Nelson Mandela University is a new generation university, distinguished by the wide range of study options and access routes open to students. Being named after one of the worlds most iconic statesmen gives us the unique opportunity of advancing our transformation imperatives and align our University with the ideals, values and vision of the late Nelson R...
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To be responsible for and oversee the integrity of all metadata-related processes, identifies opportunities for new projects and collaborations to maximize resource discoverability.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Maintains a working knowledge of existing and emerging metadata standards, tools, best practices, and developments in metadata and linked data environment.
- Oversees all catalog maintenance activities.
- Oversees all database quality control activities.
- Assist in the continuing access of electronic information resources.
- Performs high level original and copy cataloguing activities to enhance the user discovery experience.
- Responsible for loading all Mandela University thesis and dissertations, including all research outputs into appropriate repositories.
- Collaborates with Electronic Resources Management department in troubleshooting resource access and discoverability issues.
- Monitors external developments and changing needs in Cataloguing and metadata areas.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Experience with the Millennium / SIERRA Cataloguing module.
- Experience in analysing and remediating existing metadata to meet current standards.
- Experience with the OCLC Worldcat database / WorldShare Records Manager.
- An in-depth knowledge of cataloguing and classification standards such as RDA, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LC Classification system, DDC.
- Knowledge of BIBFRAME, Dublin Core or other non-MARC metadata schema.
- In-depth knowledge of electronic resources cataloguing.
- Proven experience in bibliographic and authority control.
- Familiarity with institutional repository platforms.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
REQUIREMENTS
- M+4 (Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science).
- plus 4 years’ experience working in an academic institution.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
The Skills Development Manager will play a key role in the fostering of collaborative partnerships with local and international stakeholders to promote awareness, develop activities on skills development and knowledge transfer to support the skills readiness for electric mobility in South Africa.
The candidate will be responsible for aligning internal and external capacity development activities to the strategic objectives of the national electric mobility programme.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Internal human capacity development
- Use uYilo’s Business and Operational Plans to identify and assess future and current training needs of staff through job analysis, skills gaps, career paths, annual performance appraisals and in consultation with line managers.
- Prepare and implement an overall or individualized training and development plan that addresses skills gaps, needs and expectations of uYilo staff members.
- Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices
- Monitor and evaluate staff training effectiveness, success and annual return on investment and report on them.
- Support Senior Staff in the development and implementation of internship programmes that deploy different kinds of learning methods such as mentoring, coaching and practical training.
External human capacity development
- Develop and manage an implementation strategy for training and human capacity building services in line with uYilo’s Business and Operational Plans.
- Develop and manage uYilo’s training and human capacity building portfolio by working closely with the Director, Senior Staff and key team members to develop strategic relationships with relevant learning and development specialists and stakeholders to identify and deliver innovative training services.
- Leads the delivery and implementation of training initiatives, interventions, activities, projects and services to clients and stakeholders.
- Responsible for the coordination and management of regulatory and quality assurance requirements for the delivery of training related interventions such as training programmes and courses, short learning programmes, workshops and webinars.
- Manages the delivery of training services within funded projects and initiatives to ensure they align and comply with clients’ and stakeholders’ projects, service level agreements, contractual and funding frameworks.
- Liaise with stakeholders, clients and communities to promote uYilo’s training initiatives, services and related activities to increase training participation and completion rates to ensure growth and development the business unit.
- Provision of advice and proposals on industry training needs and skill gaps.
- Keep abreast of trends and best practices in training, e-learning, online learning, blended learning, personal and professional development.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s level qualification in a relevant discipline including but not limited to training or education, learning management and development, human capacity development, human capital management.
Minimum Experience \ Requirements:
- At least 5 years’ experience as a manager in a relevant discipline including but not limited to training or education, learning management and development, human capacity development, human capital management.
- At least 5 years’ experience in line-managing staff and team building.
- Significant experience in design, delivery and evaluation of training of individuals and organisations.
- Experience in learning materials development and content development for the purposes of training.
- Experience in regulations and procedures for obtaining accreditation and quality assurance compliance for training activities and interventions.
