The University of Pretoria is a multi-faculty research-intensive university that has remained among the top South African universities in research output and impact. UP is also the top producer of graduates in the country. With campuses in Pretoria and its surrounds, as well as in the country’s economic hub, Johannesburg, UP is conveniently situated...
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Operational Management:
- Manage and monitor the Residence Operations Division within the department;
- Provide feedback at the in-house management meetings with the Facilities Department and other relevant stakeholders;
- Submit monthly reports to line management;
- Monitor Health and Safety compliance as per the regulations and framework, including reporting;
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections within residences;
- Give input on planning and implementation of recess maintenance work;
- Manage the overall wellness of residence buildings and the immediate environment on behalf of Residence Affairs and Accommodation Department, identifying inefficiencies in operational processes and developing solutions for improved service delivery in the residences;
Management of Residence Facilities:
- Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Act is adhered to and arrange related training;
- Liaise with the Department of Facilities Management regarding the maintenance of residences;
- Ensure the proper planning of maintenance in residences which seeks to address identified gaps in minimum norms and standards set in the policy of Student Housing in Higher Education, international best practices, university standards, and Training Policy;
- Attend to queries relating to residence facilities from students, staff, and other stakeholders;
Management of Cleaning Services:
- Provide overall management regarding cleaning and related activities in residences;
- Compile annual cleaning plans and monitor implementation;
- Keep track of cleaning services contracts, and ensure delivery is as per contract specifications;
- Supervision of cleaning staff and cleaning schedules;
- Monitor service providers to ensure the standard of outsourced services, which include but are not limited to, gardening, sanitary, cleaning and pest control;
- Liaise with the Logistics Division on various cleaning supplies and assets requirements, etc.;
Human Resources and Financial Management:
- Strategic planning for staff;
- Manage staff, performance and discipline;
- Participate in recruitment and appointments;
- Oversee all human resources processes;
- Plan for units’ financial expenses;
- Adhere to university policies for finance and human recourse;
- Monitor and approve expenses;
Divisional Strategic Management and Planning:
- Develop unit’s strategic plan to contribute to the departmental plans;
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to implement plan;
- Implementation of plans for strategic goal outputs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant Bachelor’s or B-tech degree;
- A total of five years’ experience in/as:
- Management in building maintenance, repairs and cleaning services;
- Financial management;
- Human resources management, and knowledge of employee relations legislation;
- Occupational health and safety legislation and policies.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A relevant Honour’s degree;
- A valid driver’s licence;
- A minimum of five years’ experience in:
- The hospitality environment;
- An institution of higher education.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Virology modules for the Department of Medical Virology;
- Supervising of PhD/MSc/MMed/BSc Honours students in the fields of Virology;
- Publishing in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
- Applying and securing research grants for national and international projects;
- Updating course content and revising study guides for modules related to Virology;
- Developing and/or maintaining the electronic learning environment;
- Strengthening research activities in the Department of Medical Virology and its affiliated research centres and institutes, as well as collaborative transdisciplinary research with other disciplines within the Faculty and the University;
- Developing collaborations with local and international researchers
- Participating in the Department of Medical Virology strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement;
- Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 28 accredited publications preferred (articles with 60% in ISI journals)
- 7 postgraduate students supervised (minimum 1 Doctorate)
- Conference papers delivered in national and international conferences
- NRF Rating
- Membership of international bodies and/or evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI journals
- Evidence of a sustainable research programme
- 9 years’ teaching experience
- Curriculum leadership
- Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria
- Community engagement recommended
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Leadership experience;
- Effective grantsmanship as evidenced by secured international competitive research grant(s);
- Experience in the areas of global health;
- Considerable international experience and exposure or recognition.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for comprehensively handling reported incidents (crime, injuries, misconduct) involving UP staff, students, visitors and/or the public as well as users of UP facilities from initial investigation, trauma support, drafting of dossiers, preparations for the court case up to acting as a witness during court cases. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Launching proactive crime prevention and security actions;
- Provide and facilitate information, support and guidance to different groups, key persons and individuals;
- Rendering inputs during special events and other occasions as part of the security team;
- Drafting risk analyses after an incident to prevent similar incidents with the view of policy changes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A relevant Bachelor/BTech degree with 3 years proven experience, OR a relevant National Diploma with 5 years proven experience in police service or similar environment in:
- Investigating crime scenes
- Taking of statements
- Evidence gathering
- Court procedures and bearing witness
- Scene handling
- Activation of police experts - fingerprinting, staff, photographers, etc
- Electronic security systems: cameras, access control and alarms
- PSIRA Grade A
- Valid driver’s licence
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- National Diploma in Police Administration or BA Pol or equal qualification
- Diploma in Administration of Criminal Law and Forensic Auditing
- Formal training in handling of trauma
- First Aid certificate (Level 3)
- At least 2 years of proven experience in:
- a university or similar environment
- Executive decisions/Policies in terms of e.g., firearms, asset control, access, public gatherings, liquor licenses and smoking (on UP premises)
- Security service contractors and job descriptions
- Applied knowledge of UP's Disciplinary Code for Staff and Students
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Cleaning and disinfecting of the units of the OVARU animals that includes, (but not limited to) farm animals, avian, canine, rabbits, rodents and non-human primates or any other species required according to projects at the OVARU;
- Feeding of animals
- Provide animal care and husbandry
- Assisting researchers, para-veterinarians; and colleagues in other units with the handling of animals during procedures;
- Prepare animals for procedures (e.g., shaving)
- Operating the autoclave; and
- Perform driving duties at OVARU with regards to the collection of animals and food from suppliers when required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12;
- One-year experience in housing and caring of laboratory animals as well as weighing and feeding of animals; and
- Proven knowledge of the proper and ethical handling of animals.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Valid driver’s licence;
- Experience in assistance with research projects in general; and
- Knowledge of / experience in the correct handling of an autoclave.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
- Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist;
- Ability to lecture student psychologists in at least one of the following modalities: psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, and/or group therapy;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent; significant progress in PhD studies).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Professional practice experience as a Counselling Psychologist;
- Ability to train student psychologists;
- Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas on undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus, preferably aligned with departmental thematic areas.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for three years or more;
- Experience in lecturing on undergraduate level;
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level;
- A doctoral degree.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- The strategic and operational management of the Department;
- Planning and managing the academic, research and clinical programmes of the Department, including the training of veterinary specialist residents;
- Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
- Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development;
- Managing the Department’s budget and raising funds for departmental activities;
- Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University;
- Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department;
- Offering leadership in transformation initiatives;
- The clinical services rendered by the clinicians and specialist in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including a 24-hour service in conjunction with the Director of the hospital.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Lecturer
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author;
- Experience with student supervision (clinical and academic);
- At least 5 years significant experience in managing staff; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.
