Job Vacancies at University of Johannesburg

About the Role

• The Department of Zoology has a long-standing reputation for excellence in tertiary education and has an established record with research in the fields of aquatic health including toxicology, fish parasitology, fish histology and histopathology, freshwater ecology, cave and groundwater ecology, molecular genetics and systematics, palaeontology as well as comparative respiratory morphology.
• The department current has a vacant position on a Lecturer level in the field of Zoology/Physiology. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.
• Responsibilities:
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national research collaborations.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• MSc (Zoology, Physiology) or related qualification.
• Research outputs in accredited peer reviewed journals.
• Record of supervising at Honours or postgraduate level.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Specialization in a Zoological/Physiological field
• Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilient.
• Enthusiastic.

Recommendations:

• Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• NRF Y-rating or close to submission for NRF rating.

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Job Description:

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination and facilitation (where appropriate) of postgraduate programmes/workshops within the RCD unit at the PGS.

Responsibilities:

• Organises appropriate, needs-driven research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students.
• Coordinates comprehensive research capacity development programme(s) for postgraduate student’s research journey.
• Organises, coordinates, facilitates, and assists (where appropriate) research communication events, such as the UJ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT), 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Annual Postgraduate Conference amongst other RCD annual or adhoc events.
• Use Moodle or any other appropriate platform for distance learning and provide an enabling environment around this learning management system (LMS).
• Engages in related communication and marketing, quality assurance, impact measurement, administrative and reporting activities that will add value to all RCD related activities.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in administration of academic programmes or projects in a higher education institution.
• Experience in a coordination role in a higher education context.
• Experience in supervising/mentoring/guiding postgraduate students.
• Experience of curriculum development or coordination of postgraduate programmes.
• Experience with using online or distance learning programmes, digital technologies, and social media.
• Experience in facilitating postgraduate programmes.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate academic courses, programmes, and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programmes.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills for report writing.
• Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Recommendations:

• A Master’s degree or registered for a Master's degree or higher will be highly beneficial.
• Have a sound knowledge of what a postgraduate lifespan entails through supervision/mentoring/ guiding.
• Show strategy around planning of postgraduate workshops/seminars etc.
• Understanding the demands of postgraduate study.

CLOSING DATE : 31ST OCTOBER,2025

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Job Description:

• The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) supports teaching and learning through innovative and advanced technologies. Ensuring the training and support of the use of such technologies for both staff and students is a central part of CAT. CAT consists of staff support (Learning Experience Advisors Team), student support (Helpdesk Team), and technical/data support (IT team). Ultimately, we support all staff, students, and support stakeholders on all four of our UJ campuses.
• The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and management of comprehensive student advising services and helpdesk operations within the Centre for Academic Technologies, ensuring exceptional support for online and blended learning students through effective team supervision, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative partnerships that promote student success, retention, and engagement across the university.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of student Advisors and support staff, ensuring student queries are resolved within 48 hours.
• Implement evidence-based advising strategies and interventions for at-risk students.
• Develop and maintain student success plans and academic pathways for online learners.
• Coordinate student transition support between academic levels and programs.
• Conduct regular case management reviews and provide complex case resolution.
• Monitor student engagement metrics and implement retention strategies.
• Facilitate group and individual advising sessions for academic planning.
• Manage daily helpdesk operations.
• Supervise helpdesk staff performance, providing coaching and professional development.
• Develop standard operating procedures and quality assurance protocols.
• Implement ticketing system management and workflow optimisation.
• Coordinate escalation procedures for complex technical and academic issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of student interactions and support outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and institutional standards.
• Coordinate FYO (First Year Orientation) related to learning with technology programs and digital literacy sessions.
• Develop training materials and assessment tools for ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate cross-training initiatives between advising and technical support teams.
• Manage Tutor access processes, permissions, and competency evaluations.
• Conduct regular training needs assessments and implement improvement strategies.
• Develop strategic initiatives for student success and retention improvement.
• Lead collaborative projects with ADS centres, faculties, and external partners.
• Participate in institutional committees focused on student success and support.
• Manage special projects such as the UJenius initiative.
• Facilitate data-driven decision making through student success analytics.

Minimum requirements

• An Honours degree (NQF 8) or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Education, Educational Psychology or related fields).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in student support services or academic advising in higher education.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proven experience in helpdesk or customer service management.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (preferably Moodle) and educational technology platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in training design and delivery.
• Knowledge of trends in national and international higher education.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams of advisors and support staff.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse student populations.
• Experience in crisis intervention and complex case management.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive advising.
• Ability to develop individualised student success plans and academic pathways.
• Excellent written, oral, and digital communication abilities with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Understanding of ethical principles in student affairs and advising.
• Proven experience in a detailed planning environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent writing, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce high-level proposals and reports.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Recommendations:

• A Masters degree (NQF 9), or equivalent experience in a relevant field, would be advantageous.

