Current Vacancies at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements    

• A post-graduate degree in HRM or Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• 8 to 10 years relevant experience as an HR Manager in a generalist HR environment, of which the last 5 years’ experience has been in a senior management position, preferably in Higher Education
• Superior interpersonal skills and must be able to operate at all levels of the organization
• Strategic leadership and people management skills
• A good understanding and experience in change management implementation
• Familiarity with the higher education legislative environment
• Has a successful record of leadership and teamwork
• Has the ability to mobilize and inspire others towards shared goals
• Understands the overall operations and affairs of a university environment
• Thinks strategically and operationalise this into plans and projects
• Plan and manage budgets
• Working knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies Act, Employment Equity Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act

Recommendations    

• Knowledge and experience of HR management in a tertiary environment will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Higher Education Act/Statues/Rules, SAQA, NQF, and relevant Human Resources Information Management systems.
• Technical/professional Human Resource Management knowledge and skill
• In-depth knowledge of HR administration systems
• In-depth knowledge of labour legislation
•  Management of transformation and change management
• Strategic and visionary leadership
• Budget and financial management
• Resource management, including people and performance management
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Decision-making and problem solving
•  Communication and presentation skills
• Personal impact, stature, and credibility
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
• Management of complexity and ambiguity
• Quality assurance and risk management
• Corporate governance
• Health and safety management
• Policy development and implementation
• Negotiation
• Project planning and management
• Interpersonal relationships management
• Action orientated
• Team player
• Decision making
• Persuasion and presentation
• Problem-solving

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Actively support the Chief Operating Officer in managing the Human Resource (HR) portfolios
• Formulates the strategic vision and direction of an integrated Human Resources function aligned to the needs and expectations of core customers, e.g. advises on the most appropriate HR structure and organization to meet the evolving needs of the Sol Plaatje University.
• Review and update the SPU HR priorities, aligned to the SPU strategy
• Position HR as a strategic partner to contribute to the effective management of the University, and to ensure the availability of HR policies, practices and procedures which will encourage optimal staff recruitment, development, and deployment towards the achievement of the Sol Plaatje University’s vision.
• Initiate and drive the implementation of leadership philosophy and culture that will support the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Initiate and drive the Implementation of an SPU EE Plan
• Drive the transformation agenda through core initiatives
• HR Consulting and Coaching
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Remuneration and HR Administration
• Performance Management, Learning, and Development
• Employee Attraction and Retention 
• Employment Relations
• Health and Safety and Employee Wellbeing
• Resource Management: Human Resources
• Resource Management: Budget and Finance
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management
• Drives the effective implementation of reporting systems
• Monitor organisational human capital health indicators, identify problem/ concern areas, and communicate to relevant stakeholders
• Identify HR trends and issues in portfolio area and communicate to relevant stakeholders
• Develop relevant reports as and when required

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Position Specification    

• Data gathering and analysis
• Follow-up
• Project/programme administration (facilitating, reporting and analysing projects under supervision of a manager)
• Administrative job knowledge and skills
• Analytical thinking/ problem solving
• Building interpersonal relationships
• Client/ student services and support
• Communication
• Planning and organizing/ work management
• Teamwork/ collaboration
• Quality commitment/ work standards
• University awareness 

Minimum Requirements    

• A Relevant Diploma (NQF level 6)
• 2-3 years’ experience in an IP and Technology Transfer service/function
• An understanding of IP and TT within an academic environment
• Computer literate

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Identify and manage IP emanating from SPU.
• Conduct preliminary patent searches,
• Assess the potential of SPU technology to be protected
• Accurate and timeous recording of all invention disclosures, all relevant information in respect of IP in the portfolio, associated protecting filings and prosecution and maintenance thereof.
• Conduct IP due diligence.
• Develop and maintain an IP database, agreements and relationships as appropriate,
• Put in place a database for all IP for the university
• Conduct freedom to operate for the potential IP.
• Co-prepare reports to NIPMO with Senior Manager: I&TT
• Audit License agreement ‘s obligations and support the Senior Manager in implementing mitigating strategies.
• Build an awareness of organisational priorities for technology transfer
• Contribute to identifying research proposals and current research projects that have outputs that could potentially be commercialised
• Contribute to identifying useful IP in research outputs
• Collaborate with and support other research and knowledge transfer professionals in other institutions
• Build an understanding of the funding landscape across the research and innovation value chain
• Familiarise researchers with knowledge transfer approaches
• Build an understanding of organisational structures and processes for knowledge transfer
• Familiarise researchers with contracts management (e.g. due diligence)
• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

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Position Specification    

• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill
• Formal presentation
• Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Coaching and mentoring
• Student focus
• Continuous learning
• Decision making and problem solving
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Professional and ethical standards
• Adaptability
• Managing work
• Work standards

Minimum Requirements    

• Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in environmental science/agricultural science or related discipline
• Evidence of field-based and/or laboratory research experience
• Supervision of postgraduate students
• Evidence of a publication record
• Valid driver’s licence

Recommendations    

• Previous research experience working in the fields of sustainable land management, rangeland ecology or climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience.
• Teaching at post-graduate level
• Evidence of working with communities and CBOs
• Ability to work independently

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Post-graduate student support
• Technical and report writing advice to Honours and Master’s students
• Laboratory assistance (where relevant)
• Field trip assistance including transporting of students and equipment to study sites
• Tutoring and/or teaching of Honours students (where appropriate)
• Mentorship of students
• General project support
• Research and technical support for other Centre-related projects
• Collaboration with SPU academics
• Publication outputs
• Community Engagement support
• Coordinate community based outreach programmes aimed at implementing sustainability projects
• Facilitate community based workshops to capacitate community members