Associate Professor
- A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
- An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- At least five full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co-author in the last five years;
- High-profile in the veterinary profession on national level;
- Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, and/or technical support staff;
- Recognised academic status as a researcher, through publications and post-graduate student supervision; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.
Professor
- A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
- A PhD appropriate to the disciplines within the Department or Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a specialist or eligibility to register with the Council as a specialist or international board certification in a discipline within the department.;
- High-profile in the veterinary profession on national and international level;
- Recognised academic status in the field through outstanding research, a strong publication record and post-graduate student supervision and experience in grantsmanship;
- Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, research and technical support staff; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and negotiation skills; and
- Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholder and professional bodies.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Equine Medicine;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
- Community engagement;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Academic self-development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- For specialists: A MMedVet-degree in Equine Medicine and/or equivalent specialty board certification and at least two full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author;
- For non-specialists: A PhD degree in Equine Medicine with relevant experience and at least five full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author; and
- Four years’ veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Equine Medicine.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Proven knowledge and competence in Equine Medicine;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level;
- Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PhD in a reasonable period of time;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal Medicine;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
- Community engagement;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
Academic self-development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BVSc- or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- A MMedVet degree in Small Animal Medicine and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Small Animal Medicine or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
- At least two peer reviewed research papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first author; and
- Four years veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Small Animal Medicine.
OR
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- MSc degree with particular focus on small animal medicine or equivalent;
- Registration/authorisation with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.
- Four years veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Small Animal Medicine.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Medicine;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level;
- Commitment to obtain a PhD in a reasonable period of time;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Patient care (monitoring, feeding, handling and assisting with procedures etc);
- Assist with clinic management (hygiene, stock control, pharmacy orders, care of equipment, safety measures, charge sheets etc.);
- Assist with practical student training;
- Communicating with clients, sales representatives, private practitioners and students;
- Assist with practical demonstrations and assist students and student nurses in performing certain tasks e.g. preparation of drips;
- Biosecurity and safety (ensure standards, apply policies and report any safety issues)
- Self-development;
- Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH; and
- Performing shift duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVetNurse qualification; and
- Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
- Knowledge of ICU equipment;
- Knowledge of basic Diagnostic Imaging equipment;
- Knowledge of theatre equipment and instruments;
- Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
- Physical mobility;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Computer literacy;
- Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital; and
- Willingness to perform shift duties.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Membership of the Veterinary Nursing Association of South Africa.
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THE INCUMBENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO:
- Provide input into the development of relevant strategic solutions for the effective management of Employee Relations and Wellness in the workplace.;
- Provide input into the development of the annual departmental implementation plan and calendar;
- Ensure the division achieves its targets as indicated in the HR strategic and business plan relevant to the division;
- Provide progress reports and analysis of the division's performance to the line manager as required;
- Ensure compliance to legislation, regulations and national policy directives applicable to the Human Resources function;
- Assist the line manager to operationalize the HR Strategic Plan in the division;
- Ensure all in the section are fully informed of the Divisional targets;
- Provide input in designing, developing and implementing divisional policies, guidelines and procedures;
- Communicate, interpret and implement UP HR, Divisional and other relevant policy decisions in the section;
- Provide leadership in the section by modelling a high-performance culture and enhancing the HR Department and division’s professional image;
- Identify developmental needs of direct reports, and initiate development of such interventions;
- Ensure proper support to line management throughout the dispute resolution processes by advising and proposing resolution strategies;
- Represent the University on complex and high calibre cases at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), Bargaining Councils, Mediations, grievances, disciplinary and incapacity hearings;
- Ensure that the University Management is provided with sound internal or external legal advice on all labour matters;
- Ensure that all corporate labour activities are in line with applicable laws;
- Develop, review and advise on institutional ER policies from a labour law perspective;
- Provide legal support to collective bargaining and engagement structure by providing sound legal advice pertaining to relevant issues.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Honours degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations, LLB or relevant field
- A total of 6 years (of which 2 years in management) of:
- Employment relations experience in a unionised environment;
- Specialist experience in labour law if currently a practising attorney, Advocate or Labour Consultant;
- Experience representing management at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) either as a representative or Commissioner.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- LLM, MBA or any relevant Master’s degree;
- A total of 3 years higher education experience;
- Registration with a recognized professional body including Law Society or Advocate Chambers (desirable).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Auditing process;
- Case management;
- Departmental decision-making processes;
- Disciplinary process and procedure;
- Document management;
- Knowledge of business excellence trends;
- Knowledge of labour legislation;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and Higher Education Policy;
- Labour union processes and procedures;
- Training and development;
- SLA management and measurement.
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