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  • Posted: Sep 2, 2025
    Deadline: Sep 14, 2025
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  • Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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    Senior Lecturer (V000304) (Re-advertisement)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION                                                                               

    •  To provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and Learning

    • Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies.

    Research

    • Research activities to be discussed with research programme leader and director.

    Community Engagement

    • Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of School of Accounting Sciences.

    Minimum requirements

    • An MCom degree (NQF Level 9) in Accountancy.
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching accounting.
    • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field as an accountant is desirable.
    • Accreditation with SAIPA/ACCA or SAICA as an AGA(SA).

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accounting.
    • Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
    • Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
    • Interest in community service.
    • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
    • Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
    • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Professional and ethical behaviour.
    • Adaptability / Agility.

    Apply by: 8 September 2025

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    Junior Lecturer/Lecturer: MAQ Grant (TBR0289)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • Junior Lecturer/Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering, Centre for Sustainable Mining will be responsible for undergraduate teaching and learning, research, as well as postgraduate student supervision.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and Learning

    • Develop coursework and present PGDip in IE with sustainability, and sustainable mining modules.

    Leadership, management and service to NWU

    • Provide service to the NWU by contributing to the achievement of goals.

    Administration

    • Be willing to undergo, attend and complete training successfully.

    Minimum requirements

    • A minimum of two (2) years of evidence of independent research or industry experience.

    In addition to the above,

    JUNIOR LECTURER:

    • A B. Eng degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (NQF level 8).
    • A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience.

    LECTURER:

    • An M. Eng degree in a relevant discipline (NQF level 9).
    • A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

    ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

    • Registered with ECSA.
    • Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    Must be proficient in the following:

    • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet.
    • Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
    • Research methodology and technical writing.
    • A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
    • Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g., whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
    • Effective time-management skills.
    • Effective communication skills.
    • Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
    • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
    • The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
    • Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
    • The ability to solve problems independently.
    • Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
    • High level of professional and ethical conduct.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Ability to work without supervision and solve challenges as they arise.
    • Ability to work within a group.
    • Ability to take initiative.
    • Decision-making skills.
    • Analytical skills.
    • Self-motivation and confidence.

    Apply by: 8 September 2025

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    Associate Professor (P000286)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • The Associate Professor is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort at the Business School. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in the leadership, scholarship, research and/or professional activities of the school.
    • The successful candidate will be expected to supervise MBA and doctoral degree candidates. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the field of Strategy and may also contribute to other postgraduate offerings.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Teaching & Learning

    • Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching by submitting a reflective portfolio that critically reflects on teaching and learning practices.
    • Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.
    • Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.
    • Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.
    • Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and excellence awards in teaching and learning.
    • Successfully supervise or co-supervise 2 MBA mini dissertations annum as ratified by the Faculty Higher Degrees
    • Committee.
    • Complete the CTL and other T & L development courses.  
    • Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.
    • Integrating responsible management and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum.
    • Proven evidence of the impact on and transfer of competencies to students.
    • Teach on the MBA and/ or PGDip programme. 

    Research, Innovation, and/or Creative Outputs

    • Engage in research activities and contribute to the school’s research efforts.
    • Demonstrate relevance and intellectual creativity in research or creative outputs, as peer review confirms.
    • Publish at least one article in an accredited journal and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference proceeding.
    • Participate in collaborative international research projects.

    Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service

    • Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership and management.
    • Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.
    • Active involvement and participation in Think Tanks and Pitso’s.
    • Presenting at least one Bon-Bon annually.
    • Active participation in the scientific committee.
    • Active participation in business school board meetings.
    • Active participation in the programme meetings.
    • External examiner for MBAs and PhDs.
    • Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs.
    • Consulting work (application of expertise).
    • Conference organization committee member. 

    Social Responsiveness

    • Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
    • Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognise service at any level.
    • Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.
    • Involvement in professional activities.

    Minimum requirements

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) specializing in Strategy, General Management or related fields.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience at postgraduate level (preferably at a business school).
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with the ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at MBA/PGDip and Executive Development Levels.
    • Proven facilitation experience in marketing management.
    • A record of research supervision and publishing articles in accredited academic journals.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

    • A minimum of five (5) years’ Industry-related experience.
    • Proficiency in designing and executing executive education programmes or customised training initiatives for industry clients.
    • Practical experience in conducting research commissioned by industry clients.
    •  International research or teaching experience or exposure to international academic environments.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
    • Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
    • Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the
    • learning and collaboration environment.
    • Knowledge, skills, and practical experience in the field of Data-driven Decision Making, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural language processing, or Machine Learning.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
    • Demonstrated language skills (in English and at least one other official South African Language) to function optimally within the multi-lingual environment of the NWU.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
    • Can apply time management and work independently (on their own and without supervision).
    • Must be able to work well in a group.
    • Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
    • The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.
    • A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results, and people orientation, instilling trust, driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.
    • A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
    • Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
    • Effective time-management skills.

