Job Vacancies at University of Limpopo

One (1) vacancy exists for suitably qualified, experienced individual in the
above-stated Department. The individual will form part of a dynamic team of
academics, responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,
research and community engagement in the Department. The Department
is within the School of Languages and Communication Studies, Faculty of
Humanities.

Requirements

• Honours Degree in Linguistics/Translation/ and or Interpreting  (Sign Language will be an advantage).
• Knowledge of recent software for interpreting.
• One (1) year teaching experience at tertiary institution.
• Demonstration of the ability to prepare students for life beyond school.
• Knowledge of functional, adaptive, and social skills are an additional necessity.
• Good understanding of decision-making, problem solving skills as well as creative/ critical thinking.
• Demonstration of good communication, interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and empathy; resilience and equanimity.
• Potential to initiate research (projects) and contribute to joint research projects.
• Good understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative, and effective leadership and commitment to higher education standards.
• Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education sector.

Duties:

• Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in teaching and curriculum development and review, updating material i.r.o. national and international trends, identify at risk students and facilitate additional assistance, undertake Discipline related research.
• Manage the Laboratory on daily basis. Assist students with interpreting sessions.
• Research: Supervise Honours and manage involvement in research processes and oversee and participate in project teams working on research projects, participation in conferences, publish articles/books/book chapters in DHET accredited journals.
• Academic citizenship: Be involved in Community Engagement, take an active role in professional organisations.
• Governance: Prepare course outlines and study guides, organise course files, deliver to deadlines, record of all academic activities (such as students’ attendance records, marks and other required records), participate in Departmental, School and Faculty committees.
• Performance appraisal: Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric certificate) plus a minimum of three-year degree/diploma in the field of Public Administration and other related courses,Social Sciences and Education.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Residence Administration/ Student Accommodation operations in High Education.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of student life activities, development and recreation in residence administration/ student accommodation in institution of Higher Learning.
• Sound working knowledge and experience in Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Online platform.
• Proven experience with students/young adults engagement will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

DUTIES:

• Administrative responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage online residence application, admission, and registration processes.
• Capture student’ data both electronically and manually.
• Conduct routine physical checks in the residences and coordinate property inventory control processes.
• Submit request for repairs, renovation, refurbishment, and fumigation of residences.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Department Annual Performance plan.
• Ensure students adhere to the University residence rules and regulations and conduct disciplinary proceedings for non-compliance.

 
Student Welfare responsibilities:

• Ensure that proper standard of cleaning, and hygiene is maintained at all times.
• Give support to students with social, emotional, and personal problems and make the necessary referrals. (psychosocial support).
• Engage, collaborate, and participate in student support and developmental programmes.
• Coordinate and manage student satisfaction service delivery measures.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standard.

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Requirements:

• PhD in Performing and Dramatic Arts
• Proven publication record of accomplishment in accredited journals (Minimum of at least 3 publications in DHET accredited journals).
• A minimum of 2 years experience in successful teaching at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage.
• Ability to develop innovative and inclusive approach to the Performing Arts
• Broad-based community engagement expertise in Theatre Arts
• Strong understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative and effective leadership style and commitment to higher education standards
• Committed ability to promote the Departments mission and position to internal
• University constituencies and external stakeholders
• Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education Sector

Duties for Senior Lecturer:

• Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material i.r.o. national and international trends,
• Evaluations of lectures, lecturers and course material, maintains discussion 
• Class programmes, identifies at risk students and facilitates additional assistance, undertakes discipline related research.
• Research: Participation in conferences, produce published articles/books/chapters in book (measurable research outputs in DHET accredited journals)
• Academic citizenship: Involvement in community engagement, takes an active role in professional organisations.
• Governance: Prepare course outlines and study guides, organise course files, deliver to deadlines, records of all academic activities, participate in departmental, school and faculty committees.
• Performance appraisal: Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments.
   

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Minimum requirements

• National Diploma in Optical Dispensing.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dispensing Optician.
• Experience in lens cutting and fitting, knowledge of ophthalmic lenses and frame maintenance.
• Experience in sales, patient management and administrative duties (invoicing,appointment bookings, etc.).
• Experience in teaching optical dispensing and ophthalmic optics will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate dispensing practicals. 
• Supervision of optometry students for General Clinic Practice and Optical Dispensing sessions.
• Advising patients on spectacle and frame selection.
• Liaising with relevant suppliers/stakeholders.
• Control of dispensed spectacles and management of stock.

