The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
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Purpose
- The Department of Education Studies at Sol Plaatje University seeks to appoint a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer. As a senior academic, the incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules, lead curriculum/programme development, and establish a research programme in Education Studies, as well as be involved in growing a research community with a focus on inclusive rural school contexts in the faculty and raise the necessary funds to support such research.
Minimum Requirements
Professor
- PhD degree with specialisation in Education Studies (Philosophy of Education)
- At least ten (10) years relevant lecturing experience with substantial experience at Associate Professor level in Education Studies at a Higher Education institution.
- Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including programme leadership, research leadership, leadership in community engagement.
- Demonstrate extensive and sustained research productivity, including:
- A significant record of publications in high-quality DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals.
- Publications in reputable international journals
- Scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic publishers.
- Evidence of national and international recognition, demonstrated through:
- Strong citation record (e.g., Scopus H-index, citation metrics).
- Invitations as keynote speaker, invited speaker or research collaborator.
- Participation in international research collaborations.
- Demonstrated success in securing external research funding as principal investigator or co-investigator.
- Demonstrated contribution to advancing knowledge in Education Studies.
- Demonstrated evidence of national and international leadership in Education Studies.
Evidence of:
- Serving as an external examiner at multiple institutions.
- Editorial board membership or journal
- Demonstrated scholarship in teaching and learning.
- NRF rating is required.
- Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design, programme development and academic innovation.
Evidence of leading the integration of:
- Artificial intelligence in education, digital learning technologies, innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices, evidence of leading teaching and learning practices within the department, faculty and institution.
- Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at both master’s and PhD level,
Evidence of developing research capacity, including:
- Mentoring early-career academics
- Leadership in academic associations or research networks.
Associate Professor
- PhD degree with specialisation in Education Studies (Philosophy of Education)
- At least eight (8) years of relevant lecturing experience in Education Studies
- Demonstrated experience in leading teaching, curriculum innovation and programme development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Evidence of successful post-graduate supervision at both Master and PhD level,
- Demonstrate sustained and independent research productivity, including:
- A substantial and consistent record of publications in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals.
- Peer-reviewed conference proceedings and presentations at national and international
- Contributions to scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic
- Participation in both national and international research collaborations and academic networks.
- Evidence of successful acquisition or participation in externally funded research projects (e.g., NRF, DHET, UCDP, international funding bodies).
- Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, implementation and programme review.
- Evidence of designing and implementing innovative learning materials, digital learning environments, AI-enhanced teaching and learning approaches, Inclusive, student-centred pedagogies and authentic assessment strategies.
Senior Lecturer
- PhD with specialisation in Education Studies (Philosophy of Education)
- At least five (5) years of relevant lecturing experience in Education Studies at a Higher Education Institution.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including curriculum development, implementation and assessment.
- Demonstrate consistent and ongoing research productivity, including:
- Publications in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals.
- Peer-reviewed conference proceedings and presentations at national and/or international
- Contributions to scholarly books or book chapters published by reputable academic publishers.
Evidence of developing research profile, including:
- Emerging citation record (e.g., Google Scholar, Scopus H-index).
- Active participation in national and international research projects and
- Demonstrate evidence of contributions to curriculum development and delivery, including:
- Evidence of integration of: Digital learning technologies, Artificial intelligence tools and digital simulations (where appropriate).
- Evidence of successful post graduate supervision at master’s and/or PhD level
Recomeded requirments
Professor
- Understanding of inclusive rural school contexts
Senior Lecturer
- Progress toward an NRF rating.
- Understanding of inclusive rural school contexts
Associate Professor
- NRF rating or clear progress toward NRF rating.
- Evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL),
- Understanding of inclusive rural education contexts
Duties
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education for inclusive rural contexts.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the curriculum development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities
Academic Citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation,
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Closing Date 03 September 2026
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Purpose
- The main purpose of this position is to render maintenance support through Electromechanical and electrical-related installations and repairs, routine and scheduled maintenance and callouts.
Minimum Requirement
- Qualified Artisan Certificate (Red Seal) with Mechanical and Electrical trade competencies,
- Minimum of three (3) years' post-trade experience in electrical and electromechanical maintenance within the built environment.
Recommended requirements
- Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within a higher education or facilities management environment would be an added advantage.
