Jobs at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• In addition to lecturing at under- and postgraduate level, the appointee will be expected to supervise under- and postgraduate students, take part in community engagement efforts, be involved in other departmental activities and conduct and supervise research as a part of a Research Group in the Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science.

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing at under- and postgraduate level in the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science.
• Supervision of final year undergraduate / capstone project students.
• Engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning, using innovative teaching practices and a blended learning approach including the utilisation of technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Conducting and supervision of a Research, including supervision of postgraduate students on a Master’s and Doctoral level and postdoctoral research fellows in the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Conducting leading research producing recognised research outputs (ISI-/IBSS-listed journals).
• Actively participating in administration tasks of the department including but not limited to administration related to teaching, supervision, research and community engagement initiatives.
• Be actively involved in national and global collaboration opportunities, both research and teaching and learning initiatives.
• Advance the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering through industrial engagement, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations / professional societies.

Minimum requirements

• PhD (NQF level 10) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Master’s in Engineering (MEng, NQF level 9) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, NQF level 8) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 10 years industrial and/or academic experience in the Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering field.
• Registered Professional Engineer, Candidate Professional Engineer or eligible to be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Documented proof of own industrial and/or academic research and strong evidence of research growth potential.
• Track record of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Broad Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science disciplinary knowledge, skills and competencies

Recommendations:

• Noteworthy career in the Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering industry or Higher Education institution.
• Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
• Teaching and research experience in a Higher Education institution.
• Evidence of research outputs and strong research profile.
• Proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral level.
• Currently NRF-rated, or on track to be rated in the next 1-2 years.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the Department.
• External research funding as primary investigator

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills written and verbal with a high level of proficiency in English.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and experience with the integration of ITC in teaching and learning.
• Ability to be a flexible team player with good team-oriented skills and to work as a member of a Research Group, Department and Faculty.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research and community engagement.
• Sound problem-solving, analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to teach in multidisciplinary fields

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Job Description:

• The College of Business and Economics is recruiting a Senior Faculty Officer to support the Head of College Administration (Postgraduate) in the execution of her duties. Set in a fast-paced environment, the role demands outstanding planning and organisational skills in rendering excellent academic administrative support. The Faculty Officer III ensures that the lifecycle activities for Master’s and PhD students are carried out operationally as delineated by the HCA.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the lifecycle activities of a postgraduate student are carried out operationally as delineated by the Head of College Administration (HFA).
• Maintaining, verifying, and signing off on the academic structure, pre- and co-requisites, and yearbook, to ensure consistency.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders, including departments within the CBE and across UJ.
• Managing queries related to applications, registrations, examinations and graduation information at the Master’s and PhD level (telephonic, email, walk-ins). 
• Seamless execution of all the activities relating to the life cycle of a Master’s and PhD student.
• Responsible for processing Master’s and PhD applications:
  • PG ARS;
  • Perceptive Content;
  • ITS;
  • Processing provisional statement requests;
  • Coordinating ICOMM's application letters with the Student Enrolment Centre to ensure they are set up (Master’s, PhD, and PG international letters). 
• Responsible for managing student registration processes (Master’s and PhD):
  • Pre-registration;
  • Late registration requests;
  • Exam only registration. 
• Processing of cancellations and additions (Master’s and PhD).
• Processing requests for study abeyance and extension of study (Master’s and PhD).
• Progress reports: (Master’s and PhD):
  • Registration audits;
  • Examination (allocation of Annual result codes). 
• Attending the Academic Exclusion Appeals Committee pertaining to Master’s and PhD students and the process following the meeting.
• Uploading, importing, verifying, and publishing examination results.
• Process requests for SSA exams (sick, special, and aegrotat).
• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Faculty Academic Administration.
• Act as custodian of the current students’ academic record.
• Manage the student/supervisor agreement process.  
• Extracting HEDA reports to manage the full life cycle of Master’s and PhD students.  
• Assist the Head of College Administration (HCA) with risk management related to the operational academic 
  administration activities of PG students.
• Collaborate with Faculty Officers to assess and improve the quality of student record data.