    Apply by: 12 September 2025

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    Infrastructure Specialist (N002623)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • This position forms part of the IT Infrastructure and Platforms group and focuses on the planning, implementing and maintaining of all IT-Infrastructure across all campuses of the University.
    • The position's primary emphasis will be on planning and managing the network and security estate of the NWU, including but not limited to software-defined networks (Leaf and Spine architecture), 3 Tier network architecture, NSXT, Wi-Fi, Next-generation firewalls, and automation technologies.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Emerging technology monitoring EMRG (SFIA Level 4)

    • Supports monitoring of the external environment and assessment of emerging technologies. Contributes to the creation of reports, technology road mapping and the sharing of knowledge and insights.

    Project management PRMG (SFIA Level 4) 

    • Defines, documents and executes small projects or sub-projects. Works alone or with a small team actively participating in all phases of the project. Applies appropriate project management methods and tools. Identifies, assesses and manages risks effectively.
    • Agrees project approach with stakeholders and prepares realistic project plans (including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans).
    • Tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used takes action where these exceed agreed tolerances.

    Radio frequency engineering RFEN (SFIA Level 4)

    • Investigates and resolves system-wide fault conditions using a wide range of diagnostic tools and techniques. Reconfigures equipment to circumvent temporary outages.
    • Specifies, selects and integrates RF devices in a system. Defines internal communication protocols for transmission over the available frequencies. Reconfigures devices and software to optimise performance.

    Systems installation and removal HSIN (SFIA Level 4)

    • Undertakes or supervises complex installations and de-installations of systems or components, including handover to the client. Develops procedures and standards for installation and handover to maintain and improve the installation service.
    • Schedules installation work around client priorities and resource availability. Ensures adherence to established safety and quality procedures.

    Configuration management CFMG (SFIA Level 4)

    • Proposes and agrees the configuration items (CIs) to be uniquely identified with naming conventions. Puts in place operational processes for secure configuration, classification and management of CIs, and for verifying and auditing configuration records.
    • Develops, configures and maintains tools (including automation) to identify, track, log and maintain accurate, complete and current information. Reports on the status of configuration management. Identifies problems and issues and recommend corrective actions.

    Storage management STMG (SFIA Level 4)

    • Prepares and maintains operational procedures for storage management. Monitors capacity, performance, availability and other operational metrics. Takes appropriate action to ensure corrective and proactive maintenance of storage and backup systems to protect and secure business information.
    • Create reports and proposals for improvement. Contributes to the planning and implementation of new installations and scheduled maintenance and changes of existing systems.

    Facilities management DCMA (SFIA Level 4)

    • Uses data centre management tools to produce management information on power, cooling and space and investigate issues where necessary. Carries out routine audits and checks to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Facilitates the implementation of mandatory electrical safety testing.

    Capacity management CPMG (SFIA Level 4)

    • Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Apply techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service. Contributes to capacity modelling and planning. Supports the design of service component capacity.

    Specialist advice TECH (SFIA Level 5)

    • Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversee the provision of specialist advice by others.
    • Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.

    Network support NTAS (SFIA Level 5)

    • Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for network support and operation. Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems. Ensure that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

    Supplier relationship management SURE (SFIA Level 4)

    • Collects performance data and investigates problems. Monitors and reports on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and market intelligence. Resolves or escalates problems. Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes. Monitors performance.

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree (3 years)/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) OR a diploma (NQF level 6) plus 2 – 3 years’ experience OR equivalent IT certifications with relevant experience.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ infrastructure project management experience.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in an IT enterprise environment.             

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Project Management (Advanced): Network planning and installation projects.
    • Team Leadership (Advanced).
    • Network operations and maintenance (Advanced): Netbox, Github, Nagios.
    • Mentoring (Intermediate).
    • Next Generation Firewall (Intermediate).
    • Cumulus Networking (Intermediate).
    • Leaf and Spine Architecture(Intermediate).
    • VMware NSX (Intermediate).

