Current Opportunities at University of Venda

Senior Lecturer: 

• Academic route: Doctoral degree in Law. Candidate should be in possession of a Doctor of Laws degree or PHD in Law coupled with five years teaching experience in a higher education institution or seven years relevant professional experience. Candidate should further have three publications in accredited journals or book chapters or a book.
• Professional route: Candidate should be in possession of a Master of Laws degree coupled with an admission as an attorney or advocate. Candidate admitted as an attorney must attach proof of admission as an attorney and candidates who are admitted as advocates must attach proof of admission into the pupillage. Candidate should also have ten (10) years post admission practice experience.  Candidates appointed through the professional route will be appointed on a five-year contract basis with the provision that the appointment will be converted to permanent upon attainment of a Doctoral degree within the five-year period of appointment.

Lecturer:

Academic route: A Master of Laws degree coupled with 2 years teaching experience.

Professional route: A Master of Laws degree coupled with five years post admission experience. Candidate should be admitted attorney or an admitted advocate.

Duties:

• To teach undergraduate modules in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Administration of Estates, International Trade Law, Information and Communications Technology Law, Competition Law and postgraduate students' modules in the Department of Mercantile Law.
• To demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Mercantile and Private Law.
• To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, community structures and be actively involved in community engagement initiatives.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent plus at least 5 years' minimum experience in Database Administration. Database development and programming will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Work closely with other IT specialists to setup, maintain and monitor database.
• Activate and deactivate database accounts in order to monitor access to organization employees.
• Design and implement database according to the end user’s information needs and views.
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast queries responses.
• Monitor the database performance, implement changes and apply new patches when required.
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
• Perform tests and evaluation regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
• Use high speed transaction recovery techniques to backup data.
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A 3-year qualification in Information Technology/Informatics/Computer Science or any related qualification
• 3 years’ relevant experience in HEMIS (Higher Education Management System) reporting, Academic Structure, ITS (Integrated Tertiary System)

DUTIES: 

• Maintaining of the University’s academic structure
• Assist HEMIS officer with ensuring data quality
• Data validation

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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURE (REF 233)

• PhD in Sociology or Social Work  coupled with at least ten (10) years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or seven (7) years professional experience. The successful candidate must also provide evidence of at least fifteen (15) publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals / book publications / chapters in a book as well as evidence of supervision of four Master’s or PhD students to completion.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• PhD in Sociology or  Social Work coupled with at least ten (10) years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or seven (7) years professional experience. The successful candidate must also provide evidence of at least ten (10) publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals / book publications / chapters in a book. Candidate should have supervised at least four Master’s or PhD students to completion.

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in Sociology or Social Work. At least 5 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

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LECTURER (REF A629)

• Masters of Arts in Northern Sotho. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours Degree in Northern Sotho.

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD/Doctor in Social Work. At least 5 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Social Work. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours Degree in Social Work. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social
• Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Theology. A minimum of 3 years' teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years' professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD/Doctor in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase. At least 5 years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Education with specialization in History of Education, Psychology of Education or Learning, Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education or a relevant related discipline. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use online/e-learning resources/platforms. Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level

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REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be in possession of a PHD/Doctoral degree in Nursing Science and an Advanced Midwifery qualification; at least 10 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution/an academic health institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field; Candidates must also have experience in Midwifery Nursing; at least 10 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals. Evidence of supervision of at least 4 Masters/Doctoral students. Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) is a must.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will accept responsibility for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Midwifery Nursing Science and will be expected to actively participate in research projects and integration of students learning in midwifery clinical practice. The incumbent will participate in departmental management and will provide academic guidance to postgraduate students.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in English Literature. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours degree in English Literature

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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LECTURER (REF A191)

• Master’s degree in Social Work. A minimum of 3 years' teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years' professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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LECTURER (REF A937)

• Master’s degree in Education or equivalent with the specialisation in Information Communication Technology (ICT). A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours Degree in Education with the specialisation in Information Communication Technology (ICT).

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations, development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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Job Requirements

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURE (REF A628)

• PhD in Northern Sotho coupled with at least ten (10) years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or seven (7) years professional experience. The successful candidate must also provide evidence of at least fifteen (15) publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals / book publications / chapters in a book as well as evidence of supervision of four Master’s or PhD students to completion.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• PhD in Northern Sotho coupled with at least ten (10) years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or seven (7) years professional experience. The successful candidate must also provide evidence of at least ten (10) publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals / book publications / chapters in a book. Candidate should have supervised at least four Master’s or PhD students to completion.

SENIOR LECTURER

• Doctoral degree in Northern Sotho. At least 5 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

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Job Requirements

SENIOR LECTURER 

• A Doctoral degree in Education or equivalent qualification with a specialisation in Mathematics. At least 5 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Education or equivalent with a specialisation in Mathematics. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Arts in Tshivenda with specialization in Translation and Interpreting or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an advantage.

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years'' professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours degree in Early Childhood Education

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be in possession of a PHD/Doctoral degree in Nursing Science and an Advanced Midwifery qualification; at least 10 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution/an academic health institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field; Candidates must also have experience in Midwifery Nursing; at least 15 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals. Evidence of supervision of at least 4 Masters/Doctoral students. Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) is a must.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will accept responsibility for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Midwifery Nursing Science and will be expected to actively participate in research projects and integration of students learning in midwifery clinical practice. The incumbent will participate in departmental management and will provide academic guidance to postgraduate students.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD/Doctor in Social Work. At least 5 years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or 7 years’ professional experience in the relevant field. Must have 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals as well as leadership qualities. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curricular. Publishing in accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms.