Minimum requirements

• A degree at NQF level 7 in Bachelor of Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, and/or Bachelor of Arts.
• Three (3) years’ academic administrative experience in a faculty within a higher education institution.
• Three (3) years’ extensive ITS experience in all life cycles pertaining to academic administration and student data.
• A minimum of 2 years of MAMS, Perceptive content and PG ARS experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of UJ Academic Regulations.
• Knowledge of Faculty rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of UJ Policies and Procedures.  
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory body requirements (DHET, SAQA, CHE).
• Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Attention to detail.  
• Reliability and Integrity.
• People management.
• Time management.
• Good Listening Skills
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.

Recommendations:

• Sound knowledge of Faculty Administrative Experience.
• Sound Knowledge of Faculty rules, Regulations, Procedures and Policies.
• Sound knowledge of UJ academic regulations.
• Sound knowledge of ITS, Perceptive Content, MAMS and PG ARS programmes.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in postgraduate faculty administration within a higher education institution.

Apply by: 3 July 2026

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Responsibilities:

• Implement specific maintenance strategies, policies, and tactics and schedule tasks with reference to the maintenance plan and philosophies.
• Perform the duties of Manager as specifically described and defined in the OHS Act to comply with the regulations and act and to ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
• Plan and schedule tasks and assign them to relevant employees.
• Compile and submit reports monthly and when required.
• Implement a performance and development management system in the division.
• Provide constant feedback to the line manager and clients on operations restoration.
• Perform stand-by duties as and when required.
• Report to the Maintenance Manager on all maintenance-related matters.
• Conduct inspection of facilities and all equipment on site, identify areas of risk and report back for rectification.
• Compile an asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools, etc.
• Ensure that staff is accredited to perform their tasks as required in legislation and for quality assurance purposes.
• Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests.
• Ensure that contractors adhere to the OHS Act standards and UJ operational requirements.
• Perform mentoring and coaching of staff in order to ensure effective skills development and a safe working environment.
• Train subordinates in the division.
• Ensure that the infrastructure is optimally available for use by clients.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7) in Facilities Management or Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience in the maintenance environment: Building, Carpentry, Painting and Plumbing maintenance is essential.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ Maintenance Management experience is essential.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of leading maintenance teams.
• A valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy in all Microsoft packages.

Recommendations:

• Background in Quantity Surveying will be an added advantage.
• Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Highly disciplined and able to work with minimum supervision.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Management System, Archibus Management System, IDU Oracle budget loading system.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to maintenance services.
• Knowledge of Facilities and Maintenance Management.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
• Knowledge of building standards and legislation.
• Development of bill of quantities using WinQS.
• Management of projects with PPO.

Apply by: 3 July 2026

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Job Description:

• The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science offers the ECSA accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) programme, and the Master’s and PhD in Engineering postgraduate programmes. The candidate will be expected to teach, perform research, supervise students and participate in services required by the Department.

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering disciplines including, but not limited to: Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Thermomachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy, and related areas.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in relevant mechanical engineering software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Mathematica, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Conduct research activities, publish in accredited peer-reviewed journals, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and laboratory work.
• Participate actively in departmental academic and administrative duties, including invigilation, committee participation, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Master’s and Doctoral levels.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects, student opportunities, and funding partnerships.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with Faculty and University strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with local and international researcher as well as industry partners in basic and applied research.

Minimum requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
• Minimum of seven (7) years teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution.
• Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level, demonstrating national recognition and emerging international engagement
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master’s and Doctoral candidates.
• Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development.
• Evidence of participation in research projects and initial success in attracting internal and/or external research funding.
• Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first two years of appointment
• A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent)

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Emerging or established research niche aligned with departmental priorities.
• Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration.
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
• Evidence of collaboration with industry and/or international research partners.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English
• Evidence of professional development
• Team player with a passion for student training and research
• Strong time management skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

