Current Jobs at University of Johannesburg

Job Purpose:

• The position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining academic structure information and related systems processes to ensure the accurate, efficient, and timely administration of academic programmes, qualifications, modules, curricula, and associated academic structures. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong systems, administrative, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, who can work effectively across academic and professional support environments.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the creation, maintenance, and updating of academic structures and related information on university systems.
• Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of academic programme, qualification, module, curriculum, and structure data.
• Processing approved academic structure changes in accordance with institutional policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Coordinating system-related activities associated with new programmes, curriculum amendments, programme discontinuations, and other academic structure changes.
• Liaising with faculties, academic departments, support divisions, and relevant stakeholders regarding academic structure requirements and system updates.
• Conducting data verification, validation, reconciliation, and quality-control checks.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies or system-related issues affecting academic structures.
• Maintaining appropriate records and documentation relating to academic structure changes and approvals.
• Providing reports and information relating to academic structures as required by management and relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation, testing, and enhancement of systems and processes relating to academic structure administration.
• Assisting with user acceptance testing and validating system changes affecting academic structures.
• Providing guidance and support to users on relevant academic structure processes and systems.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and standardisation of academic administration processes.
• Performing any other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the relevant manager.

Minimum requirements

• A Degree or relevant qualification (NQF level 7) in Information Management, Public Administration, Public Management and Governance or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years' relevant experience in student administration, academic administration, academic systems, registration, graduation, curriculum administration or system coordination.
• Experience working with student information or academic administration systems.
• Experience in academic structure management, data quality assurance or system configuration.
• Strong data management and analytical skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within a higher education environment is highly advantageous.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Systems thinking and analytical ability
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning and organisational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Stakeholder engagement
• Process and data management
• Service orientation
• Effective communication
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Continuous improvement mindset

Recommendations:

• Honours’ degree (NQF level 8) in Information Management, Public Administration, Public Management and Governance or a related field.
• Experience with registration and/or graduation processes will be advantageous.

Deadline:30th October,2026

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Responsibilities:

• Install, replace, repair, and re-key locks, cylinders, and related hardware to maintain the security and functionality of university facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, locks, doors, and associated components to identify defects, ensure safety, and support preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage key control services, including cutting, duplicating, issuing, and tracking keys in accordance with the University's master key system and security policies.
• Perform maintenance and minor modifications to doors, frames, locks, and access hardware to ensure proper operation, security, and compliance with safety standards.
• Repair and maintain lock mechanisms and related components, including barrels, tumblers, springs, and other hardware, to ensure reliable performance.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in a safe and operational condition, ensuring readiness for daily maintenance activities.
• Coordinate the procurement, transportation, and inventory management of tools, equipment, supplies, and locksmith materials required for operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, inventories, work logs, and key management documentation in both electronic and manual formats.
• Liaise with staff, management, contractors, and other departments to communicate work order status, coordinate projects, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, workshops, and team support activities to enhance performance, maintain compliance, and contribute to departmental objectives.

Minimum requirements

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate (NQF4)
• Three (3) to five (4) years of job-related experience in skilled locksmith work and the repair, alteration, and installation of keying of locks on buildings and equipment.
• A valid driver's license.
• PSIRA Grade B.
• Valid Locksmith Certificate.

Recommendations:

• Candidates with NQF 5 qualification or higher may receive preference.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety in the operational environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with e-mail (Microsoft Outlook), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and Internet use.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Analyse and resolve problems and situations effectively.
• Work with people on all levels and relate to them.
• Ability to handle a large variety of details.
• Verbal communication and report writing.
• Control emotions in conflict situations.
• Apply trained skills.
• Operate security and emergency equipment (radios and vehicles).
• Computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Based partly in a workshop/office environment and partly on-site across university premises, with travel between campus locations to perform inspections, repairs, installations, and maintenance activities.
• Work is performed across various university facilities, including offices, classrooms, residences, laboratories, and other campus buildings.
• Regular exposure to indoor and outdoor environments, with work conducted in varying weather conditions when required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, key-cutting machines, and locksmith equipment, requiring adherence to safe work practices.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, noise, and other maintenance-related hazards.
• Requirement to respond to emergency lockouts, security incidents, and urgent maintenance requests as needed.
• Interaction with staff, students, contractors, and service providers while performing maintenance and security-related duties.
• Work may occasionally be performed in confined spaces, elevated areas, or restricted-access locations.
• Strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, security procedures, and key management policies.
• Participation in after-hours, standby, call-out, or weekend duties when required to support operational and security needs.
• Regular handling of confidential security information, including master key systems, restricted access areas, and key inventories.

