Job Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring anaesthesia and sedation;
• Performing emergency procedures (small animals);
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses as well as own team member;
• Self-development;
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH;
• Performing shift duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification;
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• Three years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Data-analytics
• Undertake strategic research projects relating to various facets of fully-online programmes;
• Perform studies on student enrolment and admissions, as well as student success in terms of retention, throughput and graduation rates;
• Develop predictive statistical models for decision-making purposes, and inform decision-making through reports and presentations; and
• Develop models for enrolment planning and forecasting with cognisance of the ‘size and shape’ of the University.

Financial management:

• Develop subsidy models and provide data analytics for return on investment;
• Compile and manage various budgets and financial reports; and
• Oversee operational procurement, acquisitions and supplies processes.

Statistical support:

• Provide quantitative research support to academic and professional staff, as well as selected postgraduate students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Hons degree in Statistics, or related quantitative discipline;
• Three years’ experience in quantitative research, preferably at a higher education institution;
• Advanced statistical analysis and consultation; and
• Experience in the use of analytical software.

Required Competencies (knowledge, Skills, And Behavioural Attributes)

• Statistical analysis, prediction and interpretation;
• The higher education landscape and functioning of a university;
• Development of quantitative solutions;
• Big data;
• Management and maintenance of research databases;
• Communication of scientific results and principles to varied audiences;
• The logical framework, design thinking or similar frameworks to evaluate outcomes and impact;
• Quantitative research methodologies; and
• Student management systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Statistica, SAS, Excel Data Analysis Toolpak);
• Data visualisation tools (e.g., Spotfire, PowerBI, Tableau, Pyramid, HEDA);
• Database software (e.g., SQL, PSCS, HEDA, Access);
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access);
• Computer literacy;
• English language skills (verbal & written);
• Scientific report writing skills; and
• Organisational & planning skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Show a high level of discretion, confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information;
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational & planning skills, including meticulous levels of attention to detail;
• Be a critical thinker with problem-solving skills;
• Manifest the ability to maintain healthy high level stakeholder relationships;
• Show strong leadership skills and decisiveness;
• Be sensitive to diversity;
• Be able to multitask in an ever-changing work environment;
• Show adaptability and willingness to deal with change;
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with a tolerance for high levels of stress;
• Live with positive energy with a willingness to work as part of a dynamic team.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Master’s degree in Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The optimal functioning of the front desk by being organised, professional, friendly and efficient in attending to clients; staff; students and the general public;
• Performing patient assessment by evaluating patients to determine the urgency of their need for medical assistance, and re-evaluating patients who wait for any length of time;
• Advising clients professionally by telephone and face to face, through the utilisation of veterinary nursing knowledge and training;
• Providing knowledgeable professional advice concerning the care and treatment of animals including questions regarding hospital services, fees, patient (animal) care and treatment in accordance with hospital policies;
• Selling pet foods over the counter. Exercise a technical knowledge of products sold and give advice;
• Performing all cashier functions accurately and ensure that financial policy is correctly adhered to;
• Evaluating applications from students interested in working after-hours shifts at the front desk;
• Training of after-hours personnel to ensure that they are able work efficiently on UVIS and also handle emotional/difficult clients appropriately;
• Handling telephone calls/enquiries/messages/liaison;
• Booking appointments on UVIS;
• Registering of new cases on UVIS;
• Sending general e-mails;
• Preparing files for scanning;
• Providing final discharge information; and
• Day to day receptions tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or BVetNurse or equivalent qualification;
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• Three years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage.

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Responsibilities

• The incumbent will contribute to the promotion of the reputation of the University of Pretoria by enhancing the universities’ image and distinctive identity to external stakeholders through various academic, research and community engagement projects and programs, as well as key cultural and sports events, staff expertise and student achievements.

The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For

• Reviewing and editing written content to ensure messaging in accordance with the communication strategy and UP2025 vision;
• Work with the content hub editor and team, publications team, marketing and brand specialist and internal communication manager to ensure effective flow of information;
• Set up and facilitate monthly news meetings with faculty marketers and other support services departments to identify potential story ideas for media engagement as well as UP platforms where possible;
• Oversee team to source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers;
• Manage the team in terms of deliverables and objectives per event;
• Manage and oversee executive hosted events at the University;
• Provide events team with strategic guidance and ensure where possible that events align to University strategy;
• Ensure all University protocol is adhered to in event planning phase;
• Oversee protocol at events that will involve ambassadors and other dignitaries;
• Project manage all event operations;
• Analyse the events success and prepare feedback reports as required;
• Formulate, implement and manage the University’s Media engagement strategy in conjunction with Deputy Director and the Director;
• Develop and implement a media plan in line with the University Relations Strategy;
• Deliver a media consultation service to Executive, Deans, Faculty Managers, Faculty Marketers and other media personnel as required;
• Proactively identify opportunities to promote the University's image and positioning within the media;
• Proactively identify threats to the University's reputation and image and address in conjunction with line manager and director;
• Promote effective media structures within the University;
• Manage and implement internal media training and coach internal clients in effective communication with the media;
• Responsible for the achievement of media exposure targets for the university;
• Responsible for managing the relationship with the appointed media monitoring service provider;
• Work with the appointed media monitoring service provider to give insight and best practise in terms of media trends in the higher education sector;
• Ensure monitoring of the media on a continuous basis (own initiatives and also products supplied by media monitoring service);
• Ensure distribution of daily media monitoring reports to relevant stakeholders; and
• Assist with media reports regarding positive and negative reporting and input into reasoning behind specific media exposure.

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Journalism related discipline;

Five years’ relevant experience in the following:

• Media/Public relations experience in a corporate or university environment;
• Experience as media practitioner or journalist, which includes deep knowledge of the media landscape;
• Operational planning and facilitation;
• Facilitation of media liaison;
• Building media relations and networks;
• PR Agency experience;
• Project management;
• Registered with Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA); and
• Valid driver’s license.
• Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
• Strategic marketing communication;
• Public relations;
• Media relations;
• Events management;
• Project management
• Excellent language and communication skills (verbal and written);
• Understanding digital media channels, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter;
• Intermediate level of MS Office: word, excel and powerpoint;
• Confident and presentable speaker;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to manage a team;
• Good negotiation / persuasive skills;
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Established media relationships in the business, educational and general news categories;
• Experience working in a PR agency;
• Experience in managing crisis communication strategies; and
• Broadcasting experience or seasoned television/radio media analyst or commentator.