Job Opportunities at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:
 

• This position is responsible for professional security protection, safeguarding, safety, and security of assets, property, staff, students and all visitors, within the immediate vicinity of the University.

Responsibilities: Security Services

• Protect the property of UJ, staff, students and visitors through physical patrolling of the premises and access control.

Ensure that students, staff and visitors adhere to security policies
Ensure that physical security infrastructure (e.g. gates, street lights, burglar proofing) are in proper working condition and report any defects.
Patrol University premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates are closed.
Identify, report and act timeously on emergency incidents as instructed by the control room.
Secure crime scenes according to training until supervisors arrive.
Ensure that the necessary documents are completed with regards to a specific incident.
Take down and give an accurate statement of situations both verbally and in writing.
Monitor and operate Security Systems when required
Undertake preliminary investigations into reports of offences as required
Provide escort duties for staff at night.
 Attend and pro-actively deal with any security-related incident, as directed by the control room operator, supervisor or other member of protection services management team.
Record all incidents in the appropriate format and write concise and accurate incident reports as necessary.
Look for abandoned bags during shift change and hand them to safe keeping.
From time to time search toilets for abandoned items
Control the safeguarding and issuing of keys.
Upkeep an admin system regarding lost and found.
Enforce the University’s rule on informal trading.
Enforce the traffic and parking policy on all UJ premises.
 
Access Control

• Check all personnel access permits, visitor’s permits, vehicle permits.
• Search bags, vehicles as per standard operating procedures in accordance to the risk rating.
• Check material removal permits and verify content and authorisation signature.
• Lock and secure gates and doors after hours.

 
Customer Services

•  Ensure a friendly, helpful and effective protection service is provided to all staff, students and visitors.
• Carry out special duties, e.g. in connection with events days, open days; public, visitor or staff demonstrations and attend and assist at any emergency incident as directed by the Controller.

Health and Safety

• Assist in emergency situations such as medical related incidents by acting as first line of response.
• Operate security-related and personal protective equipment following departmental procedures, ensuring the equipment is clean and stored correctly, reporting any faults to the Controller

 
Professional Development

• Undertake staff training as required and receive guidance and instruction from the supervisor when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Valid Grade C PSIRA registration
• Computer Literary (Basic Microsoft Packages)
• Clearance record from South African Police Services.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Min 2 years’ experience in security services.

 
Working conditions:

• Shift work in line with the operational requirements of the University (i.e. 24/7/365), including but not limited to straight day or night shifts, alternating shifts, etc.
• Travel or work between different sites may be required.

 
Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to applicants with security / risk management qualifications NQF5 or equivalent
• Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Impro Portal, Nimbus and Mirasys / Avigilon Systems
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in educational or campus security environment
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Professional drivers permit (PDP)
• Preference will be given to applicants with higher PSIRA Grades or Accreditation (e.g. Grade A or B, Armed Reaction)
• Preference will be given to applicants with a valid fire-arm competency certificate

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Job Description:

• To plan, organise, manage, implement and evaluate all UJ Graduation Ceremonies, as well as other high-profile events as required.

Responsibilities:
Duties include the following:

• Oversee policy and protocol of UJ graduations and other events.
• Plan and execute UJ graduations, as well as other VC, corporate and special (ad-hoc) events, as required.
• Consult and advise UJ stakeholders with regard to other events..
• Evaluate events.
• Ensure UJ’s compliance with legislation and statutes (from a disaster management perspective).
• Manage and build relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Keep abreast of the environments, developments, and trends in the events coordination environment.

Minimum requirements

• NQF7 qualification in a relevant field (Project Management, Hospitality, Marketing and Public Relations).
• 3-5 Years relevant experience
• Driver’s License.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communications skills.
• Good Project management skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Proficiency in the use if Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal relationships, with the ability to relate with all levels of management, staff and contractors.
• Flexibility to work within an environment where competing and changing priorities exist, with processes developed quickly to ensure quality outcomes that best meet business needs.
• Ability to work with other team members to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to apply judgement, interpretative skills and informed decision making.
• Planning and organising.
• Budgeting skills for events co-ordination.
• Problem solving and the ability to improvise.
• Detail conscious.

Recommendations:

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Diploma in relevant field (for example, events management/Public Relations/Project Management).
   