Deadline:30th October,2026

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Responsibilities: 

• In line with the Department of Higher Education and training's New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)1, the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make a permanent appointment of a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations in HR Analytics.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the Department’s academic and research projects, with a particular focus on Human Resource Measurement and Analytics. This includes teaching and curriculum development in undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to HR analytics, people analytics, workforce planning, and evidence-based people management. The appointee should demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing data-driven HR practice and to contributing to the transformation of the South African organisational and skills landscape through high-quality, socially responsive education.

In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
• Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Assist with developing course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and / or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.
• Actively conduct research.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Obtain research funding from external funding bodies, national and international funding agencies, and industry.
• Advance the discipline of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SABPP, HPCSA);
• Actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. SABPP, HPCSA accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
• Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 objectives of the University of Johannesburg.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology (HR Analytics as a Specialisation) with a 70% average pass mark or a Doctorate/PhD in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology.
• Must have teaching experience.
• Evidence of community and / or industrial involvement would be beneficial.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• A PhD in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or PhD candidate.
• Teaching experience.
• A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publications.
• Research track record in HR Analytics.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply analytical and quantitative skills to human resource, people management, and organisational challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to self-manage own research group.
• Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence of relevant research capacity.

Deadline:1st November,2026

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• The Lecturer position is intended for an emerging academic who shows strong potential in teaching, research, and academic service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Artificial Intelligence and/or Cyber Security while developing a sustainable research programme aligned with the Academy’s strategic focus areas.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the Academy's academic, research, and service activities. In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
• Prepare and deliver lectures in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and/or core Computer Science modules at undergraduate and Honours levels.
• Prepare and conduct practical sessions and laboratory-based teaching activities.
• Prepare, assess, and moderate assignments, tests, examinations, and project evaluations.
• Assist in developing and updating course materials in line with industry trends and BCS accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and innovative pedagogy, including the use of online and blended learning tools.
• Be actively involved in departmental activities, including teaching, research support, academic administration, student consultation, and community engagement initiatives.
• Develop a sustained research profile, including publishing peer-reviewed papers in accredited journals and presenting at national and international conferences.
• Actively conduct research aligned with AI, Cyber Security, or closely related fields.
• Supervise Honours and co-supervise master’s students, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the supervision and assessment of senior undergraduate and Honours projects in line with British Computer Society (BCS) standards.
• Participate in departmental academic and administrative activities, including moderation, meetings, accreditation preparation, and events such as Projects Day.
• Support the University’s Global Excellence and Stature (GES) objectives through teaching innovation, research development, and community engagement.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or a closely related field with a 70% average pass mark.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and/or Cyber Security.
• Evidence of teaching experience at the tertiary level (lecturing, tutoring, lab demonstrating, or equivalent).
• Evidence of research potential, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, or postgraduate research outputs.
• A strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• A completed PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field or is a PhD candidate.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or Honours level in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, or Networking.
• Experience with BCS Graduate Attributes or equivalent accreditation frameworks.
• A developing track record of research publications in AI or Cyber Security.
• Experience working with industry partners or participating in applied computing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to balance research, teaching, and academic administration effectively.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A team player with a passion for student development, mentorship, and research growth.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems in AI and/or Cyber Security contexts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet academic deadlines.
• Emerging ability to develop and manage an independent research trajectory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and external partners.
• Evidence of commitment to professional and academic development.
• Evidence of research capacity and motivation to build a long-term academic career.

Deadline:1st November,2026

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Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy.
• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy. The Department of Accountancy is a nationally responsive leader in accounting education.
• The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

 Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge in the field of Internal Auditing, specifically the Internal Auditing standards, including private and public sector
• Lecture at an undergraduate and postgraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
• Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
• Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Certified Internal Auditor registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors – CIA with a Master’s degree; or a Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA – CA(SA).
• Sound knowledge of technical Auditing Standards as well as practical auditing experience
• Previous experience in teaching and research at University level.
• Appropriate practical audit experience in the private and/or public sector.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Masters or PHD Qualification.
• A strong academic performer.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:1st November,2026

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Job Description:

• To investigate incidents of crime and misconduct (criminal and financial crime) as assigned by the Manager: Investigations and compile necessary reports. Conduct compliance inspections and identify risk areas to Protection Services/University. To keep and analyse statistics of all incidents reported to Protection Services to plan, develop, organize, advise, implement, and participate in various crime prevention and – awareness strategies and campaigns directed to the campus community.

