Jobs at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Consultant will be required to work on and contribute to Education Innovation and academic development initiatives, as well as in the designated Faculty with regard to:

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment and learning platforms, systems and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• providing support to the Faculty of Veterinary Science by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement and innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Relevant Masters degree;
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices;
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System;
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to improve teaching and learning;
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies;
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers;
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning and student success;
• Experience of working with teaching, learning or student success projects at a university level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
•  Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency, relationship building and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal, 
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment and student success.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity or experience in Veterinary Sciences education or any related discipline;
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success;
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in quality of teaching and learning;
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.

CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2026

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JOB PURPOSE:

• The main purpose of this position is to provide research, teaching and learning support services and information resource management to stakeholders within the university. The position will provide innovative, dynamic and collaborative library services to the university stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Research support services: 

• Advising clients on the research process;
• Managing research queries at intermediate level of complexity;
• Providing research advice throughout the entire research life cycle to all clients;
• Finding relevant information that is not readily available, using knowledge of one’s own collection and what is available globally;
• Advising clients on publishing routes and mechanisms of visibility;
• Advising and guiding on research impact metrics and tools;

Teaching and Learning support services:

• Providing instruction and training in the use of information resources for a specific discipline or subject area;
• Developing and presenting curriculum-based information literacy training;
• Advising on relevant issues in the information environment that have an impact on learning, teaching and research;
• Contributing content to the University’s Learning Management System;
• Collaborating with academic staff to support Teaching and Learning;
• Developing information literacy tutorial, using appropriate technologies and keeping them updated;

Client relations management:

• Liaising and communicating with staff in assigned departments;
• Building relations of trust with clients;
• Collaborating with staff on all levels of the organization to support the delivery of Library services;

Information resources management:

• Identifying material to assist with collection building according to the department’s needs, and the need for a balanced, comprehensive collection;
• Evaluating, selecting and filtering sources for collection building, using knowledge of the subject and the content and format of information resources;
• Managing the information resources budget on behalf of the department(s);
• Ensuring electronic reserved collection items are identified and made accessible;

Marketing:

• Marketing library products and services to the clients using relevant media for optimum reach;
• Participating in marketing initiatives of the library, such as orientations, exhibitions, promotional events and other outreach activities;
• Contributing to the marketing plan of the team;

Professional development:

• Improving subject and professional knowledge and skills continuously;
• Translating and implementing Library strategies in own work environment;
• Contributing to the advancement of the LIS profession;

Project management:

• Participating in projects, both individual and collaborative in scope, identifying ways to improve, extend, and integrate the Library’s services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A four-year degree in Library and Information Science (e.g., B.Bibl), or a Bachelor of Information Science Honours (B.Inf Hons); WITH
Three years’ experience in:

• An academic library as an Information Specialist;
• Relevant major(s) or experience in the subject field;

OR

A three-year degree, (e.g., BA, etc) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science/Studies (PGDip LIS); WITH
Four years’ experience in:

• An academic library as an Information Specialist;
• Relevant major(s) or experience in the subject field.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:

• Information sources in various formats;
• Building information retrieval strategies;
• The research process and methodology;
• Information organisation methods/packages/tools;
• Relevant information technology (software and hardware);
• Marketing methods/procedures;
• Benchmarking methods;
• Administration systems, policies and processes;
• Legal requirements with regard to information distribution and information media;
• Training and evaluation methods;
• Work processes – library environment and industry;

Technical:
Skilled in:

• Research interviewing;
• Searching;
• Information analysing, evaluating and organising;
• Information management;
• Knowledge management;
• Collection management;
• Marketing;
• Training;
• Information Resource Management;
• Behavioural competencies:
• Interpersonal skills;
• Negotiating skills;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Communication skills across cultural borders;
• Conflict management skills;
• Organisational skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Self-control and personal drive;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Adaptability;
• Responsible;
• Client focused.