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    Autonomy:

    • Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.

    Influence:

    • Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Make decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.

    Complexity:

    • Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues.

    Knowledge:

    • Has a thorough understanding of recognised generic industry bodies of knowledge and specialist bodies of knowledge as necessary. Has gained a thorough knowledge of the domain of the organisation. Is able to apply the knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintains own knowledge and contributes to the development of others.
    • Rapidly absorb new information and apply it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing practices and their application and takes responsibility for driving own development.

    Business skills:

    • Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications.
    • Fully understands the importance of security to own work and the operation of the organisation. Seeks specialist security knowledge or advice when required to support own work or work of immediate colleagues.

    Apply by: 5 September 2025

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    Lecturer (TB00776)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

    • Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Teaching and Learning
    • Research
    • Community Engagement
    • OHS

    Minimum requirements

    • Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Biochemistry.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ of teaching and learning experience.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ in developing scientific procedures and techniques used in a biochemistry laboratory.

    RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Biochemistry.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in post-graduate mentoring and training.
    • Registration with the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SASBMB).

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Advanced knowledge of general biochemistry and human-related molecular
    • Proven competency in basic molecular and techniques such as DNA isolation PCR and Western blotting
    • Ability to lecture introductory and advanced biochemistry on a tertiary level with a specific inclination towards teaching molecular biology and clinical Biochemistry
    • Capacity to learn various teaching philosophies and the ability to flawlessly adapt teaching and learning approaches when required
    • Excellent computer skills for teaching and learning, administration and research dissemination
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Ability to function as part of the team and also in a multicultural environment
    • Ability to work effectively under pressure
    • Good time management

    Apply by: 10 September 2025

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    Associate Professor (P003105)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • An Associate Professor is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort the Business School. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in the leadership, scholarship, research and/or professional activities of the School. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise MBA and doctoral degree candidates.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Teaching & Learning

    • Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.
    • Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.
    • Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.
    • Successfully supervise or co-supervise MBA mini dissertations
    • Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.
    • Teach on the MBA and/ or PGDip programme.

    Research, Innovation, and/or Creative Outputs

    • Engage in research activities and contribute to the School’s research efforts
    • Demonstrate relevance and intellectual creativity in research or creative outputs, as peer review confirms.
    • Publishing in accredited journal and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference proceeding.
    • Participate in collaborative international research projects.

    Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service

    • Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership and management.
    • Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.
    • Active participation in the scientific committee
    • Active participation in the programme meetings
    • External examiner for MBAs and PhDs
    • Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs
    • Consulting work (application of expertise)

    Social Responsiveness

    • Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
    • Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognise service at any level.
    • Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.
    • Involvement in professional activities.

    Minimum requirements

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) specializing in Marketing Management or related fields.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching at postgraduate level (preferably at a business school).
    • Proven facilitation experience in marketing management.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ Industry-related experience.
    • A record of research supervision and publishing articles in accredited academic journals.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

    • Proficiency in designing and executing executive education programmes or customised training initiatives for industry clients.
    •  Practical experience in conducting research commissioned by industry clients.
    • International research or teaching experience or exposure to international academic environments.

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
    • Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
    • Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

    KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
    • Can apply time management and work independently (on their own and without supervision).
    • Must be able to work well in a group.
    • Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
    • The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.
    • A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results, and people orientation, instilling trust, driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.
    • A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
    • Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
    • Effective time-management skills.

    Apply by: 5 September 2025

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    Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (M000644) Re-advertisement

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

    • Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching and learning

    • Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in Masters and PhD research.
    • Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programmes.
    • Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
    • At the teaching and learning director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
    • Coaching and mentoring in teaching and learning facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

    Research and innovation:

    • Increased number of publications.
    • Conduct research and publish findings in peer reviewed national and international journals.
    • Supervise master’s and PhD students.
    • Conduct own Postgraduate studies.
    • Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
    • Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
    • Ensure effective research administration.
    • Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.

    Community engagement:

    • Leading in community engagement activities/projects.
    • Register and lead school community engagement projects.
    • Development of projects to the benefit of community, health and nursing service delivery.
    • Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.
    • Assist in any research activity or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
    • Serve on related research committees as directed by the research office.

    Leadership:

    • To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and related fields.
    • Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
    • Support and empower with nursing/health clinical programmes.

