The University of Limpopo is a public university in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2005, by the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. These previous institutions formed the Turfloop and MEDUNSA campuses of the university, respectively.
Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship linked to the research niche area: Food Security (Resilient Food Systems). The fellowship is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related discipline (e.g., Resource Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Food Security, or Rural Development) obtained within the last five (5) years.
- Demonstrated research expertise in food and nutrition security, resilient food systems, climate-smart agriculture, climate adaptation, or sustainable agricultural development, supported by a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in research design, quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis, and statistical/econometric software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, EViews, R, or similar), with experience in scientific writing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international research teams.
- Willingness to undertake fieldwork and engage with diverse stakeholders, including government, industry, farming communities, and development partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research on resilient food systems, climate change adaptation, as well as food and nutrition security in line with the project's objectives.
- Design and implement research activities, including data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings.
- Publish high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to policy briefs, technical reports, and conference presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and engage with academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders to promote evidence-based policy and practice.
- Contribute to the development of research proposals and support initiatives to secure external research funding.
- Assist in the supervision and mentorship of postgraduate students and contribute to capacity-building activities.
- Participate in project management activities, including ethics compliance, progress reporting, and knowledge dissemination.
- Promote the translation of research into innovative, climate-resilient solutions that strengthen sustainable food systems and enhance long-term food and nutrition security.
Desired attributes:
- A strong interest in advancing climate-resilient agriculture, food systems, and sustainable development.
- Commitment to research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative research teams.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Expected outputs:
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Research reports for stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship linked to the research niche area of medicinal plants. The fellowship is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements:
- A PhD degree (NQF Level 10) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, completed within the last five (5) years.
- Demonstrated experience in medicinal plant research and natural product isolation.
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, NMR).
- Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications in
- reputable journals, i.e., DHET-accredited.
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Isolation and purification of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants
- Phytochemical profiling using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR
- Structure elucidation of natural products
- Bioassay-guided fractionation
- Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity evaluation
- Metabolomics analyses
- Scientific manuscript preparation and grant writing
- Supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students
Expected outputs
- During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Research reports for stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship within the research niche area of Digital Education and Learning Technologies. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements:
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD in Education, Educational Technology, Digital Education, Learning Technologies, Computer Science Education, Mathematics Education with a digital education focus, or a closely related field, obtained within the last five (5) years.
- Demonstrate evidence of research productivity through publications in accredited or peer-reviewed journals.
- Possess knowledge and experience in digital education, online and blended
- learning, artificial intelligence in education, learning analytics, educational technologies, digital pedagogy, or related areas.
- Demonstrate strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research skills.
- Show potential to attract research funding and contribute to collaborative research projects.
- Have excellent academic writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct high-quality research in Digital Education and Learning Technologies aligned with the faculty’s research priorities.
- Publish research findings in high-impact accredited journals and present papers at national and international conferences.
- Participate in the development of research proposals and applications for external funding.
- Support postgraduate student supervision, research seminars, and capacitybuilding initiatives within the faculty.
- Contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects with local and international partners.
- Assist in the organisation of research workshops, seminars, and academic events.
- Participate in community engagement activities related to digital education and educational innovation.
- Prepare annual progress reports and other outputs as required by the faculty and funding body.
Expected outputs:
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Fellowship Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship within the research niche area of Non-Communicable Diseases. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10) in Public Health or a closely related health discipline, obtained within the past five (5) years.
- Demonstrate a strong and emerging research profile, supported by publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals.
- Have research expertise in one or more of the following areas: diabetes and metabolic diseases, obesity and nutrition, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, or cancer prevention and control. Possess experience in quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed-methods research,
- with proficiency in relevant statistical and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R, SAS, NVivo or ATLAS.ti).
- Demonstrate excellence in scientific writing, including evidence of scholarly publications and experience in developing competitive research grant proposals.
- Be committed to conducting field-based research where required and be willing to reside within reasonable proximity to the University of Limpopo for the duration of the fellowship.
- Have excellent communication, organisational, computer, project management and data management skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Registration with a relevant professional body, where applicable, will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful Postdoctoral Fellow will play a central role in advancing the University's research mission through the following responsibilities:
Research and Innovation
- Design and lead high-impact research that advances knowledge on noncommunicable diseases and aligns with the Faculty's strategic research priorities.
