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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To provide appropriate support to the Manager/s of the assigned Organisation Unit/s (OU’s) on the field of Financial Planning and Financial Management in accordance with NWU requirements, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• To fulfil the Fiscal Officer role which is to ensure the correctness and completeness of financial transactions as well as structural maintenance of the Chart of Accounts
• To support the Accountant in fulfilling his/her tasks
• To stand in (act as Deputy) for the Accountant in his/her absence

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors Degree/ Advanced Diploma [NQF level 7] with Accounting (3) or Management Accounting (3) as a successfully passed subject

EXPERIENCE:

• 3- 5 years’ Financial / Management Accounting experience in a medium to large size organizational environment
• Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• 3 years’ experience in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, KFS)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proven knowledge of management and general financial principles
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
• Must be able to handle interruptions and changes (Ability to multi-task and still function effectively under pressure)
• Good communication, written and numeracy skills

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• An ability to interact successfully with individuals from a wide range of professional and non-professional backgrounds, including internal and external clients
• A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management and Leadership:

• Take co-ownership with the Accountant for the coordination of the Financial Planning functions and processes for assigned portfolio/s
• Fulfil the acting Accountant role in the absence of the Accountant

Financial Planning and budgeting:

• Participate in the budget planning process
• Assist the Accountant with the management and coordination of the annual budget process of the assigned portfolio/s
• Assist the OU manager with the preparation and input of the annual budget on OU level
• Assist the project manager in the OU with the preparation of project budgets, including the adherence to the NWU financial policy and guidelines
• Collect input that can assist in strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies (including enrolment planning, new academic programs, external contracts, etc.)

Financial analysis, evaluation and reporting:

• Compile the monthly financial report and discuss the OU’s financial results with OU managers
• Compile the OU debtors report and assist with the sundry debtors follow-up
• Prepare and submit financial reports requested from external parties
• Prepare/consolidate useful financial information (which included, but not limited to, subsidy, tuition fee, viability, sundry debtors and variance analysis information) to assist the management team of the portfolio

Financial control and risk management:

• Keep abreast of changes in NWU financial policies, guidelines and procedures
• Fulfil the KFS Fiscal Officer role
• Confirm the availability of budget and the costing when OU manager wants to advertise a vacant position or appoint temporary staff or pay ad hoc salaries
• Assist in the monitoring of physical assets of OU
• Assist the Accountant with the follow-up of financial/audit queries
• Fulfil the quality control role regarding credit note memo’s (sundry debtors)
• Assist Accountant to ensure that all system requirements in terms of half-year and year-end procedures have been met timeously

Ad hoc assignments:

• Financial Planning office administration
• Personal development
• Assist with or prepare training material and assist with or present training workshops
• Delivering of other financial planning and management tasks from time to time in coordination with the relevant Senior Accountant or Faculty Manager of Financial Planning
• The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
   

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To spread the workload effectively

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES     

• Teaching- Financial Management or Accounting 
• Research - Engage in scholarly or specific research in the school
• Community - Be involved in community projects launched by the school

Minimum requirements

Qualification

• Ass. Professor: SAIPA or CIMA or ACCA registration with Phd
• Snr.Lecturer: SAIPA or CIMA or ACCA registration with MCom
• Must be registered with SAIPA, CIMA or ACCA

Experience:

• 3-5 years relevant teaching experience on tertiary level is desirable

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS word, excel and powerpoint
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of internet and other social media with regards to teaching and learning as well as teaching in an online environment
• Must demonstrate good communication skills by doing a presentation to the interview panel on a selected topic that will be submitted to each short-listed candidate

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective problem solving and time management skills
• High level of professional and ethical conduct
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment

