Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The Clinical grant funds the position. Due to the limited amount of Biokinetics Preceptors available, there is a struggle to find good-quality preceptors. The preceptor is responsible for work integrated learning experience for our biokinetic students. The aim of this position is to ensure that all students are exposed to the Biokinetics scope of practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and learning.
- Administration.
- Community engagement.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree or an honours degree (NQF level 7/8) in Biokinetics.
- Professional registration with the HPCSA as independent practitioner.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work integrated learning experience as an independent Clinical Accompanist.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Accreditation with Basic Life Support.
- Professional membership with BASA (Biokinetics Association of South Africa).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience as an independent practitioner in Biokinetics.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Expertise in setting up clinical rotation schedules.
- Expert knowledge of the scope of the profession of Biokinetics and the ethical requirements for professional conduct and practice.
- Good problem-solving skills in the key performance areas.
- General computer literacy (Windows MS Office, Excel, use of e-mail and internet) with additional knowledge of databases.
- High standard of interpersonal and communication skills (including appropriate language skills to function in the multilingual
- NWU environment) and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead space and infrastructure investigations for the NWU 3 Year Infrastructure Plan
- Lead infrastructure request investigations to determine space use requirements, based on Space, Student and Staff HEMIS information. Complete option analysis, concept drawings and recommend cost effective solutions in initiation reports.
- Coordinate the project team for the Business Case phase to deliver signed-off scope of work reports, concept drawings, project budgets and project charters) for larger capital projects.
- Conduct investigations for minor building works / minor unscheduled projects and compile initiation reports.
- Provide progress reports to direct manager.
- Strategic Space & Infrastructure Planning
- Complete and Present Business Cases to the Facilities Working Committee to recommend projects for inclusion in the 3 Year Infrastructure Plan.
- Provide inputs into strategic space planning activities such as the revision of the NWU spatial master development plan by providing information.
- Optimised Space Allocations
- Oversee and execute all Space Allocations on a campus according to space norms and approved space management guidelines to ensure optimal utilisation of space.
- Move planning
- Manage move planning on campus (move requests and larger move planning).
Minimum requirements
- A degree (NQF level 7) in Architecture or Built Environment
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Space Planning
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in space management (Space norms, space planning, allocations, move planning)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Able to understand requirements for infrastructure and spaces.
- Space planning capabilities.
- Drawing basic building lay-outs based on user requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in space management principles.
- Good verbal communication and report writing skills.
- Computer Literacy: MS Excel.
- CAD software capabilities.
- Compile basic cost estimates.
- Compiling basic project budgets.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE OF PROFESSOR:
Teaching and Learning:
- Lecture typical mechanical engineering modules and assist with final year projects.
Management:
Research
- Quality research that is of interest to the school of mechanical engineering and the faculty of engineering.
- Implementation/Commercialisation:
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results
- Involvement in community projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE AS SCHOOL DIRECTOR (SUPPLEMENTARY ROLE)upplem:
Teaching and Learning:
- Implement faculty teaching and learning practices and processes on campus and drive alignment across delivery sites
- Align School programmes and modes of delivery across all delivery sites
- Improve the design of the School qualifications / curriculum / programmes to ensure shortfalls are addressed against external and internal programme evaluations and reviews
- Devise and implement improvement plans post programme reviews
- Innovative use of technology and all media, optimum levels of standardisation across sites of delivery for undergraduate programmes, quality assurance and a rich diverse learning experience, joint accountability
- Implement continuous qualification, curriculum and programme alignment in relation to faculty plan, NWU academic standards and assessment frameworks
- Implement systems or processes to monitor and pro-actively identify at risk students and risk modules that would impact student success
- Determine strategies to improve student success and maximise opportunities to secure Government grants based on undergraduate throughput and student success
- Implement and oversee a secure environment for assessment and moderation
- Participate in enrolment planning to ensure optimal enrolment as per faculty plan
- Actively manage the registration of students, joint accountability with the Director Student Academic Administration
- Direct disciplinary matters and termination of studies due to poor academic performance across sites of delivery
- Joint accountability to achieve the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning and to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability
Student Relations
- Liaise with students and parents, build relationships and resolve escalations
- Joint accountability for active marketing of the School to improve students' identification and association with the school and its operation across sites of delivery
External Relationships
- Collaborate and build effective relationships for success model delivery
- Liaise with regional, industry, statutory and professional regulatory bodies
- In consultation with the Executive Dean, position and promote the School and ultimately the NWU Brand, through effective marketing and communication, relationships with local government, the community, industry, students, parents and alumni and other stakeholders
- In consultation with the Deputy Dean promote internationalization and commercialisation
Management and Leadership
- Faculty effectiveness and efficiency inclusive of infrastructure and facilities, joint accountability
- Programme and Research entities effectiveness, joint accountability
- Joint accountability with leadership team for management effectiveness of the School
- Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness
- Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management
- Cost management and cost-effectiveness
- Processes and systems design, implementation, effectiveness and efficiency
- Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development
- Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering specialization related to the offerings of the School of Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 10) completed or near completion
- Ten years appropriate work experience.