- Experience in working with SETAs, QCTO, SAQA and international accreditation bodies and authorities.
- Experience in working with learning and content management systems, online learning, blended learning, web-conferencing and webinar software and systems, e-learning tools.
- Experience of strategically developing a portfolio of work, including developing projects and proposals and securing funding for these in the field of training and human capacity building.
- Experience in managing projects, budgets and multi-stakeholder work processes, including the use of project management and financial analysis tools.
- Valid Drivers Licence
- South African Citizen
Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities:
- Strategic and entrepreneurial skills to support the growth and development of the business unit’s training portfolio.
- Knowledge and skills in human capacity development, mentoring and coaching.
- Excellent communication, organisational skills, ability to multitask and work towards deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Applied knowledge of adult learning theories and facilitation methods.
- Proven strengths in facilitating collaboration and collaborative ways of working both as part of an internal team and with external stakeholders/partners.
- Knowledge of automotive and energy sectors, electric mobility, climate change mitigation and sustainability is advantageous.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The Senior Engineer will play a key role in delivering mobility and energy system projects within the national electric mobility programme. The candidate will have interactions with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery and will need to provide technical lead and support on topics related to integration of systems and sub-systems, including market research and data analysis. As a dynamic environment, supporting functions and responsibilities will evolve, therefore flexibility and adaptability will be key.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Engineering
- Research and development of the electric mobility ecosystem
- Alignment of technical specifications, standards and other data to evaluate the functionality, cost, and maintenance requirements of projects, designs or applications
- Support the development, assembly, operation and maintenance of vehicle and energy systems and infrastructure
- Ensure all work is done in accordance with acceptable engineering methods and principles
Project Management
- Development of project plans, timelines, budgets and resource requirements
- Manage allocated project resources to ensure project delivery with staff, stakeholders and sub-contractors
- Documentation of projects according to internal and external administration standards
- Sourcing of new projects and business opportunities
General:
- Provide support for electric vehicle system and energy system related projects
- Maintain alignment to technology and market trends for scoping and delivery of projects
- Reporting to senior leadership
CORE COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Technical equivalent
Minimum Experience:
- At least 5 years relevant experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment for the responsibilities (excluding internship and trainee positions).
Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities:
- Professional Registration: Engineering Council of South Africa (Acquired / Initiated)
- Complimentary Business Management post-graduate qualification
- Strong knowledge of Automotive and Renewable Energy systems
- Prior experience with Electric Vehicles
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance across a range of stakeholders
- Team player with strong desire to support team success
- Enthusiasm for technology (mobility and renewable energy)
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in expanding business opportunities and new funding for the national electric mobility programme. As part of the management team, the Business Development Manager helps manage funder cultivation, funding proposals, business development proposals, new partnerships, and cultivate new and existing stakeholder relationships.
- The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, efficient, flexible person who can cultivate strategic relationships and opportunities, manage many competing assignments and deadlines, and assist where needed. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about electric mobility and renewable energy, comfortable working with diverse partners, and who share our vision on advancing the electric mobility ecosystem.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Business Development and Fundraising
- Work with our multi-disciplinary team, current and potential funders, and external organizations to generate funding from a variety of sources
- Identify new funding prospects, serve as team lead on funding opportunities and manage the development of proposals and appropriate documentation
- Identify and lead process improvements for fundraising to ensure efficiency, streamline efforts, and improve proactive coordination
- Assist with regular updates to the annual financials, information of progress, and communication with team leads
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and stakeholder priorities
- Support resource management efforts by providing core strategies mapping and project management support to the Programme Manager
Market Discovery
- Identify new market segments and new regions for key opportunities and potential new clients and funders
- Develop a marketing strategy and support its implementation for brand awareness and services
- In collaboration with management, identify new opportunities that align with industry trends
CORE COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field
Minimum Experience:
At least 5 years experience in fundraising, business development, or related field
- Track record of successful fundraising efforts, including grant writing with a creative, entrepreneurial approach
- Good networking skills and ability to cultivate programme and funding relationships and opportunities
- Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize many competing day-to-day assignments and deadlines
- Enthusiasm for technology (mobility and renewable energy)
- Good communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
- Valid driver’s license
South African citizen
Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities:
- Master’s degree,or post-graduate degree in business, marketing or related field is advantageous
- Working knowledge of clean technology, government departments, local and international funding organisations
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
The purpose of this post is to lead and manage through servant leadership and transformation to ensure the efficient and effective oversight and management of the Faculty and institutional Timetabling functions. Through consultative engagement the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, processes and strategies provide for the effective and efficient functioning of Faculty Academic Administration and Timetabling (FAAT) and functions in the broader Academic Administration (AA) where required.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Lead, oversee and manage through humanising consultative engagement the Faculty timetabling staff and the institutional Central Timetabling Office to ensure compliance with relevant Timetabling, Faculty Academic Administration, Academic Administration and related institutional policies and procedures in support of strategic goals.