Duties
Maintenance and repairs of electrical and electromechanical breakdowns reported on campus
- Electric motors and motor control systems;
- Pumps and pumping systems;
- Generators and standby power equipment;
- Transformers and electrical distribution equipment;
- Mechanical drives and rotating equipment;
- Automation and control systems;
- Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical equipment and malfunctioning systems through fault finding
- Pressure systems and associated plant equipment
- Preventative and corrective maintenance of electromechanical infrastructure
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, lights, plugs and other components
- Inspect electrical systems to identify defects and make necessary repairs
- Evaluate jobs and projects, determine material requirements and order
Routine Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems in university buildings, lecture halls, offices, residences, and associated facilities.
- Conduct planned preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical installations, motors, pumps, control panels, distribution boards, generators, mechanical drives, and related electromechanical infrastructure.
- Locate and identify existing electrical wiring, cables, conduits, isolation points, and equipment before commencing repairs, alterations, or new installations.
- Ensure that all work complies with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, applicable building regulations, electrical standards, and University procedures.
- Inspect, test, repair, replace, and maintain electrical and electromechanical equipment and fixtures according to approved maintenance schedules and allocated job numbers.
- Conduct fault-finding, testing, isolation, repair, and commissioning of electrical and electromechanical systems.
- Perform physically demanding work, including. drilling, chasing, grinding, cutting, and breaking walls to install electrical plugs, lighting, conduits, cables, and related equipment.
- Apply the required Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Lockout-Tagout procedures before working on energised or potentially hazardous equipment.
- Ensure that work areas are made safe, debris is removed, and affected walls, ceilings, floors, and finishes are properly reinstated after completion.
- Record all maintenance activities, test results, materials used, defects identified, and outstanding work against the relevant job number.
Scheduled maintenance
- Scheduled maintenance of frequently used locations such as lecture halls, office and administrative
- Scheduled maintenance of Plant and equipment
- Scheduled maintenance of residences.
Mechanical Scheduled Maintenance
- Lubrication Management: Checking oil levels, draining and flushing gearboxes, and greasing highspeed bearings using specified grease types and quantities.
- Precision Realignment Checks: Conducting scheduled laser or dial indicator checks on motor-togearbox couplings to prevent vibration-induced failures.
- Vibration Analysis: Using handheld vibration pens or sensors on bearing housings to detect early signs of internal fatigue, imbalance, or wear.
- Fluid Power Service (Hydraulics & Pneumatics): Replacing system oil filters, testing accumulator gas charges, checking for hydraulic hose wear, and draining pneumatic moisture traps.
- Drive Component Adjustments: Inspecting, tensioning, and replacing worn V-belts, drive chains, sprockets, and pulleys to maximize power transmission efficiency.
- Seals and Packings Inspection: Checking centrifugal pumps, valves, and actuators for fluid leaks, and replacing mechanical seals or gland packings before failure.
Electrical Scheduled Maintenance
- Thermal Imaging (Thermography): Using infrared cameras on live electrical distribution boards and control panels to look for hot spots caused by loose connections.
- Panel Cleaning and Tightening: Isolating panels to vacuum out dust/debris and torquing terminal screws to specification to prevent arcing and electrical fires.
- Insulation Resistance Testing (Meggin): Performing scheduled insulation tests on electric motor windings to catch internal breakdown before a short circuit occurs.
- Motor Current Overload Testing: Measuring running amperage on all three phases of a motor using a clamp meter to ensure it stays within nameplate limits.
- Safety Interlock Inspections: Testing emergencies stop buttons, safety light curtains, pull-switches, and door limit switches to ensure immediate system shutdown.
- PLC and Automation Backups: Checking PLC battery status lights, swapping backup batteries while the system is powered, and ensuring automation panels are cooling properly.
- VSD Filter and Fan Service: Cleaning or replacing the ventilation filters and cooling fans on Variable Speed Drives to prevent overheating trips.
Breakdown callouts
- Attend call-outs both over weekends and after hours
- Ensure availability and response when on standby duty
- When emergency repairs are conducted, ensure that permanent repairs are done according to electrical standards.
- Record all breakdowns, actions taken, materials used, and outstanding permanent repairs against the relevant job card.
Administration
- Collect Job cards from Senior Officer: Maintenance (Foremen), discuss requirements if necessary
- Keep record of material utilised on each job
- Have department sign off the job card before returning the completed job card to the Foreman for inspection of completed work
Maintenance and safekeeping of equipment and machinery
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are regularly inspected, maintained, and serviced according to the prescribed schedules and manufacturer requirements.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are stored safely and securely to prevent damage, misuse, theft, or unauthorised access.
- Maintain accurate service, maintenance, and equipment-control records.
Safety, health and environmental management
- Identify and report unsafe circumstances
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures.
- Use prescribed personal protective equipment.
Risk Assessments (HIRA)
- Conduct and document a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for each job before work commences.