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Job Description:

• The Department of Education and Curriculum is one of five departments in the Faculty of Education at UJ. It is a dynamic and innovative department, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the following fields:
  • B.Ed
  • PGCE
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Languages, Literacy and Literature
• The department is seeking to appoint a suitable candidate at Lecturer level to contribute to the initial teacher education programmes (B.Ed. and PGCE), post-graduate teaching and supervision and research in Economic and Management Science education.
• Applications are invited for the academic post of Lecturer in Economic and Management Sciences Methodology. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research in this field.

Responsibilities:  

• Teaching ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (EMS) Methodology
• Teaching Educational Theory and Practice
• Supervising student research at postgraduate level
• Involvement in teaching (contact, blended and online) at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Playing a leading role in online teaching innovation
• Administration related to teaching and research
• Involvement in national and international research projects 
• Procurement of funding for research
• Involvement in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects

Minimum requirements

• To be appointed at Lecturer level, the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
• An appropriate Masters degree in Education. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF10) within a five (5) year period after being appointed to the Lecturer position.
• Recommended: PhD/ D. Ed Degree in Education.
• A track record of exemplary teaching abilities.
• Experience teaching large classes.
• Experience in teaching Economic and Management Science Methodology and Educational theory at tertiary level.
• Accredited research output in Education.
• Supervision of students at Post Graduate level.
• An emerging research footprint (presenting at local conferences/research forums).

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
•  Adept at teaching and development of materials for online education

 
Recommendations:

• Teaching experience in Economic and Management Sciences and Educational Theory at a tertiary level.
•  A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good quality peer-reviewed publications.
   

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Job Specification:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Investment Management. The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic department offering a variety of qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Most of the undergraduate and post graduate qualifications are affiliated or accredited by a professional body.

Duties:

• The incumbent will be expected to:
• Lecturing at under and postgraduate level in the Financial Planning and Investments discipline with special reference to estate and wealth planning, retirement planning, investment planning, risk management and tax planning subject specific modules.
• Conduct research in the field of financial planning and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
• Participate in identified community outreach projects.
• Perform administrative duties as instructed by the HOD or Programme Manager.
• Supervise both Honours and Masters students.
• A commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD.

Minimum requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Master's Degree (NQF 9) in a Finance related field. To be considered for the lecturer position, the successful incumbent will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period. The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and converted to a permanent contract on the attainment of the doctorate.
• An NQF level 8 qualification in Financial Planning that is accredited by the FPI to become a CFP® professional.
• Working knowledge of advanced Finance Software.
• Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• A CFP® designation.

Competencies & behavioral attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner. 

 
Recommendations:

• Must be able to interact and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.

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Job description

• The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) has a dynamic focus on creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. The Faculty programmes emphasise sustainability, relevance and an engagement with the real world and connects actively with the dynamism, creativity and diversity of Johannesburg in promoting new approaches to design education, that supports the University’s vision. The Faculty and the Department of Industrial Design have excellent facilities and staff, and works closely with industry to ensure that its programmes remain relevant, and that students are empowered to deal with the constant change that characterises the highly competitive world of the creative professions.

Responsibilities:  

• The incumbent will be expected to be able to fulfil the responsibilities of an academic senior lecturer, which include:
• Facilitating learning (teaching, assessment and the preparing of study material) in identified undergraduate and postgraduate modules in industrial design.
• Executing administrative and/or management duties that support the academic project.
• Improving and increasing personal knowledge through the conducting and publishing of accredited research and creative outputs relevant to the industrial design discipline on an on-going basis.
• Contributing towards societal and professional community engagement that adds value to the profile of the individual, department and faculty.
• Participating in faculty marketing initiatives.
• Any other departmental or faculty related duties as required

Minimum requirements
Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a cognate discipline (NQF 9 or equivalent). Applicant needs to be willing to register for a doctoral qualification in Industrial Design or a cognate discipline (NQF 10 or equivalent)
• Three to five years teaching and learning experience and/or professional industry or entrepreneurial experience.
• In-depth and current industrial design skills and knowledge.

 
Senior Lecturer:

•  A doctoral qualification or registration for a doctoral qualification in Industrial Design or a cognate discipline (NQF 10 or equivalent).
• Three to five years professional industry or entrepreneurial experience.
• Three to five years’ relevant teaching and lecturing experience.
• Three to five years’ relevant research experience, including community engagement
• In-depth and current industrial design skills and knowledge.

 
Recommendations:

• Five to ten years’ relevant professional industrial design experience.
• Evidence of research and/or creative outputs.
• Specialist skills or developed interests in product design, business, design studies, drawing, prototyping, digital media, and engineering for industrial design.