- Oversee and manage business processes relating to institutional Timetabling and Academic Administration to ensure efficient and effective processes and procedures.
- Oversee and manage governance and service delivery of the Faculty timetabling staff and the Central Timetabling Office.
- Oversee and manage human resource management and transformational change within the Central Timetabling Office.
- Provide training to staff and students on Timetabling.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Professional knowledge and understanding of relevant institutional Timetabling and Academic Administration rules, policies, procedures and systems.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills to ensure and achieve the required standard of policy and report writing.
- Excellent ability to oversee, manage and perform multiple functions concurrently for long periods while attention is continually divided between a wide variety of tasks.
- Excellent ability to oversee and manage independently within a diverse team to build relationships in order to gain cooperation from staff and students.
- Excellent ability to take initiative in problem solving through investigation to independently identify, evaluate and decide on the most relevant solution to solve complex student and staff Academic Administration matters.
REQUIREMENTS
Required minimum education:
- An appropriate M + 3 qualification, preferably in Information Systems or related field.
Required minimum experience:
- At least 3 to 5 years' relevant Timetabling experience at a Higher Education Institution in an Academic Administration or Faculty Academic Administration environment.
AND
- At least 2 – 3 years' relevant managerial experience.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The purpose of this post is to provide humanising student-centred and staff support. Through consultative engagaemnt the position will provide student records related services to solve problems, manage change, improve effeciency and ensure the effective and effecient execution of functions in the broader Academic Administration (AA) where required.
KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS
- Manage and oversee various registration related activities during registration.
- Effecient and effective execution and maintenance of various student records related queries and requests.
- Verifications of study records and qualifications.
- Provision of syllabi including requests recieved from foreign organisations and Professional Bodies Drafting various communications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of university and academic administration rules, policies, procedures, systems and relevant Acts.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of application procedures and processes for the verifictaion of qualifications and study records both locally and internationally.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to manage and perform different functions concurrently and the ability to work under stressful circumstances on a continuous basis.
- Strong ability to manage and work independently to build relationships in order to gain cooperation from staff, students, alumni and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills to independently resolve complex Student Records and Registration matters.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess
- Grade 12
- Atleast 3 years' relevant experience at a Higher Education institution in an academic administration environment
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to avail themselves for psychometric testing which would inform the shortlisting and/or contibute towards the interview process.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To provide a professional and effective administrative and secretariat service to relevant governance and management structures of the University. To ensure coherent and prompt communication for the implementation of decisions and to maintain a comprehensive electronic decision register.
KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS
- Planning and logistical arrangements for meetings.
- Call for items, compiling and distributing agendas.
- Procedural advice and communication prior to, during and after meeting.
- Minutes, report writing and action memorandums.
- Electronic storage and electronic decision register.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Good knowledge of the rules and procedures pertaining to the governance structures for which secretariat functions are provided.
- Excellent communication skills - oral, writing and listening skills.
- Excellent organizing skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, manage stressful situations and to work independently.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint and other software packages used in committee administration.
- Attentive and detail orientated.