- Identify all potential hazards associated with the task, equipment, work area, and personnel involved.
- Determine the level of risk and implement appropriate control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk.
- Communicate the identified hazards and control measures to all employees and contractors involved.
- Review and update the HIRA whenever the scope of work, conditions, equipment, or risks change.
- Ensure that the completed HIRA is approved and available at the work site for the duration of the job.
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Permits
- Identify the specific jobs that require Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) permits before work commences.
- Ensure that all relevant electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, or other hazardous energy sources are isolated.
- Verify that the correct isolation points are identified, locked, tagged, and tested before any maintenance or repair work begins.
- Ensure that LOTO permits are completed, authorised, and linked to the applicable job card.
- Communicate the isolation procedure to all employees and contractors involved in the work.
- Maintain a record of all locks, tags, permits, authorised people, and isolation points.
Closing Date 03 September 2026
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Purpose
- The main purpose of this position is to render maintenance support through HVAC installations and repairs, routine and scheduled maintenance and callouts.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Artisan Certificate (Red Seal) specialising in the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R).
- Minimum three (3) years' post-trade HVAC and refrigeration experience within the built environment.
- Valid Safe Handling of Refrigerants Certificate.
- Valid SAQCC Gas registration certificate.
Recommended Requirements
- Experience in a higher education or facilities management environment would be an added advantage,
Duties
Maintenance and Repairs
- Attend to HVAC and refrigeration breakdowns.
- Install, inspect, test, service and repair HVAC
- VRF systems, packaged air-conditioning units
- Cold rooms,
- Ventilation systems
- Repair compressors, motors, fans, controls, piping and drainage systems.
- Detect leaks, recover refrigerants, pressure-test, evacuate and recharge systems.
- Clean coils, filters, ducts, grilles and drainage systems.
- Test and commission equipment after repairs.
- Determine material requirements and report additional defects.
Routine Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems in university buildings, lecture halls, offices, residences, and associated facilities.
- Conduct planned preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical installations, motors, pumps, control panels, distribution boards, generators, mechanical drives, and related 1. Maintenance and Repairs
- Attend to HVAC and refrigeration breakdowns.
- Install, inspect, test, service and repair HVAC equipment.
- Repair compressors, motors, fans, controls, piping and drainage systems.
- Detect leaks, recover refrigerants, pressure-test, evacuate and recharge systems.
- Clean coils, filters, ducts, grilles and drainage systems.
- Test and commission equipment after repairs.
- Determine material requirements and report additional defects.
- Perform routine maintenance on HVAC systems in university facilities.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, noise, vibration, overheating and poor performance.
- Check pressures, temperatures, airflow, electrical current and system controls.
- Clean filters, coils, drains and ventilation components.
- Inspect refrigerant piping, insulation, wiring and isolators.
- Apply HI RA and LOTO procedures before starting work.
- Record readings, materials used and outstanding defects.
Scheduled Maintenance
- Perform scheduled maintenance according to approved plans and manufacturer requirements.
- Clean or replace filters, coils, belts and ventilation components.
- Check refrigerant levels, pressures, temperatures and system performance.
- Inspect compressors, fans, motors, pumps, bearings and controls.
- Service chillers, chilled-water systems, air-handling units and fan-coil units.
- Inspect cold rooms, freezers, extraction fans and ventilation systems.
- Test electrical controls, sensors, safety devices and Variable Speed Drives.
- Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective action.
Breakdown callouts
- Attend to call-outs both over weekends and after hours
- Ensure availability and response when on standby duty
- When emergency repairs are conducted, ensure that permanent repairs are done according to electrical standards.
- Record all breakdowns, actions taken, materials used, and outstanding permanent repairs against the relevant job card.
- Escalate breakdowns that cannot be resolved immediately and provide regular progress updates until the work is completed.
Administration
- Collect Job cards from Senior Officer: Maintenance (Foremen), discuss requirements if necessary
- Keep record of material utilised on each job
- Have department sign off the job card before returning the completed job card to the Foreman for inspection of completed work
- Maintain accurate service, maintenance, and equipment-control records.
Maintenance and safekeeping of equipment and machinery
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are regularly inspected, maintained, and serviced according to the prescribed schedules and manufacturer requirements.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are stored safely and securely to prevent damage, misuse, theft, or unauthorised access.
- Maintain accurate service, maintenance, and equipment-control records.
Safety, health and environmental management
- Identify and report unsafe circumstances
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures.
- Use prescribed personal protective equipment.
- Prevent uncontrolled refrigerant releases.
- Safely handle refrigerants, chemicals, oils and pressurised systems.