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Competent in facilitating design and technical execution across a broad spectrum of industrial design projects.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Good organising, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

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Job Description:
 

• Senior Lecturer in the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus.

 
Responsibilities:
 

• To teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• To supervise both undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD).
• To conduct research in the field of Power Engineering (Power Electronics, Power Systems, etc.)
• To assist the department with minimum administrative duties
• To be able to acquire research grants both nationally and internationally through NRF and other funding organisations
• To be able to engage in research collaboration with colleagues in the department as well as in other institutions: local or abroad

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Proven experience in undergraduate teaching (3 years or more) Proven experience in postgraduate supervision (3 years or more)
• Proven track-record of publication in journals and/or conference proceedings

Recommendations:

• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or in advanced stage of this process NRF rating will be an added advantage

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English Good oral communication in at least one other language
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Computer literacy including MS Office (MS Word and Excel)

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Job Description:

• The Department of Business Management is a dynamic department aimed at developing business leaders and captains of business for the future, locally and globally. We offer a variety of diploma, graduate- and postgraduate programmes offered in a multi-campus environment. We strive to be innovative in cutting edge subject development and research. The Department is actively recruiting for a Professor to join its dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing in Business Management and/or Entrepreneurship related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking proven research in the overarching study fields of Entrepreneurship and/or Business Management.
• Assisting in the crafting and implementation of the departmental research strategy, and teaching and learning strategy.
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
• Partaking in supervision of Postgraduate students, primarily at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Assisting in academic administration.
• Overseeing Departmental portfolios, in consultation with the Head of Department.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Business Management, Business Administration or Entrepreneurship.
• Between eight and ten years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of Business Management and/or Entrepreneurship.
• A proven record of excellence in accredited scholarly research outputs in the fields of Business Management, Strategic Management, Sustainability and/or Entrepreneurship
• Substantial supervision experience at Masters’ and Doctoral level (completed students).

  
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven record of academic administration.
• Analytical thinking

 
Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the online learning environment
• Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Currently NRF-rated, or on track to be rated in the next 2-3 years
   

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Responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations).
• Supervise postgraduate essays, dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in international, accredited journals and reputable presses.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Department of Politics and International Relations, the Faculty of Humanities and the University of Johannesburg.

Minimum requirements

• A completed doctoral degree in Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations), with consideration for cognate disciplines.
• 5 or more years lecturing experience in the discipline of Political Science or cognate disciplines.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited presses and journals.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level.
• Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Blackboard.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Political Science.

 
 Recommendations:

• Teaching experience, preferably at a Higher Education Institution.
• A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication in the relevant field.
• Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
• Proven research record.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Willingness to teach postgraduates in various sub-disciplines of politics and/or international relations.
• Proven record of management/administrative positions in university settings.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.

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Job description

• The Department of Information & Knowledge Management (IKM) has a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning and has an established record in terms of accredited research output in national as well as international peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• We are a team of young, self-driven, inspired professionals who take pride in our work, and who strive to keep pushing the boundaries. Knowledge grows exponentially. The Department is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor to join its team of seasoned academics. Imagine what we can do with you as a Thought Leader in our Department.
• In addition to lecturing at under- and postgraduate level, the appointee will be expected to conduct and supervise research, take part in community engagement efforts, and be involved in other Departmental/School/College activities on multiple campuses.

If you join our Department, your responsibilities will include:

•  Teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students, and learners from our client organisations.
•  Supervising post-graduate students’ research.
•  External examination/assessment of Master’s and Doctoral studies.
•  Conducting your own research within an Information and Knowledge Management research focus area. Furthermore, generate and publish research findings in peer reviewed conference proceedings, accredited peer-reviewed journals as well as in books and book chapters.
•  Fulfil administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.
•  Networking with industry and research institutions.
•  Making a meaningful difference through community service.  Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.

Minimum requirements
To be qualified to apply, you need to have:

•  A doctoral degree in Information- and/or Knowledge Management specializing in Knowledge Management with an emphasize on Indigenous Knowledge.
•  A well-developed teaching skillset in IKM research methodology.
•  An established and sustained number of published articles in national and international accredited, peer-reviewed journals and conference papers in peer-reviewed proceedings.
•  Supervised post-graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) student research to completion.

 The minimum required completed supervisions to date:

• Professor: 10 Master’s and 6 Doctoral students.
• Associate Professor: 8 Master’s and 2 Doctoral students.
• Senior Lecturer: 5 Master’s students.