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JOB SPECIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Advanced data and information literacy training to postgraduate students and researchers
•     Research Data Management
•     Communication of research output
•     Research support services to the researchers
•     Research partner in the research lifecycle
•     Development of a program for young researchers
•     Management of Research & Honours Commons
•     Open Access Agreements administration (e.g Transformative Agreements)
•     Special Collections: Manage, train and assist with the creation of in-house databases (Exam papers)
•     Basic technical support to the LIS staff on the Mahikeng Campus
•     Assist & train staff on the use of Library Systems, and programs

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

•    Advanced knowledge of Open Access movement and open access publishing platforms such as Institutional Repositories, Data Repositories, encoding standards (eg. XML) and metadata
•    Advanced knowledge of Copyright Legislation
•    Knowledge of Data Curation and Management - Research Data Management
•    Good knowledge of Institutional Repositories
•    Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application and advantages of bibliometrics tools - bibliometrics and almetrics theory and practice
•    Proficiency in providing advanced research training to postgraduates and researchers
•    Good understanding of scholarly output communication
•    Proficiency in developing programs for young researchers (workshops, webinars etc.)
•    Management of Research & Honours Commons
•    Research tools

OTHER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

•    Advanced knowledge of and insight into research practices and workflow as well as scholarly communication - demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and reporting of information, research or data management projects or services - report writing   
•    Knowledge of reference management tools (e.g., EndNote) and Referencing methods
•    Insight into the research needs of postgraduates
•    High level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and web technology
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong inclination towards client services
•    Good judgement and creative approach to solving problems

Minimum requirements

•     A B.Bibl., B.Inf. or a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences on NQF 7 (or any Bachelor’s degree on NQF 7 a Postgraduate degree in Library and/or Information Sciences on NQF 8)
•     A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Information Service and Research Support
•     A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in different sections of an academic library.

RECOMMENDATION

•    A postgraduate qualification in Library and/or Information Science.
•    Research Support to academic users on different levels.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead and direct institutional library and information access services in particular Loan and Information Services for success model delivery.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Development and LIS Positioning:

• Provide input in the development of the institutional library and information services strategy
• Develop policy and processes to facilitate unitary implementation and optimise information access services across campuses
• Provide leadership to managers, specialists and staff in the division to ensure legal and compliant support services.
• Team composition, effectiveness and efficiency
• Sub-unit team composition, effectiveness and efficiency - joint accountability 
• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness
• Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management
• Budgeting, cost management and cost-effectiveness
• Sub-unit processes and systems design, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency
• Staff development
• Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance

Loan Services:

• Research, benchmark and set standards and guidelines for Loan services
• Monitor compliance and service levels across campuses
• Establish and enforce innovative and effective user feedback processes and techniques to adapt services to suit user needs
• Advise on training and programs to improve library and information services use and user experiences
• Optimise loan and Interlibrary Loan Service.
• Develop and optimise procedures and processes pertinent to the effective and efficient operations and service in the Reservation and Study collections.
• Promote student success and retention through collaboration with Campus program developers.
• Promote DALRO compliance

Information Literacy Training:

• Develop and ensure the implementation of a teaching and learning support strategy across all library user groups
• Ensure that the library fully supports the institution’s teaching and learning strategy.
• Advance e-learning initiatives and foster the practice of embedding information literacy into the curriculum.
• Analyse user information training needs.
• Research, benchmark and set standards and guidelines for information services
• Manage / Develop and design a variety of instructional programs for Library Instruction
• Advise on training and programs to improve library and information services use and user experiences
• Lead and co-ordinate Instruction Services across Campuses
• Monitor service levels across campuses
• Promote student success and retention through collaboration with campus program developers
• Establish and enforce innovative an effective user feedback processes and techniques to adapt resources to suit user needs
• Evaluates Instruction programs.