- Develop an independent research portfolio while working collaboratively with academic mentors and multidisciplinary research teams.
- Conduct field-based and implementation research across community, clinical and health system settings.
Research Development and Project Delivery
- Prepare competitive grant applications to attract national and international research funding.
- Contribute to the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of research projects.
- Uphold the highest standards of research ethics, governance, financial accountability and data management throughout the research lifecycle.
Scholarly Excellence
- Publish original research in high-impact, DHET-accredited and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.
- Produce scholarly outputs including policy briefs, technical reports, book chapters and other knowledge products.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and actively participate in seminars, workshops and academic colloquia.
Capacity Building and Mentorship
- Support the supervision and mentorship of Master's and PhD students.
- Contribute to postgraduate research training and initiatives that strengthen research capacity within the Faculty.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment.
Partnerships and Knowledge Translation
- Establish and strengthen strategic collaborations with academic institutions,
- government, healthcare organisations, industry and community partners across South Africa, Africa and internationally.
- Translate research evidence into policies, programmes and interventions that improve population health and strengthen health systems.
- Promote meaningful stakeholder engagement to maximise the societal impact of research.
Innovation and Research Impact
- Identify opportunities for innovation, intellectual property development and research commercialisation where appropriate.
- Support proof-of-concept development and contribute to advancing research towards practical application and societal benefit.
Academic Citizenship
- Represent the Department and Faculty at scientific, professional and stakeholder forums.
- Actively contribute to initiatives that enhance the University's national and
- international research reputation and cultivate a culture of research excellence.
Expected outputs
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Policy briefs supporting evidence-informed health policy.
- Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship within the research niche area of Languages (English Studies). The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD (NQF Level 10) A PhD degree (NQF Level 10) in English (Literature), Performing Arts, African Studies or a related field, completed within the last five (5) years.
- Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, edited scholarly outputs, and/or manuscripts under review in areas related to the Fellowship.
- Demonstrated research interest in at least two of the following: indigenous health care, medical ethnobotany, food and water security, climate change adaptation, indigenous and local knowledge systems, and intangible cultural heritage.
- Competence in qualitative, participatory, ethnographic, interdisciplinary, and/or community-engaged research methods.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, good computer and data management skills, and the ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary research teams.
- Ability to produce publishable research outputs and to contribute to postgraduate mentorship, seminars, workshops, and research culture activities.
Added advantage
- Experience conducting fieldwork with rural communities, indigenous knowledge holders, local authorities, civil society actors and theatre practitioners.
- A publication record or active manuscripts on Afrocentric and/or decolonial approaches to literary and dramatic arts, indigenous knowledge, intangible cultural heritage, governance, migration, or Southern African development challenges.
- Experience in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and/or comparable Southern African field sites.
- Experience in grant proposal writing, externally funded research projects, academic editing, special issues, edited books, conference organisation, or international collaboration.
- Experience supporting postgraduate students in research topic development, academic writing, publication planning, qualitative methods training, teaching, supervision or co-supervision.
- Ability to contribute to policy briefs, community reports, biodiversity literacy materials, field guides, atlases, public-facing research outputs and stakeholder workshops.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful Fellow will:
- Develop and implement an independent postdoctoral research plan aligned with Prof Abodunrin's niche area and the University's research priorities.
- Conduct high-quality, interdisciplinary research on indigenous African literature,
- Performing Arts, Applied Theatre and African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS), as well as Afrocentric knowledge systems and sustainable development.
- Produce peer-reviewed publications in DHET-accredited and reputable international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or edited collections.
- Participate in empirical fieldwork and community-engaged research in Limpopo
- Province, South Africa, and/or comparable Southern African settings.
- Document and analyse indigenous and local knowledge, and community adaptation strategies.
- Contribute to research ethics applications, data collection and management, qualitative analysis, reporting and responsible knowledge sharing.
- Support grant proposal development, research fundraising and national, regional and international collaborations.
- Assist with postgraduate supervision, mentorship, writing retreats, methods workshops, publication planning and seminars that promote a strong research culture.
