Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ h...
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Job Description:
- The Strategic Initiatives and Administration unit is responsible for managing, successfully implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a number of the University’s strategic programmes. These include Global Excellence and Stature (GES) catalytic interventions and initiatives that drive UJ’s 4.0 for Societal Impact strategy.
- The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the Senior Manager: Strategic Initiatives and Administration position reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Administration.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-related projects, policy and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide guidance and oversight on the integration of sustainability goals across academic and operational units.
- Conduct data analysis, benchmarking, and impact assessments related to sustainability and societal impact.
- Ensure institutional alignment with global sustainability reporting frameworks such as the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
- Establish and implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Develop and maintain electronic data and document systems for storage and sharing purposes.
- Drafts reports and other strategic documents.
- Support and manage ad hoc activities.
- Establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations.
- Organise workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns on ESG, sustainability and SDG reporting.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in project management, sustainability reporting, or institutional strategy development.
- Proven expertise in preparing high-profile reports on ESG frameworks, SDGs, societal impact, or sustainability for large organisations or academic institutions.
- Experience in working with global reporting frameworks such as GRI, THE Impact Rankings, UN PRME, or similar sustainability standards.
- Strong leadership and management experience, including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Track record in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and capacity building in sustainability initiatives.
- Sound knowledge of and insights into the Higher Education Sector.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability metrics, data analysis, and impact assessment methodologies.
- Excellent and professional report-writing and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
- Ability to engage with senior leadership, government bodies, and international organisations.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collegiality and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to function under pressure.
Recommendations:
- Proven experience in the Higher Education Sector and familiarity with sustainability initiatives in universities.
- Knowledge of South Africa’s national development policies and sustainability regulations.
- Experience in securing external funding for sustainability projects.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Job Description:
- The Postgraduate School (PGS) invites applications for the position of Head of the Postgraduate Fund Management unit within the Postgraduate School. This post requires a detail-oriented mind to manage postgraduate funding through adherence to governance requirements and providing holistic support to postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows at the University of Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:
- Managing postgraduate and postdoctoral research fellowship funds from internal and external sources (including timeous disbursement of funds while adhering to compliance requirements).
- Mitigation of risks linked to management of funds.
- Ensuring the compliance of PGS and various stakeholders within the university to policies (such as USAf PDRF policy) and governance requirements.
- Managing growth of postgraduate funding opportunities.
- Management of bursary application processes (including advertisement of bursary calls and submission of high-quality submissions to external funders).
- Reporting of finances to various bodies.
- Streamlining of processes while adhering to governance requirements.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure best practices in relation to fund management processes.
Minimum requirements
- A Postgraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting (NQF 9).
- Minimum of five (5) years working experience in finance administration for higher education.
- Minimum of five (5) years management experience.
- Proven advanced experience with full Microsoft Office 365 applications (including Excel, SharePoint, and Word).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Knowledge of university systems and standard procedures.
- Management of administrative elements in an office.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
- Analytical thinking.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and lead a team in maintaining meticulous records and adhering to processes and upholding compliance.
- Strong interpersonal relationships.
Recommendations:
- Previous exposure to working with systems (such as ITS) in the higher education environment.
- Previous exposure to various external funders and their funding opportunities.
- Previous exposure to management of postdoctoral research fellowships.
Apply by: 20 February 2026
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Job Description:
- Reporting to the Director: TTO, this role will be responsible for: Intellectual Property Management; Project managing a portfolio of technologies with commercialization potential.
Responsibilities:
- Promote IP awareness and encourage intellectual property creation within the institution through training and policy development.
- Support faculties and divisions in activities that promote the development of intellectual property.
- Evaluate new invention disclosures.
- Define intellectual property strategies for UJ technologies.
- Proactively identify opportunities for technology transfer in the faculties.
- Review and negotiate contractual intellectual property provisions.
- Facilitate the preparation and filing of patent applications.
- Manage the patent prosecution process and maintenance of the intellectual property portfolio.
- Management and reporting of patent and related records, making optimal use of available information management systems.
- Carry out market research with a view to commercialization of UJ technologies.
