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Brief Description
- Requirements for Lecturer level appointment:
- A Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but Master’s degrees in finance, law and economics related fields, with an insurance and risk focus, will be considered.
- In addition to at least a Masters’ degree, candidates with an Honours degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is an advantage.
- Registration/commitment to register towards a PhD focused on Insurance and Risk, shortly after appointment, is necessary.
- Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with teaching experience.
- Existing accredited publications will be an advantage.
Additional requirements:
- It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance, law and economics related fields with an insurance and risk focus, who are capable of teaching in these areas, will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas.
Expectations of successful applicant:
- Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
- Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.
- As Wits is a research-intensive university, appointed staff members will be required to engage in research and to publish in accredited outlets.
Closing date: 13 March 2026
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Brief Description
- Requirements for Senior Lecturer level appointment:
- A PhD in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but PhD degrees in finance, law and economics related fields, with an insurance and risk focus, will be considered.
- Demonstrable experience in a research leadership role, including a track record of accredited publications and student research supervision.
- Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with substantial teaching experience, both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
- In addition to a PhD, candidates with a Master’s degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is an advantage.
- Additional requirements:
- It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance, law and economics related fields with an insurance and risk focus, who are capable of teaching in these areas, will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas.
Expectations of successful applicant:
- Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
- Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.
Closing date: 13 March 2026
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Brief Description
Qualifications
- At least a Master’s degree in biostatistics or statistics (or epidemiology with a strong emphasis on biostatistics)
- A PhD focusing on biostatistics will be an added advantage.
Requirements
- Evidence of biostatistics teaching experience at postgraduate level.
- Publication of at least two research paper in an internationally accredited peer-reviewed journal.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
- Interest in and commitment to building research capacity.
- Postgraduate student supervision will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Teach biostatistics in the postgraduate (MSc, MPH, MMed, PhD) and short-course programmes within the Wits SPH and Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Provide statistical consultations to academic staff and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Co-ordinate biostatistics modules within the MSc programme.
- Contribute to research supervision of postgraduate students within Wits SPH.
- Actively develop and support research programmes within the School and affiliate SAPRIN nodes such as Wits / SAMRC Agincourt Research Unit.
- Assist with the Biostatistics teaching in the BHSc programme.
Closing date: 14 March 2026
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The University of the Witwatersrand seeks to appoint an Executive Dean in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. The Faculty works closely with industry and provides society with well-educated, entrepreneurial and critically thinking graduates in professional and related disciplines within Engineering and the Built Environment. The Faculty prides itself on producing graduates of the highest quality and offering degrees that address the technological, social, spatial and infrastructural needs of a transforming South Africa.
The successful candidate must therefore be an outstanding academic with an established research record that enables him/her to meet the requirements for professorial appointment at the University. He/she must have a proven ability in the following key performance areas:
- Academic leadership and citizenship (professional registration in the relevant discipline will serve as an advantage)
- Understanding of/willingness to understand the diverse disciplines and research entities within the Faculty, including the non-engineering fields
- Strategic planning and administration in addressing the challenges of the University. The Dean should demonstrate a strategic ability to advance the agenda of Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment within the University
- Integrity and scrupulousness, as well as decisive, fair decision-making abilities and strong communication skills
- Commitment to uphold the values of the University, including a commitment to its transformation agenda, diversity and inclusion
- The ability to lead and manage diverse schools, including through high level leadership in relation to teaching and research, as well as to interact and engage with diverse internal and external constituencies
- Sound knowledge and proven experience of financial management, as well as human resources management
- High level leadership in relation to teaching and research in the Faculty
- Fostering of interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinary and trans disciplinarity
- The interest and capacity to work across the Engineering and Built Environment Disciplines to build a cohesive Faculty
While the Dean is a member of the University’s Senior Executive Team, s/he is also the leader of the Faculty. In fulfilling this dual role s/he will reflect the concerns of the Central Administration to the Faculty and present the concerns and interests of the Faculty to the Central Management team. S/he will therefore have, or will develop, a good understanding of:
- South African higher education and its current imperatives
- Education, training and development systems and strategies in a tertiary context
- Market developments relating to graduate demand
- Research promotion and demands
- Professional developments and bodies relevant to the faculty
Closing date: 15 March 2026
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Brief Description
- Qualifications and experience:
- Applicants will hold a PhD in Law or cognate discipline with a record of accredited publications, postgraduate supervision and teaching in Law. Applicants should be established with sufficient academic standing needed for effective leadership of the School.