LECTURER

• Master’s degree in Social Work. A minimum of 3 years' teaching experience at tertiary institution or 5 years' professional working experience in the relevant field. Ability to use E-learning/online resources/platforms.  Publications in peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

 DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and Honours students. Participate in community engagement projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees or task teams and voluntary associations. Development of new programmes and modules at undergraduate level.

JUNIOR LECTURER

• Honours Degree in Social Work. Proof of current registration with SA Council for Social
• Services Professions (SACSSP). Valid standard motor vehicle driver’s license.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree coupled with four years' relevant experience in the research and innovations space within a research institution preferably at a University. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage 

Duties

• The candidate will be expected to provide administrative support to the research and innovation team. 
• Candidate will provide administrative support to the various committees and workshops within the institution. 
• The candidate shall work closely with the faculties to provide information as well as communicate with researchers, staff and students. 
• Candidate shall also participate in the administration and arrangements of various workshops.
• Be the custodian and manage the database of all funded university research projects within the University 
• Any other duty delegated by management. 

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Requirements:

• BCom degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Honours degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent would be an advantage
• Completed articles are preferred.
• Professional registration with recognised a body such as CIA/CIMA/SAIBA/SAICA/SAIPA would be an advantage.
• Four years relevant experience

Duties

• Play a support role in the completion and integration of financial aspects of the performance plans in faculties, divisions and departments.
• Approve all expenditure requirements in line with budget.
• Contribute to the improvement and automation of finance processes and services.
• Drive the annual revenue and expenditure budget process, providing strategic and technical advice to customers.
• Timeously consolidate budgets from departments into a faculty or divisional budget annually.
• Assist in the preparation of University forecasts.
• Monitor, analyse and interpret expenditure against budget or funding and advise on prudent budget maintenance.
• Monitor the validity of expenditure against University policies and provide guidance where necessary.
• Implement innovative and sustainable solutions to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Develop, recommend and lead process change and long-term improvements; setting best practices standards and quality assurance within the finance support structures.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on finance policies and other procedures that will impact on the faculties/divisions.
• Identify trends which could have an impact on the faculty or divisional financial position, recommend approaches to address these and implement solutions.
• Prepare and analyse ad-hoc reports as required and provide the necessary recommendations.
• Constantly evaluate policies and procedures and recommend updates.
• Collaborate with fellow business partners in Finance and HR to provide solutions for clients.
• Provide training on the use of the systems to monitor budgets.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent educational qualifications coupled with four years’ experience in the ICT support and service desk environment. Excellent technical troubleshooting skills working with desktop and notebook computers and printers in a network environment. Excellent knowledge in installing, repairing, and supporting current versions of Windows Operating Systems. Experience setting up and supporting Windows environment, networking, computer hardware, printer maintenance, and applications. Experience and ability to work with users from ICT different backgrounds and levels of ability ranging from beginners to advanced. Strong oral communication skills with users and IT technical staff.

Duties 

• Helpdesk and Training Officer reports to the Senior Helpdesk and Training Officer. He/she and the service desk team provide service desk services, including 1st line of support, to the University community. He/she will also participate in planning and implementing digital transformation projects. He/she will provide technical ICT and users support to the University community. He/she will also be responsible for installing and/or repairing both hardware and software of PCs, tablets PCs; laptops, desktop computers, printers, and copiers. Assist users with computer-related issues such as troubleshooting equipment/network problems. Installs, configures, and upgrades operating systems and software on all tablet Pcs and other networked computers. Installs and configures PCs and peripherals such as printers and scanners as required for new installations. Assist users in using standard software including, but not limited to, anti-virus software, O365. Supervises interns and student assistants. Adhere to departmental policies, standards, and all security procedures. Provide advice and assistance related to training IT users in matters that are technical in nature.
• The roles also entail the following: using and supporting the ICT Service Desk system, and this includes contributing to developing, reviewing, and implementing ICT Service desk policies and processes in alignment with best practices. This role also supports, mentors, and coaches the student assistants, interns, and IT Technicians. Report all issues related to the ICT Service Desk system in relation to logging, escalation, and resolving ICT-related calls/tickets to the Helpdesk and Training Officer.
• The Helpdesk and Training Officer also contributes to implementing mechanisms that support and enable effective and efficient use of ICT resources. This includes responding to ICT users’ requests regarding installing, repairing, and replacing hardware and software. This position also researches and guides the current ICT-related trends that could be implemented to support and enable the institution. It also contributes to the smooth implementation of digital transformation initiatives. The Helpdesk and Training Officer liaises with ICT users and other role players regarding service delivery matters. He/she will also provide service desk reports as and when required.

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CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING AND LEARNING (CHETL)

E-LEARNING HELP DESK ASSISTANT ( X 4 POSTS) (2 years contract)

Requirements:

• The candidate must have a three-year National Diploma in Information Technology, a BSc degree in Computer Science or BCom degree in Information Systems. Three (3) years working experience. 

Duties:

• Reporting to Head E-Learning, E-Learning Help Desk staff should participate during user training and offer support after training. To raise the level of competence in the use of ICTs for teaching and learning among staff and students. Participate in facilitating and co-ordinating the provision of departmental requests for special learning technologies training programmes. Participate in identifying and developing appropriate opportunities across the curriculum where ICTs can enrich teaching and learning. Keeping abreast of new technological developments and new government initiatives in ICTs in higher education. Participate in the running of online teaching and examination center.