    Adhoc:

    • Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    SENIOR LECTURER:

    • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nursing Science (Medical and Surgical).
    • A qualification in Nursing Education.
    • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
    • A track record of master’s and PhD supervision.
    • A minimum of 2 publication articles in peer reviewed journals.
    • A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
    • A minimum of 3 years’ higher education teaching experience.

    LECTURER:

    • A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing (Medical and Surgical)
    • A qualification in Nursing Education.
    • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
    • A minimum of 1 publication article in peer reviewed journals.
    • A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
    • A minimum of 2 years’ higher education teaching experience.

    RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    • A qualification in any clinical specialisation (Medical and Surgical).

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Teaching and Learning
    • Clinical & Rural Health
    • Research and Ethics
    • Community engagement & Project Management
    • Research & Academic Writing

    BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Independent
    • Progressive
    • Professional

    Apply by: 14 September 2025

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    Manager: Facilities Support Services (N001455)

    Job description

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    • Provides support to the Chief Director’s office and related services, developing and implementing long term strategic alignment between facilities departments, management systems, policies, procedures, standards and provide guidance and assistance with budget and procurement co-ordination and contracts management; administrative coordination, performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting across departments and campuses to achieve synergy and equity of provision between all campuses within services related to facilities.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Administrative coordination

    • Provide high level support to the Chief Director Facilities and other senior managers, as required, to ensure executive decision making is based on appropriate, accurate and timely information.
    • Develop, implement and maintain a document (digital and/or physical) record keeping system for the Office of the Chief

    Director: Facilities

    • Coordinate internal communication and/or prepare routine and ad-hoc reports, presentations, and responses to queries to ensure stakeholders and customers receive relevant, accurate timely information.
    • Facilitate and manage the directorates strategic risk register, business continuity plans, and report on mitigation strategies and deviations.

    Facilities Functional strategy

    • Facilitate the development of the directorate 5-year strategy, monitor, and report on implementation thereof.
    • Use innovative tools and techniques of analysis to anticipate issues arising and give management advance warning of possible problem areas before they can impact on strategy

    Performance monitoring and reporting

    • Coordinate the development and implementation of the balanced scorecard and annual performance plans, and
    • monitoring and evaluation thereof (performance dashboard for Facilities).
    • Analyse, interpret and write reports as deemed appropriate, develop presentations and management information relevant to the department and intended audience when required.
    • Liaise and coordinate with procurement department to ensure Departmental procurement plans are executed effectively and timeously within agreed service levels.
    • Monitor and ensure that directorates procurement plans and activities comply with agreed local participation targets.

    Contracts monitoring

    • Monitor and update the central contract register in line with contracts management SOP.
    • Develop and continuously review templates for contracts administration (services contracts) to promote operational efficiency, uniformity and standardization.

    Continuous process improvement & special projects

    • In collaboration with process owner identifies, monitors, evaluates, and recommend improvement to policies, operational processes, procedures, standards and workflow, ensuring alignment with NWU mission, values, goals and objectives.
    • Plan and implement assigned projects as approved.

    Stakeholder management

    • Monitor the implementation of the Facilities service delivery model to ensure services are delivered in alignment to the framework and to stakeholder needs.
    • Develop, implement and maintain a Facilities digital magazine and intranet page showcasing departmental work and projects to stakeholders.
    • Represent Chief Director Facilities in key engagements where necessary. Coordinate the creation of Facilities intranet page, update and maintain content.

    People management

    • Be responsible for the effective performance and operational management of the support services team.
    • Monitor Facilities equity plans in line with EAP targets.

    Minimum requirements

    • A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Business Administration, Management or Built Environment.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in business support or office management as well as performance tracking, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience in management.

    ADDED ADVANTAGES:

    • Any relevant project management qualification.
    • A postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8) in Management.
    • A minimum of three (3) years management experience in a construction/technical/property/project or facilities environment.
    • Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau or other data visualization software

    KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Ability to prepare planning schedules with measurable intermediate goals
    • Good verbal communication and report-writing skills
    • Computer Literacy: Microsoft excel
    • Compile budgets and cost estimates
    • Development of emergency preparedness plans

    KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

    • People relationships, liaise externally with parents and potential students
    • The ability to manage staff and their work ethics.
    • Equal moderately temper.
    • Good management ability to handle telephone enquiries, students, and personnel at the same time.

    BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

    • Team leader
    • Able to operate independently within delegated authorities
    • Strategic thinker and planner
    • Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills

    Apply by: 14 September 2025

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