- Seek opportunities for exploitation of UJ technologies.
- Participate in commercial negotiations.
- Administer executed license agreements.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Degree (NQF Level 7) in Law, Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant two (2) to three (3) years of job-related experience.
- Understanding of the South African innovation ecosystem.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general developments and trends in intellectual property.
- Understanding of legal matters and associated administrative procedures regarding intellectual property.
- Knowledge of funding opportunities for intellectual property development and technology transfer.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to build internal and external networks on all levels.
- Understanding of macro structures within an academic institution.
- Understanding of research management principles and procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues relating to technology transfer at all levels.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Sound judgement and sound decision-making skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Service-oriented.
Recommendations:
- Honours or 4-year Degree qualification (possession of a Master’s degree is desirable).
- Entrepreneurial experience.
- Experience working in a higher education institution.
- Knowledge of the Intellectual Property Rights of Publicly Funded Research and Development Act (51 of 2008) (IPRPFRD Act) and its Regulations.
- Trans-disciplinary qualifications and/or experience in relevant subject areas.
- Financial modelling skills.
Apply by: 20 February 2026
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Job Purpose:
- To coordinate, optimise and integrate access to web-based information resources and services of the UJ Library, through the UJ Library’s website, in support of the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and manage projects relating to the development and optimal availability of web-based resources and services.
- Take overall responsibility for the design, development, and content management of the UJ Library website.
- Establish the UJ Library website as a marketing vehicle for the promotion of library resources, services, and events.
- Ensure that information on the library web page is current and correct through a system of reviewing content in collaboration with Departmental Heads, Campus Librarians and the Director: Teaching & Learning & Research support.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or equivalent in Library & Information Science / Informatics or Web Development.
- Knowledge of SharePoint Web & Content management.
- Two (2) years of experience in an academic library or academic environment.
- A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within an online communication or web environment, content editing, content strategy and web design.
- Proven experience with SharePoint Content Management System.
- A thorough knowledge of the Internet and electronic resources.
- A thorough working knowledge of HTML.
- Content management systems and web page design.
- Working knowledge of the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS).
- Knowledge of the research process and methodology.
- Knowledge of Copyright.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Computer Literacy (Office, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Adaptable and prepared to investigate and develop new service opportunities.
- Ability to work independently as well as contribute as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent online content editing skills.
- Willingness to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Project management skills.
- Advanced information retrieval skills.
- Marketing and service development.
- Professional networking.
- Time and stress management skills.
- Ethical work orientation.
- Professional conduct.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Job Description:
- Reporting to the Director: Technology Transfer Office, the Senior Manager is responsible for taking a lead role in the provision of specialist, high-level financial and commercial analysis and insights to support strategic, regulatory, business development, innovation, and other investment opportunities of the TTO.
- The Senior Manager is responsible for the provision of comprehensive strategic advice and recommendations to the Director: Technology Transfer Office relating to emerging innovations, corporate development, and corporate planning opportunities primarily in the commercial technology sector.
- Planning, executing, and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the overall end-to-end management of the Technology Transfer Office business to meet Council objectives.
- Continuously improve the performance of the TTO in portfolio management
- Deliver on sustainable financial targets towards the performance of the TTO, and deliver satisfactory return on the commercialization of IP.
- Assess the requirements associated with the IP portfolio of the University, project, and determine the best project strategy with due regard for complexity, effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and risk factor.
- Conduct full business due diligence comprising business analysis, market and competitor analysis, technical analysis, and financial analysis with the ultimate objective of establishing investment risks, negotiating licenses, structuring deals, and planning exits from investments.
- Responsible for the development of business cases for new business opportunities, including the provision of commercial and financial input and presentation to stakeholders.
- Responsible for the preparation of financial models, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modelling, including interpretation of statistical, financial, and accounting information to assist in the evaluation of strategic options, commercial development, and investment decisions.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Postgraduate qualification, minimum of a Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9), coupled with a technical background in SET (Science, Engineering or Technology).
- Degree in Business Management, Commerce, or Accounting. A Business Management qualification, such as an MBA or MBL, will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing a portfolio of technology development projects.