- Managerial and/or administrative experience, or evidence of such capability, including capacity to manage academic and professional staff.
- Ability to maintain partnerships, network with alumni and other relevant institutions and stakeholders. Experience in fundraising is an advantage.
Duties:
- The Head of School will be required to set the direction of the School in consultation with staff and within the wider mission of the Faculty and University and will lead and manage the School to meet its strategic goals in a transformative higher education context.
- The Head with their management team must maintain excellence in the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, professional development short courses, research activities and community outreach, including the contribution of its centres and academic divisions.
- The Head will be an empathetic leader who will maintain a cohesive School and must enjoy the confidence of the School to take responsibility for student affairs, staff development and transformation, and relationships with diverse external stakeholders.
- They will also be responsible for School governance, financial and human resources management, occupational health and safety, and administration of the School, along with the School’s infrastructure and resources, to develop its professional staff, achieve the School’s strategic goals and ensure its sustainability.
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
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Minimum qualification/requirements/criteria
Lecturer
- An appropriate PhD in Mathematics or equivalent
- Teaching experience at tertiary level and proven record of excellence in teaching
- Evidence of relevant research activity
- Proven experience in service applicable in the university context
Senior Lecturer
- An appropriate PhD in Mathematics or equivalent
- Teaching experience at tertiary level, proven record of excellence in teaching and commitment to pursuing innovative teaching strategies
- Evidence of relevant research activity
- Proven experience in supervision of MSc or PhD students
- Proven experience in service applicable in the university context
Closing date: 16 March 2026
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsibilities will include the teaching and academic development of the academic major courses in the Department of Digital Arts, performing service duties, advancing a scholarly research agenda, and maintaining professional productivity. We are seeking a candidate with a primary focus on Digital Arts Theory that informs the Digital Arts fields and explores the interconnections between technologies, humanities, and new creative ecologies.
Further duties and responsibilities include:
- Curriculum development emphasising cross-disciplinary integration of digital arts theory
- Student advising, support and supervision
- Outcomes design and assessment
- Development of teaching and learning materials
- Research and development of design studies, and digital arts theories in and from Africa
Requirements include:
- The candidate must hold a PhD. Evidence of good interpersonal and management skills, and a strong record of both teaching and research in digital arts theory or related fields. Candidates with an interest in understanding and promoting individual and community development, indigenous knowledges, and decoloniality in relation to emerging digital technologies are encouraged. She/he should encourage multi-disciplinarity within the department and across the school, while respecting the integrity of individual disciplines. The successful applicant would be expected to retain a commitment to teaching and research, in part by providing academic and intellectual vision and leadership to the school, alongside administrative and management responsibilities. She/he should have a demonstrable track record of academic progress, be responsive to the transformation imperatives of higher education in South Africa and have hands-on management experience within a university setting.
- The level of appointment (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer) will be commensurate with the candidate’s teaching and managerial experience, as well as their research profile.
Lecturer:
- Candidates with teaching experience, developing administrative capacity, and evidence of an emerging research profile will be considered for Lecturer.
Senior Lecturer:
- Candidates with a significant teaching range and/or proven postgraduate supervision, clear administrative or leadership experience, and a sustained publication record will be considered for Senior Lecturer
Further Requirements:
- The successful candidate will demonstrate all or most of the following:
- A commitment to issues of difference, diversity and social justice
- Interdisciplinarity in training and approach
- A record of DHET/ISI-recognised output, such as a academic publications, creative outputs, book chapters within the Digital Arts Space or a combination of various DHET/ISI-recognized outputs
- Extensive administrative and curriculum development experience
- Proven teaching record
- Ability to obtain and manage external research funding
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching in digital arts theory, or related fields, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students.
- Maintain an active research program with a focus on digital arts theory
- Contribute to curriculum development and academic administration.
- Participate in all departmental and institutional academic activities, such as teaching and research.
- Initiate and engage in collaborative research initiatives.
- Assist with relevant departmental administration around research, teaching and reporting.
- Participate in community engagement events.
Closing Date : 24 March 2026
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Qualifications:
- A PhD degree with a good publication record, evidence of independent research and within a large experimental collaboration. Postdoctoral research experience in experimental particle physics will be an added advantage. Proven track record in both instrumentation and data analysis is mandatory. Teaching experience and involvement in the supervision of postgraduate students are an advantage.