 Experience in external examination/assessment of Master’s and Doctoral studies. The minimum required completed examination to date:

• Professor: 10 Master’s and 4 Doctoral.
• Associate Professor: 8 Master’s and 1 Doctoral.
• Senior Lecturer: 5 Master’s.
•  Taught at a reputable higher education institution, locally or abroad.
•  Active academic citizenship in IKM (e.g. SCIP, KMSA).
•  Proven record of accomplishment of industry experience.
•  Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the Knowledge Management with an emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge.
•  Evidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•  A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings.

 Your minimum h-Index should be:

• Professor: 10
• Associate Professor: 8
• Senior Lecturer: 4

 Your minimum citations should be:

• Professor > 500
• Associate Professor > 300
• Senior Lecturer > 70

 Your minimum number of published Peer Reviewed accredited Articles:

• Professor: 35
• Associate Professor: 20
• Senior Lecturer: 8

 Your minimum number of published Peer Reviewed accredited Conference Papers:

• Professor: 35
• Associate Professor: 20
• Senior Lecturer: 10

 Your minimum NRF Rating:

• Professor: C2

 For appointment as Professor: recognition as an established discipline-based leader/expert.
Please note that UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting candidates for this position.

Competencies and behavioral attributes:

•  An excellent ability to speak and write in English.
•  Excellence in teaching and curricular design.
•  Computer literate (MS Office, Blackboard, etc.).
•  Well-developed quantitative/qualitative research methodology skills.
•  Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven record of academic administration.
•  Strong interpersonal relationships.
•  Analytical thinking.
•  Substantial track record of supervising post-graduate student research.
•  Substantial track record of publishing research findings.
•  Well-developed teaching and learning ability (portfolio).

Recommendations:

•  NRF rating (or rating based on equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established researcher (C1 or C2 or higher) is strongly recommended.
•  Knowledge of the online learning environment.
•  Experience in managing large research projects.
•  Proven track record of generating revenue.
•  A good/successful research fundraising track record.
•  Evidence of sourcing external research funding.
•  Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations.
•  Demonstration of high-level and constant engagement in pedagogical activities within and beyond the classroom, in respect of teaching materials, assessment practices, integrated learning skills and learning.
•  Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in discipline-related pedagogy.

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Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environments prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the Faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.

 
Job specification:

• The Department of Quality and Operations Management currently has a full-time staff compliment of 15 lecturers who provide services to more than 1500 students over three programmes namely Operations Management, Management Services and Quality.  Quality and Operations Management includes a range of activities from managing quality and process strategy to human resources and supply chain management. Students who complete and graduate from these programmes are better placed in the industry and major organisations. Career opportunities include opportunities in production supervision, factory management, product development, flow and cost control, quality assurance, quality control and work study.

 
Responsibilities:  

• Lecturing, coordinating, and assessing large undergraduate and postgraduate (Departmental/service) modules.
• Develop and manage study material for allocated modules.
• Supervise postgraduate students' research and supervised research projects of postgraduate students successfully.
• Research and publish in any field that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department and publish articles in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes.
• Ability to raise research funding internally and externally.
• Being involved in all departmental academic and administrative activities (e.g., invigilation, participation in departmental and faculty meetings, leadership role).
• A well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Forge and maintain external professional networks and international collaboration. 

Minimum requirements

• Relevant doctoral degree (PhD) or closely related (NQF 10 or Equivalent)
• At least 5 years of academic experience within a Higher Education institution.
• Proven record of postgraduate research supervision and publications in the relevant field.
• Evidence of research outputs (at least 5 units on credited journals), postgraduate supervision (at least 5 Master’s and 1 Doctoral as main supervisor), and presentations at national and international conferences.

 
Recommendations:

• Teaching experience in a Higher Education institution
• Track record of postgraduate research supervision and publications in the relevant field Preferably NRF rated
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning Innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Masters level or higher.
• Some external research funding as primary investigator.

  
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal with a high level of proficiency in English).
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as a member of the department and faculty.
• Ability to be a flexible team player with good team-oriented skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research and community engagement
• Teaching in multidisciplinary fields.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environments (FEBE) prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the students learning experience, the research profile of the Faculty and the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
• The Department of Civil Engineering Technology (DCET) is one of several departments in FEBE. The Department offers accredited Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) and BEng Tech (Hons) programmes.

