Current Jobs at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

• Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Dean.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the research and postgraduate studies portfolio.
• Supporting the Dean in developing and implementing innovative research and postgraduate education strategies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with relevant stakeholders within and outside the University.
• Developing and sustaining an environment that enables departments to achieve their research, postgraduate enrolments, and postgraduate throughput targets.
• Developing strategies to support early-career researchers and postgraduate mentorship.
• Promoting and facilitating an enabling environment for interdisciplinary, collaborative and transdisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the development of effective support and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of postgraduate offerings.
• Assisting the Dean with research related fundraising.
• Establishing and strengthening existing international networks.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or members of the Executive.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant doctorate with specialisation in the broad field of Economic and Management Sciences.
• The requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty at UP, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration, and academic citizenship.
• A minimum of five years of academic management experience in a higher education institution.
• A proven, ongoing track record of excellence in leading teams in research and postgraduate programme development and implementation.
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty research and postgraduate programmes.
• Extensive proven experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
• A proven record of postgraduate supervision at the master’s and doctoral levels; and.
• Proven experience in fundraising.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Communication Officer in the office of the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible forthe management of:

• Developing a comprehensive marketing plan in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Align all activities/events with the marketing plan and the vision  and mission of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Project Management of a biannual Facultyevent; EBIT Week.
• Coordinating and execute the Open Day, Orientation week, and Welcoming Day activities, together with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the recruitment portfolio of all undergraduate faculty programmes.
• Manage the Departmental marketing collateral in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Faculty Webmaster.
• Faculty Photographer.
• Event management in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the financial activities of theEBIT Marketing division.
• Corporate identity.
• Manage the general marketing collateral of the Faculty in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication officer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification:

• Relevant Bachelor/BTech Degree or
• National Diploma

Experience:

As a Communication Practitioner with proven experience in a large or medium organisation with regard to the following: (3 years)

• Events management;
• Internal and external communication;
• Applied knowledge and skills of writing articles;
• MS Word and Excel.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will support the department’s academic and operational functions through the following key areas:

Instruction and Practical Sessions:

• Deliver comprehensive instruction to Electronic and Computer Engineering students before and during practical sessions. 
• Assess practical and project performance to ensure academic standards. 
• Guide and mentor final-year project students. 
• Maintain thorough knowledge of practical module content each semester. 
• Contribute to improving laboratory facilities to enhance learning.
• Order development sets and software tools aligned with lecture specifications. 
• Assist with setup, execution, and teardown of practical sessions for smooth delivery. 
• Plan and coordinate practical demonstration events such as the annual Robot Race Day.

Support and Maintenance:

• Assist with all aspects of computer-based practicals, ensuring effective infrastructure and instruction. 
• Support students outside scheduled sessions by addressing their questions. 
• Perform regular maintenance and checks to keep computers and networking equipment functional.

Curriculum Development and Industry Alignment:

• Plan and deliver Information Technology Practice modules for all undergraduate students. 
• Maintain Cisco Networking Academy Certification through relevant courses. 
• Ensure practicals and projects align with academic and industry standards.
• Incorporate hands-on learning and industry-relevant simulations to prepare students for their careers.

Operational Laboratory Management:

• Maintain Networking Laboratories (A, B, Cisco, Project 2) and CAEC with functional equipment and enforce safety protocols with ongoing student training. 
• Install, upgrade, clean, and maintain lab computers and peripherals. 
• Manage inventory, storage, and lending of assets with accurate records. 
• Oversee asset life cycle from acquisition to disposal and stay updated on technical advancements to keep laboratories current.

Departmental Support:

• Manage the Impro access control system to regulate lab access and retrieve student attendance reports. 
• Monitor laboratories via CCTV, handling security systems and footage analysis as needed. 
• Provide flexible support for various departmental ad hoc tasks.
• Work effectively with lecturers, assistants, laboratory staff, and departmental personnel to ensure seamless laboratory operations and curriculum integration.
• Maintain clear communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and administrators, to foster efficient problem resolution and department function.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant BTech, BSc. Eng, or BEng in Computer Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license (Code B or EB).
• Experience in managing and maintaining similar engineering laboratories (University or Technical University level).
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in research and teaching labs.

