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Brief Description
REQUIREMENTS:
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner.
- Worked in Paediatrics as a Medical Officer in an Academic Department for at least 4 years.
- Registration with the as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics will be an advantage
- Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
The successful candidates will:
- Provide training of undergraduate medical students as well as postgraduates.
- Actively involved in curriculum development
- Actively involved with assessment strategies and plans for undergraduate medical students
- Will include involvement with dental students and clinical associates too.
- Will be involved in the development of Work Based Assessments and EPAs (at postgraduate level)
Closing Date: 14th July, 2025
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Brief Description
Main purpose of the job
- The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and support MBBCh student teaching and learning activities at hospitals and Primary Health Care centres, liaise with clinical faculty, engage in student teaching, mentor students, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, innovate teaching practices, and develop assessment tools to ensure effective, ethical, and technologically enhanced education under the guidance of the Director of UUME.
- Additional duties are specified in the “Key performance areas” section below.
Location
- Wits Medical School affiliated hospitals and clinics
Key performance areas
- Coordinate MBBCh student teaching and learning activities at designated hospitals, including monitoring and directing student teaching and learning activities.
- Liaise with clinical faculty at hospitals and enhance collaboration with the Unit for Undergraduate Medical Education (UUME) to strengthen the academic programme.
- Support clinicians at hospitals and PHC clinics in optimal curriculum delivery.
- Engage in student teaching and learning activities at PHC centres.
- Coordinate clinician faculty development activities and provide mentorship to students, supporting their academic and professional growth.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to integrate and innovate multidisciplinary teaching and clinical practices, and lead students in projects to improve healthcare delivery quality and patient outcomes.
- Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate teaching programme effectiveness, provide constructive feedback, ensure compliance with ethical standards, and promote innovative technologies in teaching and clinical practice
Minimum requirements to apply for this position:
- A clinical degree (MBBCh or MBCHB)
- Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA
- A South African citizen or Permanent resident of the RSA.
- A driver’s license
- Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students
Primary Healthcare experience
- Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education e.g. Postgraduate Diploma or
- Masters in Health Science Education
- An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages
- Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant
- Passionate and enthusiastic educator who is keen to explore and develop new ideas in education.
- Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
- Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual
- Good problem-solving skills
Deadline: 14th July, 2025
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Brief Description
- For Clinician Scientists Only: Option of 50% FTE of equivalent of Consultant salary, which can be used to buy out time from GDoH, subject to agreement with the Hospital Management.
- Emerging Clinician Scientists and Emerging Scientists in The Faculty of Health Sciences (fixed-term, 5 years, renewable based on performance) - AC05.
- The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, seeks to appoint a Clinician Scientist or Scientist with a strong clinical research focus. The focus of the researcher can be in any of the following fields:
- Cardiology with special focus on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention.
- Endocrinology with a special focus on Obesity and Diabetes.
- Oncology, preferably with a focus on nexus of Cancer and Infectious Diseases.
- Immunology, with a focus on cellular immunity in relation to infectious diseases or more broadly.
- Lung disease: including focus on childhood and/or adult acute or chronic respiratory diseases.
- Maternal and Child Health including focus on addressing stillbirths and premature labour.
- Infectious Diseases: including focus on antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections; emerging infections and pandemic threats.
- In addition, applicants who are involved in research, excluding HIV and TB, on other health-care priorities in South Africa will be considered.
- The focus of the Position is to build leadership in clinical research and teaching (undergraduate and post-graduate level), and to give enthusiastic emerging researchers the opportunity to further their skills and expertise in their research niche with the objective of becoming independent and internationally recognized within a five year period.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the consideration of applications for the position, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's having demonstrated research productivity and ability to document the beginning of original scientific work in their field of expertise.
The individuals responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- Research in the field of expertise, including publication/academic dissemination.
- Supervision of PhD and Masters of Medicine students and other researchers, including Joint staff employed by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH).
- Teaching of under-graduate and post-graduate students (maximum of 15% effort –only applicable if 100%FTE).
- Academic assessments
- The position is open to internal and external applicants.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must hold a PhD or have a publication record which would be at the level of Medical Doctorate. For Clinician Scientists, a sub-specialty qualification will be preferable.
- Applicants must be at the level of or meet the requirements to be appointed at the level of senior lecturer/researcher based on Faculty Staffing and Promotion criteria.
- Applicants should be registered by the Health Professional Council of South Africa. Non-South Africans will be considered, although will be exempt from patient service.
- Applicants should be on track to be promoted to Reader/Associate Professor within a three-year period if not already holding such a position.
Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:
- Document the beginning of original academic production and plan on how this will be developed further, including contributing to the development of the academic discipline.