Collection Development and Management:

• Develop guidelines on EPE and IPE reports for accreditation of faculty subject areas
• Contribute to the development of collection development and management policies

Outreach and Advocacy:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a Marketing and Communication strategy.
• Promote library visibility internally and externally.
• Identify marketing opportunities for the LIS in and outside the university.
• Develop service level agreements as necessary.
• Establish and enforce innovative and effective user feedback processes and techniques to adapt resources to suit user needs.
• Monitor Information Access service levels on Campus and across campuses
• Develop and maintain proactive library and information services contact with relevant faculty structures.
• Community engagement and advocacy by developing and supporting continuing education programs and workshops in provincial, school and community libraries

Financial Management:

• Plan, organise, control, monitor and evaluate the financial resources of the division, in accordance with the NWU policies and guidelines

People management:

• Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture; Foster a participative and developmental leadership style; improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness
• Develop and Implement a Strategic Workforce Plan that builds proportions of African and People with disabilities.
• Develop and implement culture improvement measures.
• Plan and prioritize work in accordance with the NWU LIS strategy.
• Guide, direct and support campus section managers towards fulfilment of library vision, mission and goals.
• Execute requests and instructions from line managers.
• Responsible for the building infrastructure, staff and users.
• Participate in the Health and Safety (OHS) activities at a campus level.
• Attend relevant campus and institutional committee meetings.
• Introduce and implement innovative and new technologies and services pro-actively as joint responsibility with the Director responsible for Information Systems.
• Contribute to the recruitment, retention, leading and motivation of library staff
• Adhere to NWU’s performance development and appraisal processes
• Ensure that NWU code of ethics are followed (staff conduct, Leave management and absenteeism, etc.).
• Develop and maintain healthy working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain honest and open communication channels with stakeholders.
• Initiate and maintain a well-established network of peers outside the university.
• Participate on a national level with library related organisations.
• Maintain highest service standards possible.
• Conduct regular user surveys.
• Participate in NWU self-evaluation ventures, peer-evaluation sessions.
• Ensure that documentation in terms of policies, reports, minutes, etc. is kept up to date according to NWU record keeping standard

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Library and / or Information Science
• Membership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 7 – 8 years’ experience at a management level in an academic library.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Fundamental knowledge of ICTs and e-services.
• Knowledge of Higher Education landscape.
• Knowledge and understanding of all the library services and the service Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the University management and organizational structure
• Knowledge and understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Knowledge of Benchmarking and Quality Controls
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of project management

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Ethical and trustworthy
• Conflict resolution skills
• Change management skills
• Presentation skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills

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LIBRARIAN: RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION

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Purpose of the position:

• Original and copy cataloguing in accordance with the professional international standards.
• Ensure quality international cataloguing practices are adhered to. Enhance discoverability and
• access to all information resources.

Responsibilities:

• Catalogue print and electronic resources
• URL editions on the library system (SIERA / Worldshare)
• Capturing library holdings to WorldCat
• Classification of resources
• Allocate subject headings (LCSH)
• Formulate access point
• Reporting and statistics
• Quality control
•  Attend to bibliographic enquiries

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• B.Bibl or B.Inf or any Bachelor’s Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma in LIS
• 3 years’ working experience in cataloguing

Other competency requirements:

• Knowledge of AACR2, RDA, LCSH and DDC23
• Computer literacy (Ms Office, Emails and Internet)
• Knowledge of cataloguing module on a library management system
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• LIASA Membership                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Teach introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in development or corporate communication.
• Teach general communication courses.
• Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.
• Provide curricular leadership in the development or corporate communication program.
• Engage in Scholarly and subject related case studies.
• Provide service to the Institution.
• Provide service to the Community.
• Advise students
• Teaching in technology enriched teaching and learning contexts.

Curriculum development:

• Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the development or corporate communication subject group across all campuses.

Scholarly work:

• Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of development or corporate communication
• Participation in research projects with colleagues.
• Expected to continue furthering personal study – pursue Post Doc in Communication

Study guidance:

• Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, Masters and Doctorate level.