- Two years appropriate management experience.
- NRF rated (Professor) or ready to submit rating application within three years (Associate Professor)
- Registered as a professional engineer or able to submit an application for professional registration within the first 12 months of taking office.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching undergraduate Geography and Environmental Education modules on contact and distance mode, etc.
- Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate
- Study guide and study material development
- Research
- Leading and participating in research national and international projects.
- Initiating and planning of strategic research initiative
- Research Publications - articles, chapters and/or books
- Membership and participation in research entity activities
- NRF funded project management.
- Community Engagement
- Community service
- Initiate and manage community engagement projects.
Minimum requirements:
- A PhD in Geography and Environmental Education (NQF 10) (Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer).
- An MEd in Geography and Environmental Education (NQF 9) (Lecturer).
- A bachelor’s degree with Geography as a major subject up to university level 3 (NQF 7).
- A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and learning experience in school Geography (Grade 10 to 12) or university Geography.
- A minimum of 3 years’ research experience in Geography Education or Environmental Education.
Added Advantage:
- Professional registration with SACE.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- Advanced knowledge of Geography (Human and Physical Geography, Map Work, and GIS) and Environmental Education to teach Geography and Environmental Education content modules to undergraduate B.Ed. and Hons students.
- Knowledge of dynamic teaching-learning technologies,
- Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Use of blended learning environments, e.g. Internet and email.
- Advanced research skills.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- This position provides support for integrated library systems and infrastructure configured for the next generation users to support teaching, learning and research. It is part of the integral process to perform efficiently in implementing best practice to achieve library goals.
- To implement the next-generation Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS).
- To implement, evaluate, monitor, and support all library systems in support of the NWU Digital Strategy framework.
- To enhance e-resources and IT security awareness.
- To facilitate systems integration projects for seamless systems operations.
- To keep abreast of the latest IT developments and existing functionality to support streamlined workflows and expanded capabilities for administered systems.
- To implement intelligent technologies by supporting teaching, learning, and research in all modes of delivery.
- To train and orientate staff and new staff members on new system features and upgrades.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and Access Control
2. Access Control on e-resources
3. Collaboration, Marketing & Liaison, and Quality control
4. Digital Transformation of NWU libraries
5. Provide sufficient ICT infrastructure support for NWU libraries
6. Miscellaneous tasks
Minimum requirements
- B.Bibl. or Computer Science/IT or B. degree and postgraduate qualification in Information Science
- IT Certification – A /N /MCSE
- PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- LIASA
EXPERIENCE
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in ILMS Administration
- 2 to 5 years IT support, troubleshooting and administration
- 2 to 5 years’ experience in administration of institutional Repository
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in Masters and PhD research.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programmes.
- Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
- At the teaching and learning director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
- Coaching and mentoring in clinical nursing health fields.
Research and Innovation
- Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
- Increased number of publications.
- Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals.
- Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
- Supervise master’s and PhD students.
