Current Jobs at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main tasks

• Achieving the faculty’s strategic goals and operational targets.
• Managing human, financial, physical and other resources.
• Managing change
• Managing and overseeing quality and standards.
• Planning, organising and decision-making.
• Leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Participating in the development and management of the university’s strategic plan

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience       

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a field relating to the disciplinary areas of the faculty
• Should have obtained at least the rank of associate professor
• A substantial track record of academic achievement and excellence in a disciplinary area of the faculty.
• Evidence of strong academic leadership in teaching, research and engagement.
• Evidence at least five (5) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• Proven experience of delivery against organisational and individual objectives.
• Proven experience of generating third-stream income.
• Experience of motivating and inspiring teams in delivering objectives.

Desired Qualification/ Knowledge And/ Or Experience        

• Should have attained the rank of professor.
• Evidence of at least eight (8) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• Professional registration to the relevant professional body, where applicable.

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Main tasks

• Provide support in the implementation and monitoring of talent management processes
• Provide support with regard to Organisational Development (OD), Skills Development (SD), talent and performance management
• Maintain accurate records for OD-, SD-, talent-and performance management processes and interventions
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding Talent Management, OD, Training & Development, Performance Management intervention
• Assist with and/or conduct Psychometric/Skills Assessments

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience       

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology or a related field.
• Five years’ experience in an HR environment with background/knowledge in Talent Management/or OD/ or performance management.
• Registration as a psychometrist or industrial psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience          

• Postgraduate studies in Human Resources or equivalent.
• At least five years' relevant experience, at the required level.

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Main tasks

• Strategy, leadership, and financial management
• Management and oversight of finance
• Manage, monitor, and control an efficient procurement service
• Finance and people management

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A BCom with Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ B.Accounting or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of related experience in Procurement/ Finance/ Supply Chain Management of which 2 years should be on management level.
• Experience in accounts management, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and audit compliance.
• Experience working with startups or commercialising University IP.
• Experience in systems implementation, monitoring and risk management.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, students, and staff.
• Good human relations and people management skills.
• Knowledge of the South African Constitution, the Higher Education Act, the BBBEE Act, the Competitions Act, the PPPF Act, and procurement/supply chain regulations and guidelines.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Articles at an accounting firm would be beneficial.

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Main tasks

• Teaching, learning & assessment (10 - 50%)
• Student evaluation (10%).
• Research (10 – 50%)
• Administration (10 – 15%)
• Control and organisation (10%)
• Community service (10%)

Subject field(s)

• Internal Auditing

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

To be appointed as Lecturer:

• A relevant Master’s-level degree (i.e. M Tech / Masters / NQF 9 or equivalent)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (SA)
• At least two years’ teaching/lecturing/industry experience relevant to the subject field(s)

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant Doctorate level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent) and a
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (SA)
• At least four years’ teaching / lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision and presentations at national and international conference in line with CUT’s promotion requirements which requires:
• 1.5 credit outputs (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
• Two completed master’s degrees as co-supervisor; or one completed master’s degree as supervisor. (Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

To be appointed as Lecturer:

• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) with the Institute of Internal Auditors
• (IIA) (SA).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with the Information Systems Audit and
• Control Association (ISACA).
• Proficient in Arbutus Analytics.
• Evidence of progress towards a Masters degree.
• Any acknowledged publication, research, innovation or creative output.

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) with the Institute of Internal Auditors
• (IIA) (SA).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with the Information Systems Audit and
• Control Association (ISACA).
• Proficient in Arbutus Analytics.
• Evidence of progress towards a Doctoral degree.