- A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).
- Demonstrable ability in due diligence and deal structuring.
- Strong project management skills and risk analysis.
- The ability to interpret market reports and develop market penetration strategies.
- Appropriate knowledge of IP matters.
- Risk management: experienced in the identification, assessment, and management of project risks.
- Capable of training, supervising, and managing staff in a project management environment.
- Proven track record of delivering projects within defined timelines under high pressure.
- Project budgeting and reporting experience.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to build internal and external networks on all levels.
- Understanding of macro structures within an academic institution.
- Understanding of research management principles and procedures.
- Ability to communicate issues relating to technology transfer at all levels.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Sound judgement and sound decision-making skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Recommendations:
- Advanced financial modelling and strategic commercial analysis skills, including high proficiency.
- High-level investment appraisal and business case development skills.
- Advanced strategic commercial and problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically, innovatively, and laterally to identify issues and develop recommendations to solve problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including developing presentations and report writing, providing advice, direction, and support to Senior Management.
- High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes in an organisation with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage broad responsibilities and complex issues at senior organisational levels.
- Professional skills in computer operations, business systems, and tools, including Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to Intellectual Property (IPP).
Apply by: 20 February 2026
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Job Description:
- The Strategic Initiatives and Administration unit is responsible for managing, successfully implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a number of the University’s strategic programmes. These include Global Excellence and Stature (GES) catalytic interventions and initiatives that drive UJ’s 4.0 for Societal Impact strategy.
- The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the Senior Manager: Strategic Initiatives and Administration position reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Administration.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams in executing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-related projects, policy and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide guidance and oversight on the integration of sustainability goals across academic and operational units.
- Conduct data analysis, benchmarking, and impact assessments related to sustainability and societal impact.
- Ensure institutional alignment with global sustainability reporting frameworks such as the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
- Establish and implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Develop and maintain electronic data and document systems for storage and sharing purposes.
- Drafts reports and other strategic documents.
- Support and manage ad hoc activities.
- Establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations.
- Organise workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns on ESG, sustainability and SDG reporting.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in project management, sustainability reporting, or institutional strategy development.
- Proven expertise in preparing high-profile reports on ESG frameworks, SDGs, societal impact, or sustainability for large organisations or academic institutions.
- Experience in working with global reporting frameworks such as GRI, THE Impact Rankings, UN PRME, or similar sustainability standards.
- Strong leadership and management experience, including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Track record in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and capacity building in sustainability initiatives.
- Sound knowledge of and insights into the Higher Education Sector.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability metrics, data analysis, and impact assessment methodologies.
- Excellent and professional report-writing and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
- Ability to engage with senior leadership, government bodies, and international organisations.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collegiality and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to function under pressure.
Recommendations:
- Proven experience in the Higher Education Sector and familiarity with sustainability initiatives in universities.
- Knowledge of South Africa’s national development policies and sustainability regulations.
- Experience in securing external funding for sustainability projects.
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Job Purpose:
To manage the collection and analysis of library data to provide valuable insights.
Responsibilities:
- Compile, collate and present Library usage statistics.
- Ensure quality control in collected data.
- Conduct annual client services surveys.
- Provide supervisory guidance to the Library Assistant in the portfolio.
- Provide training on data collection tools.
- Liaise with service providers to ensure smooth implementation and use of the statistics tools.
- Promote the collection and use of Library statistics for decision-making in the Library.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF 7) in Library and Information Science / Operations Research / Statistics / Data Science.
- Two (2) years’ experience in an academic library.
- Proven ability to collect and analyse library data.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Library's Information services functions.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Library integrated system modules.
- Knowledge of library routines and workflows.
- Knowledge of information services technology, including the ability to use electronic resources.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to organise, supervise, as well as work independently and within a team.
- Project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship.
- Analytical thinking.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Job Description:
- A Technical Assistant is required for the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science to prepare, and conduct laboratory sessions in collaboration with the Lecturers, as well as managing laboratory equipment, and monitoring and resolving laboratory matters.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing lab equipment and test labs for upcoming experiments.