- Provide research-based teaching.
The candidate is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.
Deadline: 14th July, 2025
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Brief Description
REQUIREMENTS:
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner.
- Worked in Paediatrics as a Medical Officer in an Academic Department for at least 4 years.
- Registration with the as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics will be an advantage
- Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
The successful candidates will:
- Provide training of undergraduate medical students as well as postgraduates.
- Actively involved in curriculum development
- Actively involved with assessment strategies and plans for undergraduate medical students
- Will include involvement with dental students and clinical associates too.
- Will be involved in the development of Work Based Assessments and EPAs (at postgraduate level)
Deadline: 15th July, 2025
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Brief Description
- Research Professor in The Faculty of Health Sciences (fixed-term, 5 years, renewable based on performance) - AC04/AC05.
- The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, seeks to appoint a Research Professor/Senior Clinician Scientist. The focus of the researcher can be in any of the following fields:
- Cardiology with special focus on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention.
- Endocrinology with a special focus on Obesity and Diabetes.
- Immunology, with a focus on cellular immunity in relation to infectious diseases or more broadly.
- Lung disease: including focus on childhood and/or adult acute or chronic respiratory diseases.
- Oncology, preferably with a focus on nexus of Cancer and Infectious Diseases.
- Maternal and Child Health including focus on addressing stillbirths and premature labour.
- Infectious Diseases: including focus on antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections; emerging infections and pandemic threats.
- In addition, applicants who are involved in research, excluding HIV and TB, on other health-care priorities in South Africa will be considered
- The focus of the Position is to strengthen leadership in clinical research and teaching (undergraduate and post-graduate level).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within their field of expertise.
The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- Research in the field of expertise, including publication/academic dissemination.
- Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of PhD and Masters of Medicine students and other researchers, including Joint staff employed by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH).
- Teaching of under-graduate and post-graduate students (maximum of 15% effort).
Academic assessments
The position is open to internal and external applicants.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must hold a specialist degree in their relevant field of study. A sub-specialty qualification will be preferable. A PhD although not essential, will be given appropriate weight.
- Applicants must be at the level of or meet the requirements to be appointed at least at the level of associate professor based on Faculty Staffing and Promotion criteria
- South African based applicants should be registered by the Health Professional Council of South Africa. Non-South Africans will be considered, although will be exempt from patient service.
- Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the level of a Full Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand (or on track to be promoted within a three-year period).
- The criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) for eligibility of a Personal or Research Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand is available here: Promotion Criteria.pdf
Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:
- Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline.
- Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
- Provide research-based teaching.
- The candidate is also required to possess good interpersonal and exceptional communicative skills.
Deadline: 14th July, 2025
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Main purpose of the job
- The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and supervise MBBCh student teaching and community-based activities at primary health care clinics and community health centres, mentor students, monitor and
- evaluate learning, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, lead student projects, and organise community activities to improve healthcare delivery and educational outcomes under the guidance of the Director of UUME.
Additional duties are specified in the “Key performance areas” section below.
Location
Wits Medical School affiliated hospitals and clinics.
Brief Description
Key performance areas
- Co-ordinate and supervise MBBCh student teaching, learning, and community-based activities at primary health care (PHC) clinics and community health centres.
- Assist in the delivery of teaching and learning activities while providing mentorship to students, supporting their academic and professional growth.
- Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning activities at PHC settings, implementing assessment tools to provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to integrate and innovate multidisciplinary teaching and clinical practices.
- Lead and support students in projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery quality and patient outcomes within teaching facilities.
- Organise and participate in the development and implementation of community-based activities for students.
Minimum requirements to apply for this position
- A clinical degree (Medicine/BCMP/Nursing) or a qualified Nurse with primary healthcare experience.
- Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA
- A South African citizen or Permanent resident of the RSA.
- A driver’s license
Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students
- Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education e.g. Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Health Science Education
- An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages
Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant
- Passionate and enthusiastic educator who is keen to explore and develop new ideas in education.
- Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
- Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual
- Good problem-solving skills
Deadline: 14th July, 2025
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Department Description
- We are seeking an enthusiastic academic to join our department as a lecturer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop both teaching expertise and an independent research portfolio while contributing to our educational mission.
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging teaching in medical sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Contribute to curriculum development and implementation
- Participate in student assessment and academic support
- Develop and pursue an independent research program
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Engage in scholarly activities, research projects and research publications, with an undertaking of a higher degree in the field of Anatomical Pathology (including computational studies, laboratory studies, cancer research in pre-clinical and clinical fields)
- Contribute to departmental meetings and various departmental academic and administrative activities and take on academic citizenship activities within the department and the University.