REQUIREMENTS
- In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess a relevant M+3 qualification or equivalent, and three (3) years relevant administrative experience, which includes the provision of secretariat functions to committees.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The core purpose of this post is to provide appropriate and effective student counselling, career and development service delivery to the Nelson Mandela University communities as directed in accordance with the mission of the Centre.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- To provide a professional psychological counselling service to Nelson Mandela University students, related to academic, career and psychosocial wellbeing.
- To contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a supportive organisational environment through a professional service to the university stakeholders.
- To increase accessibility to Emthonjeni Student Wellness services through resource development, consultation, training, community interventions, and media communication.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- An understanding of the counselling and development needs of higher education students.
- An understanding of and experience in student counselling programmes and services with regard to student access and throughput principles and best practice.
- Have proven psychological assessment and counselling skills.
- Possess strong written, verbal communication skills and relevant computer literacy skills as well as good research skills
- Have proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should have complied with the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in psychology
- Be a Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Educational) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Have at least 2 years’ experience in which competence has been gained.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To provide a secretarial, financial and logistical support service for the Innovation Office
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- The Innovation Office at the Nelson Mandela University is responsible for the identification, protection, and management of the Nelson Mandela University’s intellectual property (IP). The Innovation Office manages a number of projects and is involved in spin-off and start-up companies. The Secretary for the Innovation Office will form a key part of the team responsible for secretarial, financial, and logistical support for the office.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Secretarial and administrative support
- Contracts filing and information management
- Patents filing and IP register management
- Budgeting and financial administration
- Assist Nelson Mandela University spin off companies with administrative tasks
CORE COMPETENCIES
- In-depth understanding of office administration practices
- Able to work across multi-disciplinary areas
- Able to work with academics, professional support staff and students from a wide range of disciplines
- Strong organisational skills
- Budgeting and financial management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks given by different people and to prioritise tasks
- Understanding of the basic patenting process and key milestones for patent applications
- Experience in event management and logistics for meetings, workshops and seminars
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Be customer focussed, discrete and recognise confidential information with integrity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good public relations skills
DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:
- Trustworthy and able to work without daily supervision; excellent team work ethic; values honesty, integrity and transparency.
- Excellent knowledge and several years of experience working with an enterprise resource planning system, preferably the ITS Integrator system
- A degree or diploma in a relevant area will be an advantage but is not a requirement
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric
- Five years relevant experience in a similar role, where core competences have been gained
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The core purpose of the job is to provide both strategic management and leadership of Nelson Mandela university’s internationalization initiatives, along the three academic missions of the University (learning and teaching; research; and engagement). Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Internationalisation, the Senior Director for International Education will also be responsible for facilitating the attraction, support, and retention of international students; promotion of positive and productive international partnerships that advance the intentions of University’s Vision 2030; as well as facilitation and support of the institutional academic and strategic internationalisation programme led by the Vice-Chancellor and senior executives of the University.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- To develop and implement appropriate strategic plans for the internationalization of the Nelson Mandela University activities, along its three academic missions of learning and teaching; research; and engagement.
- To lend support to the institutional academic and strategic internationalisation programme led by the Vice-Chancellor and senior executives of the University.
- To strengthen and grow the footprint of the institution across the rest of the African continent and to grow and nurture existing partnerships in the global South.
- To strengthen and grow international exchange programmes.
- To strengthen Nelson Mandela University's relationships with other institutions of higher learning, locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
- To collaborate with academic administration in directing the recruitment programmes of international students.
- To contribute to the positive identity enhancement, marketing and profiling of the University internationally, in liaison with Communication and Marketing Department
- To actively promote a culture that supports internationalisation at the Nelson Mandela University.
- To manage human resources and direct, manage and maintain finances of the International Office, in line with institutional policies and best practice.
- To develop and implement systems and processes for the effective management of international partnerships at the Nelson Mandela University.
- To support the University with regards its transformational agenda, in line with the Vision, Mission and Values of the institution.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Ability to provide strategic leadership to an international office
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders regionally, nationally and internationally
- A comprehensive knowledge of the Higher Education legislation and regulatory frameworks related to international education.