- Contribute to knowledge translation outputs, including policy briefs, community reports, biodiversity literacy materials, field guides, atlases, public lectures and conference presentations.
- Represent the research niche area at academic forums, conferences and stakeholder engagements, where appropriate.
Expected outputs:
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the research niche area of Health Systems and Policy Research. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD in Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Services Research, Implementation Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Have obtained the doctoral degree within the past five (5) years.
- Demonstrate an excellent publication record relative to career stage.
- Show evidence of conducting independent research.
- Possess strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health systems research methodologies.
- Have experience in scientific writing and publishing.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be willing to relocate to the University of Limpopo and participate fully in research activities.
- Be able to work independently and within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in grant writing, implementation research, policy analysis, mixed-methods research, or programme evaluation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful fellow will be expected to:
- Conduct innovative research in Health Systems and Policy Research.
- Develop an independent but complementary research programme aligned with the host's research agenda.
- Publish high-quality research in accredited international peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, and knowledge translation products.
- Participate in the development of competitive national and international research grant applications.
- Contribute to postgraduate supervision and mentorship of Master's and PhD students.
- Participate in departmental seminars, workshops, and research capacity-building initiatives.
- Collaborate with local and international research partners.
- Contribute to community-engaged and implementation research addressing African health priorities.
- Support innovation and knowledge translation activities that strengthen health systems and influence policy.
Expected outputs
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Policy briefs supporting evidence-informed health policy.
- Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship linked to the research niche area of Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have:
- PhD in Psychology (NQF Level 10) or a closely related discipline (awarded within the last five years).
- Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods and/or community based participatory approaches.
- Evidence of scholarly engagement with Indigenous Knowledge Systems, gender studies, or mental health research.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct advanced research on African masculinities and mental health, with emphasis on indigenous epistemologies and care pathways.
- Support grant proposal development and national and international collaborations.
- Support the integration of IKS frameworks into psychological theory and practice.
- Publish high-quality outputs in accredited journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
- Mentor postgraduate students working on related themes.
- Contribute to departmental seminars, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
- Comply with research ethics, governance, and data management requirements.
Expected outputs:
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Policy briefs supporting evidence-informed health policy.
- Research reports for government and other stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral research fellowship within the research niche area of Politics and cultural studies. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, Human Ecology, African Studies, Governance and Development, or a closely related field, preferably completed within the past five (5) years.
- Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, edited scholarly outputs, and/or manuscripts under review in areas related to the Fellowship.
- Demonstrated research interest in at least two of the following aspects of culture, indigenous health care, politics, food and water security, climate change perceptions and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, intangible cultural heritage and indigenous and local knowledge systems.
- Competence in qualitative, participatory, ethnographic, interdisciplinary, and/or community-engaged research methods.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, good computer and data management skills, and the ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary research teams.
- Ability to produce publishable research outputs and to contribute to postgraduate mentorship, seminars, workshops, and research culture activities.
Added advantage
- Experience conducting fieldwork with rural communities, indigenous knowledge holders, farmers, traditional health practitioners, local authorities, civil society actors, climate-affected communities, or biodiversity and natural-resource stakeholders.
- A publication record or active manuscripts on aspects of culture, including indigenous health care, politics, food and water security, climate change perceptions and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, intangible cultural heritage and indigenous and local knowledge systems.
- Experience in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and/or comparable Southern African field sites.
- Experience in grant proposal writing, externally funded research projects, academic editing, special issues, edited books, conference organisation, or international collaboration.
- Experience supporting postgraduate students in research topic development, academic writing, publication planning, qualitative methods training, teaching, supervision or co-supervision.
- Ability to contribute to policy briefs, community reports, biodiversity literacy materials, field guides, atlases, public-facing research outputs and stakeholder workshops.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful Fellow will:
- Develop and implement an independent postdoctoral research plan aligned with Prof Rankoana's niche area and the University's research priorities.
- Conduct high-quality, interdisciplinary research on aspects of culture, including indigenous health care, politics, food and water security, climate change perceptions and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, intangible cultural heritage and indigenous and local knowledge systems.
- Produce peer-reviewed publications in DHET-accredited and reputable international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or edited collections.