- Seek research funding opportunities and collaborations
Experience and Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
- Familiarity with contemporary teaching methods
- Potential to secure research funding
- Evidence of research potential through publications and/or conference presentations
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBBCh) and completion of internship and community service.
- Registration with professional council
- Previous teaching experience a minimum of a year of teaching experience (tutoring or teaching assistance is acceptable) is required.
Advantages:
- Research experience and student supervision.
- Successful completion of additional degrees and/or a postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences Education would be an advantage.
- The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to both teaching excellence and research innovation
Closing Date: 17 July 2025
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- We are looking for an Associate Researcher to join the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care as part of uGOOD Reason to Live Project. The overall goal of this project is to generate evidence on suicidality and key “reasons to live” among youth in peri-urban areas of South Africa, Tanzania, and Ghana, and to develop tools for surveillance, case identification, and support.
- The post holder will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, and collaborators to support the planning and implementation of the project. The post holder will be required to enrol for a PhD training at Wits University utilizing part of the project work for the PhD.
- The key responsibilities will involve field work, office-based work, project equipment management, recruitment of the study participants, qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, quality control, data analysis, drafting and writing potential abstracts and papers (as part of the project and the PhD work), amongst other research tasks.
- The successful applicants will be based at the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care at Philip V Tobias Health Sciences Building but may be required to travel periodically to Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape for data collection.
Brief Description
Responsibilities
- Attend the collaborators meetings
- Quality control
- Field work including participant recruitment and consenting
- Equipment management
- Training on measurement techniques
- Ensuring project timelines are met
- Financial and project administration
- Data collection (in field and onsite)
- Data management
- Data analysis
- Drafting and writing abstracts and papers for publication
- Attend and present in relevant local and international conferences
Relevant Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- A master’s in health sciences preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Public Health, Mental Health
- Strong interest in mental health research
- Relevant research experience (study design, ethics process, participant mobilization data collection, data management, data analysis, reporting and dissemination – presentations at the conferences, publications)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience with capturing and checking data quality
- Teamwork
- The ability to work independently
- Willingness to assist, and take instruction for the principal investigator and project coordinator to ensure smooth operation of the project
- Knowledge of sound ethical practice in the conduct of research
- Self-motivated, proactive, innovative, and able to use initiative where appropriate
Deadline: 18th July, 2025
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Brief Description
Requirements
- A PhD in Chemistry obtained in the past five years.
- At least 2-year postdoctoral experience in the research field.
- A track record of publications and/or conference contributions in energy storage.
- Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Experience in postgraduate student mentorship in advanced batteries.
- Skills in synthesis and characterization of electrode materials for energy storage.
- Proven ability to operate, maintain and train others in research equipment, including glovebox, battery testers, electrospinning, industrial microwave and/or chemical reactors, will be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Provide research support to the SARChI Chair.
- Conduct interdisciplinary research in batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells.
- Publish at least two journal articles per year.
- Mentor / co-supervise postgraduate research students.
- Contribute to the activities of the School of Chemistry.
- Ability to work late hours and stringent deadlines, including weekends.
- The research position is a 3-year contract (renewable, subject to satisfactory progress and availability of fund). The contract value is negotiable depending on experience) but will not include any benefits or allowances.
Deadline: 25th July, 2025
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Brief Description
Job Description
- Conceptualizing and conducting research.
- This would include administrative duties such as handling all related paperwork for ethics approvals and student registrations, as well as the ordering and management of items and equipment needed in the laboratory.
- The incumbent will also continue to source funding for the research.
- Developing and maintaining postgraduate student Honours MSC and PhD by coursework programme.
- This would include the development, registration and maintaining an Honours, MSc and PhD within the Department of Internal Medicine
- Collaborations and Initiatives.
- The incumbent will be responsible for forming collaborations with the Universities of Pretoria, Limpopo and Sefako Makgatho as well as the Tswane University of Technology.
- This will include gaining access to patient cohorts, students and senior researchers within the above mentioned sites to enhance the clinical relevance of Wits research focus.
- Additionally, he/she will collaborating with the University of Johannesburg's Engineering Department to incorporate machine learning into our research methodologies, aiming to leverage advanced computational techniques for better data analysis and predictive modelling.
Qualifications Required
- Post-doctoral 5 years post PHD qualifications
- Experience with post graduate course curriculum development and structural design
- Must have completed or is currently completing post graduate diploma in Health Science Education
Deadline: 25th July, 2025
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Brief Description
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Applicants for the position should possess a first degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, as well as a PhD degree in a related field.
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional engineer (Pr.Eng.) will be a distinct advantage.