CLOSING DATE:  26 June 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and / or Mamelodi Campuses;
• Conduct research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas (including Mathematics of Finance) that leads to publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Participate in departmental administration;
• Participate in community engagement;

Associate Professor incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and / or Mamelodi Campuses;
• Provide academic leadership as a teacher, researcher and manager;
• Conduct research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas (including Mathematics of Finance) and / or initiate a new research direction that leads to publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Establish international partnerships and linkages;
• Be responsible for fundraising relating to academic research;
• Participate in departmental administration and managerial work;
• Participate in community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics (or a PhD to be completed by the time of the interviews);
• Some teaching experience in a tertiary environment;
• Demonstrate the ability to teach and explain mathematical concepts at undergraduate level with understanding and insight;

Senior Lecturer (Same as for Lecturer, plus):

• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;
• Potential to be established as an independent researcher in the near future based on a recent body of work;

Associate Professor:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Experience as an independent researcher at an international level, based on a recent body of quality work within the field that attests to ongoing engagement;
• Excellent teaching experience in learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials and assessment techniques;
• Proven experience in supervising Master’s or PhD students to completion;
• Demonstrate the ability to teach and explain mathematical concepts at undergraduate level with understanding and insight.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer:

• Research experience based on a recent body of work beyond the PhD thesis;
• Substantial teaching experience in a tertiary environment;

Senior Lecturer:

• Excellent teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels;
• Experience in supervision of postgraduate students;
• Established as an independent researcher based on a recent body of work;

Associate Professor:

• Innovative contributions to teaching in some of the following aspects: learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials, assessment techniques;
• Experience in fundraising for academic research;
• Recognition as a leading scholar in the field for the high quality and wide-ranging impact of recent and sustained quality research outputs;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complements the Department’s needs;
• Excellent professional and managerial skills;
• An NRF rating, or have applied for one.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest in Applied Mathematics, compatible with the research profile of the Department.
• The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. 

CLOSING DATE: 12 July 2026

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JOB PURPOSE: 

• The Network Infrastructure Specialist’s role is to ensure the installation and maintenance of the University’s data and network infrastructure and network room layout. Responsible for the planning of installation, configuration and maintaining the data and network infrastructure and network rooms layout. The role also involves providing technical knowledge, support, and implementation standards of data and network infrastructure and network room layout to all project teams, consultants, and contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Network infrastructure administration and maintenance:
• Manage the quotations, planning and coordination of installation; 
• Ensure quality assurance checks are completed in terms of standards; 
• Manage and oversee network equipment for projects; 
• Compile draft documents for projects, including any identified risks, and submit to relevant stakeholders; 
• Compile and submit information, drawings and documents for installations; 
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to contribute to the Network Campus Map; 
• Provide vendors with relevant information and standards; 
• Research and recommend industry trends for approval; 
• Participate in network planning for both project and maintenance requirements; 
• Provide explanation of technical network related procedures, standards and processes, to relevant stakeholders;

Implementation and technical inspections:

• Liaise with relevant project teams and contractors for information and user requirements for network services; 
• Provide technical guidance of cable and route specifications with drawings, including network room requirements in line with policies and procedures; 
• Conduct site visits during construction for quality assurance in line with safety and quality standards, with relevant stakeholders, to identify and communicate risks;
• Escalate any concerns or problems to management; 
• Perform IP address allocation and modification for network attached equipment; 
• Monitor and assess current or planned construction projects to ensure ITS infrastructure is not impacted; 
• Enterprise service management:
• Log enterprise service management calls for IP address assignment for security and related equipment; 
• Attend to requests/incidents/problems on the enterprise service management; 
• Compile and submit reports to the relevant manager; 
• Contribute to and assist in maintaining knowledge articles; 
• Ensure communication to the relevant stakeholders; 
• Adhere to ITS change management processes; 
• Adhere to ITS policies and procedures; 
• Respond to incidents according to service level agreements (SLAs); 

Building projects:

• Provide technical expertise and operational insight for planned construction projects, and ensure documentation is kept up to date; 
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the efficiency, compatibility, security, integrity and ease of ongoing operations of all new technologies; 
• Provide support to relevant stakeholders on quotations and technology specifications; 
• Coordinate and oversee installation and commissioning of equipment as per project workstreams;
• Participate in meetings;