- An in-depth insight into trends in higher education nationally and internationally
- A sound knowledge of academic administrative requirements in respect of the admission and
- enrolment of students
- Strong financial planning and management skills
- Excellent marketing and networking skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Relationship Building: Building and actively maintaining working relationships and/or networks of contacts to further the University’s goals.
- Strategic Focus: Developing and inspiring commitment to a vision of success; supporting, promoting and ensuring alignment with the University’s vision and values
REQUIREMENTS
- A Doctorate in a relevant field, along with a demonstrated understanding of an academic environment;
- At least 8-10 years senior management experience of which five (5) years would have been in the area of higher education internationalization, or similar environment
- Familiarity with South African immigration and other national regulatory frameworks and policies related to international students in higher education;
- Significant experience working with international students at different academic levels
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To facilitate and administer the learning process for students in modules presented at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Conduct and publish research within the discipline of Marketing Management and contribute to community engagement in line with the core functions and values of the university.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- To facilitate the learning and teaching processes and outcomes of the department.
- To conduct, publish and supervise research.
- To perform administration work.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Marketing Management principles
- Experience in facilitating learning and research at undergraduate levels.
- Ability to facilitate online learning and large classes.
- Evidence of Journal publication will be an added advantage
REQUIREMENTS
LECTURER (Post level 8)
- The potential candidate must have a relevant master’s degree in marketing.
- The candidate must have experience in lecturing at undergraduate level in the field of Marketing at University level
- The candidate must have the ability to manage large groups
- At least one-year relevant industry experience in the field of Marketing and Sales
- Preference will be given to candidates with specific knowledge in the areas of Marketing and Sales Management.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a record of a published academic journal article.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To facilitate the learning process for Honours students intending to become professional construction health and safety practitioners in terms of the subjects Construction Health and Safety Management 4,
- Construction Environmental Management 4, Construction Risk Management 4, and Design Management 4. In addition, you will be expected to supervise Construction Health and Safety Management Treatise 4 research studies, and Masters Construction Health and Safety-related research studies.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Facilitate learning and teaching
- Provide support and guidance to UG and Postgraduate students
- Perform administration as well as other academic related functions
- Take responsibility for identified academic modules in the BSc (Honours) (Construction Health and Safety Management) programme or any other module as allocated by the HOD
- Undertake subject curriculum development
- Supervise research studies at PGDip; Honours; Masters and Doctorate (if qualified at the Doctoral level)
- Conduct research and publish in accredited journals relative to construction health and safety management
- Quality assurance and professional body accreditation
CORE COMPETENCIES
- A sound knowledge of construction health and safety management across the six stages of projects
- Experience in construction health and safety management
- Strong skills in working with students, communication, construction health and safety management, modern construction and related activities, and a pro-active nature relative to students, academia, industry, and professional association liaison and development
- Research and publishing skills
- Postgraduate supervision skills
REQUIREMENTS
- In order to be considered for appointment to this position, preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A construction health and safety-related MSc with relevant academic experience
- A minimum of 2 years construction health and safety experience
- An added advantage for candidates would be:
- Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) or a similar internationally recognised organisation for health and safety-related registration.
- Membership of the Association of Construction Health and Safety Management or a similar professional association.
- The successful candidate (if not yet registered) must be registrable with a relevant Professional body (i.e. meet the registration requirements) and commit to submitting an application for registration within 12 months of employment.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The purpose of this academic post is to develop and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills for learners within the Electrical Engineering profession at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to conduct and lead research, to develop research capacity in the department, to contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Nelson Mandela University.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Develop the research capacity and output of the department;
- Develop the high level publication output of the department;
- Develop the academic and practical capacity of the students;
- Mentor students intensively;
- Practical and technical ability in electrical and electronic fields;
- Highly motivated and diligent working style;
- Perform administration.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- In-depth knowledge of the theory and application in at least two of the fields of: Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Electronics, Simulation/Software Programming
- Experience in teaching and facilitating learning at final year undergraduate levels over various modes and to contribute at postgraduate levels.
