Current Jobs at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will have an academic mandate of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with an emphasis on population ecology. They will supervise honours, masters and doctoral students, and produce research outputs through scientific papers published in international high-impact journals, books, and conference presentations. The incumbent will be expected to raise research funds and build a strong, internationally acclaimed research programme in terrestrial vertebrate population ecology.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Curriculum development, upgrading and updating course material;
• Participating in professional scientific societies;
• Participating in community engagement activities;
• Active involvement in Departmental, Faculty, and/or University administrative tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Ecology, Wildlife Management, Zoology, Conservation Biology or similar; and
• Engagement with the public and stakeholders, and/or service to the scientific community in field of research;

For appointment at the level of SENIOR LECTURER, the following additional minimum requirements apply:

• Postdoctoral experience or evidence of early career research (e.g., NRF rating in Y or P category);
• Evidence of current postgraduate student supervision at masters and/or doctoral level;
• Evidence of supervision of graduated masters students;
• Recent evidence of research outputs in the field of terrestrial vertebrate population ecology at a rate of at least two publications per year in ISI-listed journals (average over five years), or any other evidence showing recent and sustained engagement in the discipline;
• At least two (2) years of tertiary teaching experience;
• Experience in module coordination; and
• Evidence of participation in departmental committees;

For appointment at the level of ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, the following additional minimum requirements apply:

• Evidence of being an established researcher (e.g., NRF rating in C category);
• Evidence of current postgraduate student supervision at masters and doctoral level;
• Evidence of supervision of graduated masters and doctoral students;
• Recent evidence of research outputs in the field of terrestrial vertebrate population ecology at a rate of at least three publications per year in ISI-listed journals (average over five years);
• At least five (5) years of tertiary teaching experience;
• Experience in module coordination and module curriculum development; and
• Evidence of participation in departmental- and faculty committees;

For appointment at the level of PROFESSOR, the following additional minimum requirements apply:

• Evidence of being an established researcher that has international recognition (e.g., NRF rating in C1 category and above);
• Evidence of current postgraduate student supervision at masters and doctoral level;
• Evidence of supervision of graduated masters and doctoral students that have gone on to fill academic, postdoctoral or research roles;
• Recent evidence of research outputs in the field of terrestrial vertebrate population ecology at a rate of at least four publications per year in ISI-listed journals (average over five years);
• At least eight (8) years of tertiary teaching experience;
• Experience in module coordination, and module and programme curriculum development, with evidence of leadership in teaching and learning; and
• Evidence of leadership in faculty- and university committees and decision making.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Innovative thinking and new ideas on how to expand their field of research in Africa and beyond;
• Strong quantitative and/or geospatial analytical skills;
• Excellent language and communication skills in English.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of the application of population genetics/molecular biology within population ecological research, or active collaboration and contribution to wildlife management;
• Demonstrated capacity to work in multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary teams;
• Registration or willingness to apply for registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.

Deadline:31st October,2025

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate students registered in the department;   
• Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, post graduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
• At least six accredited 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 and evidence of conference papers;
• At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level;
• Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
• Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least 5 years’ teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors.
• Comprehensive teaching portfolio.
• Evidence of meaningful engagement with student feedback
• At least 11 publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 3 publications should be sole authored
• At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level of which 2 should be at Doctoral level and 1 should be sole supervised
• Proof of (inter) national peer recognition.
• Proven research funding success.
• Active international collaborations
• International conference presentations
• Evidence of community engagement
• Active academic citizenship with a sound mentoring role.
• Evidence of solid academic administrative competence.
• Membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies
• Evidence of current membership of relevant national and international scholarly/professional bodies.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the different aspects of Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of and experience in facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

FOR SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology
• Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, and an active Orcid-ID
• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating; 
• Principal investigator in research projects.

FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• Recommended: H Index (4 and above)
• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating; 
• Principal investigator in research projects.
   