Job Description:

• The candidate will be expected to teach, supervise, conduct own research, and assist the department with various administrative duties.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach and assess transportation engineering related modules at undergraduate and post graduate levels
• Supervise research and laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited journals.
• Actively participate in the department and faculty committees.
• Assist the department with academic and administrative activities.

Minimum requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Civil Engineering. To be considered for the lecturer position, the successful incumbent will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period. The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and converted to a permanent one after attaining the doctorate.
•  At least 3 years of lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.

Recommendations:

• ECSA registration or eligible for registration with ECSA.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Honours level or higher.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English
• Computer literacy including MS Office (MS Word and Excel)

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Job description
Job Specification: 

• Manage the Shelving Team of the Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus Library;
• Maintain the Library’s collections;
• Provide accurate arrangement of Library resources;
• Manage shelving-related projects in the Library;
• Promote development among the staff of the Shelving Team.

Minimum requirements

• A Diploma OR an Advanced Certificate OR any qualification that is equal to NQF level 6;
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a university library;
• One year experience either in Circulation or Shelving.

  
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer literacy;
• Library specific systems;
• Verbal and written communication;
• Numeracy skills;
• Time management skills;
• Administrative skills;
• Mentoring and coaching skills;
• Leadership;
• Presentation.

 
Recommendations:

• Experience of management or supervision;
• Post-Grade 12 qualification.

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and honours courses.
• Supervise students.
• Publish original research.
• Provide management support to the operations of the Institute (operational planning and reporting, liaison with external stakeholders).

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Archaeology or Palaeoanthropology
• Three years' teaching experience within a higher education environment
• Research experience in the palaeo-sciences

Postgraduate supervision record

• Required work related experience:
• Research experience in archaeological indigenous knowledge systems
• Academic output reporting systems (Scopus, inCites)
• Project management
• Report writing

 
Required knowledge:

• Palaeo Microscopic analysis
• Academic publishing and bibliometrics and in particular:
• Knowledge of Web of Science, InCites and Scopus
• Must possess general office skills including:
• Excellent English language skills

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• MS tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good written and Verbal skills
• Planning and time keeping
• Report compilation

 
Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the field of online education and academic interventions in higher education
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of 21st-century student profiles and needs.
   

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Job description

• The Department of Accountancy is a dynamic department aimed at developing accountants and auditors, as well as the future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting edge subject development and research.
• The Department is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor/Professor (fixed-term contract from date of assumption of duties until 29 Feb 2028) to join its dynamic team.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in the broader fields of Accounting and Finance stimulating and supervising multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing, and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Engaging in international collaborative research partnerships and attract external funding.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on Master’s level.
• Making a meaningful difference through community service.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.
• Fulfil administrative duties as required by the Head of Department. 

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting or its related disciplines.
• Strong track record of high impact research as demonstrated among others by publications and citations in international recognised journals, books, book chapters and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at Masters’ and Doctoral level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting and Finance or its related disciplines.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.
• Proven experience in developing societal impact, evidenced by national and global visibility.     
• Proven ability to secure external funding. proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary)?

Note: UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting for this post.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Analytical thinking.

Recommendations:

• NRF rated scholar.
• Between eight- and ten-years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• CA(SA).
• Multidisciplinary research focus including Industry 4.0.
• Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations.
• Demonstration of high-level and constant engagement in pedagogical activities within and beyond the classroom, in respect of teaching materials, assessment practices, integrated learning skills and learning.
• Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in discipline-related pedagogy

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Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered as a Podiatrist who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research and CPD development; in in-line with the vision, mission and goals of the University of Johannesburg.
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision, contribute to research outputs and the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach and CPD activities in line with the departmental and Faculty specific objectives. 

Responsibilities:

•  Teaching undergraduate students in the Department of Podiatry (Faculty of Health Sciences)
•  Actively involved in core department activities such as academic administration, research supervision, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
•  Actively participate in the Department's research focus areas, producing outputs such as journal papers.
•  Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Podiatry.
•  Facilitate theory and practice integration. 

Minimum requirements

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) and a postgraduate qualification in Podiatry
• NB - The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and considered for a permanent contract on the completion of an approved doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Podiatrist.Podiatry qualification approved for registration as a practitioner by the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• A minimum of two years lecturing/teaching at the university level in the field of Podiatry
• A minimum of two years clinical supervision of Podiatry students
• Driver's license (Code EB)

Recommendations:

• Lecturing or tutoring experience
• Involvement in student clinical supervision and moderation.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of Podiatry
• Good written and verbal English communications skills
• Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.