- If applying for senior lecturer and above, candidates must have published academically in the field of at least two of the above-mentioned fields and have supervised postgraduate candidates.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for appointment to the post of Senior Lecturer, candidates must have:
- research doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering;
- with high level teaching experience in the field of any two of the fields of: Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Electronics, Simulation/Software Programming;
- significant research having been conducted in these fields;
- must have supervised postgraduate students;
- be eligible and willing to be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineer;
- significant hands-on experience in the relevant fields.
In order to be considered for appointment to the post of Associate Professor, candidates must have:
- a research Doctorate in Electrical Engineering
- at least 5 years of extensive high level research (must have published in DHET-approved, peer- reviewed journals and conferences) in the field of any two of the fields of: Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Electronics, Simulation/Software Programming;
- undergraduate level teaching experience;
- must have supervised postgraduate students;
- be eligible to be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineer;
- significant hands-on experience in the relevant fields.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in a rapidly transforming academic institution? Do you want to contribute towards developing young talent to stand their ground in a highly competitive game sector internationally?
- The Game Ranch Management Programme at the North Campus of the Nelson Mandela University needs your talent, passion and commitment to strengthen our teaching and research in commercial ecological Game Ranching. A vacancy exists for an Associate Lecturer in the School Environmental Sciences in the Department of Agriculture Sciences. The purpose of this academic post is to teach and research at the interface of the game ranch industry and production sciences, emphasizing the integration of management and science in the Game Utilization business context. The post requires a person who can teach and research across disciplines within the Game Management diploma- and degree programs. If you have what it takes to serve the needs of our students, our campus and the South African game industry and your credentials meet the requirements of this position, we invite you to join our team at the North Campus in Gqeberha.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Teach undergraduate students in the Game Management program in the fields of commercial Business Management (Leadership Development & Strategic Management), Game Science and Game Utilization.
- Facilitate student learning at post-graduate level in commercial Business Management, Game Science, Game Utilization and Production.
- Conduct, supervise and publish research relevant to Game Utilization (business management) and sustainable ecological production.
- Engage with the game industry in terms of Management, teaching, and research.
- Perform administrative and management functions in the Department of Agriculture and Game Management.
- Undertake curriculum development for new courses and participate in regular re-curriculation of modules and programme reviews.
- Initiating community engagement projects and engaging in professional development activities.
CORE COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrate an ability to understand the game industry as an integrated and complex system and to work across disciplines within the game utilization business milieu.
- An ability to engage and work with other people to achieve results beneficial to society.
- A proven ability to network with practitioners and researchers in industry.
- The ability to apply theoretical scientific concepts in practice.
- The potential to conduct applied research and publish research results.
- Capacity and aptitude for teamwork and working with groups of people.
- Ability to be creative and innovative in the workplace.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Eastern Cape.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Be able to collaborate with colleagues within and between departments and foster a constructive research dynamic in the discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge and the application of sustainable soil-plant-animal-management interactions within a commercial land use enterprise.
- Ability to pursue work in the field of Game Utilization, Game Science and Ecological agriculture.
REQUIREMENTS
- B degree in the field of Game Ranch Management and Utilization or Wildlife Management or Nature Conservation
- At least 1- 2 years full-time teaching experience in Game Ranch Management and Utilization or Wildlife Management or Nature Conservation at undergraduate and postgraduate level in both a face-to-face and an online / hybrid environment.
- Relevant industry work experience outside of an academic institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- MSc in Game Ranch Management and Utilization or Wildlife Management or Nature Conservation
- Evidence of attracting research funding and ability to initiate and manage research partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g., Industry, Government).