- The final selection will be made on the basis of scholarship and potential to contribute to the work and reputation of the School.
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The candidate will be expected to:
- Lead the design and implementation of research strategies aligned with CAPSI’s goals and objectives.
- Guide capacity development and training required for project implementation.
- Manage publications in liaison with the Digital Publisher and the production of project research reports, policy briefs and journal articles.
- Apply the principles of co-production in research partnerships and collaborations.
- Contribute to appraisals of project-related human resources
- Carry out any administrative functions that require working closely with the Programme Manager.
- Supervise and mentor postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD students )
- Support the Centre with any other related duties.
Minimum qualification requirements
- PhD in any of the following disciplines from a recognised University: Economics, Non-profit or Philanthropic studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Actuarial Science, Data Science, and Management and Public Policy.
- Demonstrate leadership experience in research administration.
- Experience working with different research methodologies and a demonstrable publications record.
- Experience in teaching, capacity development and training.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Experience in cultivating and managing relationships
Desirable skills
- Experience in leadership and team building
- Experience in leading multi-stakeholder partnerships will be an added advantage
- Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation, and interpretation of performance metrics
- Experience in contributing to appraisals of project-related human resources
Closing date: 06 April 2026
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Brief Description
- Working with the broader project implementation team, each Regional Lead Researcher is responsible for developing the research design, conducting landscaping studies, and selecting and training country partners. In addition, each researcher works closely with the CAPSI team and management, contributing to the overall design, coordination, management, and oversight of the project, including research functions within their respective regions.
Requirements:
- A PhD degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Non-Profit Management and/or Philanthropic Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science and Public Policy Studies.
- A demonstrable track record of peer-reviewed research outputs is essential. A demonstrable track record of research fundraising would be a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrable expertise in both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, including statistical analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, fluency in French, Arabic, Swahili, or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
- Experience in gender and intersectionality research will be an advantage.
- Must be able to lead multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Must speak English and preferably Arabic or French.
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The candidate will be expected to:
- Coordinate and manage the project across 17 African countries.
- Conduct scoping, systematic and literature reviews jointly with lead researchers and project partners at country level.
- Lead the project’s research design and production of a research implementation toolkit.
- Guide capacity development and training required for project implementation.
- Design and coordinate household surveys in collaboration with project partners and the research team.
- Conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Manage publications in liaison with the Digital Publisher and the production of project research reports, policy briefs and journal articles.
- Coordinate training and supervision of doctoral fellows supported by the project and coordinate annual doctoral workshops.
- Hold project consultations and convenings in different regions.
- Supervise lead researchers and country partners.
- Carry out any administrative functions that the project requires working closely with the Centre’s administration team.
- Apply the principles of co-production in research partnerships and collaborations.
Job Requirements:
- PhD in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Non-profit or Philanthropic studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Actuary Science, Data Science and Management, Public Policy or any development related field.
- Experience working with different research methodologies and a demonstrable publications record.
- Demonstrable expertise in both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, including statistical and econometric analysis, and a strong track record of publications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in conducting scoping and systematic reviews and practical fieldwork experience in data collection in Africa.
- Experience in gender and intersectionality research will be an added advantage.
Desirable skills
- Experience in leadership and team building.
- Languages: Fluency in English and either French of Portuguese.
- Experience in leading multi-stakeholder partnerships will be an added advantage.
- Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation and interpretation of performance metrics.
- Experience in contributing to appraisals of project-related human resources.
Closing date: 06 April 2026
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Brief Description
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A PhD in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
- Registration as a professional with the relevant statutory body will be an advantage.
- Proven teaching and curriculum development experience in emerging digital technologies at a tertiary level.
- A strong research record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. NRF rating required or eligible for NRF rating.
- Experience serving on editorial boards or as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated research, teaching and curriculum development expertise or relevant industry experience in the engineering aspects (design, development, installation, and operation) of systems and technologies relevant to Digital Transformation / AI, including but not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber-physical Systems
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Robotics
- Cloud Computing
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with industry, society, and external stakeholders on initiatives related to digital transformation engineering.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to 4IR (AI) technologies, including Cyber-physical Systems, IoT, Cloud Computing, Robotics, Cognitive Computing, and core Electrical and Information Engineering subjects, as required.
- Undertake administrative and academic leadership duties within the School.
- Contribute meaningfully to the research output and postgraduate supervision of the School.
- Develop and strengthen postgraduate and research programmes in 4IR technologies and Digital Transformation Engineering.
• Closing date: 17 April 2026
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Key responsibilities include the following:
- Full lifecycle project management responsibilities as set out in the National Treasury’s standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) guidelines (2016). Responsibilities include the leading the facilitation, coordination, participation and consolidation of the following activities:
- Infrastructure planning conceptualization
- Strategic resourcing
- Prefeasibility, preparation and briefing
- Feasibility, concept and viability
- Design development
- Design documentation and procurement
- Works
- Handover
- Post completion review
- Manage and coordinate the preparation of project cost estimates in consultation with project stakeholders
- Undertake ongoing project financial management and reporting in collaboration with the department’s finance team, including but not limited to preparation and tracking of planned versus actual expenditure, reviewing monthly project financial reports prepared by the finance team
- Manage and coordinate the project team (internal staff and external consultants) and its performance to ensure effective and efficient project execution
- Provide support to the S&O Division’s operations team as required
- Collaborate with supporting functions and teams for projects
Requirements:
- Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in electrical or mechanical.
- Any certifications, qualifications or professional registrations in relation to Project Management is advantageous
- Any certifications, qualifications or professional registrations in relation to Procurement and Supply Chain Management is advantageous
- Minimum twelve (12) years’ working experience within engineering and the built environment industry, of which five (5) years’ experience is within a dedicated client-side project management role in facilities management, construction/engineering or building maintenance environment. Project experience needs to include several high-value and technically complex engineering projects
- Knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance, construction and/or engineering
- Excellent planning, coordination, organizational and communication skills
- Understanding of corporate governance, reporting and procurement processes
- Understanding and knowledge of OHSA; National Building Regulations; SANS Standards; Municipal by laws and any other legislation relevant to engineering and the built environment
- Valid drivers license and own transport
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
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The Key areas of the post include Advocacy, Psychoeducation, Capacity building, Training, Counselling, and psychotherapy services.
The CCDU team offer students:
- Individual and group counselling
- Career counselling and development
- Psycho-educative workshops, training, and advocacy programmes
- HIV education, advocacy, and support
- Volunteer peer advocacy on social justice, mental health, and HIV
- Peer mentorship training
- Graduate recruitment
- The ‘Journey to Employability’
- Professional internships
Brief Description
REQUIREMENTS
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist
- Three to five years’ experience working as a counselling psychologist would be an advantage.
- Experience in the field of advocacy for mental health, training and student development practices in tertiary education would be an advantage.
- Experience in the facilitation and presentation of psycho-educational workshops with students in tertiary institutions would be an advantage.
- Excellent therapeutic and advanced counselling skills, in particular shorter term/solution focused skills
- Experience in counselling students in tertiary educational institutions would be an advantage.
- Excellent crisis management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teamwork ethos
- Willingness to do occasional after-hours interventions/workshops/presentations.
- Computer literacy essential
Closing date: 12 March ,2026
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Brief Description
- The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Faculty Registrar: Undergraduate within the Faculty of Health Sciences, which is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance undergraduate student administrative processes. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality customer service and have a strong attention to detail.
Qualifications and experience:
- A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree, or equivalent, NQF Level 07, with a minimum of 5 years relevant student academic administration experience in a university environment.
The appropriate candidate will have:
- High levels of computer literacy, be proficient in Microsoft Office/365. Experience in using the Student Information Management System (SIMS), would be an advantage.
- Understanding of University environment: especially faculty administration, policies and procedures
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and be responsive to enquiries
- Attention to detail, with the ability to identify, analyse and solve problems
- Demonstrated evidence of good interpersonal relationships and the ability to work within a team
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks, working to tight deadlines
- Good time management, planning- and implementation skills
- The ability to make policy driven and informed decisions
Responsibilities:
- Management of admissions processes (enquiries, applications, selection) for undergraduate degree programmes. Management of Admissions Processes (Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) and the Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) Programmes.
- Management of academic registration (annual system testing, communication, online- and manual registration, curriculum advisement, quality assurance)
- Coordinate all logistical, operational, and financial aspects of the WAPT, liaising with academic and administrative stakeholders to ensure a smooth testing process, accurate result communication, and comprehensive reporting.