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield and/or Groenkloof Campuses;
• Conducting research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas including Mathematics of Finance) that leads to publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Participating in departmental administration;
• Participating in community engagement. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A PhD-degree in Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics (or a PhD to be completed by the time of the interviews);
• Some teaching experience in a tertiary environment.

Senior Lecturer (Same as for Lecturer, plus):

• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;
• Potential to be established as an independent researcher in the near future based on a recent body of work.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer:

• Research experience based on a recent body of work beyond the PhD thesis;
• Substantial teaching experience in a tertiary environment;
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong interest in applied and numerical analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, or mathematical modelling.

Senior Lecturer:

• Evidence of excellence in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students;
• Established as an independent researcher based on a recent body of work;
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong interest in applied and numerical analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, or mathematical modelling.
   

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JOB PURPOSE: 

• The incumbent performs financial administration for the Department of Information Technology Services. The administration includes processing and coordinating IT acquisitions, liaising with Finance and service providers, financial reporting, and capturing of IT Asset Management information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

ITS departmental financial administration:

• Validate that requisition forms are complete and accompanied by all relevant supporting documents, and capture requisitions onto the University finance system with the required supporting documents;
• Monitor available funds before processing orders, and liaise with Finance on journals required to transfer funds or recover income;
• Comply with the proper use of procurement categories, accounts, cost centres, and projects on the financial system;
• Acquire the appropriate approval(s) for purchase orders as per UP policy and ITS standard operating procedures, and dispatch purchase orders to the relevant stakeholders;
• Compare all related financial and vendor documentation received (including but not limited to invoices, delivery notes, quotations) against the officially generated UP orders, acquire approval for payment, and submit for payment;
• Perform quality control for ITS stores invoice submission, attend to inquiries related to orders, payment, and deliveries;
• Maintain financial components of key ITS contracts, standardised financial reports for ITS on expenditure against budget, as well as forecasts on expenses;
• Execute annual roll-over of open purchase orders;
• Deliver a competent level of verbal and written communication to assist with the ITS procurement process, and to resolve matters with internal and external parties;
• Follow up with all parties to ensure timeous approvals and payment of invoices, and create physical transfer requests for IT assets onto the University finance system;

Office administration:

• Administration of the procurement cycle for all ITS divisions;
• Maintain an electronic and hard copy filing system for all UP orders processed for ITS, including financial and vendor documentation;
• Distribute documentation as required, and oversee office supply requirements and purchases;

Information security and governance:

• Collaborate in compilation, testing and execution of the Information Governance and Disaster Recovery controls for the IT Portfolio and Resource Management Team;
• Assist in the documentation of processes, procedures, policies, standards, and the application of best practices in the IT Portfolio and Resource Management Team;
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and UP policies, as well as compliance to information security procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant national three-year Diploma; with 
• A total of two years’ experience in: 
• Financial administration;
• Financial reporting;
• Enterprise Resource Planning Finance Systems;
• General office administration; 
• Certificate in Microsoft Excel (Advanced); 

OR

• A grade 12 certificate; with
• A total of four years’ experience in: 
• Financial administration;
• Financial reporting;
• Enterprise Resource Planning Finance Systems;
• General office administration;
• Certificate in Microsoft Excel (Advanced).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:

• Administrative structures and processes;
• Financial administration; 
• ERP finance;
• Technical competencies:
• Computer literacy;
• Financial reporting;

Behavioural competencies:
Ability to:

• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals; 
• Convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals, either verbally or in writing, to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
• Accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or customers by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs;
• Identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions;
• Work independently but also function effectively as part of a team;
• Produce accurate work under pressure;
• Allocate resources, plan procurement, and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the organization;

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate policies and procedures for day-to-day management of the financial aspects of a specific program;
• Appropriate data collection policy and procedures, filing systems, data management systems, and programs.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Relevant Bachelor's/B.Tech Degree; with
• A total of two years’ experience in: 
• Financial administration in an Information Technology (IT) environment with exposure to IT contracts;
• Asset management;
• Certificate in procurement and supply chain management.