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Job Specification

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Investment Management to join the Investment Management stream.  The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic department offering a variety of qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and the Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management (Honours), offered by the Department of Finance and Investment Management, are affiliated with the CFA Institute. The College of Business and Economics is also affiliated with the CAIA association through the programmes offered by the Department of Finance and Investment Management.
• Currently the focus of the Investment Management stream, which the successful candidate will join, is purely Investment Management. However, as there is a shift towards 4IR and the use of ‘big data’ and machine learning, which impacts the way in which investment management decisions are made, the successful candidate will need exposure to software such as Python. In addition, to avail ourselves of the many synergies that exist between the Investment Management and Quantitative Finance streams, the successful candidate will also require a background in Maths.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Investment Management discipline with special reference to Equity asset valuation, Fixed-income analysis, Alternative investments and Derivatives instruments and markets and Portfolio Management.
• Conduct research in the field of investment and finance related topics and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
• Participate in identified community outreach projects.
• Perform administrative duties as instructed by the HOD or Programme Leader.
• Supervise both Honours and Masters students.
• Participate in mentorship programmes, in particular, relating to the CFA Research Challenge.
• A commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's Degree (NQF 9) in a Finance or Investment Management related field.
• Working knowledge of advanced Finance Software including Python, Eviews, VBA, Bloomberg/Reuters, Refinitiv, IRESS.
• Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• An understanding and interest in financial modelling to be applied to the development of trading and investment strategies both in practice and to further curriculum development and research within the Department of Finance and Investment Management.

Recommendations:

• Must be able to interact and mange external stakeholder relationships.
• Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• CFA® charterholder.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.

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Responsibilities:

• Contribute to curriculum development and teaching across online programmes (Honours, Master’s, and Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management).
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through contact, blended, and online modes.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral levels).
• Lead and participate in national and international research projects.
• Secure research funding through grant applications and partnerships.
• Contribute to departmental activities, including academic administration, research initiatives, short course development, and marketing.
• Engage in community outreach and professional development initiatives for education leaders at school, district, and system levels

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

• PhD/DEd/DPhil in Education Leadership and Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in higher education.
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience at school level.
• Sustained and strong record of DHET-accredited research output in local and international journals/books.
• Demonstrated experience in blended and/or fully online teaching.
• Proven track record in leading research and/or leadership development projects.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at both Master’s and Doctoral level.
• NRF rating or research output commensurate with NRF standards.
• Evidence of securing external research funding.

Minimum requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• PhD/DEd/DPhil in Education Leadership and Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in higher education.
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience at school level.
• Strong record of DHET-accredited research output in national and international journals/books.
• Experience in blended and/or fully online teaching.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at Master’s and/or Doctoral level.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability as an innovative and technology-enhanced educator.
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Expertise in online pedagogy and digital course development.

Recommendations:

• Active collaboration with leading scholars in Education Leadership and Management.
• Experience in the development and delivery of online programmes.
• Teaching and/leadership experience at school or district level.
• Research output in the field of school leadership with a strong niche area

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Responsibilities:

• Present lectures to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
• Develop new course/module material as well as practical guides for undergraduate, Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) and/or postgraduate.
• Participate in research production and supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in the department/faculty.
• Participation in voluntary associations and/or professional bodies.
• Active participation in the department's administration activities
• Publish peer-reviewed articles each year in recognized scientific or academic journals and present papers at both national and international conferences, aligning with the level of appointment. ·
• Host PostDoctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs).
• Secure research funding from external sources, including national and international funding agencies and industry partners.
• Contribute to the advancement of Civil Engineering science through industrial work, community involvement, and active participation in voluntary associations.
• Support the University of Johannesburg's Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 goals.
• Adapt to the evolving changes brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in academia.
• Actively participate in the university's core strategic focus areas and themes.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Evidence of research outputs at DHET accredited Journals
• Proof of postgraduate supervision as main supervisor
• Evidence of presentations at national and international conferences.
• A track record or willingness to apply for external research funding.
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement, as well as national and international collaboration with academia and/or industry, would be beneficial.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or must undertake to do so within one year of joining the department.
• Experience with ECSA Graduate Attribute (GA).
• A minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience.
• NRF rated or eligible to apply for NRF rating within one year.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Exceptional teaching abilities.
• Capable of utilizing relevant skills to solve Civil engineering problems.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English communication.
• Strong skills in planning and organization.
• Able to perform well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Competent in independently managing a research team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with peers.
• Demonstrated evidence of contributing to the advancement of the discipline and/or involvement in community engagement initiatives.
• Experience in the industrial sector.