- Conducting practical sessions with students and liaising with Lecturers.
- Managing, evaluating and reporting lab technical matters.
- Maintaining inventory, and quality checks.
- Client liaison, and purchase orders.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of labs and lab equipment.
- Enforcing safety and lab procedures.
Minimum requirements
- A Diploma (NQF 6) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ technical experience (in a tertiary institution will be an advantage).
- A proven track record of technical ability, and trouble shooting in a laboratory environment.
- Evidence of working with different industrial engineering lab equipment, and software packages.
- Knowledge and experience of PLC programming, robotics, and automation technologies.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good communication and teamwork suitable for academic environment.
- Report writing and analytical skills.
- Maintenance, and calibration of equipment in laboratories.
Recommendations:
- Industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.
- Supportive of academic culture, excellence, and research support.
- Good technical aptitude, with experience in project work.
- Data analytics experience.
- Willingness to pursue further studies and register with relevant professional councils e.g. ECSA.
Apply by: 20 February 2026
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Job Description:
- Responsible for the capturing of invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, timeous and accurate payments to suppliers
Responsibilities:
The Incumbent will be expected to:
- Index on the Kofax System.
- Capture invoices on the Oracle system.
- Reconciliation of supplier accounts (Automatic reconciliation).
- Ensure timeous and accurate payments to suppliers.
- Monthly Age Analysis Report.
- Follow up on all old outstanding Invoices.
- Ensure no invoices are older than 120 days.
- Timeous application of all prepayments.
- Good understanding of the Accrual Process.
- Ensuring that all Audit requirements are met timeously.
- Payments for staff reimbursements and staff advances.
- Payments for all international suppliers.
- Manage the ongoing business relationship with key suppliers.
- Manage the ongoing relationship with all end-users as well as students.
- Ensure compliance with UJ’s health, safety and environmental policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with government legislative requirements.
- Ensure compliance with UJ’s Code of Conduct.
- Ensure compliance with UJ’s Supplier Code of Ethics.
- Ensure fully documented audit trails.
- Ensure continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes by monitoring, measuring and benchmarking where appropriate.
- Collaboration with all stakeholders are further key elements in the continuous improvement process.
Minimum requirements
- Diploma in Accounting or relevant Certificate (NQF 6).
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working with Oracle ERP systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Supplier Reconciliations.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Planning and organising.
- Customer service focused.
- General office administration skills.
- Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Conflict management.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Work independently and within a team environment.
- High ethical standards.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Job Description:
- The Human Capital Management Division within the University plays a crucial role in the University’s people management philosophy and processes, leadership development, instilling a culture of organisational citizenship behaviour, management of institutional culture and the implementation of strategies to optimally manage compensation expenditure.
- The Senior Manager: Organisational Development will drive strategic organisational development initiatives that enable the institution to achieve its long-term strategic objectives. The role focuses on building an agile, high-performing, and future-fit organisation through effective organisational design, performance management, talent management, change management, job evaluation, reward and recognition, and a compelling employee value proposition (EVP).
Responsibilities:
- Lead the review and redesign and optimisation of organisational structures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
- Provide expert advice to executive and senior leadership on operating models and organisational effectiveness.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the performance management framework.
- Ensure alignment between individual, team, and organisational performance goals.
- Enable and promote a high-performance culture through effective goal setting, feedback, and development processes.
- Develop and implement integrated talent management strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and talent reviews.
- Identify critical roles and capabilities and ensure robust talent pipelines.
- Partner with stakeholders to strengthen leadership and management capability across the university.
- Lead and embed structured change management approaches for organisational transformation initiatives.
- Support leaders and managers in navigating complex change and building change readiness.
- Monitor, assess and manage the people impact of change initiatives to ensure successful adoption and sustainability.
- Manage job evaluation processes to ensure internal equity, consistency, and compliance with relevant frameworks and legislation.
- Provide expert advice on role profiling, grading, and job architecture.
- Maintain governance and quality assurance of job evaluation outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of reward and recognition strategies aligned to organisational goals and affordability.
- Develop and continuously refine the university’s EVP to enhance employer brand and employee experience.