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Requirements

• A Master’s degree in optometry.
• Registration with the HPCSA with diagnostic and/or therapeutic privileges.
• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate students.
• An interest in academia/research, proof of registration for a PhD degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum three (3) years teaching experience at an institution of higher
• education.
• Deadline driven, ability to multi-task, organise, plan and work under pressure.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• Senior Lecturer
• A PhD degree in optometry.
• Registration with the HPCSA with diagnostic and/or therapeutic privileges.
• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate students.
• A minimum 3-5 years teaching experience at an institution of higher education.
• A record of publications in SAPSE accredited journals.
• Deadline driven, ability to multi-task, organise, plan and work under pressure.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate optometry students.
• Development of study materials and learner guides for optometry students.
• Supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate optometry research projects.
• Engage in own research, publish and present results at national and international conferences.
• Perform all administrative duties related to clinical teaching, learning and community engagement, as delegated by Head of Department

Requirements:

• Associate Professor
• A PhD degree in optometry/ relevant field.
• Registration with the HPCSA with diagnostic and/or therapeutic privileges.
• A proven record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated potential in
• establishing a successful research program; Publications in SAPSE.
• accredited journals; supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• A minimum 5-10 years teaching experience at an institution of higher education.
• Deadline driven, ability to multi-task, organise, plan and work under pressure.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate optometry students.
• Supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate optometry research projects.
• Engage in own research, grant applications, publishing, editorial activities and present results at national and international conferences.

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Purpose:

The purpose of the job is to lead and manage student affairs in the university.

Requirements:

• Doctoral qualification, ideally in humanities (social sciences/education/etc).
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, at least six of which have been in a senior management capacity.
• Knowledge of and experience in student funding and governance, etc.
• Proven track record in facilitating constructive conflict resolution.
• Knowledge/understanding of student politics.

Competencies:

• Stakeholder management.
• Negotiations.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communications skills.
• Listening and problem-solving skills.
• Diplomacy.

Performance Area:

• Strategic planning for and oversight of operational management of student Affairs.
• Ensuring proper allocation of student residence.
• Ensuring good student governance.
• Championing of student development and welfare.
• Management of resources (staff, funds, etc.).
• Student advocacy and management.

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Requirements:

• LLD/PhD in Mercantile and or Labour law fields.
• At least ten (10) years of teaching experience in the legal field at a tertiary institution.
• Eight (8) points (research output through journal articles and or conference proceedings) (published in DHET accredited journals/ platforms.
• Successful supervision record at postgraduate level and evidence of external
• examination of mini dissertation /dissertation/theses.
• Certified assessor and moderator in higher education will be an added
• advantage.
• Evidence of mentoring junior academics will be an added advantage.
• Track record in pensions law will be an added advantage.

Duties:

The incumbent will be required to:

• Conduct lectures in LLB and LLM programmes in the School of Law.
• Conduct assessments, mark assessments and provide timeous feedback to students.
• Provide supervision of research works of LLB, LLM and LLD students.
• Attend and participate in training workshops concerning assessment, moderation, teaching and learning, legal pedagogy, research and community engagement.
• Provide academic leadership through mentoring of junior academics.
• Serve in various School and Faculty committees.
• Creatively develop innovative academic activities.
• Present papers at conferences.
• Publish articles in accredited peer-reviewed journals.
• Improve the research output, postgraduate throughput and thus, the research standing of the School and the Faculty.
• Contribute chapters in books.
• Contribute papers in conference proceedings.
• Participate in and perform designated community engagement duties, as well as branding and marketing of the department.
• Participate in specific administrative and managerial duties as may be necessary, and per directive of the Head of Department.
• Continuously participate in research, teaching and learning and community engagement.

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Job Description:

• Create, organize, administer, and supervise sport programmes.
• Recruitment of players and coaches.
• Order equipment and uniforms and ensure training equipment is properly maintained and accounted for.
• Schedule games/practices as needed, etc.
• Evaluate available recreation/sport opportunities for students and conceive, and implement new programs and or classes to fill gaps.
• Teach recreational enrichment classes during after school as assigned by the programme Manager/ Director.
• Manage the contract and register for coaches.
• Perform all necessary administrative responsibilities as assigned in the allocated operational areas.
• Manage inventory of recreational and sports equipment, ensuring that the amount of equipment is sufficient for programme needs and that equipment is in good working condition.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, promote, lead, and evaluate recreation programs and special events.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Sports and Recreation activities.
• Design and manage conditioning programmes for teams and create daily fitness activities.
• Participate in the coordination and administration of gym activities.
• Perform other duties in the department as assigned.
• Travel with various sporting codes and ensure the standards set by the Department are kept at all times.

This job may require you to work over weekend and evenings.

• Ability to manage code budget/ funds.
• Participate and organise in fundraising activities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/ Sport Science/ Kinesiology/Exercise Science/ Biokinetics or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years working in the field of sport in preferred.
• Experience in working with/assisting student athletes.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to organize and priorities workload.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Abilityy to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with participants and co-workers.
• Knowledge of planning, organising, promoting, and evaluating recreation programs.
• Ability to report to the line manager in professional manner.