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Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering disciplines including, but not limited to: Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Thermomachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy, and related areas.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in relevant mechanical engineering software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Mathematica, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Conduct research activities, publish in accredited peer-reviewed journals, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and laboratory work.
• Participate actively in departmental academic and administrative duties, including invigilation, committee participation, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Master’s and Doctoral levels.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects, student opportunities, and funding partnerships.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with Faculty and University strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with local and international researcher as well as industry partners in basic and applied research.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Professor:

• Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
• A minimum of ten (10) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Professor level
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates
• Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development
• Evidence of raising internal and external research funding as a Principal Investigator for basic, applied and contract research
• Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first year of appointment
• A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent) 

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Established research niche aligned with departmental priorities
• Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English
• Evidence of professional development
• Team player with a passion for student training and research
• Strong time management skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

• Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
• A minimum of seven (7) years' teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution
• Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level, demonstrating national recognition and emerging international engagement
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates
• Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development
• Evidence of participation in research projects and initial success in attracting internal and/or external research funding
• Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first two years of appointment
• A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent)

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Emerging or established research niche aligned with departmental priorities.
• Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration.
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
• Evidence of collaboration with industry and/or international research partners.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English
• Evidence of professional development
• Team player with a passion for student training and research
• Strong time management skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

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Job Description:

Senior Lecturer (SL) in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus. 

Responsibilities:

• To teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• To supervise both undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD).
• To conduct research in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, and electronics communications (Micro-Nano Electronics, RF, Electronic communication, wireless communication, and telecommunication, etc.) which articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• To assist the department with minimum administrative duties.
• To acquire research grants both nationally and internationally through NRF and other funding organisations.
• To be able to engage in research collaboration with colleagues in the department as well as in other institutions: local or abroad and industries.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or closely related field with at least two (2) years’ industry experience.
• Three (3) years or more proven experience in undergraduate teaching.
• Three (3) years or more evidence and proven experience in postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence and proven track-record of publication in journals and/or conference proceedings.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or in advanced stage of this process.
• Track record of postgraduate research supervision and publications in the relevant field.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning Innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s level or higher.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Teaching experience in a Higher Education institution.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment.
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and Integrity.
• Good listening skills and practice patience.
• Good people management and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment.

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Job Description:

Facilitate and coordinate all undergraduate practicals within the Biomedical Sciences laboratories.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate all undergraduate practicals within the Biomedical Sciences laboratories.
• Assist in the identification of non-technical duties such as procurement of laboratory equipment, furnishing and laboratory consumables, stock control and organisation of waste removal.
• Ensure that occupational health and safety risks are followed to minimise risk.
• Manage the technical preparation of the laboratory according to the relevant procedures daily.
• Assist in the ordering of equipment and laboratory consumables.
• Keep the register of all equipment up to date.
• Maintain all equipment by servicing as and when required.
• Ensure safe keeping of all equipment in the laboratories.
• Control the use of laboratory consumables.
• Act as Health & Safety Officer (SHE reps, Fire fighters, & First Aid) to ensure compliance.
• Maintain injury register by ensuring constant updates.
• Assist postgraduate students and researchers with their laboratory processes.
• Assist with minor repairs of laboratory equipment.

Minimum requirements

• A National Diploma in Biomedical Technology (NDip)/ BTech/ Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS).
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist/ MLS (Histopathology).
• Technical experience with at least three (3) to five (5) years’ histopathology laboratory experience.

Recommendations:

• Experience in training in the laboratory will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in business writing and oral communication.
• Ability to always maintain the confidentiality of information, as well as maintain reliability and integrity.
• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
• Excellent time management skills: the ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure (resilience) without supervision (adaptability)
• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft, Excel, internet, and emails).
• Time Management and paying attention to details.