- Build strong partnerships with executive leadership, line management, organised labour, and HCM colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and governance frameworks.
- Provide regular reports, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Minimum requirements
- A Postgraduate in Industrial Psychology/Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 8).
- Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in Organisational Design, Change Management, Talent Management and Performance Management and other related expertise, with 3 years in a senior management role.
- Demonstrated facilitation experience at a senior level.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Detail orientated.
- Ability to perform under pressure and independent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Business acumen.
- Strong performance and project management.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Organisational Management.
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Recommendations:
- Master’s degree Industrial Psychology / Human Resources Management.
- Membership or registration with a professional body-SABPP.
Apply by: 2 March 2026
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Job Specification: Responsibilities
- UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to lead and further develop the Management Accounting unit. The primary responsibility of the Director: Management Accounting is to lead the unit, which resides within the Financial Governance and Control Division, within the Finance portfolio. This unit is regarded as a center of excellence, responsible for institutional management accounting activities which include compilation, monitoring and reporting activities associated with the University’s budgeting process, ensuring financial sustainability, managing the financial management support relating to external funding, business case viability and project management. Financial management extends to the University’s subsidiaries and Utilities management.
- Attributes associated with leadership at senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls. Improve financial management support maturity to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives.
Assist the Executive Director: Financial Governance and Control to:
- Manage and implement financial policies and procedures, ensuring that these are monitored and reviewed regularly having considered operational, legislative and regulatory developments.
- Coordinate and further entrench the institutional budget process as well as spending alignment thereto towards the achievement of annual goals.
- Institute controls and risk management within the Management Accounting environment
- Represents Management Accounting on University committees and project teams
- Ensure data integrity within Management Accounting environment
- Provide financial management support and serve as a consultative resource within the Division as a center of excellence
- Produce reports or presentations required of the role
- Manage staff and provide support and training embedding a culture where staff take ownership and are accountable for provision of financial management support, ensuring successful financial business partnering
- Develop and oversee unit specific project management and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.
- Take charge of the unit’s input to strategic planning and reporting including the annual performance plan and annual audit
- Implement action plans associated with audits performed to ensure audit recommendations are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.
- Assist with ad hoc requests.
- Maintain up-to-date professional skills and knowledge regarding financial management practices within the profession and the sector.
Minimum requirements
- Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CIMA as CGMA
- Financial Management Postgraduate qualification and/or advanced technical or professional certification (NQF 8)
- Five (5) to eight (8) years' experience within financial environment (management accounting preference)
- Comprehension and ability across key financial management components, including IFRS requirements.
- Extensive and demonstrable managerial experience.
- Management of medium to large staff contingent.
- Budgeting experience
- Experience in project management
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Strong financial analysis and financial planning skills
- Good business acumen
- Business and management principles and processes within the specific environment
- Intermediate to advance application of Microsoft Office, specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts within Excel.
- Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Pay attention to detail at work
- Knowledge and keeping abreast of accounting principles, best practice processes and applicable laws and regulations
- Ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms
- Be able to use critical thinking to create financial forecasts and make budgeting decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a complex environment and be committed to using his/her expertise to advance the University’s mission and priorities.
- Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position, displaying good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to assimilate a large amount of data, organise the data in a user-friendly fashion, provide ready access to this data for those who need access to it, and ensure the data is reviewed/updated as required
- Ability to exercise judgement in providing management accounting support
- Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fashion and to successfully manage conflicts leading to positive outcomes within the resources available.
- Ability of functioning strategically and operationally (“hands-on” approach when required), making quick and effective decisions
- Delegate duties to others
- Take accountability
- Proven ability to monitor and assess performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective actions.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of University employees, students, external funders, other universities, and the public, including resolution of queries.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Job Purpose:
- The Manager II: Sport Science is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality sport science services within UJ Sport to support student-athlete performance, health, and holistic development. The role ensures the effective integration of sport science disciplines, evidence-based performance monitoring, and appliedresearch to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and support safe participation in sport.