- Participate in empirical fieldwork and community-engaged research in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and/or comparable Southern African settings.
- Document and analyse indigenous and local knowledge, intangible cultural heritage, medicinal plant use, cultural resources, local conservation practices, climate change perceptions, politics, food and water security concerns, health vulnerabilities and community adaptation strategies.
- Contribute to research ethics applications, data collection and management, qualitative analysis, reporting and responsible knowledge sharing.
- Support grant proposal development, research fundraising and national, regional and international collaborations.
- Assist with postgraduate supervision, mentorship, writing retreats, methods workshops, publication planning and seminars that promote a strong research culture.
- Contribute to knowledge translation outputs, including policy briefs, community reports, biodiversity literacy materials, field guides, atlases, public lectures and conference presentations.
- Represent the research niche area at academic forums, conferences and stakeholder engagements, where appropriate.
Expected outputs:
During the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to produce:
- At least 4 accredited journal publications over the two-year fellowship.
- Several conference presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- At least one competitive external research grant application.
- Research reports for stakeholders.
- Contributions to postgraduate student supervision and capacity development.
- Collaborative publications with the host supervisor and research team.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects within the Faculty and University.
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Type:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the within the research niche area of Maternal and Child Health. The fellowships is a two-year fixed contract subject to satisfactory annual performance. The tax-free stipend is R300 000 per annum.
Requirements
- A PhD in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline obtained within the past five (5) years.
- Demonstrated research experience in maternal and child health or a related field, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
- A strong record of scientific writing, data analysis, and research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct high-quality research aligned with the Faculty's Maternal and Child Health research agenda.
- Develop and implement research protocols in collaboration with the host supervisor.
- Publish research findings in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research outputs at national and international conferences.
- Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications.
- Support postgraduate student research through mentorship and scholarly engagement where appropriate.
- Participate in research seminars, workshops, and other academic activities within the Faculty.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders to facilitate research translation and impact.
- Prepare technical and progress reports as required by the University and funding bodies.
- Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the host supervisor.
Expected Outputs
The successful fellow will be expected to:
- Publish at least 4 peer-reviewed journal articles during the fellowship period.
- Present research findings at national and/or international scientific conferences.
- Contribute to externally funded research proposals.
- Participate actively in the Department's research activities and postgraduate research environment.
- Produce research outputs that contribute to improving maternal and child health policies and practices.
- The fellowship is intended for highly motivated researchers who are committed to advancing knowledge, generating impactful research, and contributing to the University's vision of research excellence and societal impact.
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Qualification and Requirements:
- PhD in the field of Operations Research or Data Analytics.
- At least ten (10) years for Professorship level and seven (07) years for Associate
- Professorship level of relevant research and teaching experience at tertiary level.
- Appropriate administrative experience.
- Supervised at least two (02) PhD students to completion in the relevant discipline for the Professorship level.
- Evidence of publication in DHET accredited journals, that is, at least ten (10) publications for Professorship level and at least five (05) publications for Associate Professorship level.
- Evidence of good publication track record, including recent publications.
- Record of lecturing Operations Research courses/modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Ability and evidence of sourcing third-stream income.
- Evidence of the ability to establish collaborations and raise research funds.
- Experience and expertise in the use of various statistical software packages such as
- SAS, R, Python, SPSS, STATA, etc.
- Evidence of community engagement activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be expected to:
- Teach students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Teach the Operational Research modules for undergraduate levels and develop a postgraduate curriculum.
- Supervise postgraduate students at all levels (Honours, Masters, PhD).
- Conduct research in any of the branches of Operations Research or Statistics.
- Engage in community outreach programmes.
- Contribute to departmental, school and faculty administration as required.
Added advantages:
- NRF-rating will be an added advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven research record and teaching in Operations Research.
- Evidence of proposal writing skills for funding purposes.
- Evidence of participation in academic administration.
- Evidence of academic leadership for Professorship level.
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RESEACHER: GENDER DESK
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Matric
- A University degree (Master’s degree will be an added advantage) in a field related to one or more of the following: Law, Forensic Nursing or related disciplines.