Apply by: 3 July 2026

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Job purpose:

• To offer writing support, mentorship, and guidance to undergraduate students in the BA Extended Programme. To guide students on how to improve their writing and engage responsibly with AI.

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Offer consultations, seminars, and workshops on how to improve writing when producing essays, assignments, and projects.
• Offer expert guidance on responsible AI use.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Research:

• Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited journals.

Administration/Management:

• Share in academic and administrative tasks commensurate with the position.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) qualification in English.
• Five (5) years of university lecturing experience.
• Publication track record.
• Supervision track record.
• Familiarity with issues related to writing and AI use.

Recommendations:

• Experience in working with Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP) or student academic development initiatives.
• Evidence of integrating responsible AI practices into teaching and learning.
• Experience in facilitating writing centres, academic literacy programmes, or similar student support initiatives.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Teaching competencies.
• Computer competencies.

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Job purpose:

• To teach, conduct research, produce accredited research, and supervise postgraduate students.

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Politics and International Relations.

Research:

• Supervise at postgraduate level and to publish accredited research.

Administration:

• Take up administrative roles within the department.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (DLitt and Phil) (NQF 10) qualification in Politics or International Relations.
• Five (5) years’ lecturing experience.
• Discipline based knowledge.

Recommendations:

• Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Courteous, professional, firm manner.
• Organisation and planning skills.
• Ms Office skills.
• Blackboard and other academic related systems.
• Ability to lecture and assess.

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Job purpose:

Responsible for teaching, research supervision and publishing accredited research/ journals.

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supervision.

Research:

• Engage in research in the specified research fields.

Administration/Management:

• Assist with administrative duties as determined by the HoD in consultation with the department.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Politics or International Relations.
• Discipline-based knowledge.
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ teaching experience, including the ability to design curricula, compile study guides, and delivering lectures in both traditional and blended formats.
• Clear evidence of research potential and research productivity.
• Proven ability to supervise Honours and Master’s students.

Recommendations:

• Experience in managing tutorial and mentorship programmes for undergraduate students.
• Administrative experience in the higher education sector.
• Knowledge of UJ’s Learning Management System and Management of Assessment Marks System (MAMS).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Exhibits integrity.
• Articulate communicator.
• Cognitive flexibility.
• Collaborative team orientation.
• Values diversity.
• Individual initiative and self-management.
• Communicates effectively in oral, written, and electronic form.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Efficient time management.
• Relevant technological skills.
• Can balance work and personal needs.
• Works within the confines of outcomes-based management.
• Understands ethical underpinnings of the role and acts accordingly.

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Job Description:

• The department wants to fill a vacancy at the level of Lecturer within the broad areas of Metamorphic Petrology.
• The demonstrated potential ability to contribute towards the research within DSTI-NRF CIMERA will be considered a benefit.
• Apart from presenting lectures in Metamorphic Petrology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in other focus areas of UJ such as community engagement, outreach and global engagement.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate must:

• Be able to lecture and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) levels.
• Be able to prepare and deliver undergraduate practical laboratory sessions.
• Be able to design, execute and evaluate assessments.
• Be prepared to travel between campuses should the need arise.
• Undertake research, and present and publish the results.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Execute general academic and administrative duties which are required within the Department of Geology or the Faculty of Science.
• Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
• Must be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Geology or related field.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English.
• Experience in lecturing metamorphic geology in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Experience with field work in metamorphic terranes.
• Experience in the use of specialised software for modelling of phase equilibria such as Thermocalc, Perplex or MAGEMin.
• Experience in working with Student Assistants, Laboratory Demonstrators and Tutors.
• Experience in administrative and laboratory organisation.
• Experience with Moodle (or related learning management system) and blended learning.
• A Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree in Geology, or in final stages of submission.
• Postgraduate supervisory and teaching experience.
• Evidence of scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.

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Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Investment Management. The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic department offering a variety of qualifications including undergraduate programmes, which can grant students access to any one of five different Honour’s programmes.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

Teaching:

• Deliver lectures at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas including, but not limited to, Financial Markets, Derivatives Pricing, Risk Management, Portfolio Management and Construction, Financial Mathematics, and Programming for Finance.