- A reasonable period of experience in industry or in a research organisation will be an advantage.
- Candidates with knowledge beyond a first-degree level in pyrometallurgy or metallurgical thermodynamics will be considered first.
- Candidates are expected to have high level knowledge of the development of metallurgical thermodynamic models and application in chemical and phase equilibria and process simulation as applied to process metallurgy.
- Candidates who possess in-depth knowledge of fundamental principles and working knowledge of process metallurgy flowsheet design and industrial operations across various commodities (ferrous and non-ferrous) will be highly considered.
- Successful candidates for the position would be encouraged to pursue research and related activities in an area of their choice and/or join one of the existing research groups in the school.
- A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, as well as supervision of master’s and doctoral students to completion is required.
- A proven record of research, supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals is also required.
- Successful candidates will be encouraged to pursue further training in higher education after appointment as a requirement for further promotion.
- Immediate availability at short notice is desirable.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate expertise in subjects comprising of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and the ability to:
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Facilitate and guide large groups of undergraduate students.
- Engage in continuous development of the programme, adapting it to the everchanging challenges facing the university, industry and society.
- Undertake research in his/her area of expertise in a productive manner and publish research papers in internationally accredited journals.
- Expand existing and initiate new research programmes, raise and manage funds from national and international funding agencies and industry
- Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral levels for MSc (Eng) and PhD qualifications
- Participate in Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others
- Undertake assigned school duties of an administrative nature.
Closing date: 25 July 2025
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Brief Description
- We seek a distinguished academic leader and expert in obstetrics and gynaecology or one of its subspecialties who demonstrates excellence across clinical service, teaching, research, and academic administration. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, drive innovation, and foster a culture of excellence aligned with the strategic goals of the University of the Witwatersrand, the School of Clinical Medicine, and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and academic leadership to position the department as a centre of excellence.
- Develop, implement, and monitor academic programmes aligned with the university’s teaching and learning strategy.
- Oversee curriculum development, ensure high-quality teaching, and maintain rigorous academic standards.
- Promote and grow research activity, foster partnerships, and support postgraduate supervision and research training.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture through transparent decision-making and active consultation with staff.
- Manage human, financial, and infrastructural resources efficiently to achieve departmental and school goals.
- Represent the department within the School Executive Committee and participate actively in broader faculty governance.
- Promote stakeholder engagement, social responsibility, and academic collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Provide support and oversight to academic divisions within the department.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical and teaching platforms.
- Uphold service delivery standards and quality assurance across all department activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Registration as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- At least 10 years’ experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, with demonstrated academic and clinical leadership.
- Proven research excellence, including a PhD or substantial publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Significant experience in university administration at a senior level.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage change, and build academic capacity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.
- Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, or Full Professor per Wits academic criteria.
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Brief Description
Minimum Requirements:
- Registration as a specialist in one of the following disciplines: ENT, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology.
- Proven research experience (a PhD is highly advantageous).
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the relevant clinical field and substantial exposure to university-level administration at a senior level.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of managing academic teams effectively.
- Strong academic and professional profile with the ability to inspire respect within the department.
- Eligibility for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Adjunct Professor at the University.
- The position is offered as a fixed-term appointment of 5 years, renewable based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and academic leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research within the department.
- Drive students’ success by enhancing throughput rates and research output.
- Ensure high standards of teaching quality and curriculum delivery (for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs).
- Foster a culture of staff development, supporting the mission and vision of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences.
- Promote interdepartmental collaboration across the academic and clinical teaching platform.
- Oversee staff performance management and assessments.
- Continuously work towards improving the quality and output of departmental activities.
- Align and implement the strategic objectives of the University, School, and associated clinical training platforms (Hospitals)
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Purpose:
- The incumbent will be responsible and accountable to the Director of Campus Protection Service (CPS).
- He / She will be directly responsible for crime prevention and crime combating, management of all events and crowd management in the university precinct and external perimeters.
- The incumbent will be responsible for managing the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and assets within his/her area of responsibility.
- Will be responsible for identifying risks and high crime areas within his/her area of responsibility. He / She will manage deployment of personnel to address crime and university events within area of responsibility and ensure the proper briefing of all personnel under his/her supervision.