Administration and other tasks:

• Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
• Study guide development and update.
• Student marks and assessment.
• Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
• Contribute to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees.
• Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree in communication and specialisation in development or corporate communication is essential
• Memberships with SACOMM, SACIA, etc is desirable
• 2-3 years’ experience, PhD degree Communication with specialisation in development or corporate communication is essential
• 2-3 years teaching experience of Undergraduate and Honours is essential
• Proven record of post graduate supervision in terms of Masters and PhD students
• 2 years Practical experience as a development or corporate communication specialist is essential
• Proven record of publication and research output in the specialisation areas of development or corporate communication is essential.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Within higher education
• Within industry related environments
• Sound understanding of the development or corporate communication discipline.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player within groups
• Sound relations with colleagues
• Able to work independently
• Ethical principles and academic integrity

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Design, development, and implementation of computer software

• Design of databases, services and user interface of applications; part of the packaging and release team of systems, design of
• the graphics and styling structure, documentation of help guides, training procedures, testing procedures and readme files of
• systems; optimization of systems; ensure best possible solutions for unforeseen issues relating to the system/software.
• technical assistance.

Maintenance of existing software

• Integration of data into existing systems; active forum member for requests and bug-fixing; technical assistance; evaluation of

systems/software and bug-fixing; updating of relevant documentation.
 
Resource and product development

• General development of systems, applications, core technologies and text resources, including research

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• B – Degree/ Advanced Diploma in relevant tertiary qualification in computer engineering, computer science or other relevant Qualification

Other competency requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in computer engineering, and computer science or system/software development
• 3 years’ programming experience in Java, and at least one of the following languages, PERL, Python, R, PHP, C, C , or C#
• 2 years’ knowledge of general programming concepts and databases

 Behavioural competencies:

• Ability to master new software with ease
• The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently
• Creative problem-solving capabilities
• Scientific writing style
• Must be able to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks in line with CTexT's goals

Essential Competencies:

• Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems
• Maintenance of existing computer systems
• Implementation of resource development
• Experience in the use of different operating systems, among which Windows and Linux.
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent should be available to play a leading role in the research conducted within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based Fuels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning

• Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the projects and Design module of 4th year students

Research

• Research is conducted on coal, hydromettalurgy and water research to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.

Implementation/Commercialisation      

• Ensure the commercial implementation of research results Involvement in community projects

Management

• Involvement in the management of the school and research group

Minimum requirements

Qualification/s

• A PhD in Engineering (NQF 10).
• NRF rating accreditation.
• ECSA or any other relevant Professional Registration

Experience/s

• A minimum of 10 years’ lecturing and research experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for research purposes
• Competent in advanced Chemical Engineering modelling such as Matlab, CFD and others
• Competent in Chemical Engineering undergraduate teaching
• Competent in the development of short learning and postgraduate diploma courses

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to interact with postgraduate students

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Key Responsibilities:
Development of a comprehensive digital communication, stewardship, and donor recognition plan.

• Develop a comprehensive donor cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition programme that ensures that donor-centric communication and physical activities are planned, executed, and fulfilled in a timely, impactful, and engaging manner.
• Develop a comprehensive digital communication plan to attract prospective, and retain current donors, and to create awareness about giving opportunities at the NWU.
• Design strategic digital fundraising campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of policies, best practices, and processes to support fundraising efforts.

Implementation of stewardship and donor recognition activities

• Implement stewardship activities across all campuses, including events, university visits, and the executive engagement programme aimed at strengthening relations with prospective and current donors.
• Support and manage the executive management solicitation and stewardship programme.
• Implement the donor naming opportunities programme aimed at attracting donations from companies.
• Compile and manage an inventory of naming opportunities and create naming opportunity presentations as well as overseeing the installations of new donor recognition plaques.
• Collate information from faculties and support divisions and continuously update and maintain university donor database using DevMan system.
• Compile donor and stewardship reports for various structures of the university

Digital donor communication

• Design, update, and implement a digital communication diary to regularly engage with prospective and current donors, alumni, staff, and students.
• Create and disseminate timely, regular, and engaging newsletters, news items, web content, social media, and online advertising to broaden the reach of communication.
• Create and execute strategic digital fundraising campaigns.
• Develop fundraising-related social media content.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication effectiveness and efficiency monitoring and evaluation system