CLOSING DATE: 31ST OCTOBER,2025

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About Job

• We aspire to be a leading Faculty of Law and a Public Law Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting-edge national and internationally relevant research; delivering high-caliber students who will rethink and reshape the legal landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world legal systems, and consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach and impact. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in and support the primary goals and objectives of the Faculty and the Department in pursuit of this vision and strategic objective.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines and modules that constitute Public Law (Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Interpretation Theory and Environmental Law).
• Supervise postgraduate students, in their dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in local, international, accredited journals, book chapters, books and monographs in the field of Public Law.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Faculty Law and Department of Public Law, the broader University of Johannesburg (UJ) when called upon.
• Play a role of mentor to emerging staff in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Public Law.
• Attract and sustain fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance teaching and research scholarship.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives to advance societal engagement and impact.

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree in Public Law (Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Interpretation Theory and Environmental Law).
• At least 5 or more years' lecturing experience in the discipline of Public Law.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals, book chapters and books.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Evidence and experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level and having supervised postgraduate students to completion.
• An NRF Rating will serve as an advantage and a recommendation. Especially at the level of Professor.
• Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success. Especially at the level of Professor.
• 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 and Moodle.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Public Law.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
• Great writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development and Curriculum Transformation.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling and developing study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing opinion pieces on matters relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.

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Job Description

• The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) supports teaching and learning through innovative and advanced technologies. Ensuring the training and support of the use of such technologies for both staff and students is a central part of CAT. CAT consists of staff support (Learning Experience Advisors Team), student support (Helpdesk Team), and technical/data support (IT team). Ultimately, we support all staff, students, and support stakeholders on all four of our UJ campuses. The purpose of this role is to develop, support, and maintain bespoke technologies for teaching, learning, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the basic teaching and learning support provided by CAT to staff & students.
• Understand the basic technicalities of the Learning Management System.
• To work accurately with numbers and use different statistical techniques.
• Develop and design reports in a timely manner and aligned with the stakeholder requirements.
• Execute the data visualisation that is fit-for-purpose.
• Ensure accurate, reliable and relevant data and information are gathered from trustworthy internal and external information sources for reporting and planning processes.
• Interpret relevant data and present findings to relevant stakeholders that respond to the objectives identified in CAT relating to Teaching & Learning activities such as student progress tracking, learning analytics, etc.
• Build working relationships across divisional teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
• Test projects where developments have been completed by referencing the specification to ensure that the right results are achieved according to the stakeholders’ requirements.
• Support capacity building within CAT and other relevant support services in providing data and analysis for planning processes.
• Manage the detailed T&L processes, which include supporting faculties with relevant analyses of current and historical Learning Management System trends and future projections.
• Monitor, identify and analyse trends in various projects related to student success.
• Design and develop intuitive, user-centred visualisations and multimedia that effectively communicate complex data insights.
• Create compelling data narratives that guide stakeholders to actionable insights.
• Transform analytical findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including academics, managers, administrators, and students.
• Maintain multimedia assets in alignment with UJ’s branding standards.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelors’ degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Knowledge Management or Statistics.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in working with data extraction, analysis and visualisation.
• Proven experience and ability in working with, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for data visualisations (WCAG).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Expertise in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proficiency in multimedia production software (video editing tools, animation software).
• Strong understanding of visual design principles and information architecture.
• Expertise in translating complex data into compelling visual narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience and ability in data mining and data creation.
• Proven experience in a detailed planning environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent writing, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce high level proposals and reports.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Recommendations:

• An Honour’s degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. information science, knowledge management or statistics).
• Experience working in the higher education sector
• Knowledge of trends in national and international higher education.
• Certification in specialised visualisation tools (such as Power BI).
• Understanding of user experience (UX) design principles.

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Job Description

• The Department of Emergency Medical Care, within the Faculty of Sciences on the Doornfontein Campus, currently offers a range of emergency medical care and rescue qualifications.
• The successful incumbent would be responsible for the facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate medical rescue and emergency medical care students including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate emergency medical care students focusing on Physical Preparedness, Professional Practice and Emergency Medical Care in pre-hospital contexts.
• Participate in, and facilitate, clinical Learning and/or related WIL, simulated learning events and placements including the mentoring of students on the clinical learning platform.
• Development and refinement of online course materials.
• Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree in Emergency Medical Care (NQF 9).
• Two years' of registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
• One to two years' of working experience in teaching and learning.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Candidates must be in a position to pass departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.
• Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with colleagues.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and have a passion for clinical work and teaching.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Experience with online and or remote learning platforms.

CLOSING DATE : 2nd November, 2025

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Job Description

• The Department of Civil Engineering Technology offers accredited engineering programmes. The department offers Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) and Bachelor of Engineering Technology honours (BEng Tech hons) programs. The candidate will be expected to prepare and supervise laboratory practicals for undergraduate student and assist postgraduate students with research practicals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with subject-related laboratory practicals
• Assist the department with relevant research practicals
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is always calibrated

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Qualification (Diplomas and Certification) (NQF 6)
• Minimum of three (3) years' of appropriate laboratory experience
• Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English.
• Computer literacy

Recommendations:

• BTech degree: Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of SABS test methods
• Prior experience in working with a diverse group of people, preferably in a supervisory capacity, will be an added advantage
• Experience in health and safety practices will be an advantage

CLOSING DATE : 31st October, 2025