Job Roles at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership and governance of the student accommodation and catering portfolio.
• Overseeing a large-scale accommodation system, including university residences and private accommodation partnerships.
• Driving financial sustainability and revenue generation to ensure full cost recovery of operations.
• Managing high-value contracts and service providers, including catering, maintenance, and accommodation partners.
• Ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement of catering services, including expansion of access (e.g., kiosks and satellite services).
• Overseeing infrastructure, maintenance, and facilities management of residences.
• Leading the implementation of living and learning programmes to enhance student success, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
• Managing a large and diverse workforce and promoting a high-performance culture.
• Ensuring compliance, risk management, and student safety across all accommodation platforms.
• Monitoring performance, reporting on key outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Building and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Management, Higher Education, the Built Environment, or Hospitality Professional certifications in facilities management, property or housing management, project management, or hospitality management will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
• At least 5 years at senior management level
• Experience in large-scale accommodation or property management.
• Contract and service provider management
• Financial and revenue management
• Experience in higher education or the public sector is preferred

Skills:

• Strategic leadership and institutional alignment
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Contract and service provider management
• Infrastructure and facilities management
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Student development and residence life expertise
• Governance, risk, and compliance management

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Develop learning material;
• Deliver lectures on Logistics and Supply Chain Management-related subjects;
• Prepare study guides and assessments;
• Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and other educational institutions;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Contribute to the management of the department;
• Undertake research and community engagement duties;
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings;
• Manage personal, departmental and academic administration;
• Undertake departmental delegations and act on behalf of the Head of the Department, where required.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• An appropriate doctoral degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field;
• At least five years’ of lecturing experience at a recognised institution of higher learning;
• Evidence of research publications in accredited journals and of academic conference papers is required;
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision is required;
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage;
• Industry-related experience will be an advantage;

Skills:

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong teaching, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• They will possess well-developed planning and organisational skills, complemented by good interpersonal and time management capabilities.
• The candidate should exhibit sound problem-solving ability, be computer-literate, demonstrate initiative, and have the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Completing a doctoral qualification with specialisation in Entrepreneurship;
• Contributing to effective teaching and learning in the field of Entrepreneurship and related subjects, as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Contributing to online course design, maintaining high-quality study guides and subject files, and developing and maintaining teaching portfolios of evidence that adhere to high-quality standards;
• Conducting assessment and moderation of formative and/or summative assessments;
• Developing curriculum and instructional materials in line with the university’s and SAQA guidelines;
• Participating in national and/or international conferences and publishing findings from completed research projects in accredited journals;
• Fulfilling student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with assigned responsibilities;
• Displaying sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or any Business Management-related Master’s degree with a research project specialising in Entrepreneurship and a minimum pass mark of 70% (compulsory);
• Willingness to register for a doctoral qualification with a specialisation in entrepreneurship and to complete it within six years;
• Membership of, and certification from, relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage;
• Evidence of research publications in DHET-accredited journals will be an added advantage.
• To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to those specified by the university:
• Demonstrate interest in becoming an academic
• Be a South African citizen;
• Be 40 years old or younger;
• Provide evidence of eligibility to undertake doctoral study;
• Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the entire duration of the nGAP.

Skills:

• Excellent (written and verbal) communication skills, excellent teaching, facilitation and presentation skills, excellent planning and organising skills, good interpersonal and time-management skills, problem-solving skills, computer literacy, initiative, and the motivation to work without extensive supervision.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic leadership in the field of Management Accounting.
• Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; develop and enhance the Management Accounting curriculum, contributing to the ongoing development, maintenance, and quality control of the programme.
• Lead and contribute to research within Accountancy, including the production of accredited research outputs and the supervision of postgraduate students.
• Develop and sustain industry partnerships, including consultation work and collaborative research initiatives.
• Engage with the community through participation in flagship programmes and projects.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A master’s degree in Management Accounting or a professional designation such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA(SA).
• Strong theoretical and applied knowledge of Management Accounting.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in tertiary education or relevant industry.
• Research experience, including publications in DHET-accredited journals and conference presentations, will be an added advantage.
• Membership or affiliation with a recognised professional body.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teaching and facilitation capabilities.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Sound problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and minimal supervision.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Administer psychometric assessments to individuals and groups of students and other clients
• Compile comprehensive reports for assessed students.
• Provide psychometric assessment feedback to students and do general career guidance with students
• Do career development with individuals and groups (e.g. job hunting, CV writing, Interview skills)
• Assist with coordination of all psychometric testing undertaken in the department
• Assist with administrative duties related to psychometric testing undertaken in the department
• Assist with research related to psychometric testing within the department.
• Assist with coordination of selection and placement testing of prospective and first years if required
• Assist with training of peer helpers and mentors on relevant topics
• Assist with rendering of relevant life skills workshops to the student community
• Assist with departmental awareness campaigns, functions, and other events
• Be willing to work after hours if required and render services at satellite campuses

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Honours degree in Psychology or BPsych equivalent.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychometrist
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the higher education environment will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Knowledge of psychometric assessment and assessment processes in the South African context
• Knowledge of South African legislation that directly impacts on assessment and assessment processes
• Computer literacy, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work as a team, but also independently

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026