Current Vacancies at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to execute excellent food service in the allocated food service areas. The incumbent will maximise revenue by upselling through excellent customer service while maintaining high hygiene standards in the food service areas.

Key Performance Areas:

• Dining hall and food service.
• Health, hygiene and safety.
• Customer service.
• Training students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10.
• 2 years' experience in food service.
• Experience as a barista or bar service will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Micros will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good computer literacy skills.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and protocol aware.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for cleaning the kitchens and to help with ingredient preparation and cooking as required. The incumbent will offer support services to cooks and chefs in the kitchen. The incumbent will ensure food safety during preparation and service.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ingredients, food preparation, and service.
• Hygiene, health, and safety
• Kitchen and food service area maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10.
• 1-year relevant experience in mass catering will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good food preparation skills.
• Good people skills.
• Ability to operate industrial kitchen appliances.
• Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene.
• Knowledge of food safety management protocols and kitchen hygiene.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and protocol aware.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to oversee all kitchen operations by monitoring food preparation, presentation, and service as per approved menus daily. The incumbent will maximise the revenue generated from catering by keeping food costs very low.

Key Performance Areas:

• Food preparation & service.
• Hygiene, health & safety.
• Staff management.
• Kitchen maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year diploma in hospitality management/culinary arts/food and beverage management.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Registration with the relevant professional board will be an added advantage.
• Food cost control experience is essential.

Key Competencies

• strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good computer skills.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and protocol aware.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The primary role of this position is to perform front-of-house in the banqueting section of the Hotel & Catering Services. The incumbent will also be responsible for venue setup and breakdown, and for providing superb service during functions and events. The incumbent will ensure compliance with food safety requirements in the assigned food service areas.

Key Performance Areas:

• Banqueting, functions, and events front-of-house duties.
• Customer service.
• Hygiene, health and safety.
• Driver duties.
• Training of hospitality students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• 3 years of experience in banqueting or front-of-house in a reputable hotel (4-star) is a prerequisite.
• A code 10 driver's license is a must.
• A PDP will be an added advantage.
• Experience in MICROS will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills. 
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Sound knowledge of food service.
• Strong banqueting skills.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to oversee all kitchen operations by monitoring food preparation, presentation, and service in accordance with approved menus daily. The incumbent will maximize the revenue generated from catering by keeping food costs very low.

Key Performance Areas:

• Food preparation.
• Hygiene, health & safety.
• Staff management.
• Kitchen maintenance.
• Training of hospitality students

Minimum Requirements:

• M + 3-year Diploma in Culinary Studies/ Hospitality/ Professional Cookery or relevant chef qualification at Diploma level.
• 3 years’ experience as a Chef in a high-volume kitchen/ restaurant.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Registration with any relevant professional board will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Sound  knowledge of African & international cuisine 
• Knowledge of food safety management protocols and kitchen hygiene
• Sound knowledge of food cost control
• The ability to train and assess students in food production 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good culinary skills.
• Good people skills.
• Ability to operate industrial kitchen appliances
• Ability to work with senior management and other team members in the hotel
• Ability to deal with customer complaints
• Ability to demonstrate and promote flexibility and adaptability towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour hotel operation (working weekends, public holidays, and shifts)  
• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to prepare meals in any of the allocated kitchens and as per set menus. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring that all food production and service areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. The incumbent will ensure food safety during preparation and service.

Key Performance Areas:

• Food preparation & service.
• Health, hygiene and safety.
• Kitchen & food service area maintenance.
• Training students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12. 
• 3 years’ experience as a Chef.
• Registration with any relevant professional board will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Excellent judgment, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Good attitude and  flexibility towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour hotel operation (working weekends, public holidays, and shifts)    
• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to oversee all kitchen operations by monitoring food preparation, presentation, and service in accordance with approved menus daily. The incumbent will maximise the revenue generated from catering by keeping food costs very low. The incumbent will ensure compliance with food safety requirements in the allocated kitchen.

