Job Openings at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The strategic, academic, and transformation leadership of the Department;
• Promoting, planning, organising, accreditation and managing of academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
• The recruitment and management of world class personnel;
• All financial activities including externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a local, national and international level and development of international partnerships;
• Marketing and growing the Department;
• Leading and promoting research intensity within the Department in terms of research outputs, international publications and PhD students.
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor:

• A PhD/Doctorate in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or related degree;
• At least 6 years tertiary education experience or 6 years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• Professional registration with the SACQSP or SACPCMP;
• Experience in curriculum / strategy development and innovation; 
• Evidence of sustained publications output with at least 12 DHET accredited publications (at least 3 publications published in the last 5);
• Majority of recent publications should be in WoS / Scopus / IBSS journals;
• Evidence of at least 3 research Master’s OR 6 coursework Master’s mini-dissertations successfully completed (supervised or co-supervised);
• Evidence of Doctoral student supervision;
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences;
• NRF Rating is preferred for this level.

Professor:

• Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
• At least 8 to 10 years tertiary education and/or industry experience;
• Professional registration with the SACQSP or SACPCMP;
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation;
• A well-established and internationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals with at least 18 DHET accredited publications (at least 5 publications published in the last 5 years);
• Evidence of successful Doctoral student completion;
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI/Scopus indexed journals;
• Evidence of conference papers delivered internationally;
• An NRF rating is required for this level.

Head of Department must demonstrate:

• Experience in the following:
• High-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
• Managing and leadership activities;
• Marketing of technical projects to obtain research and development contracts and research funding;
• Professional knowledge and experience in the built environment;
• Managing academic and technical staff;
• Accreditation processes;
• National and/or international collaboration;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• International recognition;
• An exceptional research record in one of the department’s research specialisation fields.

CLOSING DATE: 9 March 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide visionary leadership to the Veterinary Wildlife Research Centre;
• Develop and lead high-impact research programs in wildlife health and conservation;
• Address veterinary challenges related to climate change, land use change, and emerging diseases;
• Engage with the local wildlife industry to support sustainable and health-conscious animal management practices;
• Investigate and guide policy on animal movement, translocation, and disease risk mitigation;
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across veterinary, ecological, and conservation sciences;
• Supervise postgraduate students and mentor early-career researchers;
• Secure external research funding and manage large-scale projects;
• Publish in high-impact journals and contribute to national and international policy dialogues; and 
• Promote capacity building and knowledge transfer in wildlife veterinary science.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Health, Conservation Biology, or a closely related field;
• A strong research portfolio with evidence of leadership in wildlife veterinary research;
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant acquisition; and
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students up to PhD-level and managing research teams.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR BOTH LEVELS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Commitment to advancing wildlife conservation through veterinary science;
• Ability to engage with One Health concepts while maintaining a primary focus on animal health;
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; and
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence policy and practice.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• A BVSc or equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Experience working in African wildlife systems and interface disease dynamics;
• Familiarity with climate change impacts, land use change, and emerging infectious diseases in wildlife;
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and institutions;
• Understanding of the South African wildlife industry, including game farming, animal movement regulations, and conservation policy; and
• NRF-rating.

CLOSING DATE: 8 March 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Academic administration and management;
• Supervising postgraduate students; and
• Conducting scientific research and publications in the field on Public Administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctorate with a specialisation in Public Administration;
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate studies; 
• Evidence of independent design of module content and assessment.
• At least 2 accredited publications or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published); 
• At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement with PhD supervision.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement related to participation in national and international professional bodies, conferences, reviewer for accredited journals or external moderation for higher education institutions.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of the potential to develop and implement a sustained research portfolio that can, in future, receive national and international recognition, e.g. publications already in print or manuscripts forthcoming; and
• Evidence of the ability to complete research, supervise research and lead research lead research seminars in their field of expertise.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
• Knowledge of foundational theories, proponents and concepts in the subject area;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively;
• Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment;
• Demonstrating cultural competence and respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse backgrounds;
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities;
• Being dependable, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
• Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.