- Oversee the registration and integration of Cuban-trained medical students, ensuring effective coordination with the Fees Office, Family Medicine, and other departments for seamless processing, support, and stipend administration.
- Student Records Management (maintenance and data integrity)
- Examination (pre- and post, Board of Examiners’ meetings) processes
- Graduation (assistance with preparation for graduation, compiling the Hippocratic Oath Book, ordering academic transcripts, and verifying certificates)
- Servicing Faculty Standing Committees / Working Groups
- Supervision of staff
Closing date: 15 March 2026
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Brief Description
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, collate, and manage all licence agreements and contracts for electronic information resources
- Liaise with Legal Services regarding contract, licensing, and compliance matters
- Load and administer the annual Information Resources budget on library systems and perform fiscal close processes
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards and report non-compliance where applicable
- Create and maintain spreadsheets reflecting requested titles and pricing
- Liaise with vendors regarding renewals, cancellations, and subscription changes
- Compile annual lists of subscribed journals that have transferred between publishers
- Meet with vendors to address service-related issues and discuss new database management tools
- Attend publisher training sessions to remain current with new databases and systems
- Process invoices, reconcile financial data, and compile monthly and annual financial reports
- Perform regular quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of order and invoice data
- Report order and invoice queries to suppliers and service providers
- Maintain the vendor database and relevant bibliographic information
- Prepare management reports, including subscription transfer lists and statistical reports
- Recommend and implement system developments and enhancements in collaboration with the Systems Librarian
Minimum Requirements
- B.Bibl / B.Inf or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma or Honours in Library and Information Science
- A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in acquisitions, electronic resources management, and/or collection development within an academic or research library environment
- Demonstrated experience in licensing and contract management for electronic information resources
Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)
- Knowledge and experience in licensing electronic resources
- In-depth knowledge of electronic information resources (e-journals, e-books, databases, and e-reference sources)
- Strong understanding of library management systems and electronic resources management systems
- Knowledge of administrative functions of subscription databases
- Proven competence in managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic resources
Technical Competencies
- Sound knowledge of license agreements, copyright, and legal frameworks governing electronic resources
- Solid understanding of procurement processes and financial management, including budgeting and invoicing
- Experience working with subscription databases and vendor platforms
- Ability to compile accurate statistical, financial, and management reports
- Well-developed written communication and report-writing skills
- Registration with the professional body, the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), is recommended.
Closing date: 19 March 2026
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Brief Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to advance research, teaching, and innovation in the faculty library
- Customise and implement Library service strategies aligned to faculty and institutional priorities
- Contribute to tactical and strategic planning within the Library and communicate faculty developments into the Library strategic plan
- Collaborate with Library stakeholders to ensure seamless faculty services
- Enhance and evaluate the quality of the library user experience
- Provide professional leadership and manage the faculty library in accordance with policies and procedures
- Establish direction and vision for the Wartenweiler Library and manage staff, resources, and services
- Ensure provision of user training for students and academic staff using appropriate methods and technologies
- Strengthen faculty engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage faculty library budgets and related funding
- Identify opportunities for service and environment improvement and implement enhancements
- Plan and participate in Library and faculty marketing and outreach initiatives
- Perform all human resource management functions for reporting staff (performance management, leave, development, job descriptions)
- Establish faculty communication channels for collection development and information resource management
- Contribute to digital curation of faculty-level archives and special collections
- Support ORCID adoption and integration into research support systems
- Contribute to research metrics and publication analysis services
- Design and deliver workshops on open licensing, copyright, and scholarly publishing
- Manage the Technical Services interface and implement collection development policy
Minimum Requirements
- B.Bibl or B.Inf degree or Bachelor’s degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (LIS) and/or Honours in LIS, with at least six (6) years’ experience in an academic or research library, of which three (3) years must be at a management level
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (LIS), with at least five (5) years’ experience in an academic or research library, of which two (2) years must be at a management level
Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)
- Subject knowledge and understanding of research processes and methodology
- Knowledge of information sources in multiple formats and information retrieval strategies
- Knowledge of information organisation tools and systems
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills across diverse contexts
- Emotional intelligence and conflict management
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Technical Competencies
- Relevant information technology (software and hardware)
- Marketing methods and procedures
- Administrative systems, policies, and processes
- Copyright and legal requirements relating to information distribution
- Financial and project management
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Space, asset, and risk management
- Microsoft applications and digital literacy
- Scholarly communication advocacy
Closing Date: 19 March 2026
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Key Responsibilities
- Receive order requests from Faculty Library Managers; verify pricing on service providers’ databases; capture and transmit orders via vendors’ websites, EDI or FTP platforms.
- Order library information resources including print and electronic materials.
- Assist in negotiating acquisitions agreements with service providers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of acquisitions policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with the Manager: Acquisitions.
- Develop effective mechanisms for managing e-book holdings in collaboration with Cataloguing and Metadata Librarians.
- Initiate and manage journal subscriptions.
- Load budget allocations into the Library Management System (LMS).
- Generate daily LMS ordering reports to verify the accuracy of orders placed.
- Monitor and reconcile LMS and University Financial Management System (Oracle) integration reports.
- Investigate non-payment of invoices with the University’s Finance Department.
- Compile and analyse supplier performance reports.
- Monitor collections using system-generated statistics and recommend adjustments where necessary.
- Identify and remedy collection gaps when additional funding becomes available.
- Provide up-to-date information on resource allocations, order status and new publications.
- Resolve ordering-related problems and maintain effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Gather, maintain and disseminate statistical reports relating to information resources.
Qualifications and Experience
- Honours degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) OR a Bachelor’s degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in LIS.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an academic or research library environment as an Information Librarian.
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of library organisation and processes.
- Advanced knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (acquisitions and serials modules), intermediate searching skills, and basic knowledge of other modules.
- Knowledge of procurement and Supply Chain Management processes related to acquisitions.
- Operational knowledge of vendors and their services.
- Knowledge of purchasing documentation and interpretation of invoices, statements, delivery notes, renewals and approval notes.
- Knowledge of bibliographic terminology, formats and data.
- Knowledge of financial management principles.
- Knowledge of interfacing systems (e.g. LMS and Oracle integration).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other productivity software.
- High level of numeracy and computer literacy.
- Ability to maintain statistical and analytical reports.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to procedural and technological changes.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant information technology, administration systems, policies, processes, and legal requirements regarding information distribution.
Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Closing date: 19 March 2026
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide research support advisory services to academics and postgraduate students in all aspects of scholarly communication and publication processes
- Develop and manage relationships to support academics and researchers with research assessment and NRF ratings
- Maintain awareness of research tools, methodologies, and resources, including citation management, evidence synthesis, and data analysis
- Conduct reference research interviews to determine client needs
- Develop and maintain subject guides (LibGuides) to support research and teaching
- Provide library orientation, information literacy training, and instruction in information resources
- Contribute content to the University’s Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard) and develop information literacy tutorials
- Initiate and support innovative teaching and learning modalities for information literacy
- Administer and manage Student Workers
- Attend Faculty Board and relevant committee meetings
- Liaise with academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate students to assess needs and provide solutions
- Implement traditional and new services, including Scholarly Communication, Altmetrics, Bibliometric Analysis, and Research Data Management (RDM)
- Advise on copyright and intellectual property compliance
- Support researcher profiles (ORCID, Google Scholar, etc.)
