environment for all UJ internal and external stakeholders on campus.
• Provide a healthy working environment for both internal and external.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Adhere and enforce compliance with UJ standards, policies, processes and procedures.
• Compile reports for University Executives and Committees of Council, Treasury, the Department of Higher Education and any other Structure as directed by the Executive Director.

Minimum requirements

• A Postgraduate Degree in Engineering (NQF 8).
• Ten (10) years’ Maintenance Management experience in a multi-functional environment.
• Five (5) years’ Senior Management experience.

Recommendations:

• A Government Certificate of Competence (GCC Factories Certification).
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• A working knowledge of facilities management software systems with regard to management and maintenance of infrastructure and infrastructure related assets.
• Development of Maintenance Strategies and Policies.
• Contract Management experience.
• A post Graduate Business qualification.
• Five (5) years’ implementation and management of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant legislative requirements.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to build and sustain excellent relationships, through clear and effective communication, with all levels of management across functions and divisions within the University.
• Ability to successfully develop, interpret, and apply policies and regulations.
• Effective customer service, people management and team leadership skills.

Deadline:24th April,2026

go to method of application »

Job Purpose:

• To maximize physical performance ensuring elite sporting performance on a continuous basis to allocated clients and sporting codes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a comprehensive Sport Science & Athlete Support plan for sporting codes in collaboration with the Club Manager and Coach.
• Conduct fitness testing and develop individualized, periodised training programmes with ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
• Provide scientific guidance to Coaches and players on performance, recovery, hydration, and injury prevention.
• Execution of the developed training programmes.
• Collaborate with medical and sport science professionals to deliver integrated, player-centred support services.
• Manage programme resources, documentation, reporting (quarterly and annual), and stakeholder communication.
• Identify research, work-integrated learning, and fundraising opportunities to support programme growth.
• Ensure good governance by monitoring risks, maintaining equipment standards, and upholding compliance.
• Engage in professional development and build strategic partnerships across sport structures.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelors' degree (NQF 7) in Sport Science or related qualification.
• Three (3) years of relatable experience.
• Relevant Postgraduate courses.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the field of Sport Science, strength in conditioning for multiple sports at university or semi-elite level.
• High competencies in sport specific assessment tools.
• Level 2 First Aid.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and training principles.
• Proficiency in performance software and advanced Excel reporting.
• Understanding of injury prevention and return-to-play integration within a multidisciplinary team.

Recommendations:

• An Honours Degree with a major in Sport Science.
• Previous experience in a higher education environment.
• A Master’ degree in Sport is desirable but not compulsory.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to design and implement periodised strength & conditioning programmes.
• Competence in athlete testing, monitoring systems (GPS, RPE, wellness tracking), and load management.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Clear and confident communication with coaches, athletes, and medical staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and composed under competitive pressure.

Deadline:24th April,2026

go to method of application »

Job Description:

• Student Finance is a support sub-department under the Revenue Administration division. Student Finance is responsible for the administration of NSFAS funding, Bursaries (internal & external) and Student Debtors. Student Finance strives to provide excellent service to all students, parents, sponsors, donors, internal and external clients.
• The sub-department is decentralised across all four campuses where NSFAS, Bursaries and student account enquiries can be accessed. The successful candidate will be required to assist on all campuses.

Responsibilities: 

• Liaising with students/parents/donors at all levels.
• Enforce policy and procedures.
• Administer bursary applications and allocate bursaries.
• Perform reconciliation per bursary allocation.
• Follow-up on terms of donors in administering refund requests.
• Follow-up on all sponsor outstanding debt.
• Liaise with clients regarding academic results, arrangements and terms of bursaries paid to students, whilst complying with POPIA.
• Resolve all bursary related enquiries.
• Prepare and capture journals.
• Perform monthly reconciliation for external funders.
• Administer all operational daily activities on accounts.
• Prepare payment (refund) requests for students and/or sponsors and do follow ups to ensure correct payments are issued on time.
• Ensure all administration duties (e.g. filing) are maintained and up to date.
• Proactively establish and maintain good working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure that audit queries are resolved timeously.

Minimum requirements

• A National Diploma or relevant qualification (NQF 6) in Accounting or Financial Management.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ financial experience within an institution of higher learning.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.

Recommendations:

• Proficiency in both English and a second language would be an advantage.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work under pressure with large volumes.
• Good conflict management and decision-making skills.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good computer skills (MS Office Suite, ITS).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Good planning, listening and organising skills.
• Excellent accounting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Deadline:24th April,2026

go to method of application »

Job Purpose:

• To design, manage, and analyse data systems that generate strategic insights into Library service delivery, user behaviour, and resource optimisation.