- The position provides leadership and oversight of sport science programmes, staff, and service providers, while working collaboratively with coaches, the Athlete Support Unit, and academic stakeholders. The Manager II: Sport Science contributes to high-performance outcomes, student success, and institutional objectives by aligning sport science initiatives with UJ Sport’s strategic priorities, compliance requirements, and resource optimisation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of sport science services in support of UJ Sport’s High Performance and Athlete Support programmes.
- Provide direct, hands-on sport science support to one or two designated sporting codes, including planning and implementing performance interventions, monitoring athlete readiness, and supporting training and competition demands, in addition to managing and overseeing the Sport Science division.
- Implement evidence-based sport science interventions to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and support safe participation in sport.
- Oversee athlete performance monitoring, testing, data analysis, and reporting across multiple sporting codes.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to sport science staff, interns, and students, including supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
- Collaborate closely with coaches, medical and rehabilitation staff, and other Athlete Support professionals to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Utilise and oversee sport science technologies and digital systems to support monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.
- Travel with teams to training camps, tournaments, and matches as required to implement sport science modalities and provide on-site performance support.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, health and safety regulations, ethical standards, and drug-free sport requirements.
- Manage sport science resources, facilities, and equipment, including maintenance, procurement, and optimal utilisation.
- Compile and submit regular reports on sport science activities, outcomes, and recommendations to management.
- Promote innovation, applied research, and continuous improvement within the sport science environment.
Minimum requirements
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with two (2) to three (3) years' job-related experience with a major in Sport Science
- Required excellent knowledge and skill in the field of sport science, strength in conditioning for multiple sports
- High competencies in sport specific assessment tools
- Level 2 First Aid
- Valid Code B driver’s license
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Advanced knowledge and applied experience in sport science principles, including performance analysis, athlete monitoring, strength and conditioning, load management, recovery, and injury prevention within a high performance environment.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and implement sport science programmes aligned to seasonal demands, competition calendars, and high-performance objectives across multiple sporting codes.
- Proven competence in compiling structured reports, evaluating programme outcomes, and providing strategic, evidence-based recommendations to management.
- Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing sport science staff, interns, and students, including performance management and capacity development.
- Sound knowledge of institutional policies, health and safety regulations, ethical standards, data protection requirements, and drug-free sport principles applicable to a university sport environment.
- Ability to engage effectively with coaches, medical practitioners, administrators, academic staff, and external service providers to ensure integrated and collaborative service delivery.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic sport environment.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to align sport science initiatives to institutional goals and contribute to long-term planning and decision-making.
- Demonstrated ethical leadership, accountability, and ownership of outcomes, with the ability to set clear expectations and service standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and service quality.
- Upholds ethical conduct, confidentiality, and professional integrity in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement through innovation, reflection, and ongoing professional development.
Apply by: 20 February 2026
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Centre for Academic Technologies
- The Division of Academic Development and Support (ADS) comprises multiple initiatives dedicated to providing the best possible academic experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students in South Africa, thereby maximising retention, success and throughput. Our commitment is to maximise the intellectual, professional and personal development of our students through cutting-edge interventions that include psychosocial support, academic support initiatives, and sophisticated use of academic technologies. We are pioneering the technology for the future in teaching and learning, foregrounding technological opportunities and effects in the learning experience to maximise student participation and agency.
- The Division is now responsible for the strategic management and direction of UJDigital - a transformative initiative that extends UJ's reach and impact in digital education and innovation. The purpose of this role is to manage UJDigital towards the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Managing UJDigital towards the achievement of UJ's strategic objectives.
- Implement the UJDigital strategy, in collaboration with the Director of CAT, and Senior Director: ADS which includes a technology road map and success metrics and financial sustainability;
- Conduct research on market trends and target audiences to inform the UJDigital marketing strategy.
- Work with DTE on policy matters and standards (as well as good practices) related to micro-credentials and stackable learning, learning design, online facilitation, online assessment, etc.
- Drive digital student success through integrated student support, learning analytics, and design and facilitation of digital learning.
- Integrate UJDigital projects and services with the entire Division of ADS.
- Coordinate central and faculty marketers to contribute to and implement the UJ Digital Marketing Strategy.