Events and stakeholder engagement

• Plan and execute university events aimed at strengthening and mobilising support from various stakeholders.
• Offer events guidance and support to university management, faculties, and support divisions.
• Offer guidance to staff and students about the events protocols of the NWU.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or business-related qualifications.
• 5-7 years’ experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• 3-4 years’ experience in designing and implementing digital communication campaigns, inclusive of social media channels.
• 3-4 years’ experience in planning, execution, and monitoring of integrated communication campaigns, inclusive of content creation.
• 3-4 years’ experience in planning and execution of events.

Recommendations:

• Membership with any relevant professional body serves as recommendation
• 5-7 years’ experience in development and fundraising
• 4-5 years’ experience within the Higher Education Sector

 
Functional & Technical competencies

• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders at diverse levels
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Donor stewardship and database management experience (preferred)
• Good understanding of the donor lifecycle (preferred)
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop, nurture and manage positive working relationships and deliver excellent client service
• Strong competency in digital content creation and dissemination technologies
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), as well as email and social media usage
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and function effectively in an environment demanding discretion, flexibility, and superior work.
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in a multilingual environment
• Good communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally
• Ability to work under pressure
• Some travel and weekend work will be required

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Rendering Psychological support to students

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy):

• Conduct counselling and psychotherapy with Potchefstroom Campus students on individual and group basis including online and in-person
• Cooperation and liaison with various multi-professional service providers on campus

Crisis-Intervention:

• Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule to Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students

Peer Helper Program:

• Coordinate residential peer-helpers within the peer-helper program
• Coordination includes selection, training, development, supervision, and oversight of the peer-helpers, as well as liaison with relevant stakeholders

Intervention / project development and/or service delivery:

•  Development and/or service delivery of various interventions / projects as required e.g., substance abuse program, concessions, SJS, community, etc.

Psycho-education Interventions:

• ·         Development and presentation of pro-active workshops and psycho-educative interventions

Psychometric Assessments:

• Conduct psychometric assessment and offer feedback at SCD/Thuso when required
• Assist with selection procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.) when required

Support:

• Offer support to SCD and Thuso staff members, projects and portfolios as requested
• Professional development:
• Adhere to the HPCSA required continued professional development regulations

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·         Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

·         Active and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist is required

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year proven experience in Psychotherapy and counselling (As primary therapist including supervised internship)
• 1 year experience in various trauma interventions and approaches
• 1 year experience in development and presentation of psycho-education interventions

RECOMMENDATION:

• SAACDHE membership
• 1 year experience in the coordination of a Peer Mentoring (lay counsellor) or similar programme
• 1 year experience in Psychometric evaluations and feedback

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms
• Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students
• Appropriate knowledge in psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have the ability in making, communicating, and recording professional decisions.
• Have good administration and report writing skills.
• Be proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication

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HR Process Support & Execution

• Support, execute and monitor HR processes in the assigned areas/ divisions aligned to overall People and Culture strategy.
• Collaborate with Centres of compliance within People and Culture unit and managers in faculties and support divisions on campus to ensure cohesive and coordinated services to staff.
• Execute HR value chain and core processes from talent management, benefits, culture and transformation to wellness.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain effective stakeholder relations.
• Consult and advise managers and staff on various day-to-day HR practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with adherence to HR practices, policy & SOP.
• Coordinate and compile monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting aligned to strategic metrics including trend analysis and recommendations.
• Leave management.
• Drive risk management and compliance

 Employee Relations

• Implement and execute employee relations agenda and participate in ER matters up to CCMA when applicable.

 Organisation structure & Position management

• Work with the strategic workforce team to on position management, organisation structures and workforce plan for assigned areas of responsibility – joint accountability
• Participate in budgeting and workforce planning processes and relevant committees and structures.
• Execute appointment process and exit procedures and termination administration, placement and letters.

 Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• Execute all recruitment, screening, selection, placement and on-boarding/induction on Campus.
• Compile internal/external advertisements, verify against policy and approve.
• Conduct screening, shortlists and interviews.
• Arrange psychometric assessments for shortlisted candidates – joint accountability
• Compile offer letters.

 Role ownership & Personal leadership

• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
• Regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting.
• Process and system utilisation and adherence.
• Personal effectiveness and development.
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources or Related Field (NQF Level 7)
• Honours degree in Human resource management is desirable.
• Five (5) years’ operational experience as HR Generalist
• Knowledge and execution of HR operational system is desirable
• Membership with IPM and or South African Board for People Practises is desirable

 Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

• In depth knowledge of HR business partner processes as it applies to the organisational context
• Knowledge of talent management principles, practices, philosophies and procedures
• Knowledge of general Human Resources principles, practices and procedures
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Ability to liaise effectively across all levels of responsibility in the organisation

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Responsibilities:

• Practice Management
• Social Media & Marketing Tasks

Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills):

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Internet, GroupWise/Outlook, Graphic designing skills, Video editing skills)
• Bilingual (Proficient in English & Afrikaans)
• Prioritization & punctual completion of tasks
• Diary coordination
• Good organization, control & planning ability
• Systematic planning & effective time management
• Ability to professionally work with clients and personnel
• Data capturing
• Design material for marketing on social media

Behavioural Competencies:

• Professional work ethic with a high level of self-motivation
• Good language and communication skills
• Integrity and responsible handling of confidential and sensitive information as well as client confidentiality
• Demonstration of emotional stability and ability to work under pressure as well as function effectively in team work as well as alone. Good human relations, telephone etiquette and customer service attitude.
• Autonomous, accurate and assertive performance. Effective conflict management and problem solving skills.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Training in Reception/Secretary/ Marketing
• Recommendations…
• 2 Years’ Administrative/Reception and marketing experience

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Purpose of the position:

This position is responsible for the support of operational requirements, management of the procurement process and the supply base, development of strong relationships with applicable functional groups (both internal and external) and support of the organizational goals and objectives.

The scope of this position is primarily the effective day-to-day management of the NWU centralized procurement department which is responsible for the negotiation and procurement of all goods and services and to advise on all insurance matters with a staff complement of 7 staff members. This includes but is not limited to the receiving of requirements from all NWU Departments, management of the tender process, ensuring the proper authorization as per policy, sourcing the best price/quality option for the NWU and the placing of the official purchase order.

Key Responsibilities:

Central procurement process

• Daily management and control over the activities of the central procurement function and tenders to ensure that all goods and services are obtained at the best price and quality, as well as on time for the NWU and to ensure the complete integrity of the procurement process while complying with the NWU financial policy and all other relevant legislations.
• Effective management of the procurement plan with input from the demand plan.
• Evaluate tenders and make recommendations based on technical and commercial factors and in line with the NWU financial policy and targets.
• Contract and Service Level Agreement administration Product and supplier category management.

Insurance

• Knowledge and experience of insurance and claim administration in order to manage the insurance operational requirements

Optimisation

• Responsible for continuous revision of relevant processes and systems to improve efficiency and minimize risk in support of the digital business strategy

People Management

Leadership and management

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Procurement or related field of specialisation (NQF 7).
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in procurement and the management of tender process;
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in contract management; and
• Three (3) years’ management experience.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Effective time management skills and the ability to reach deadlines.
• Knowledge of large financial systems especially the procurement module(s).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• In-depth knowledge of tender processes and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of the insurance market and management of claims.
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• Demonstration of language proficiency (including report writing) to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player.
• Ability to build and foster good relationships with customers and stakeholders and resolve conflict.
• Problem solving skills and ability to conduct research, analyse information and make recommendations.
• Very high integrity level and ethical conduct.
• Adaptable to change and participate in change processes.