- Computer literacy: MS Office etc.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of relevant experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Conduct independent investigations into equality-related complaints lodged with the
- Gender Desk Unit, including investigations initiated by the Gender Desk Unit.
- Ensure all investigations are conducted to the highest quality standard in line with legislation, and the relevant policies and procedures to ensure procedural fairness and natural justice.
- Prepare for and conduct interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
- Seek, analyse and review evidence, information and documents provided as part of the investigation process.
- Document the process, the duty of care, allegations, findings, evidence and other critical information into an Investigation Report, providing appropriate recommendations to the Inquiry Panel.
- Compile investigation reports related to all investigations undertaken, within the relevant timeframes as per the institutional policies.
- Conduct trend analysis relating to the key factors contributing to equality related offences within the University environment, based on complaints investigated, and generate a quarterly report to inform advocacy interventions.
- Participate in inequality policy training and advocacy interventions.
- Provision of monthly investigation status reports, including analysis reports on all cases lodged for the year to date.
- Assist with any other task within the Gender Desk Unit.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Excellent knowledge of the relevant national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to social inclusion.
- Equality promotion and protection against discrimination/harassment;
- Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislative, policy and procedural requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risk to the University;
- Demonstrated experience in conducting high-quality, sensitive and complex investigations in the workplace and other relevant settings;
- High-level analytical ability, with the ability to ask probing questions;
- Strong ability to use discretion and judgement to resolve investigation-related issues independently;
- Strong experience in writing reports, recommendations, preparing correspondence and other documents for senior stakeholders;
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent inter-personal and networking skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally;
- Proven training and facilitation skills;
- Proven computer literacy skills, including but not limited to the use of MS Office software package at intermediate level and Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, maintaining confidentiality and teamwork;
- Current driver’s licence - as travel will be required in this role
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Qualification and Requirements:
- A minimum of an Honours degree in Librarianship or an Honours degree in any field plus Higher/Postgraduate diploma in Librarianship.
- A Master’s degree in Librarianship will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of eight years’ relevant experience working in an academic library, and three years’ experience in a middle management level, and experience in Client Services and supervision of operations and human resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of circulation, electronic reserves, current trends, and new developments in Client Services, and research support.
- Commitment to innovative use of resources and emerging technologies and integration of Artificial Intelligence in Client Services.
- Ability to use creative ways to solve problems or facilitate workflow in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Proven experience in aspects of academic librarianship, including service evaluations and user experience assessment, monitoring social media and intercampus services.
- Proven experience in conducting user needs assessments.
- Willing to take instructions and to work under pressure.
- Experience of the Sierra/Alma Integrated Circulation module and WorldShare Interlibrary Loans.
- Team building and customer-focused service skills.
- Experience in project management and report writing.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational, time management, decision- making, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Membership of a Professional Association, particularly LIASA is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be expected to:
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate Client Services activities and provide leadership in formulating and setting Client Services goals and objectives.
- Provide professional support, mentoring and direction to staff.
- Provide leadership and guidance in staff training and development to ensure that staff skill levels evolve to meet new challenges, including innovative document delivery.
- Formulate and develop library policies and practices to advance the use of and access to the library’s collections, and support budgeting activities.
- Serves as an advocate for innovative tools and technologies to enhance user access and to ensure maximum service provision to users.
- Maintain liaison with other Turfloop Campus Library sections as well as satellite campuses and communicate and coordinate client services practices to library staff, and contribute to general operational effectiveness of the library.
- Participate in decision-making and other efforts related to the promotion and functioning of LIS.
- Formulate access delivery models of circulation, interlibrary loans and reserve services, and initiate and manage projects as needed.
- Act as a liaison with key stakeholders within and outside the University.
- Participate in the creation of the University of Limpopo Libraries’ digital initiatives.
- Set high user-oriented service standards and prepare statistical and other reports as needed.
- Participate in offering services at the Hospital Libraries.
- Actively participate, network, collaborate and represent the Library in professional organisations as appropriate.
- Ability to successfully negotiate issues relating to Copyright, Fair Use and Rights Management.