Research:

• Engage actively in research within the field of investments and/or quantitative finance.
• Regular publication in accredited academic journals is expected.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in community outreach projects as identified by the department or institution.

Supervision:

• Oversee the research work of postgraduate students, providing guidance and support to foster academic growth.

Academic Administration:

• Contribute to administrative and leadership tasks within the academic unit.

Committee Participation:

• Serve on various committees at the departmental and college levels to contribute to the governance and strategic planning of the institution.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral Degree in Finance, Actuarial Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in advanced finance-related software is essential.
• A minimum of four (4) to eight (8) years of experience in the higher education sector.
• Strong background in mathematics or related fields, with advanced qualifications in Mathematics of Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines.
• Proven track record of conducting research in Quantitative Finance, with a substantial publication history.
• One (1) to five (5) years’ previous experience lecturing in relevant subject disciplines.
• Active engagement in research with a solid record of publications and presentations at academic conferences.
• Experience in successfully supervising research projects for postgraduate students at both Masters and Doctoral levels.

Recommendations:

• Practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment.
• CFA Charter holder.
• CFA Level 1, 2 or 3.
• Financial Risk Management (FRM) Certification.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.

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Job Description:

• The Clinical Learning Facilitator is responsible for the administration and coordination of clinical learning activities for undergraduate students.
• This includes communication and oversight with regards to the UJ’s Clinical Learning Partners.
• The Clinical Learning Facilitator role includes the participation and supervision of students within the authentic clinical and rescue environment as well as during simulated exercises. The job includes a range of teaching, learning and assessment activities with regards to clinical content and activities within the Department of Medical Care. The job includes the management of clinical equipment within the Department.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in clinical learning activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care.
• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in simulated clinical and rescue activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care.
• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in the physical preparedness activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care.
• Participate and contribute to the Departmental and Faculty research agenda.
• Participate and contribute to departmental community engagement activities as identified in the departmental strategic plan.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) or equivalent qualification (NQF 8) degree in Emergency Medical Care with subsequent, current registration as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Hold a Code B Driver’s License.
• Two (2) years’ experience in independent clinical practice in an emergency care environment.
• Experience in supervision/mentoring of emergency care students in an authentic clinical environment.
• Experience in tutoring emergency care students in a simulated emergency care environment.
• Experience in the management of medication and consumable administration in the context of a clinical environment.
• Have a broad understanding of emergency care principles in the South African healthcare environment.
• Have a broad understanding of the principles related to the mentoring/supervision of emergency care students in a clinical and simulated environment.
• Have a broad understanding of the role of the Emergency Care Practitioner in the emergency care and rescue environment in South Africa.

Recommendations:

• Hold or be registered for a Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Care or health professions education.
• Experience in undergraduate clinical learning curriculum development.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Able to work in an operational clinical environment which may include after hour work.
• Has the ability to translate theoretical and practical learning into a clinical environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass the Department Physical Preparedness requirements as applicable to staff and students.

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Job description:

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a Clinical Learning Facilitator qualified and registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), who will contribute actively towards the clinical teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in clinical learning activities in the Department of Nursing.
• Facilitate, coordinate and participate in simulated clinical activities in the Department of Nursing.
• Participate and contribute to the Departmental and Faculty research agenda from a clinical learning perspective.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental community engagement activities as identified in the departmental strategic plan.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Nursing.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Proof of current registration with SANC as an advanced Midwife.
• Registration with SANC as a Nurse educator, Assessor, and Moderator.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ clinical teaching experience in a maternity unit / tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ clinical working experience in the relevant midwifery discipline.
• Evidence in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / post basic/Postgraduate Diploma in midwifery students.

Recommendations:

• Experience and use of simulation-based education.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A professional role model.
• Responsible for maintaining positive relationship with the clinical learning partners.
• Has highly developed communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Has a strong work ethic and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent command of the relevant field of Midwifery and the latest education and clinical practice trends.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning.