The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
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Minimum Requirements
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate and Masters and Honours degrees in Public Management or a cognate discipline.
Senior Lecturer
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three 3 years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels
Associate Professor:
- At least eight (8) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Professor:
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendation
- Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the science of public management
Duties and Responsibility
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.
Academic citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Requirement for Head of Department
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate and Masters and Honours degrees in Public Management or a cognate discipline.
- Already a Senior Lecturer with three years leadership experience
Duties of HOD
- Actively support the Dean of the Faculty in the leadership and management of the academic project
- Ensure the implementation of the SPU vision, mission and values and the implementation of strategies for the Department in the following portfolios:
- Teaching and learning
- Research
- Community engagement
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Student academic development and support
- Manage access, throughput and pass rate strategies for the Department
- Academic and professional leadership
- Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal relations regarding staff and students, as well as their development
- Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
- Drive the induction of all new and current staff in the Department on:
- SPU vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
- Strategic priorities of the Faculty and the Department
- Oversee curriculum development and new programme development in the Department
- Ensure regular reviews of academic programmes within the Department
- Track the latest national and international teaching and learning developments
- Lead and manage the promotion, and recognition of quality teaching and learning approaches in the Department
- Ensure access to student academic development and support, etc.
- Increase percentage of academic staff rated as research active
- Increase number of postgraduate students within the Department
- Lead in producing high-value linkages and partnerships with other institutions, organisations and communities
- Support the integration of community engagement in the teaching and learning, research and service delivery activities of the faculty.
- Further develop existing and build new multi-stakeholder partnerships with communities, civil society, government and business.
- Promoting innovation in the academic, operations and general administration of the Department
- Further develop and implement the quality assurance system to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of relevant external bodies
- Oversee the identification and avoidance of all risk elements in the department’s activities
- Implement plans for identified risks
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Participate in policy development and implementation in the Faculty.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the academic project, i.e. teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
- Participate in the Faculty and/or university-wide governance and management structures
- Oversee the proper functioning of departmental administrative and operational processes
- Chair and participate in departmental/faculty committees
- Lead, manage and develop direct reports
- Review structures for its appropriateness to assist the Department in achieving its strategic priorities
- Provide oversight in the recruitment and selection process for direct reports
- Support the achievement of equity targets and the transformation of the institutional culture
- Oversee the induction and probation of all new staff
- Drive performance contracts and regular reviews for all staff
- Ensure the training of all staff on performance management process and system
- Implement performance contracts for all staff and ensure regular reviews
- Drive and promote sound employment relations
- Human resource administration
- Manage staff leave as per SPU policy
- Sign off relevant documentation needed
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Minimum Requirement
Lecturer P8
- At least two years of teaching or industry experience
- Demonstrate evidence in the form of publications in DHET-accredited journals and /or peer-reviewed article/s in a scholarly journal (not mandatory)
- Honours degree supervision
- Demonstrate willingness to develop teaching capacity and reflect on personal teaching and learning philosophy
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at departmental level
- Evidence of active participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.
Senior Lecturer P7
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Economics/ Econometrics.
- At least 5 years of teaching experience as a lecturer in a university.
- Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects within the Economics discipline.
- Should be an established researcher. Demonstrate evidence of continuous research in the form of: publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
- Evidence of external research fundraising; citations (e.g. Scopus H-index)
- Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (at least 2 Masters)
- Experience in curriculum development/ review
- Evidence of community engagement activities within the discipline
- Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level.
- Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
- Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.
Recommendations
- NRF rating is recommended for Senior Lecturer
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate modules, supervise and monitor student’s projects/dissertations.
Research
- Supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
- Publish research in reputable journals.
- Keep abreast of professional literature.
- Obtain research grants.
Community Engagement
- Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
Curriculum Development
Student Academic Development
Academic Administration
- Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.
Quality Assurance
- Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
Personal Development
- Keep abreast of developments within your field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting
- Develop relevant reports as and when required.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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Minimum Requirements
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Physical Science education/ Life Science education/ Natural Science education or Mathematics education or Technology Education or a cognate discipline
Senior Lecturer
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three 3 years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels
Associate Professor:
- At least eight (8) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Professor:
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendation
- Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the relevant disciplines in Education Studies
Duties and Responsibility
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.