Responsibilities:

Compliance Risk and Enforcement (Investigation):

• Conduct and complete investigations in line with legally acceptable investigating techniques, various relevant legislation, Acts and practices etc.)
• Timeously respond to priority crimes when required.
• Manage crime scenes according to training & SOPs until hand-over to SAPS when required.
• Register anonymously reported incidents to Compliance Risk and Enforcement (CRE).
• Document and give an accurate incident report.
• Draft precise preliminary/final investigation reports with high reporting standards.
• Keep accurate crime statistics, analyse the same, and recommend crime prevention strategies.
• Gather, preserve and share evidence pertinent to an investigation in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
• Keep up to date with the latest investigation technology and techniques.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and UJ policies.
• Participate in consolidation of and provide inputs into management (including Executive) reports as required.
• Conduct and report on risks identified from social media monitoring and environmental scanning.
• Conduct satisfactory client service surveys.

Crime Prevention:

• Actively participate in the Community Police Forum (CPF) and other crime prevention forums.
• Implement and participate in crime prevention and awareness campaigns.
• Make recommendations to mitigate risks based on an investigation conducted.
• Analyse incident statistics to determine trends and recommend security measures to prevent further occurrences.
• Liaise with SAPS to obtain feedback on cases reported.
• Interfaces with UJ Departments regarding crime prevention programs and other UJ crime-related issues.
• Serve as an information resource of crime threats to the campus community.
• Make input on policies when required.
• Preparing and delivering online/oral presentations to student/staff groups when required.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Commerce, or Forensics (in the Accounting or Financial fields) Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science etc.) or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
• A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years’ proven investigation experience in financial and criminal investigation.
• Proven detailed investigation report writing experience required.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Good Report Writing skills.
• Have PSIRA Grade A registration or be eligible for registration.
• Proven computer skills (MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel), preferably at advanced levels.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies on campus within a reasonable time.
• Must be available to work after hours and on weekends when necessary.

Recommendations:

• A qualification in Law / Investigation.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an investigator in a campus environment, SAPS, Government, or private sector (would be an added advantage)
• Understand the Constitution of South Africa, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, POPI Act, etc.
• Be able to work under pressures and setbacks.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Decision making and problems solving.
• Decisiveness.
• Planning and organising.
• Protection and security.
• Safety and Security Management.
• Commitment to higher purpose.
• Diversity awareness.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Leading and living the vision and values.
• Organisational awareness.
• Working with others.

Deadline:30th October,2026

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Job Description:

• The Human Capital Management (HCM) Business Partner serves as the key interface between the HCM division and Faculty/Divisional Managers and employees to deliver an effective and efficient HCM service in line with the needs and strategic priorities of UJ.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expertise and guidance on all HCM-related matters.
• Collaborate with managers to understand their teams' needs and develop HCM solutions that drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Provide advice to line and implement HCM strategies, policies, and programmes that support the institution's growth and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, and selection of top-quality candidates.
• Partner with the Learning and Development team to identify training needs, design and deliver learning initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Provide guidance and support in Performance Management, Employee Relations, and conflict resolution, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Manage the administration and information held on the HCM database and employee files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal or data protection policies.
• Analyse HCM metrics and data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in Human Capital and proactively share insights and recommendations with the leadership team.

Minimum requirements

• An NQF Level 7 degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a Human Resources generalist role, of which at least two (2) years must be in an HR advisory or Business Partnering role. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of HR principles, practices, policies and South African employment/labour legislation.
• Demonstrated experience providing HR advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies, employment legislation and employee relations matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project management capabilities.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Team player.
• Tact.
• Contextual Intelligence.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong Business Acumen.
• Labour Law knowledge skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Project Management and change management skills.
• Strong time management and priorities management skills.
• High level skills of using Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good research and analytical skills.

Deadline:30th October,2026