Current Vacancies at University of Johannesburg

• The Education Faculty at the University of Johannesburg offers undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes at the Soweto and the Auckland Park Campuses. In the undergraduate programmes at Soweto Campus, teachers qualify for posts in the foundation and intermediate phases of schooling. In the undergraduate programmes at Auckland Park Campus, teachers qualify for posts in the senior and Further Education and Training (FET) phases of schooling. In addition to the class work, the undergraduate programme is extended by a practicum component where students are required to undertake mandatory Work Integrated Learning (WIL). 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the academic aspects of WIL in the undergraduate programmes in the faculty
• Develop and revise curriculum especially those related to teaching methodology and practicum modules
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in blended and online modes
• Academic administration  
• Promote student success
• Promote a publication record with a scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) and WIL research focus
• Maintain relationships with schools to create opportunities for WIL placements  
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Coordinate an academic focus on WIL and work collaboratively with the WIL Coordinator
• Participation in faculty and university committees

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in teacher education  
• At least five years of school teaching experience
• Experience in partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• A record of accredited scholarly research outputs
• At least three years’ experience in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and post-graduate students at university level
• A record of postgraduate university supervision at honours, masters and doctoral levels
• Computer Literacy: proven working knowledge of the MS Office package (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 

Recommendations:

• A doctoral degree in teacher education or a related education field
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education Environment and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of Image Now, Oracle and ITS (Integrated Tertiary Software) system

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors and work under pressure.
• Ability to build a rapport with and develop relations with all stakeholders, including school partners, external mentors, assessors, and SACE. Provide care and support to students and lecturers during WIL sessions  
• Excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Designing and executing research in the area of specialisation i.e teacher education, including WIL  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and deal with students, lecturers and schools from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organisational, management, and logistical skills
• Must be enthusiastic and build a positive institutional culture
• Ensure that staff and students comply and abide by the values and mission statements espoused by the University of Johannesburg

Deadline:11th October,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To teach, conduct research, produce accredited research, and supervise postgraduate students.

 Responsibilities:
Teaching         

• Teach and facilitate learning in social work across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to students’ academic, professional, and practice development

Research         

• Provide postgraduate supervision and contribute to the development and publication of high-quality, accredited research outputs.

Leadership and Administration          

• Contribute to departmental administration and assume leadership responsibilities that support the effective functioning and strategic development of the department.

Community Engagement         

• Drive community engagement and outreach initiatives that apply social work skills to benefit society.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Social Work;
• Registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
• Five (5) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution;
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications or DHET accredited publication units;
• Conference papers delivered at national or international conferences;
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctoral level; 
• Relevant academic administration; 
• Eligible for NRF rating.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, facilitation and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Courteous, professional, firm manner
• Use of LMS platforms, online teaching tools, digital research databases and emerging technologies
• Developing short courses, professional training, CPD initiatives and external partnerships.
• Understanding social welfare policy, legislation, professional standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to social work.

Recommendations:

• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Clinical social work background. 
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling study guides in alignment with norms and standards of CHE and SACSSP.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a social work lens are added advantages.

Deadline:11th October,2026

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• The Department of Business Management, situated in the College of Business and Economics, School of Management, a Department that has a comprehensive offering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in Sustainability within the Department of Business Management.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Lecture Sustainability-related modules such as sustainability management, sustainability reporting and analytics, and sustainable finance and impact investing at under and postgraduate levels as well as other business management-related modules.
• Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
• Perform administrative duties as directed by the Head of Department or relevant Campus coordinator.
• Participate in identified community outreach projects.
• Supervise both Honours and Masters students.
• A commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters degree in Sustainability or an appropriate master’s degree (NQF 9)
• At least three years' teaching experience in Sustainability at a higher education institution and/or professional experience.
• An understanding and interest in contemporary sustainability challenges and the evolution of corporate responses to them - from ethics-based CSR through systemic sustainability, the SDGs, and ESG.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills. 
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner. 
• Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Teaching experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Experience in e-learning
• Affiliation with relevant professional bodies.

Recommendations:

• Must be able to interact and mange external stakeholder relationships.
• Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.

Deadline:11th October,2026

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 Job Description:

• To provide administrative support and to ensure that accurate and valid employee data is maintained on the HCM information system in line with HCM policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
Administration:

• Maintenance of HCM standards during the administration process in line with the HCM Service Charter.
• Adhere to HCM Administration processes and procedures.
• Balance multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ensure accuracy of data for HCM reporting purposes.
• Responsible for the appointment of Permanent, Temporary employees and Independent Contrators.
• Provide HCM Administration guidance to related stake holders.
• Process appointments for based abroad employees.
• Populate all standard letters pertaining to employee life cycle
• Communicate with the Payroll Department regarding salary related changes
• Liaise with the Rem & Benefits department for UJ Employee benefits.
• Capture and maintain GES and DVP appointments related to 4IR
• Collaboration with the HCM Coordinator Administration to ensure HCM Admin processes, are aligned with  the HCM Strategic Plan.

Data management:

• Apply implemented controls to maintain data intergrity
• Adhere to data management principles including data integrity, quality assurance, credibility and completeness of data.

Risks and governance reporting:

• Identify Administrative risks and alert HCM Coordinator
• Action implemented controls to mitigate administration risks
• Adhere to all HCM Administrative SOPs and related policies

Minimum requirements

• Qualification at NQF 6 in HR, Labour Relations and/or Industrial Psychology
• At least three to five (3-5) years' Oracle experience
• At least three to five (3-5) years' OTACS experience
• At least three to five (3-5) years' Temporary employee and Independent Contractor appointment experience

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and report writing)
• Strong Business Acumen
• Strong time management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Employee Relations knowledge
• Understanding of Payroll processes
• High-level skill in using Microsoft Office package
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and work cross fuctionally
• Excellent customer service skills

Recommendations:

• Administration Experience within the Higher Education environment
• Knowledge of Audit processes
• Knowledge of UJ Policies

Deadline:9th October,2026