CLOSING DATE:  27 February 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

• Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Deputy Dean: Research and Post Graduate Studies.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the research and postgraduate studies portfolio.
• Guide the implementation and execution of the Faculty’s plans for postgraduate studies and research at departmental level.
• Assisting the Dean in developing and implementing innovative research and postgraduate education strategies.
• Providing leadership and chairing Faculty committees related to research and postgraduate studies.
• Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders within and outside the University.
• Developing and nurturing an environment that will enable the departments to achieve their targets for research and postgraduate enrolments, and for postgraduate throughput.
• Lead the development and facilitation innovation initiatives to enrich research, postgraduate education and improvement of throughput.
• Developing strategies to support early career and postgraduate mentorship.
• Promoting and creating an enabling environment for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the development of effective support and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of postgraduate offerings.
• Assisting the Dean with fundraising for research.
• Establishing and building existing national and international networks.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or members of the Executive.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A doctorate in a health science field or a specialist qualification in Medicine or Dentistry. 
• Requisite qualifications and experience for appointment as an associate or adjunct or full professor at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship.
• A minimum of five years of academic management experience in a higher education institution.
• A proven, ongoing track record of excellence in leading teams in research and postgraduate programme development and implementation.
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty research and postgraduate programmes
• Extensive proven experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision.
• Proven leadership in planning and executing successful fundraising initiatives.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Recognised academic status in health sciences or specialist fields of Dentistry or Medicine at associate professor/adjunct professor or professor level.
• Proven research excellence and high-quality publications in accredited journals, an established record of teaching accomplishments, and the ability to cultivate a supportive environment for research, postgraduate supervision, lecturing at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and community engagement.
• The ability to manage the research and postgraduate studies portfolio in the Faculty and provide sound academic leadership.
• The capacity to drive a strong vision within the Faculty, aligned with the vision of the University and with due regard to research and postgraduate studies.
• A proven record of innovation and knowledge of the use of online and digital tools in managing research and postgraduate education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and successfully implement fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of digital technologies in teaching and learning and research.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills and appropriate language skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Experience in leading an academic department in a higher education environment
• Experience in academic staff development
• NRF rating

CLOSING DATE: 06 MARCH 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in: 

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in 
• Active participation in curriculum development/improvement;
• Active participation in departmental research programmes;
• Postgraduate training and supervision of master's and/or doctoral students;
• Research and publication in national and international scientific journals;
• Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Academic self-development as appropriate to the individual’s academic career;
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities; and
• Active participation in departmental service rendering activities, including service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Lecturer: 

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC; 
• Demonstrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher; and
• Registered for MMedVet or MSc and committed to acquiring the degree within two years of appointment. 

Senior Lecturer: 

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with the SAVC; 
• MSc in pharmacology or toxicology, or a related field; and
• Five or more ISI-accredited research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals as senior author and/or co- author; 

OR

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with the SAVC; 
• MMedVet in pharmacology and toxicology;
• Two or more ISI-accredited research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals  as senior author and/or co- author; and or
• Registered for a PhD or committed to acquiring a PhD within a reasonable time; and
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR BOTH LEVELS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competency in pharmacology and toxicology;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without an MSc or PhD: Commitment to obtain a further postgraduate qualification in a reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; 
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills; and
• Critical thinking ability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A PhD in a relevant area;
• Experience in grantsmanship;
• Involvement in research projects; and
• Supervision and/or co-supervision of postgraduate students. 

CLOSING DATE:  4 March 2026

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The successful candidate will:

• Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology.
• Have current registration with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience working with adolescents within the context of a mainstream school environment in a similar capacity.
• Have the ability to offer assessments to learners.
• Have a thorough understanding of various barriers to learning and support requirements.
• Possess proven qualities such as empathy, organisation skills, ability work within a team, excellent communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to provide specialist counselling services within a learning environment.
• Have proficiency in administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric instruments.
• Have understanding of the development, emotional, social and education issues of children and young people.
• Have an understanding of the world of sport.
• Have knowledge and experience in the early identification, assessment and support of learners experiencing barriers to learning.
• Have working knowledge and experience of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy and documents.
• Have a sound working and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum.

Key Performance Areas:

Counselling:

• Counselling to learners at risk and with emotional/social needs.
• Vocational and tertiary education counselling and assistance with university applications and post-school courses.
• Facilitating the Grade 9 aptitude tests, follow-up counselling, and subject choice guidance.
• Behavioural observation and functional behavioural analysis.
• Collaboration with teacher, coaches, and residential staff in developing appropriate intervention plans for learners at risk.
• Collaboration with the Principal and Academic Head to identify students at risk and provide counselling and other recommendations.
• Assisting with crisis management of learners at risk.
• Providing counselling and advice to learners with barriers to learning or at risk with regards to organisational skills, as well as providing support with study skills.
• Guiding and supporting learners on an individualised education programme (IEP) and assisting Grade Heads in monitoring these learners’ progress.
• Provide psycho-education support to learners, teachers and parents.
• Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and professional supervision as a personal responsibility.

Administration:

• Keep case history records and draft professional psycho-educational reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
• Facilitate the examination accommodation applications, which involve collecting relevant samples to support applications and liaising between teachers and other professionals, and liaising with the DoE and the School regarding examination accommodation applications.
• Maintain the database / spreadsheet of learners with accommodations and IEPs.
• Administration of educational assessments.
• Attend staff and / or sports academy meetings.
• Maintain a record of all psychological and educational interventions.
• Draft professional psycho-educational reports.
• Adhere to the school’s protocols.
• Assist the school with the development of networks for support.

Additional Requirements:

• Provide guidance and support to school staff by working collaboratively.
• Facilitate workshops and in-house training with teachers and residential staff, as well as learners and/or parents.
• Be flexible regarding time, particularly regarding trauma crises with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

Closing date:  20 February 2026