Academic citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Requirement for Head of Department
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Physical Science education/ Life Science education/ Natural Science education or Mathematics education or Technology Education or a cognate discipline.
- Already a Senior Lecturer with three years leadership experience.
Duties of HOD
- Actively support the Dean of the Faculty in the leadership and management of the academic project
- Ensure the implementation of the SPU vision, mission and values and the implementation of strategies for the Department in the following portfolios:
- Teaching and learning
- Research
- Community engagement
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Student academic development and support
- Manage access, throughput and pass rate strategies for the Department
- Academic and professional leadership
- Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal relations regarding staff and students, as well as their development
- Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
- Drive the induction of all new and current staff in the Department on:
- SPU vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
- Strategic priorities of the Faculty and the Department
- Oversee curriculum development and new programme development in the Department
- Ensure regular reviews of academic programmes within the Department
- Track the latest national and international teaching and learning developments
- Lead and manage the promotion, and recognition of quality teaching and learning approaches in the Department
- Ensure access to student academic development and support, etc.
- Increase percentage of academic staff rated as research active
- Increase number of postgraduate students within the Department
- Lead in producing high-value linkages and partnerships with other institutions, organisations and communities
- Support the integration of community engagement in the teaching and learning, research and service delivery activities of the faculty.
- Further develop existing and build new multi-stakeholder partnerships with communities, civil society, government and business.
- Promoting innovation in the academic, operations and general administration of the Department
- Further develop and implement the quality assurance system to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of relevant external bodies
- Oversee the identification and avoidance of all risk elements in the department’s activities
- Implement plans for identified risks
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Participate in policy development and implementation in the Faculty.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the academic project, i.e. teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
- Participate in the Faculty and/or university-wide governance and management structures
- Oversee the proper functioning of departmental administrative and operational processes
- Chair and participate in departmental/faculty committees
- Lead, manage and develop direct reports
- Review structures for its appropriateness to assist the Department in achieving its strategic priorities
- Provide oversight in the recruitment and selection process for direct reports
- Support the achievement of equity targets and the transformation of the institutional culture
- Oversee the induction and probation of all new staff
- Drive performance contracts and regular reviews for all staff
- Ensure the training of all staff on performance management process and system
- Implement performance contracts for all staff and ensure regular reviews
- Drive and promote sound employment relations
- Human resource administration
- Manage staff leave as per SPU policy
- Sign off relevant documentation needed
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Minimum Requirements
- PhD or relevant Doctorate in Psychology/ Philosophy/ Sociology / History of Education or a cognate discipline.
Senior Lecturer
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three 3 years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels
Associate Professor:
- At least eight (8) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Professor:
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendation
- Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the relevant disciplines in Education Studies
Duties and Responsibility
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.
Academic citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Requirement for Head of Department
- PhD or relevant Doctorate in Psychology/ Philosophy/ Sociology / History of Education or a cognate discipline.
- Already a Senior Lecturer with three years leadership experience
Duties of HOD
- Actively support the Dean of the Faculty in the leadership and management of the academic project
- Ensure the implementation of the SPU vision, mission and values and the implementation of strategies for the Department in the following portfolios:
- Teaching and learning
- Research
- Community engagement
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Student academic development and support
- Manage access, throughput and pass rate strategies for the Department
- Academic and professional leadership
- Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal relations regarding staff and students, as well as their development
- Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
- Drive the induction of all new and current staff in the Department on:
- SPU vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
- Strategic priorities of the Faculty and the Department
- Oversee curriculum development and new programme development in the Department
- Ensure regular reviews of academic programmes within the Department
- Track the latest national and international teaching and learning developments
- Lead and manage the promotion, and recognition of quality teaching and learning approaches in the Department
- Ensure access to student academic development and support, etc.
- Increase percentage of academic staff rated as research active
- Increase number of postgraduate students within the Department
- Lead in producing high-value linkages and partnerships with other institutions, organisations and communities
- Support the integration of community engagement in the teaching and learning, research and service delivery activities of the faculty.
- Further develop existing and build new multi-stakeholder partnerships with communities, civil society, government and business.