- He /She will liaise with the appropriate Manager in relation to crime / incidents and appropriate measures that will be implemented to address and reduce crime and other related incidents
Brief Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage crime prevention and combatting, events, and ensure response to all crime and incidents on Campus through Crime Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) and contracted external security providers when necessary
- Ensure crime prevention and combating operations which are medium to high risk are conducted as planned and respond to all crime incidents occurring on campus
- Monitor timely response to all reported incidents
- Ensure crime awareness campaigns in hotspot areas are conducted
- Ensure that all planned and unplanned events are attended to
- Ensure all relevant events role players are part of the events planning
- Co-chairing events management committee sitting. To liaise with POS, SAPS and JMPD in the event of protest action
- Manage external perimeter security through briefing and deployment of personnel together with armed response according to crime and risk analysis
- Ensuring adequate deployment of officers on sites and taking responsibility for all the equipment deployed
- Ensure the smooth running of the Joint operational Centre (JOC), to ensure that there is 24- hour deployment of operators
- Ensure equipment, cameras, monitors and panic buttons are functional
- Supervise and ensure constant monitoring of activity using CCTV System to detect/intercept persons engaged in criminal activity and ensure effective follow-up
- Ensure that all JOC Officers are adequately trained
Requirements:
- Matric and tertiary degree in security management or equivalent (NQF 7) in security management.
- PSIRA Grade A / be able to register with PSIRA within three months of employment
- Crowd Management Course
- Armed Response Course / Tactical Training Course
- Preferably 10 years in a security related environment, with at least 5 years in management position with evidence of progressive responsibilities, and preferably within an educational environment
- Must be available 24/7
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary
- The candidate must be able to pass background check
- Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, rules and regulations
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
- Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports
- Ability to work well with diverse groups and provide effective leadership
- Understanding of cultural diversity
- Experience in the higher education sector is preferred
- Membership of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:
- Experience in Crowd management/control; VIP; tactical response; events management; collaboration with external stakeholders
- Planning
- Organizing
- Controlling
- Leading
- Coordination
- Negotiation
- Computer skills
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Report Writing
- Employee Relations (policies and procedures)
- Listening skills
- Communication
Closing Date: 20 July 2025
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The main purpose of this position/job is to:
- Manage, administer, implement and maintain the Library's electronic information resources in support of research, teaching and within the University.
- Research and implement effective ways of meeting users' electronic information resources needs.
- Be aware of trends in the area of networked electronic information resources Contribute to the innovative use of and access to electronic information resources for on and off-campus users of the Wits university Library services.
- Play a lead role in the assessment, selection and implementation of new e-resources management systems and protocols
Brief Description
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- B.Bibl, BInf degree or bachelor’s degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science and/or Honours in LIS .
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with electronic information resources in an academic or research library setting.
Advanced:
- Relevant information technology (software and hardware)
- Ability to incorporate new technologies and innovations into existing operations
- Administration systems, policies, and processes
- Legal requirement regarding information distribution and information media
- Report writing skills.
- Computer literacy
- High level of numeracy
- Behavioural Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of library and information services and electronic information products
- Knowledge and understanding of a library system and the concepts used in the electronic resource management system
- Knowledge of managing/maintaining electronic resources
- Knowledge and experience in licensing electronic resources
- Experience with link resolvers and knowledge of Open URL standards
- Knowledge of administrative functions of library subscription databases
- Knowledge and understanding of emerging standards in the management of electronic resources in an academic library.
- Knowledge and understanding of report writing and use of a spreadsheet tool for modelling, reporting and analysis
- Experience in troubleshooting electronic resources
- Knowledge of, or skill using technology for usage reports i.e Panaroma
- Knowledge and understanding of the technical infrastructure of electronic resources
- Knowledge and understanding of the best practice in the management of electronic information resources
- Knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of the inter-relationships between types of electronic resources, e.g. e-journals, e-books, e-reference sources and print resources
- Strong computer proficiency, including a sound knowledge of the Windows environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate ideas, thoughts, and information in a logical manner and to summarize complex issues clearly and succinctly.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Manage, administer, implement and maintain the library’s electronic information resources in support of research, teaching and within the University.
- Research and implement effective ways of meeting users' electronic information resources needs.
- Generate and interpret electronic resource usage reports
- Effective communication with the Manager: Acquisitions, Library Faculty Managers and Associate Director on renewals and new site licences.
- Effective engagement, communication and provision of training as required for librarians/academics/researchers.
- Liaison with publishers/database vendors and SANLiC.
- Co-ordinate and organize database trial access.
- Provide input to directorate operational plans, contractual targets and budget.
- Manage Web access to electronic resources.
- Be aware of trends in networked electronic information resources.
- Contribute to the innovative use of and access to electronic information resources for on and off-campus users.
- Play a lead role in the assessment, review, selection and implementation of new e-resources management systems and protocols.
- Coordinate vendor/publisher visits and distribute promotional informational materials.
Recommendation:
- It is highly recommended that interested candidates be registered members of the professional body: Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
Closing date: 24 July 2025
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