- Firearm competency
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To teach isiXhosa and School Leadership at undergraduate and post graduate level. To contribute to Faculty administration as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Facilitate the learning processes in the Faculty
- Conduct, publish and promote research
- Participate in academic engagement
- Participate in faculty administration
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Facilitation of learning
- Facilitation of teaching students how to teach isiXhosa at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
- Facilitation of teaching students how to teach School Leadership at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
- A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in isiXhosa
- A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in School Leadership
- Ability to adapt School Leadership teaching to the diversity of interests and aptitudes of students
- Ability to adapt isiXhosa teaching to the diversity of interests and aptitudes of students
- Ability to develop teaching materials in School Leadership, and in isiXhosa
- Active presentation of research papers at conferences
- Conducting scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanisation and decolonization of Leadership & Management and Social Sciences
REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of academic qualifications in isiXhosa and School Leadership
- Experience in teaching isiXhosa at school level
- A sound disciplinary and content knowledge in isiXhosa as well as School Leadership
Senior Lecturer:
- PHD degree in Education or equivalent for Senior Lecturer
- Experience (1-5 years) in teaching isiXhosa as well as School Leadership at university level will be an added advantage
- Experience in supervising or co-supervising students at post graduate level for Senior Lecturer
- Proven research record for Senior Lecturer
Lecturer:
- M Ed or equivalent for Lecturer
- Experience (2+ years) in teaching isiXhosa as well as School Leadership at university level will be an added advantage
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To teach History and English at undergraduate and post graduate level. To contribute to Faculty administration as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Facilitate the learning processes in the Faculty
- Conduct, publish and promote research
- Participate in academic engagement
- Participate in faculty administration
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Facilitation of learning
- Facilitation of teaching students how to teach English at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
- Facilitation of teaching students how to teach History at undergraduate and post graduate studies.
- A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in History and English.
- A sound knowledge of strategies for assessing learning in English and History.
- Ability to adapt History and English teaching to the diversity of interests and aptitudes of students.
- Ability to develop teaching materials in History and English.
- Active presentation of research papers at conferences
- Ability to conduct scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanisation and decolonization of History and English.
- Ability to develop and inculcate a culture of reading.
REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of academic qualifications in English as well as History
- Experience in teaching English and History at school level
- A sound disciplinary and content knowledge in English and History
Senior Lecturer:
- PHD degree in Education or equivalent for Senior Lecturer
- Experience (1-5 years) in teaching English as well as History at university level will be an added advantage
- Experience in supervising or co-supervising students at post graduate level for Senior Lecturer
- Proven research record for Senior Lecturer
Lecturer:
- M Ed or equivalent for Lecturer
- Experience (2+ years) in teaching English as well as History at university level will be an added advantage
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- Supervise graduate and postgraduate students
- Conduct, publish and promote research in the field of Critical Education
- Maintain a research profile and publication output
- Contribute to Faculty activities and administration responsibilities
- Maintain a socially responsive activity
- Contribute to the building of a research culture in the Faculty
- Mentor junior researchers in the Faculty
- To contribute to the development of the Post Graduate Studies department.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Teach under and Postgraduate students
- Supervise masters and PhD students.
- Conduct research and publish in critical pedagogy and critical studies in higher education.
- Foster cross-disciplinarity and participate in the ongoing reconfiguration of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Be a Critical thinker
- Strong communication skills
- Is Strategic
- Have strong Leadership and Management skills
- Have a proven track record of mentorship
- Conduct research independently and in a team
REQUIREMENTS
- A doctoral degree in Education or Philosophy of Education
- Extensive lecturing experience
- An established record of postgraduate supervision
- A strong and consistent record of publications in the field of Education
- Evidence of academic and administrative leadership
- Strong track record of socially responsive scholarship, community engagement and public or professional service
- Scholarship anchored in approaches that seek to find critical, relevant and appropriate solutions to challenges that will benefit society to create a socially just world.
- Three to seven years relevant working experiences as an Associate Professor
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To coordinate service learning and teaching activities related to the functioning of the Primary Health Care Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- To work together with the Faculty of Health Sciences to establish and build relationships on the Community Healthcare Platform.
- To be involved in Inter-Professional Education and Collaborative Practice.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- To facilitate teaching and learning in under- and postgraduate students in promotive, preventative, curative and rehabilitative health care across the life span.
- To mentor students who access the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform.
- To be involved in research activities related to the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- To collaborate with the Eastern Cape Department of Health in terms of consumables and clinic sites for the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform.