- Promoting innovation in the academic, operations and general administration of the Department
- Further develop and implement the quality assurance system to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of relevant external bodies
- Oversee the identification and avoidance of all risk elements in the department’s activities
- Implement plans for identified risks
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Participate in policy development and implementation in the Faculty.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the academic project, i.e. teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
- Participate in the Faculty and/or university-wide governance and management structures
- Oversee the proper functioning of departmental administrative and operational processes
- Chair and participate in departmental/faculty committees
- Lead, manage and develop direct reports
- Review structures for its appropriateness to assist the Department in achieving its strategic priorities
- Provide oversight in the recruitment and selection process for direct reports
- Support the achievement of equity targets and the transformation of the institutional culture
- Oversee the induction and probation of all new staff
- Drive performance contracts and regular reviews for all staff
- Ensure the training of all staff on performance management process and system
- Implement performance contracts for all staff and ensure regular reviews
- Drive and promote sound employment relations
- Human resource administration
- Manage staff leave as per SPU policy
- Sign off relevant documentation needed
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Minimum Requirement
Lecturer P8
- Master’s degree in Sociology.
- At least two (2) years relevant experience or industry experience
- Demonstrate evidence in the form of publications in accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication, Evidence of teaching Sociology.
- Honours degree supervision.
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
- Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.
- Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which include active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities
Senior Lecturer P7
- PhD in Sociology.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience, where 3 years must have been in Higher Education.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations ( e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- Involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums
in higher education as well as community engagement activities
Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; External examining/moderating at other HEIs at UG and/or PG levels.
Recommendation
- Preferably a candidate with a PhD in Sociology.
- Experience in teaching Sociology online/blended teaching.
- Hold an NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF Rating within the next five (5) Years.
- Broad generalist approach and the ability to teach in the various areas of the discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching:
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
- Contributions to curriculum development.
- Design of learning materials.
- Innovative pedagogy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Language fraternity.
- Student and junior staff mentoring.
- Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
- Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.
Research:
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
- Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
- Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
- Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
- Evidence of external research fundraising.
- Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
Community Engagement:
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
- Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
- Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
- External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.
Curriculum development and accreditation
- Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.
Student academic development
- Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
- Develop intervention strategies.
Administration
- Keep attendance registers.
- Record student results.
- Assist with registration of students.
- Invigilate test and examinations.
- Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
- Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.
Quality Assurance
- Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
Personal /Professional Development
- Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
- Register as member of professional bodies.
- Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Present research papers at conferences.
Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting
- Develop relevant reports as and when required.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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Minimum Requirement
Lecturer P8
- Master’s degree in History.
- At least two (2) years relevant experience or industry experience
- Demonstrate evidence in the form of publications in accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication, Evidence of teaching History.
- Evidence of honours degree supervision.
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
- Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which include active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities
- Show evidence of registration for a doctorate/PhD.
- Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.
Senior Lecturer P7
- PhD in History.
- At least five years of relevant experience, where 3 years must have been in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations ( e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- Involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities
Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; External examining/moderating at other HEIs at UG and/or PG levels
Recommendation
- Preferably a candidate with a PhD.
- Experience in teaching History online/blended teaching.
- Hold an NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF Rating within the next five (5) Years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching:
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
- Contributions to curriculum development.
- Design of learning materials.
- Innovative pedagogy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the specific fraternity.
- Student and junior staff mentoring.
- Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
- Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.
Research:
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
- Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
- Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
- Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
- Evidence of external research fundraising.
- Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
- NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
Community Engagement:
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
- Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
- Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
- External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.
Curriculum development and accreditation
- Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.
Student academic development
- Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
- Develop intervention strategies.
Administration
- Keep attendance registers.
- Record student results.
- Assist with registration of students.
- Invigilate test and examinations.
- Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
- Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.
Quality Assurance
- Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
Personal /Professional Development
- Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
- Register as member of professional bodies.
- Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Present research papers at conferences.
Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting
- Develop relevant reports as and when required.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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Minimum Requirements
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate and underpinning qualifications in any one of the following academic disciplines Afrikaans/English Studies/ Court Interpreting/ Creative Writing/isiXhosa/South African Sign Language/Setswana or a cognate discipline.
Senior Lecturer
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three 3 years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels
Associate Professor:
- At least eight (8) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Professor:
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendation
- Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the relevant disciplines in Languages and Communications Studies
Duties and Responsibility
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.