- Apply safe procedures when working at heights, in ceilings and plant rooms.
- Dispose of refrigerants, oils, chemicals and components through approved processes
- Risk Assessments (HIRA)
- Conduct and document a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for each job before work commences.
- Identify all potential hazards associated with the task, equipment, work area, and personnel involved.
- Determine the level of risk and implement appropriate control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk.
- Communicate the identified hazards and control measures to all employees and contractors involved.
- Review and update the HIRA whenever the scope of work, conditions, equipment, or risks change.
- Ensure that the completed HIRA is approved and available at the work site for the duration of the job.
- Communicate the isolation procedure to all employees and contractors involved in the work.
- Maintain a record of all locks, tags, permits, authorised people, and isolation points.
- Confirm that all personnel, tools, and equipment are clear before removing locks and restoring the system to operation.
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Permits
- Test the system after restoring power or pressure Identify the specific jobs that require Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) permits before work commences
- Ensure that LOTO permits are completed, authorised, and linked to the applicable job card.
- Verify that the correct isolation points are identified, locked, tagged, and tested before any maintenance or repair work begins.
- Ensure that all relevant electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, pressure or other hazardous energy sources are isolated.
Closing Date 03 September 2026
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Purpose
- The purpose of this position is to provide financial management and support to the Director: Financial Planning, Reporting and Treasury of the University, with full financial accountability and responsibility of the preparation, execution, review and monitoring of all financial transactions and financial reporting relating to research and project management.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Accounting.
- 5 years’ related experience in financial management in a complex environment, including 2 years’ supervisory experience in the relevant field,
- Computer literate (MS Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
Recommended requirements
- Experience in financial management of research and projects will be advantageous
- Experience in a higher education environment will be advantageous
- Experience in ITS (ERP Solution)
- Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SAICA, ACCA, etc.)
Duties
Financial analysis and reporting
- Manage the financial lifecycle of research and projects — from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, to closure.
- Coordinate the compilation of an annual calendar for statutory and stakeholder financial reports and audits
- Prepare financial reports for statutory and/or stakeholders’ submission in accordance with the requirements, and templates where relevant
- Review and provide financial input for the development or renewal of stakeholder agreements relevant to research and project management
Prepare financial reports and statements for financial analysis, forecasting and trend analysis
- Cash flow projections
- Revenue analysis
- Budget analysis
- Variance analysis
- Internal rate of recovery analysis
- Ad hoc (research and project) reporting
- Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Financial control
- Establish and maintain accounting procedures
- Develop and maintain budget databases
- Monitor, review and evaluate internal control systems
- Develop and maintain financial databases
- Generate and interpret internal reports for management information and decision making for presentation to Council
- Develop and implement internal audit process to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial recording
- Monitor and review the accuracy of assets for recoverability and/or obsolescence
User Education and Training
- Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards, value added tax, income tax, international standards of auditing amendments and impact thereof on the accounting and financial statements
- Assist with the orientation and training of relevant staff on policies, procedures and protocols relevant to research and project management
- Assist with the orientation and training of relevant staff on the ERP system protocols relevant to research and project management
- Monitor national and international developments in higher education finance and advise management accordingly
Policy and procedure development
- Review current policies and procedures relevant to research and project management,
- Provide input for the development of new policies and procedures relevant to research and project management
Resource Management: Human Resources
- Manage research and project management staff
- Ensure fair allocation of workloads
- Provide input into job descriptions
- Monitor operational activities
- Contribute to the recruitment process for positions in Research and Project Management
- Take responsibility for new staff induction
- Take responsibility for performance agreements for all staff
- Manage staff training, development, coaching and mentoring
- Manage employment relations (grievance, discipline and conflict resolution)
- Manage research and project management staff leave,
- Ensure that staff records are kept up to date
Resource Management: budget, finance, treasury and procurement
- Provide financial input into research and projects procurement, into:
Operational and capex budgets
- Manage section expenses against budget according to SPU policies and procedures and external stakeholder agreements and procedures
- Ensure alignment of section budget and expenses with project deliverables
Asset management
- Manage section cash equivalents and investments according to SPU policies and procedures and external stakeholder agreements and procedures
- Manage section assets according to SPU policy and procedure and external stakeholder agreements and procedures
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Preparation of deferred income figures for quarterly reporting
- Preparation of deferred schedules for year-end annual financial statements with accompanying notes and accounting policies
- Relevant strategic, operational and financial reports as and when required to relevant Committees, Council or the Department of Higher Education and Training and External Stakeholders, etc.
- Research and implement best practices
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
Closing Date 04 September 2026
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