Vendor support:

• Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot on network, incidents and problems; 
• Inspect sites with vendors prior to cabling to ensure site readiness; 
• Support vendors as required in line with project scope; 
• Provide project vendors with relevant information; 
• Report and escalate faults to vendors when required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s or BTech degree in an applicable field such as Computer Science, Informatics, or Information Technology from a recognised tertiary institution, WITH

A total of four years’ experience in: 

• Network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis; 
• Networking principles; 
• Optical fibre and UTP cabling standards;
• Building construction standards;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Relevant data network certification;
• ITIL foundation certification;

OR

• A National Higher Diploma in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology from a recognised tertiary institution, WITH

A total of six years’ experience in: 

• Network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis; 
• Networking principles; 
• Optical fibre and UTP cabling standards;
• Building construction standards;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Relevant data network certification;
• ITIL foundation certification.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of:

• Network hardware and design;
• Networking concepts;
• WIFI technologies and design; 
• Physical infrastructure architecture;
• DDI;
• Enterprise Service Management;
• Cabling and fibre infrastructure;
• Technical competencies:
• Networking infrastructure;
• WiFi infrastructure;
• Data cabling infrastructure;
• DDI;
• Behavioural competencies:

Ability to:

• Convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals, either verbally or in writing, to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
• Follow instructions through a standard work process;
• Actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals;
• Be proactive;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or customers by listening to the client/customer, and understanding and responding to identified needs;
• Build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with co-workers to achieve the goals of the work unit;
• Accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely;
• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms;
• Compile, assimilate, organize, and store printed and electronic information;
• Coordinate and manage facilities, equipment, supplies and related resources as necessary for the project;
• Manage disappointment and/or rejection while still working effectively;
• Attend to high stress situations calmly and effectively;
• Remain with a job or plan until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable;
• Be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely manner;
• Understand the impact of technological change on the organization;
• Understand internal/external customer technologies, and problem resolution techniques;
• Generate innovative solutions in work situations;
• Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
• In possession of knowledge of program procedures, methods and practices, and their application to specific situations, usually acquired on the job.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• An Honours degree in an applicable field, such as Computer Science, Informatics, or Information Technology from a recognised tertiary education institution;

Three years’ experience in: 

• Managing the complex network infrastructure in a large enterprise environment; 
• IP address management; 
• Customer relations management;
• Quality assurance principles;
• Cabling and fibre certification.
• The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. 

CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching and supervision of Portuguese modules at undergraduate level;
• Organising and developing modules as required;
• Participating in the department’s strategic initiatives to develop a postgraduate programme for Portuguese and Lusophone Studies;
• Participating in the intellectual and public life of the Department, Faculty, and University.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Portuguese or Lusophone Studies or in Teaching Portuguese as a foreign language;
• Teaching experience in Portuguese as a foreign language; 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• A native or near-native ability in the Portuguese language;
• Appropriate language and communication skills, particularly in English.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A doctoral degree in one of the above fields;
• A proven research and publication record in the applicable field;
• Competency to teach in more than one of the degree programmes offered within the Department of Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures;
• Postgraduate teaching and supervision experience;
• Teaching experience in contemporary Lusophone literature;
• Qualification in translation studies at university level;
• Experience in curriculum development.
• The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. 

CLOSING DATE: 22 June 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas: 

• Provide a clinical service with associated administrative responsibilities within several sections of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) under the mentorship of Faculty Specialists,
• Participate in after-hours work (weekdays and weekends) and/or community clinical activities on a rotational basis for exposure in community, trauma and emergency medicine at the OVAH and/or satellite facilities;
• Participate in the clinical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students, including supervision of clinical procedures as part of offering clinical services;
• Have an opportunity to participate in clinical rounds and other research activities as an introduction to the research requirements of the MMedVet programme; and
• Participate in an intern mentorship programme, designed to support non-clinical development as a prospective specialist.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise; and
• Adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet); and
• After-hours availability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Commitment to further academic development.
• The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R351,051.00 per annum.

CLOSING DATE: 28 June 2026