Academic citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Requirement for Head of Department
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate and underpinning qualifications in any one of the following academic disciplines Afrikaans/English Studies/ Court Interpreting/ Creative Writing/isiXhosa/South African Sign Language/Setswana or a cognate discipline.
- Already a Senior Lecturer with three years leadership experience
Duties of HOD
- Actively support the Dean of the Faculty in the leadership and management of the academic project
- Ensure the implementation of the SPU vision, mission and values and the implementation of strategies for the Department in the following portfolios:
- Teaching and learning
- Research
- Community engagement
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Student academic development and support
- Manage access, throughput and pass rate strategies for the Department
- Academic and professional leadership
- Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal relations regarding staff and students, as well as their development
- Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
- Drive the induction of all new and current staff in the Department on:
- SPU vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
- Strategic priorities of the Faculty and the Department
- Oversee curriculum development and new programme development in the Department
- Ensure regular reviews of academic programmes within the Department
- Track the latest national and international teaching and learning developments
- Lead and manage the promotion, and recognition of quality teaching and learning approaches in the Department
- Ensure access to student academic development and support, etc.
- Increase percentage of academic staff rated as research active
- Increase number of postgraduate students within the Department
- Lead in producing high-value linkages and partnerships with other institutions, organisations and communities
- Support the integration of community engagement in the teaching and learning, research and service delivery activities of the faculty.
- Further develop existing and build new multi-stakeholder partnerships with communities, civil society, government and business.
- Promoting innovation in the academic, operations and general administration of the Department
- Further develop and implement the quality assurance system to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of relevant external bodies
- Oversee the identification and avoidance of all risk elements in the department’s activities
- Implement plans for identified risks
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Participate in policy development and implementation in the Faculty.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the academic project, i.e. teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
- Participate in the Faculty and/or university-wide governance and management structures
- Oversee the proper functioning of departmental administrative and operational processes
- Chair and participate in departmental/faculty committees
- Lead, manage and develop direct reports
- Review structures for its appropriateness to assist the Department in achieving its strategic priorities
- Provide oversight in the recruitment and selection process for direct reports
- Support the achievement of equity targets and the transformation of the institutional culture
- Oversee the induction and probation of all new staff
- Drive performance contracts and regular reviews for all staff
- Ensure the training of all staff on performance management process and system
- Implement performance contracts for all staff and ensure regular reviews
- Drive and promote sound employment relations
- Human resource administration
- Manage staff leave as per SPU policy
- Sign off relevant documentation needed
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Minimum Requirements
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Agriculture
Senior Lecturer
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, where three 3 years must have been as lecturer in Higher Education
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer- reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fund raising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
- Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels
Associate Professor:
- At least eight (8) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Professor:
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
- Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; playing an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledgement and referred to as respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendation
- Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the relevant disciplines in Languages and Communications Studies
Duties and Responsibility
Teaching and Learning:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
- Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
- Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
- Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement.
- Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
- Participate in outreach programmes
Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities.
Academic citizenship:
- Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
- Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.
Requirement for Head of Department
- A PhD or relevant Doctorate Agriculture.
- Already a Senior Lecturer with three years leadership experience
Duties of HOD
- Actively support the Dean of the Faculty in the leadership and management of the academic project
- Ensure the implementation of the SPU vision, mission and values and the implementation of strategies for the Department in the following portfolios:
- Teaching and learning
- Research
- Community engagement
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Student academic development and support
- Manage access, throughput and pass rate strategies for the Department
- Academic and professional leadership
- Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal relations regarding staff and students, as well as their development
- Embed an institutional and performance culture that supports the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values and strategic priorities
- Drive the induction of all new and current staff in the Department on:
- SPU vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
- Strategic priorities of the Faculty and the Department
- Oversee curriculum development and new programme development in the Department
- Ensure regular reviews of academic programmes within the Department
- Track the latest national and international teaching and learning developments
- Lead and manage the promotion, and recognition of quality teaching and learning approaches in the Department
- Ensure access to student academic development and support, etc.
- Increase percentage of academic staff rated as research active
- Increase number of postgraduate students within the Department
- Lead in producing high-value linkages and partnerships with other institutions, organisations and communities
- Support the integration of community engagement in the teaching and learning, research and service delivery activities of the faculty.