Added Advantages and Preferences

• Postgraduate qualification such as MTech or MEng in Computer Engineering.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a similar environment.
• CCNA and/or CCNP instructor training.
• Knowledge of FPGAs, VHDL, DSP programming, and assembler language.
• Training in the OHS Act and first aid certification.
• Experience managing university engineering laboratories.
• Skills in fabricating and assembling PCB components.
• Strong judgment, communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness skills.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training sessions to academic staff on how to use the LMS (e.g. how to upload content, create a live collab session, accessing papers to grade etc)
• Identify and conduct training to student mentors to assist with clickUP orientation sessions
• Conduct training sessions on how to make the most of the LMS in a module (e.g. making use of discussion forums, adaptive release etc)
• Enhance student learning experience on an online platform
• Conduct Orientation for module coordinators and new facilitators
• Conduct a reflective session with Academic staff to identify what can be improved on at the end of each cycle.
• Identify various difficulties which academic staff and students face and provide support accordingly 
• Generate reports regarding student activity in the module 
• Provide technical clickup support for lecturers and students
• Monitor student queries and concerns and take action accordingly
• Overseeing administrative aspects of the Digital Literacy Campaign
• Partake in research within the Distance Education unit 
• Preparing the timetable for the 3 short contact sessions (SCS) which occur during each cycle (Face-to-face and virtual) 
• Overseeing the virtual sessions and providing support if need be 
• Develop a ClickUP Ultra implementation plan for the Advanced Diploma and BED Honours programme for the unit of distance education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Three-year (3) diploma in Computer Integrated Education/ Multimedia or relevant field OR Grade 12;
• Three to five years’ experience, preferably in a higher education environment
• Experience in the development of e-learning materials
• E-tutoring experience

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Integrated Education/ Multimedia or relevant field;
• Experience Instructional Design 
• Five (5) years’ experience, preferably in a higher education environment.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent to contribute to the functioning of the Department of electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. The incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to:

Instructor tasks:

• Providing instruction to students in Electrical Engineering, before and during practical sessions. 
• Aiding the module lecturer and assistant lecturers during practical sessions.
• Develop and build circuits and laboratory setups for practicums as required by the module lecturer.
• Setup and test practicums so that these are ready before practicum sessions. This includes testing of designs and verification of results against requirements, and adaption as necessary.
• Evaluate students during practicum sessions, as required by module lecturer.
• Provide guidance to and support final year Project students.

Operational Laboratory management:

• Operational laboratory management and maintenance including ooverseeing the 
  life-cycle administration of assets. 
• Overseeing the administration, storage and lending of assets to personnel and students and recordkeeping of the latter.
• Management/maintenance of equipment.

Liaison and marketing:

• Interact with students and aiding as needed.
• Handle internaltechnical inquiries in connection with the Electrical laboratories.
• Providing general logistical support in the department.
• Assisting with general maintenance in theDepartment (instructions via line manager).
• Assisting during Open Days, Engineering Weekand other specialdepartmental or University events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National Diploma or BTech Electrical Engineering.
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a similar environment in a higher education institution. (University/Technical University electrical engineering education (laboratories).
• A valid driver’s license (Code B or EB).
• Proven experience in the use and maintenance of electrical and electronic Test and Measurement equipment related to teaching and research laboratories.
• Experience in the management, administration, and maintenance of an Electrical laboratory (University or Technical University).
• instrumentation related to research and teaching laboratories.
• Experience in OHS related research and teaching laboratories.
• Competent in the use of general workshop tools and equipment

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification MTech in Electrical Engineering
• 10 Years’ relevant experience in a similar environment in a higher education institution. (University/Technical University electrical engineering education (laboratories).
• First aid qualification.
• OHS Act 3 of 1993 qualification.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Providing strategic oversight for designing, implementing Sport Science and Conditioning for TuksRugby men’s and women’s rugby teams
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Sport Science and Strength & Conditioning strategy for TuksRugby that aligns with the TuksRugby coaching philosophy and meets the club's performance plan, goals and objectives
• Create and execute effective training programmes to enhance the athletes’ performance, including but not limited, strength, power, speed, fitness and injury-prevention.
• Deliver Sport Science operational services for the Tuks-1 men’s team across all training, competitions and leagues. 
• Conduct athlete monitoring and management in all areas related to athlete performance
• Work closely with the Head Coach, sports medical staff, and sports scientists to optimise athlete readiness, enhance performance, and minimise risk of injury 
• Contribute towards the development of Sport Scientists, Interns and Students

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Sport and/or Exercise or related qualification
• CSCS (NSCA), UKSCA, World Rugby Strength and Conditioning or equivalent certificate
• 5 years of Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning coach experience in Rugby at University/Provincial/Franchise level
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid and CPR certification
• BokSmart certification

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Honours Degree in Sports Science or Biokinetics or similar qualifications 
• 3 years of experience as a Head Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning coach in Rugby at University/Provincial/Franchise level
• 3 years of experience working with universities and other educational institutions
• Safeguarding Awareness certification
• Criminal record check
• Sexual and child offender clearance