- Manage the development, maintenance, and training on the use of technology and digital infrastructure for UJ Digital.
- Coordinate with various UJ support services to ensure integrated student support to digital students.
- Coordinate academic development and support related to digital learning design, online facilitation, online assessment, etc.
- Coordinate the quality review of the learning offerings of UJ Digital.
- Collaborate with Faculties on UJ Digital programmes in pursuit of global excellence in digital teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with other Service Divisions in pursuit of seamless interdivisional service projects related to UJDigital, including CAT (Centre for Academic Technologies), CAA (Central Academic Administration), ICS (Information Communication Services) and Student Affairs.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.
- Draft reports and communicate outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours Degree
- At least 5 years’ experience working in the Higher Education (HE) environment in South Africa.
- Experience with pedagogies of especially digital (online) learning.
- Experience managing digital infrastructure development and staff training programs.
- Demonstrate excellence and experience within teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge about the possibilities and impacts of digital technology in teaching and learning.
- Statistical and analytical abilities.
- Management experience
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and developments within the HE sector.
- Performance management skills.
- Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move".
- Analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and influential skills
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Proficiency in learning management systems, learning analytics tools, and CRM platforms for student support.
- Data-informed decision-making.
- Project and budget management.
- Student-centricity.
Recommendations:
- A Masters degree
- Considerable experience in the HE sector, digital teaching and learning, research, and insight into the possibilities of education technologies (such as AI in education, adaptive learning platforms, micro-credentialing).
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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Department Synopsis:
The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) supports teaching and learning through innovative and advanced technologies. Ensuring the training and support of the use of such technologies for both staff and students is a central part of CAT. CAT consists of staff support (Learning Experience Advisors Team), student support (Helpdesk Team), and technical/data support (IT team). Ultimately, we support all staff, students, and support stakeholders on all four of our UJ campuses. The purpose of this role is to develop, support, and maintain bespoke technologies for teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities:
- Understand the basic teaching and learning support provided by CAT to staff & students.
- Understand the basic technicalities of the Learning Management System.
- To work accurately with numbers and use different statistical techniques.
- Develop and design reports in a timely manner and aligned with the stakeholder requirements.
- Execute the data visualisation that is fit-for-purpose.
- Ensure accurate, reliable and relevant data and information are gathered from trustworthy internal and external information sources for reporting and planning processes.
- Interpret relevant data and present findings to relevant stakeholders that respond to the objectives identified in CAT relating to Teaching & Learning activities such as student progress tracking, learning analytics, etc.
- Build working relationships across divisional teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
- Test projects where developments have been completed by referencing the specification to ensure that the right results are achieved according to the stakeholders’ requirements.
- Support capacity building within CAT and other relevant support services in providing data and analysis for planning processes.
- Manage the detailed T&L processes, which include supporting faculties with relevant analyses of current and historical Learning Management System trends and future projections.
- Monitor, identify and analyse trends in various projects related to student success
- Design and develop intuitive, user-centred visualisations and multimedia that effectively communicate complex data insights.
- Create compelling data narratives that guide stakeholders to actionable insights.
- Transform analytical findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including academics, managers, administrators, and students.
- Maintain multimedia assets in alignment with UJ’s branding standards.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelors’ degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Knowledge Management or Statistics.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in working with data extraction, analysis and visualisation.
- Proven experience and ability in working with, analysing, and interpreting data.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for data visualisations (WCAG).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Expertise in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Proficiency in multimedia production software (video editing tools, animation software).
- Strong understanding of visual design principles and information architecture.
- Expertise in translating complex data into compelling visual narratives for diverse audiences.
- Proven experience and ability in data mining and data creation.
- Proven experience in a detailed planning environment.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Excellent writing, oral and electronic communication skills.
- Proven ability to produce high level proposals and reports.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Recommendations:
- An Honour’s degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Information Science, Knowledge Management or Statistics).
- Experience working in the higher education sector.
- Knowledge of trends in national and international higher education.
- Certification in specialised visualisation tools (such as Power BI).
- Understanding of user experience (UX) design principles.
Apply by: 27 February 2026
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