- Update and develop research methodology course work for Masters and PhD students.
- Conduct own Postgraduate studies.
- Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Ensure effective research administration.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
- Innovatively transform the research practice within the school.
- Community Engagement
- Leading in community engagement activities/projects.
- Register and lead school community engagement projects.
- Development of projects to the benefit of community, health and nursing service delivery.
- Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.
Leadership
- Assist the research director (or entity colleagues) and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
- Arrange and present workshops on research methodology as well as based on their expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within their field.
- Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the research director.
- To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and related fields.
- Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
- Support and empower with nursing/health clinical programmes.
Ad hoc
- Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nursing with specialisation in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
- A degree (NQF level 8) in Nursing Education.
- Professional accreditation with SANC.
- Professional registration with SANC as Nurse Educator and Midwife.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the facilitation of teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ clinical experience within Nursing or any other Health field.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ teaching experience within Higher Education.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) specialising in any Medical and Surgical Nursing.
- NRF rating (for Professor).
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research and Supervision:
- Research, postgraduate supervision and capacitating of junior staff re research in the fields of the School of Psycho-Social Education, with appropriate publications and delivery of students. Furthermore – the potential to lead research projects and obtain funding for research in a related field.
2. Administration:
3. Community engagement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD (NQF 10) in Education with Educational Psychology and/or Life Orientation and/or Learner Support and/or Movement Education as areas of specialisation.
- A minimum of 3 year’ lecturing experience at a higher education institution.
- Must have proven research experience on a full or part-time basis.
- A record of consistent accredited publications and successful supervision of higher degree students.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- ECDE as secondary focus will be an added advantage.
- Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 7)
- Registered with the South African Council of Educators SACE).
- NRF rated.
- Teaching or practical experience in the field in a schooling context.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- To deliver quality lectures and support to students
- Set assessments and make sure that students receive feedback on time.
- Address student queries and problems.
- Develop study material.
Research and Innovation and/or Creative Outputs:
- It is mandatory to register for an M.A / PhD programme within the first year of employment and complete the qualification within record time.
- Involvement in research entity activities.
Academic Leadership and Administration:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
Social Responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement):
- Involvement in community engagement through CE projects and collaboration with necessary stakeholders.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
- Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Minimum requirements
- An honours’ degree (NQF Level 8) in Setswana, Literature, Linguistics, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year lecturing or tutoring experience at a tertiary institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Registration for M.A or PhD.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
- Supervising honours students.
- Developing module content.
- Completing T&L related administration.
- Participating in processes to enhance the quality of T&L in the subject group, school, and faculty.
Research and Innovation
- Further own qualifications in Social Anthropology.
- Publish peer reviewed, accredited journal articles in high impact disciplinary journals.
- Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
- Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
- Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
Community Engagement
- Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue impactful community engagement initiatives in keeping with the NWU commitment to social justice.
Academic Citizenship
- Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU
- From time to time serve in faculty committee as well as subject and programme leadership positions as may become available
Minimum requirements
- An Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Social Anthropology.
- A minimum of 1 year Teaching and Learning experience at a tertiary institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Social Anthropology.
- A minimum of 1 year record of quality publication in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/or books published by reputable academic presses.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research and Supervision:
- Research, postgraduate supervision and capacitating of junior staff re research in the fields of the School of Psycho-Social Education, with appropriate publications and delivery of students. Furthermore – the potential to lead research projects and obtain funding for research in a related field.
2. Administration:
3. Community engagement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD (NQF 10) in Education with Educational Psychology and/or Life Orientation and/or Learner Support and/or Movement Education as areas of specialisation.
- A minimum of 3 year’ lecturing experience at a higher education institution.
- Must have proven research experience on a full or part-time basis.
- A record of consistent accredited publications and successful supervision of higher degree students.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- ECDE as secondary focus will be an added advantage.
- Professional Teacher’s Qualification (NQF level 7)
- Registered with the South African Council of Educators SACE).
- NRF rated.
- Teaching or practical experience in the field in a schooling context.
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