Job Openings at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance of a section of the Botanical Garden:

• Trimming, pruning and removal of excess growth, vegetation and fallen trees.
• Weeding of invasive and exotic species.
• Regular watering of the section.
• Fertilisation of flower beds and lawn areas.
• Monitoring trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for pests and diseases.
• Mulching of flower beds
• Planting of new plants and replacement of dead plants
• Repair path- and walk-ways.

General tasks and activities in the Garden:

• Manage
• ment Weeding of invasive and exotic species from the “Koppie” section.
• Cleaning of water features and dams.
• Rubble removal from bins.
• Cleaning of the braai area.
• Inspecting the security fence.
• Cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture, equipment, tools and stores.
• Moving of Botanical Garden gallery tables and chairs to and from the stores.
• Assist with environmental education talks to visiting schools.
• Opening and the closing of the Botanical Garden gates in the morning and afternoon.
• Collection of practical material from the garden.
• Preparation of practical material.
• Delivery and collection of practical material to the laboratories.
• Cleaning and removal of rubble from the Ecology / Botany greenhouses and Open Tops facility.  

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Maintenance of safety at the workplace. 

Ad hoc tasks:

• Assist with ad hoc tasks for the School of Biological Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 10 - 12 (NQF Level 2 - 4).

ADDED ADVANTAGES/ RECOMMENDATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance of botanical gardens.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in general tasks and activities in gardens.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in occupational health and safety.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transporting students to clinical areas
• Act as a driver to transport students to clinical facilities. 
• Monitoring of student attendance. 
• Update transport routes as needed. 
• Work with additional drivers in student management. 
• Work flexi hours (40 Hours).
• On-call for last-minute trips.
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative duties

• Monitoring of weekly and monthly road trips. 
• Compiling a report of kilometers travelled per day, per week and month. 
• Complete the attendance register of students for road trips. 
• Check and keep records on vehicle logbooks.
• Keep a record of hours worked per week.

Ad hoc tasks

• Minimum requirements
• Assist with driving in SONS, where necessary.
•  Support with General Administrative as delegated by line manager regarding SONS.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
• A valid drivers’ license (Code 10/C1).
• A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• A minimum of two (2) years ‘ driving experience.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules and programmes.

Research

• Conducting academic research (publishing of research papers, etc.) and supervision of postgraduate (PhD and Master’s) students.

Administration/Management

• Help with administrative, organisational and management tasks within the subject group.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Mathematical Statistics.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working with the administration of large class groups.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate mathematical statistics courses.
• A proven publication track record of a minimum of seven (7) articles.
• A proven track record of supervising students at a PhD and Master’s level. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with the South African Statistical Association. 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy Management

• Development and implementation of strategies and plans to develop and promote the NWU Sport portfolio among internal and external stakeholders, and the public.
• Align the NWU Sport portfolio strategy to the University’s institutional strategy, including student success, transformation, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning.
• Development and implementation of NWU Sport governance frameworks, policies, and guidelines. 
• Representation of the NWU at relevant local, provincial, national, and international sport and related organisations. 
• Joint responsibility and accountability for recruitment and retention of student athletes (prospective and current students). 
• Provision of expert advisory services and guidance regarding all NWU sport matters.
• Translate institutional priorities into a coherent sport strategy, ensuring clear contribution to the university’s value proposition and competitive positioning.

Development and Enhancement of sport at NWU

• Drive the performance of the NWU Sport portfolio across campuses, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight of sport codes, including prioritisation, expansion, consolidation, or discontinuation based on institutional impact, demand, and sustainability.
• Lead benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of NWU Sport.
• Development and management of processes and guidelines for student athletes’ development pathways from residence leagues, competitive sport and to high-performance sport codes.
• Development, management, and implementation of policies, processes, and guidelines. 
• Management of legislative and regulatory compliance to national and international legislation and rules, as well as adherence to applicable bylaw. 
• Development and implementation of performance metrics for NWU Sport in alignment with the NWU Annual Performance Plan target and scorecard. 

