Current Opportunities at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing
• Conduct research and publish in risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Other related duties assigned by the chair of the department

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in the field of finance or economics or related field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets or pricing
• A record of publications in the field of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets or pricing
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision at Honours and Masters level
• Demonstrated competence in community engagement

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative:

• Maintain relevant and up-to-date records of all alarm equipment installed for auditing and planned maintenance purpose
• Maintain drawings, specifications and maintenance register
• Conduct audits on existing systems and recommend upgrades/replacements where needed
• Manage Service Level Agreement (SLA) with approved vendors and take appropriate action on anomalies and non-conformance
• Keep a record of job requests and regularly capture all details on the Onkey 5 maintenance management system.  

Alarm System Maintenance:

• Responsible for assigning user rights and access codes
• Managing security alarm installations
• Responsible for the delivery of services in line with service level agreements
• Commissioning and administering of new and existing installations
• Provide a general maintenance function to quickly analyse and resolve maintenance issues
• Manage the Patriot alarm monitoring software and maintain a healthy and accurate database.
• Maintain effective communication with the Building Managers and other stakeholders
• Source and control parts and spares

Minimum Requirements

Consequently you essentially require:

• A senior certificate and Electronic Trade Certificate 
• 3-5 years of experience in the electronic security industry at the supervisory level.
• PSIRA registered
• A valid driver’s licence (code EB) with 2 years driving experience
• Technical knowledge of electronic security systems, specifically in DSC alarm systems and the Patriot Alarm monitoring software
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good knowledge of health & safety requirements in the workplace
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good computer literacy, basic database and network skills

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Reporting to the Director: Student Enrolment Management Unit, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following areas: 

• Provide support to the Director with regard to the compilation and evaluation of student recruitment plans and strategies.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of selected recruitment strategies and provide formal monitoring and review reports.
• Manage and coordinate promotional and recruitment activities for out-bound school visits, career exhibitions and other recruitment and career activities as per the recruitment plan.
• Advise on programmes on offer and highlight admission requirements during career activities.
• Coordinate the recruitment of eligible candidates for the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program in support of the Program’s broad objectives.
• Provide support with the selection, induction and general coordination of successful Mastercard Foundation scholars.
• Enquiry management, including the referral of and enhancing of inquiry systems in conjunction with the Student Recruitment Administrator.
• Network with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to an ethos of collaboration, teamwork and excellence in the Unit

Minimum Requirements:  

(Qualification and Experience)

• The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Required competencies:  (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Proficiency with digital media is a strong requirement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and with the ability to take initiative
• Flexibility to adapt and work in a range of varying environments and with different people,tasks and responsibilities
• The ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)