Responsibilities: 

• Design and maintain automated pipelines for collecting, cleaning, and validating library usage, digital resource, and client experience data.
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualisations (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical analysis, trend forecasting, and segmentation to inform service design, collection development, and spatial planning.
• Lead annual client services surveys: instrument design, sampling, deployment, analysis, and reporting.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Library support staff on data literacy and collection protocols.
• Collaborate with ICT, institutional research, and external vendors to integrate analytics tools and ensure data governance compliance (POPIA).
• Champion a culture of data-informed decision-making across the Library and Information Centre.
• Contribute to institutional reporting cycles, including DHET, and internal strategic reviews.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Econometrics or a related quantitative field (Library and Information Science candidates with data analytics training and experience will also be considered)
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a data analysis role in academic, research and/or library environment.
• Demonstrable proficiency in at least one of: Python, R, SQL, or advanced Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar).
• Understanding of research ethics, data privacy (POPIA), and responsible data practice.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Analytical rigour: Ability to translate ambiguous questions into structured analytical approaches.
• Technical agility: Comfort learning new tools, APIs, and data environments quickly.
• Communication excellence: Skilled at presenting complex findings clearly to diverse audiences, written, visual, and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset: Works effectively across functional teams; embraces principles of collective success.
• Initiative & innovation: Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance data quality, accessibility, and impact.
• Ethical grounding: Committed to equity, transparency, and responsible use of data in service of public good.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with evolving.

Deadline:24th April,2026

go to method of application »

Job Description:

• To provide an effective close protection and security service to at-risk individuals (Principal/s) to prevent risks (both on and off Campuses). Conduct 360- security (potential threat) assessments as and when needed and per Protection plan.

Responsibilities:

Access Control:

• Ensure professional and reliable access control to high-risk areas.
• Ensure the safe protection of people, assets and property by enforcing effective access/egress control measures.
• Ensure visitors and employees have appointments before access to high-risk areas through liaising with support staff, Supervisors and Managers.
• Ensure that external visitors are escorted to high-risk areas on arrival and departure.
• Monitor and operate security systems, alarms, CCTV and access control.

Close Protection:

• Provide personal escort to designated persons both on and off campus as per Protection strategy.
• Driving and providing close protection to designated person’s whist in transit.
• Compile a threat and risk assessment for events.
• Undertake route planning and time optimisation.
• Apply advanced driving skill/techniques in defensive situations.
• Demonstrate tactical and environmental surveillance and propose countermeasures/techniques.
• Liaise with counterparts and protocol officers on matters relating to close protection.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Continuous liaison with the Senior Director or designates in emergencies in high-risk areas, e.g. fire, hostage situations, unbecoming behaviour by disgruntled employee(s), bomb threats, suspicious persons or parcels.
• Monitor emergency evacuations in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
• Providing First Aid in an area of responsibility.

Physical Fitness:

• Maintain physical fitness through regular training and exercise.
• Maintain mental and physical stamina by adhering to healthy habits.
• Continuous training and practice of unarmed combat.

Other Tasks:

• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Transport goods or equipment as assigned.
• Coordinate technical surveillance countermeasures.
• Vehicle Inspection and maintenance.

Minimum requirements

• A Diplomas / Certification (NQF 6) in Security Management/Law Enforcement or Safety and Security or related qualification
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
• Security training (PSIRA Grade A) and relevant accreditation.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Offensive, Defensive, and advanced driving techniques.
• Firearm handling experience.
• Candidates who pass the first round of interviews may be subjected to physical and psychometric assessments.

Recommendations:

• SASSETA Unit Standards (US 244317, 244319, 244327, 244330, 244334, 246694 & 120486).
• Training in martial arts and unarmed combat (will be given preference).
• First aid training.
• Basic explosives training.
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance skills.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Maintain high-level of discretion.
• Self Defence Techniques.
• Sound interpersonal & communication skills.
• First Aid & Fire Drills.
• Collection & collation of information.
• High levels of integrity.
• Ability to show initiative.
• High level of compliance with Policies and Procedures relevant to the function.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Distinctive skills in dealing with internal and external executives and high-profile personnel.

Deadline:24th April,2026

go to method of application »

Job Description:

• The Postgraduate School (PGS) invites applications for the position of Head of the Postgraduate Fund Management unit within the Postgraduate School. This post requires a detail-oriented mind to manage postgraduate funding through adherence to governance requirements and providing holistic support to postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows at the University of Johannesburg. 

Responsibilities: 

• Managing postgraduate and postdoctoral research fellowship funds from internal and external sources (including timeous disbursement of funds while adhering to compliance requirements).
• Mitigation of risks linked to management of funds.
• Ensuring the compliance of PGS and various stakeholders within the university to policies (such as USAf PDRF policy) and governance requirements.
• Managing growth of postgraduate funding opportunities.
• Management of bursary application processes (including advertisement of bursary calls and submission of high-quality submissions to external funders).
• Reporting of finances to various bodies.
• Streamlining of processes while adhering to governance requirements.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure best practices in relation to fund management processes.

Minimum requirements

• A Postgraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting, or an MBA (NQF 9).
• Minimum of five (5) years' working experience in finance administration for higher education.
• Minimum of five (5) years' management experience.
• Proven advanced experience with full Microsoft Office 365 applications (including Excel, SharePoint, and Word).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Knowledge of university systems and standard procedures.
• Management of administrative elements in an office.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and lead a team in maintaining meticulous records and adhering to processes and upholding compliance.
• Comprehension across key financial management components.
• Strong interpersonal relationships.

Recommendations:

• Previous exposure to working with systems (such as ITS) in the higher education environment.
• Previous exposure to various external funders (such as the NRF) and their funding opportunities.
• Previous exposure to management of postdoctoral research fellowships.
• Ability to create financial forecasts.

Deadline:24th April,2026