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- A vacancy exists for a suitably qualified, experienced individual in the above-stated post. The individual will form part of a dynamic team of academics, responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate Teaching, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Social Sciences and Economic Management Education, which s/he will be part of, within the School of Education, Faculty of Humanities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
SENIOR LECTURESHIP
- A PhD in History / History Education
- Teaching qualification or proof of enrolment for teacher qualification or demonstration of intent to enrol for teacher qualification.
- At least two (3) years teaching experience.
LECTURESHIP
- Master’s degree in history / history education
- Teaching qualification or proof of enrolment for teacher qualification or demonstration of intent to enrol for teacher qualification.
- At least two (2) years teaching experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES
- Evidence of publication of DHET accredited journal articles will be an added advantage.
- Ability to provide supervision to post graduate students.
- Strong leadership and good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in developing curricula especially in History Education.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Competencies:
- The applicant should be able to work as part of a team, and yet also take initiative in research projects and contribute to the development of programmes offered in the Department.
Duties:
- Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material i.r.o. national and international trends, evaluate lectures and course material, maintain discussion class programme, identify at risk students and facilitate additional assistance, undertake Discipline related research.
- Research: Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students, manage involvement in research processes and oversee and participate in project teams working on research projects, participation in conferences, produce published articles / books / book chapters (measurable research output in DHET accredited journals)
- Academic citizenship: Involvement in in Community Engagement, take an active role in professional organisations.
- Governance: Prepare course outlines and study materials, organise course files, deliver to deadlines, record of all academic activities, participate in Departmental, School and Faculty committees.
- Performance appraisal: Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments
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Qualification and Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Relevant research and teaching experience at tertiary institution(s):
- At least more than seven (07) years for Associate Professor / five (05) years for Senior Lecturer.
- Record of lecturing Computer Science modules/courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Evidence of successful postgraduate students (Honours, Master and PhD) supervision and publications in reputable journals.
- Evidence of external assessment of dissertations and thesis for Associate Professor.
- Evidence of the ability to establish research collaborations and raise research funds.
- Evidence of community engagement activities in Computer Science related projects.
- Ability and evidence of sourcing third stream income.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be expected to:
- Teach Computer Science courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise postgraduate (Honours, Masters and Doctoral) students.
- Mentor junior staff with regard to teaching and research activities.
- Undertake research and publish in conference proceedings, accredited research journals and/or books.
- Participate in departmental research and third-stream income generating projects.
- Develop funded proposal(s) for community engagement project(s) and participate in departmental existing projects.
- Perform administrative and managerial duties as allocated by the Head of Department.
Added advantages:
- Experience in teaching large classes.
- Affiliation to Computer Science professional bodies.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Matric
- A university Degree in Social Sciences (master’s degree will be an added advantage)
- Current registration with the qualification body
- Computer literacy: MS Office etc.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of relevant experience
- Experience in training in a tertiary setting will be an added advantage.
- Experience of counselling survivors and perpetrators of GBV will be added advantage
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Participate in inequality policy training and advocacy interventions.
- Provision of monthly training reports, including analysis reports on all trainings/ workshops for the year to date.
- Develop education and awareness campaigns plan for both staff and students
- Run education and awareness campaigns
- Liaise with other relevant units within the university including providing training and support to staff concerning mental health issues.
- Organise and facilitate regular peer-led focused groups and specific psychosocial groups activities
- Work with community leaders and local organisations to organise and support community-based training activities
- Responsible for the roll-out of training and awareness programs to staff and students,
- Capacitating other University units (such as Student Affairs, Security, HR, Properties and Services, for example) ensures that the University makes the required changes to combat this scourge and promote substantive gender equity.
- Comply with all reasonable instructions and do all that is reasonably required to give effect to the Unit’s objectives.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Excellent knowledge of the relevant national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to social inclusion.
- Equality promotion and protection against discrimination/harassment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislative, policy and procedural requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risk to the University.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting training in the workplace and other relevant settings.
- Strong experience in writing reports, recommendations, preparing correspondence and other documents for senior stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent inter-personal and networking skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Proven training and facilitation skills.
- Proven computer literacy skills, including but not limited to the use of MS Office software package at intermediate level and proven attributes of transparency, integrity, maintaining confidentiality and teamwork;
- Current driver’s licence - as travel will be required in this role.
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