- Provide institutional research performance reports, aligned to SDGs or specified requirements
- Promote Institutional Research and Data Repositories, Open Educational Resources, and e-research initiatives
- Participate in library marketing, outreach, and community engagement initiatives
- Contribute to the development of research collections and policies, and participate in data-driven evaluation of collections
Minimum Requirements
- Honours in Library and Information Science (LIS)
- At least five (5) years’ experience in an academic or research library as an information librarian
Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)
- Subject knowledge in relevant fields
- Knowledge of systematic reviews and citation resources
- Knowledge management, bibliographic, and authority control skills
- Knowledge of anti-plagiarism software and open scholarship services
- Understanding of research processes and methodology
- Collection management skills
- Information analysing, evaluating, organising, and management skills
- Searching, interviewing, and reference skills
- Training, instruction, and user experience skills
Technical Competencies
- Relevant information technology (software and hardware)
- Administration systems, policies, and processes
- Marketing methods and procedures
- Legal requirements regarding information distribution, copyright, and intellectual property
- Relationship management with faculty, researchers, and students
- Knowledge of specialist subject areas, current and future courses, and trends in tertiary education
Closing date: 19 March 2026
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Key responsibilities include the following:
- Ensure all Wits Libraries’ facilities are maintained within a cost effective and efficient manner to support the strategic objectives of the University
- Develop annual operational maintenance and the upkeep of plans for Wits Libraries
- Develop, implement and administer annual capital infrastructure equipment asset management plans
- Ensure all Library facilities are fit for purpose and adequately maintained
- Ensure all Libraries are adequately lit, and such lighting system is maintained to acceptable standards
- Project manage the implementation and / or installation of intruder alarm, system, CCTV and access control systems
- Monitor Library infrastructure projects which includes refurbishments / alterations, Library space planning, facilitating the movement of books/furniture/staff and the disposal of assets
- Ensure buildings are cleaned to an acceptable standard and that hygiene regulations are met across assigned campuses
- Ensure all equipment installed in Library spaces is maintained and fit for purpose with minimum down time
- Implement Library annual/operational plan based on the strategic plan to achieve objectives relating to Property, Infrastructure, Services, Mailing, and Fleet at Libraries
- Develop and manage the implementation of guiding documents for all services relating to Library Facilities
- Manage Library Fleet and ensure that vehicles are roadworthy and licensed
- Provide proactive support, guidance, and actions to the Library Faculties and Divisions to ensure facilities are improved and maintained
- Financial management by ensuring timeous and cost-effective planning of budgets and manage the Wits Libraries Repairs and Maintenance budget
- Ensure that the conditions of contracts are met and all new refurbishment and / or construction projects meet the required sustainability criteria
- Ensure that all Wits Libraries provides a safe and fit for purpose environment for use by the University community by adhering to Occupational Health and Safety management and property risk management
- Ensure ongoing Human resources development and management
Requirements:
- Degree in Property Management, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering and/or similar qualification, with 5 years’ managerial experience in a similar position
- Post Graduate Diploma in Property Management, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering and/or similar qualification, with 8-10 years managerial experience in a similar position
Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)
- Project Management and contract management skills
- Financial management, budgeting, and procurement skills
- Decision-making skills
- Communication and listening skills
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to prioritize task
- Accountability
Technical Competencies
- Working knowledge of electrical and heating ventilation, air conditioning systems
- Infrastructure risk management
- Occupational Health and Safety
Closing Date
20 Mar 2026
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Requirements:
- A master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist.
- At least two years’ experience working as a counselling psychologist would be an advantage.
- The following would be an advantage:
- Experience in the field of advocacy for mental health, training and student development practices in tertiary education;
- Formal or informal education (experience) in comparative religion or interfaith or African spiritual care, with an understanding of spiritual and religious diversity;
- Experience in the facilitation and presentation of psycho-educational workshops with students in tertiary institutions;
- Excellent therapeutic and advanced counselling skills, in particular shorter term/solution focused skills;
- Experience in providing counselling services to students in tertiary educational institutions;
- Knowledge of social media applications for advocacy.
Closing Date : 27 March 2026
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Requirements:
- Tool Jig and Diemaker/Fitter and Turner (Trade tested red seal)
- Excellent hands-on technical skills with machines and power tools.
- At least 10 years of related experience, 3 years of which should be in a supervisory position.
- Good interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, good planning and organising skills, and good computer skills.
Advantages:
- Critical knowledge in rock sample preparation, polishing and strain gauging (Wheatstone bridge 3-wire gauging).
- An above-average knowledge of hydraulics.
Duties:
- The successful applicant will report to the Head of School (or her/his designate) and will be responsible for:
Leadership & Management
- Leading and coordinating a cohesive technical team, including the Senior Technician and Workshop Assistants.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the Gold Fields Laboratory (e.g., rock sampling, environmental, materials, structures, geotechnical, transportation).
- Overseeing the manufacture, procurement, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Periodically revising Standard Operating Procedures.
Teaching & Research Support
- Supporting teaching, learning and research activities in all laboratories, both on- and off-campus.
- Preparing and processing rock samples for student demonstrations, postgraduate projects and academic research.
- Providing technical support for experiments and, where appropriate, contributing to research outputs.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensuring full compliance with Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHS&E) protocols in the Gold Fields laboratory and other School facilities.
Other Responsibilities
- Performing additional duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of School.
Closing Date
31 Mar 2026
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