- To perform all related administrative duties and be fully computer literate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- To operate the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in the identified communities.
- Knowledge of theory and practice integration.
- Competent in rendering a comprehensive Primary Health Care service.
- Competent in dispensing medication according to the Essential Drugs List.
- Competent in management of health services.
- Sound experience in conducting research.
- Sound knowledge of the National Health Act (No. 61 of 2003) and all legislation that governs the different schools’ practices and relative to the respective professional bodies of students who utilize the platform.
- Ability to teach and assess Primary Health Care to Faculty of Health Science students.
- Sound knowledge of the South African Primary Health and Public Health system.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across all levels of life.
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office and Project Management.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Honours or Magister degree in Nursing Science.
- Post-Graduate degree /diploma in Advanced Primary Health Care.
- Registered with SANC as a Nurse in General, Community, Psychiatric and Midwifery. Post-graduate degree/diploma in Nursing Education.
- Post-graduate degree/diploma in Management will be an added advantage.
- Experience
- At least five years clinical experience in Nursing Practice.
- At least three years teaching experience in Nursing or Health Professions Education.
- Driver’s License
- Code 8 Driver’s Licence and be willing to obtain a Code 10 Driver’s License within six months.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- The core purpose is to lecture in the B.EMC programme modules, to conduct research in EMC and to facilitate collaborative relationships with Government and the private sector.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Lecture and assess modules within the B.EMC programme Build relationships with the various role-players in the field.
- Conduct, publish and supervise research in Emergency Medical Care Engage in Health Promotion community projects.
- Assist with the presentation of Short Learning Programmes and CPD activities Assist with clinical practice shifts.
- Assist with assessments and exams whenever needed in the Department.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Expert knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate level.
- Experience in blended and online learning and in academic programmes such as Moodle
- Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
- Good management and administrative skills
- Proven expertise in the field of Emergency Medical Care (EMC).
- Experience in the Provincial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be an advantage.
- Experience in assessment and grading of research.
- Applicable to associate Professor /Senior Lecturer level
- Experience in research in terms of academic supervision
- Experience in research and publications
POST REQUIREMENTS
- 6/ 7 /8
- Candidates must meet the following non-negotiable requirements:
Qualifications
- Relevant Doctoral degree, master’s degree, (Applicable to associate Professor /Senior Lecturer) or Bachelor’s degree in the field of Emergency Medical Care (Applicable to Lecturer level) (Completion of any formal further education qualification in EMC is an advantage).
- Registration
- Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) (Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage).
Experience
- (Lecturer)
- At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field
- At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of EMC.
- (Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer level)
- At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of EMC.
- At least 2 years in conducting, supervising and assessment of research.
- Physical fitness
- Must be physically fit to practice in the field of rescue.
- Added advantages.
- Completion of any formal educational qualification or any short course in facilitation, assessors, or moderators, will be an advantage.
- Experience of the Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To orientate and lecture Higher Certificate Business Studies and Management students, provide academic support, deal with administrative work, as well as to participate in different engagement initiatives both internally as well as external of the university.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Facilitate teaching and learning of the module FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- Facilitate teaching and learning of the undergraduate modules pertaining to the subject area of MANAGEMENT.
- Provide academic support pertaining to the listed modules
- Provide academic administration pertaining to the listed modules
- Coordinate the relevant functions pertaining to the marketing of the Higher Certificate & Management programme.
- Capacity to work with the other departmental heads and members of the School of Management Sciences & Faculty
CORE COMPETENCIES
- A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Business Management as well as Management principles
- Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate levels
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to administer modules involving large numbers of students.
- Ability to identify students requiring academic support and to provide the necessary assistance.
REQUIREMENTS
The candidate:
- Must be in possession of a relevant Honours qualification or PG Diploma.
- Preference will be given to candidates in possession of a relevant NQF 9 qualification.
- Must have experience in lecturing at the undergraduate level as well as a minimum of 2 years tutoring experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with lecturing experience with large classroom sizes as well as providing academic support.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of practical work experience in the relevant industries of business.
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