Key Performance Areas:

• Menu planning and costing.
• Food preparation and service.
• Hygiene, health, and safety.
• Staff management and general administration.
• Training of hospitality students.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year diploma in hospitality management/culinary arts/food and beverage management.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Registration with any relevant professional board will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Excellent participative management and leadership skills. 
• Excellent judgement, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Good attitude and  flexibility towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour hotel operation (working weekends, public holidays, and shifts)    
• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The primary role of this position is to coordinate functions and events in Hotel & Catering Services. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring that venue set-ups & breakdowns are done in a timely manner, as well as providing excellent service during functions and events. The incumbent will ensure food safety compliance in functions and events.

Key Performance Areas:

• Functions and events coordination.
• Staff supervision & admin management.
• Hygiene, health, and safety.
• Rotational Duty Management.
• Training of hospitality students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric + 3 Year Diploma/ Degree in Events Management, Hospitality Management/ Food and Beverage Management, or any other relevant qualification.
• 4 years’ experience in Events Management or Banqueting is a must.
• Registration with any relevant professional board will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Excellent participative management and leadership skills. 
• Excellent judgment, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to handle customer complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Good attitude and flexibility towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour hotel operation (working weekends, public holidays, and shifts). 
• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide effective administrative and coordination support to the infrastructure & Maintenance Department to enhance operational efficiency, support compliance with institutional systems and procedures, and ensure accurate documentation, communication, and reporting. The role contributes to the smooth functioning of maintenance operations through structured document management, system support, stakeholder communication, and administrative coordination.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute towards improving operational efficiency.
• Compilation of documents required for policies and procedures.
• Processing and coordination of documents.
• Maintenance of communication with key stakeholders

Minimum Requirements:

• M+3 in Office Administration or a relevant qualification.
• 4 years’ experience in an administrative support role.
• Experience in a maintenance, technical, facilities, or operations environment will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of document management and administrative systems is essential.

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with systems and databases.
• Time management and coordination skills.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to protocol.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and protocol-aware.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Human Resource Management division and coordinate office operations, while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide general administration support and office management for the HR division.
• Record keeping.
• Assist in capturing employee data on human resource information management systems.
• Client liaison with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with logistics preparation related to all HR events. e.g., meetings, interviews, training sessions
• Perform other duties as delegated by the line manager

Minimum Requirements:

• M+3 (Degree or Diploma) in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or related.
• 4 years of relevant experience in administration support.

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with systems and databases.
• Time management and coordination skills.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to protocol.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and attention to detail.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

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Job Primary Purpose

• The core purpose of this position is to maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware and software within the Student Computer Laboratories. This includes installing, configuring, and upgrading hardware and software, as well as providing user support and training. They also manage equipment inventory, maintain records, and ensure the overall smooth operation and safety of the laboratory.

Key Performance Areas:

• To provide ICT software, hardware and network support to Students and Staff.
• To provide ICT software, hardware and network support in computer laboratories.
• To provide training for end-users.
• To ensure the maintenance of records, computer lab equipment, and the management of inventory.
• To attend logged calls on the Helpdesk System.

Minimum requirement

• A Relevant Information Technology Diploma qualification
• A minimum of four (4) years' relevant IT experience in a similar end-user support role.

Other

• An M+3 qualification or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field will be an added advantage.
• CompTIA A+ and Network+ (N+) certifications will be an added advantage.
• iOS and Microsoft Windows certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies
Specific knowledge of the following:

• Understanding the principles of ICT User Support best practices (ITIL).
• Good understanding of ICT and Institutional Policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of Computer Lab Policies
• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 suite and Learning Management software products.
• Good knowledge of Lab Management tools.
• In depth knowledge of hardware support.
• Good knowledge of the network infrastructure and server environment.
• Working knowledge of ICT equipment asset administration
• Good understanding of access control systems.

Skills:

• Strong IT Technical skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Basic Microsoft AD, 365, AZURE administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Good Inter-personal relationship skills
• Assertiveness

Personal Attributes

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honest; punctual and understand protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.