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

• Development and strengthening of partnerships with relevant local, national, and international stakeholders to enhance the positioning and impact of NWU Sport
• Collaboration with Development and Fundraising portfolio to mobilise resources and enhance income-generation interventions for NWU Sport 
• Liaison and partnership with NWU Spatial Planning and other relevant structures to develop and maintain sport infrastructure across the NWU campuses
• Partnership with Student Life, Transformation, and People and Culture Division to develop and manage processes and rules for student sport council, as well as management of residence leagues and Staff Sport.
• Collaboration with relevant internal structures to ensure NWU Sport’s compliance to the NWU brand policy and Corporate Identity manual 
• Management of relationships with NWU Sport partners, donors, and sponsors in accordance with relevant policies, rules, and guidelines
• Liaison and collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that NWU Sport digital platforms including website and promotional materials are maintained and updated regularly).

Resources Management and Optimisation

• Management of NWU Sport planning and allocation of financial and human resources ensuring alignment with university goals and priorities.
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of the NWU Sport’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and optimal use of resources.
• Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports staff growth and performance.
• Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the division through effective financial planning, risk management, and the mobilisation of additional resources.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all resource management activities, maintaining transparency and integrity.
• Oversight of processes and systems design, utilisation, effectiveness, and efficiency, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with institutional requirements.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Sport Management, Business, Public Management or related field (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in relevant industry (prerably at a HEI). 
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ overall experience in sport governance, management, and advocacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with relevant sport governance or management certifications.

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Teaching and Learning.

• Facilitating undergraduate and post-graduate modules in contact and distance mode.
• Post-graduate supervision.
• Developing study material, study guides and a learning environment on the LMS system.

Research and Innovation.

• Research publications - articles, chapters and/or books.
• Membership and participation in research entity activities.

Community engagement.

• Community service.
• Initiate and manage community engagement projects.

Minimum requirements

• An M.Ed/MSc/MA degree in Geography, Geography Education and/or Environmental Education (NQF level 9).
• PGCE qualification or B.Ed. related teachers’ qualification, specialising in Geography Education / Environmental Education.
• A B.Ed honours in Geography Education / Environmental Education or a BA/BSc honours in Geography.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in Geography in the FET phase (Grade 10 to 12). 

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Post-graduate supervision, research publications. 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Teaching undergraduate English Home Language in the BEd FP in both contact and distance modes of delivery.

Programme development

• Development of English HL courses to remain relevant in the evolving educational environment.

Research and supervision 

• Research, postgraduate supervision, and appropriate publications in the field of ECDE with English Home Language as the focus. Furthering of own qualification on a doctoral level in English Home Language in ECDE.

WIL/Supervision 

• Work-integrated learning

 CE

• Community engagement.

Administration

• Administrative tasks (including but not exclusive to using the NWU Learning Management System).

Minimum requirements

• A professional teacher’s qualification in FP or equivalent with evidence of English as a HL (NQF Level 6-8).
• For Junior Lecturer: An honours degree in ECDE (or equivalent) with a focus on English HL in ECDE (NQF level 9) and studying towards a master’s degree in ECDE (or equivalent) with a focus on English HL in ECDE (NQF level 9).
• For Lecturer: A master’s degree in ECDE (or equivalent) with a focus on English HL in ECDE (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in an ECDE school environment with English as a HL.
• Registrations with the South African Council for Educators.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience in a Higher Education environment on a full-time or part-time basis.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate modules.
• Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Support of research entity.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Curriculum Studies.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching in the relevant field in a higher education environment.
• Be an author/co-author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journals.
• Completed supervision of at least 1 master’s student.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Have proven teaching experience in curriculum studies.
• Involvement in funded research projects.
• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teach English linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level. These include the various core linguistic subdisciplines, but with a particular focus on syntax, morphology and semantics.
• Supervise M.A and PhD students in linguistics.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as managing marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set and mark assessments.
• Hold office hours for consultations with students.
• Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
• Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

Research and innovation

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages by publishing in accredited journals.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Social Responsiveness

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Corporate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Linguistics or English Applied Linguistics.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching, learning and research experience at local or tertiary educational institution.
• A minimum of 2 published articles in accredited journals.
• Evidence of post-graduate supervision experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of Local and/or International Linguistics Associations.