- Further develop existing and build new multi-stakeholder partnerships with communities, civil society, government and business.
- Promoting innovation in the academic, operations and general administration of the Department
- Further develop and implement the quality assurance system to meet both internally set standards and the requirements of relevant external bodies
- Oversee the identification and avoidance of all risk elements in the department’s activities
- Implement plans for identified risks
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Participate in policy development and implementation in the Faculty.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures applicable to the academic project, i.e. teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
- Participate in the Faculty and/or university-wide governance and management structures
- Oversee the proper functioning of departmental administrative and operational processes
- Chair and participate in departmental/faculty committees
- Lead, manage and develop direct reports
- Review structures for its appropriateness to assist the Department in achieving its strategic priorities
- Provide oversight in the recruitment and selection process for direct reports
- Support the achievement of equity targets and the transformation of the institutional culture
- Oversee the induction and probation of all new staff
- Drive performance contracts and regular reviews for all staff
- Ensure the training of all staff on performance management process and system
- Implement performance contracts for all staff and ensure regular reviews
- Drive and promote sound employment relations
- Human resource administration
- Manage staff leave as per SPU policy
- Sign off relevant documentation needed
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Minimum Requirement
Associate Professor
- PhD/Doctorate in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics
- At least eight years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of: Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; patents and/ or similar product of research; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g. Scopus h- index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications.
- Approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or SoTL; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Demonstrate evidence of: Significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; External examining/moderating at other HEIs at UG and PG levels.
Professor
- PhD/Doctorate in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics
- At least ten years relevant experience
- Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of: continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET - accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; Establish and maintain productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; Presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly
local and international conferences; must be NRF rated or in the case of international candidates have a CV conducive to successful NRF rating, have a notable citation track record (evident through an h-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications and grant applications.
- Evidence to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
- Evidence of Leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, school, faculty and the institution; Actively involved in professional and/or discipline societies; Play an active role in leading of academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledged and referred to as respected leader in their field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific
and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at other HEIs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Recommendations
- NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Duties and responsibilities
- Teaching and Learning
- Research. Develop research projects, apply for research grants, explore fundraising opportunities for research projects, Work with advancement/grants department (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify prospects (corporates, trusts, foundations, individuals) as well as high-profile ‘door-openers’ for SPUs, as well as school research priority projects.
- Community Engagement
- Curriculum Development and Accreditation
- Student Academic Development
- Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Academic Management
- Personal/ Professional Development. Engage in current professional development activities
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Develop relevant reports as and when required
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Minimum Requirements
- 3 Year Relevant Tertiary Qualification (NQF level 6).
- 2 years of entrepreneurship development experience.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong in client connection and client service.
- Experience in enterprise development.
- Strong responsibility.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work under high pressure.
- Proven track record of developing new businesses.
- proven experience in project management with experience in innovation and/or technology fields being an added advantage.
Recommendation
- In-depth knowledge of understanding the SMME and incubation industry.
- Project, financial, conflict, strategic, stakeholder, and personnel management.
- Report writing.
Duties and Responsibility
Support SMME Clients
- Plan, implement and manage the enterprise development projects, programmes, products and services aimed at SMMEs.
- Assist SMME clients through advice, consultations, and other interventions, in order to grow turnover
- Work with SMME’s to identify and evaluate profitable business opportunities.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to SMMEs.
Train Start-up and Existing Entrepreneurs
- Coordinate training and capacity development for SMME’s.
Establish SMME’s
- Assist entrepreneurs with the establishment of SMME’s.
- Provide advice and assistance on registration of SMME’s.
- Stimulate activity within dormant SMME’s or SMME’s that are not actively operational.
Encourage and Stimulate Innovation
- Encourage an environment of Innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas.
Recruitment & Stakeholder Relationships
- Provide guidance on the required profile of clients to be recruited.
- Assist the official responsible for marketing with the recruitment of new clients.
- Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholders
- Promote relations with relevant stakeholders
- Liaise with different sector stakeholders and broader business community.
Administration
- Provide management, stakeholders, and SMME’s with information.
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