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining and overseeing the NGS facility equipment, ensuring optimal functionality; 
• Coordinating sequencing projects from sample intake to delivery of results;
• Conducting quality control checks, validating NGS protocols, and optimizing workflows;
• Training and supervising junior staff members on sequencing procedures and best laboratory practices;
• Managing sequencing requests, sample tracking, and pooling strategies;
• Monitoring sequencing error trends and implementing corrective and preventive measures;
• Identifying potential risks for sequencing and implementing mitigation strategies;
• Liaising with relevant people for maintenance of the facility, e.g., facility director/consultants, laboratory coordinator, and supplier(s);
• Planning and ordering of reagents and consumables;
• Analysing and reviewing the NGS data after sequencing;
• Providing basic bioinformatic support to clients for data interpretation;
• Monitoring and managing data storage, the archiving process, and data transfer to clients;
• Serving as the primary point of contact for users, advising on experimental design, cost-effective strategies, and data interpretation;
• Communicating with the clients regarding sequencing requests, project feasibility, and timelines;
• Advising clients on appropriate sequencing protocols and experimental design.
• Attending to the client’s queries on sequencing.
• Organising workshops and training sessions;
• Staff/student orientation on sequencing;
• Drafting monthly newsletters;
• Guiding clients on sequencing data pipelines and downstream analysis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field;
• Two or more years working in an NGS facility, laboratory management, and data analysis;
• Experience in nucleic acid sequencing techniques;
• Hands-on experience with library preparation for diverse applications and protocol optimization/validation/troubleshooting;
• Proficiency in quality control (QC) metrics (e.g., Q30 scores, read alignment, coverage uniformity) and implementation of corrective measures for sequencing anomalies;
• Data management expertise, including storage solutions, metadata organization, and compliance with data security/privacy policies.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Phd qualification in Bioinformatics, Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field;
• HPCSA registration as a scientist
• Experience in managing an NGS sequencing facility
• Valid Driver’s licence

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Offering IsiNdebele Language Education and Academic Literacy programmes in the B.Ed., HCSS and PGCE qualifications;
• Providing postgraduate supervision in IsiNdebele Language Education and Language Literacy;
• Assisting with the assessment of WIL;
• Course and curriculum development in IsiNdebele Language Education and Academic Literacy;
• Teaching IsiNdebele Language Education and Academic Literacy in a hybrid environment; 
• Conducting research in the focus areas of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in IsiNdebele Language Education or a related field;
• 1 – 3 Years experience in teaching IsiNdebele Language Education;
• Evidence of some research experience;
• Evidence of some experience in community engagement;
• Evidence of some academic citizenship.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A recognised teaching qualification;
• Ability to coordinate or manage programme delivery;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in IsiNdebele Language Education;
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision;
• Evidence of research activity over the past two years

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Offering English Language Education and Academic Literacy programmes in the B.Ed., HCSS and PGCE qualifications;
• Providing postgraduate supervision in English Language Education;
• Assisting with the assessment of WIL;
• Course and curriculum development in English Language Education and Academic Literacy;
• Teaching English Language Education and Academic Literacy in a hybrid environment; 
• Conducting research in the focus areas of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER

• Masters Degree in English Language Education or a related field;
• 1 – 3 Years experience in teaching English Language Education;
• Evidence of some research experience;
• Evidence of some experience in community engagement;
• Evidence of some academic citizenship.

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in English Language Education or a related field;
• 3 - 5 years' teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors; 
• 6-7 publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals;
• 1 publication should be sole-authored;
• At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level;
• Experience in Community Engagement;
• Experience in academic administration.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

LECTURER

• PhD in English Language Education or a related field;
• A recognised teaching qualification;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• Ability to coordinate or manage programme delivery;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision;
• Evidence of research activity over the past two years.

SENIOR LECTURER

• A recognised teaching qualification;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• Ability to coordinate or manage programme delivery;
• Evidence of the development of modules or programmes in English Language Education;
• Evidence of research funding obtained;
• Membership of professional bodies;
• An active Orcid-ID.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in matters related to postgraduate students 
• Coordinate and assist during postgraduate support sessions 
• Track postgraduate students’ performance and direct them to available support structures at the University of Pretoria such as finance, academic support, counselling and other services available
• Assist during the annual Faculty Research Legotla which serves as a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research
• Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education on study paths and associated career options
• Contribute to academic skills development sessions with postgraduate students on topics such as academic writing, time management, goal setting and study skills 
• Create a data base to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress
• Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty of Education
• Identify ‘at risk’ students and conduct special individual support sessions/tutorials with them and manage data on student interactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution
• Experience in data capturing. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Experience in student counselling or career counselling
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field
• Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology
• The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To oversee and manage the Logistics Department’s Stores Services for the maintenance workshop, ensuring the supply of maintenance spares and other commodities as required by the Department of Facilities Management – Technical Services, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National 3-year Diploma with at least 3 years relevant experience OR Grade 12 with at least 5 years relevant experience in:
• Management and supervision;
• Supplying and issuing stock;
• Materials and logistics management;
• Store administration, record keeping, and stock control.
• A valid driver’s license.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• 7 years’ experience in one or more of the following:
• Materials and Logistics Management,
• Provision of stock for maintenance workshops,
• Creating catalogue items in ERP systems,
• Safety training,
• Supervision/management of staff,
• Computerised stock control systems,
• Management of stores.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree.