Jobs Available at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching at an undergraduate level, primarily in the area of Financial Accounting.
• Providing academic administration. 
• Conducting research and publishing.
• Undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertaking curriculum development and assessment.
• Participating in community engagement and outreach.

 Minimum Requirements

• CA (SA) qualification 
• At least one year of experience in facilitating learning at a tertiary level-, in the field of Financial Accounting.

Added Advantages:

• A relevant Master’s degree

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student-focused approach.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Proficient computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

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The Faculty seeks to appoint a Learning & Teaching Specialist (Senior Lecturer rank), who will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the Deputy Dean: Academic including Learning & Teaching in providing strategic leadership within the portfolio,
• Facilitating and disseminating innovative pedagogical practices in the Faculty,
• Facilitating the development of disciplinary and Faculty graduate attributes and monitoring how these are incorporated into Learning & Teaching activities and assessment tasks,
• Facilitating the integration of academic literacy into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula,
• Ensuring professional staff development in the area of Learning & Teaching,
• Managing, facilitating, monitoring and evaluating tutor training in the Faculty,
• Conducting research relevant/appropriate to teaching in the Faculty and developing strategies to address these,
• Conducting and managing student evaluations of Learning & Teaching and following up on recommendations for improved practice,
• Ensuring quality assurance in Learning & Teaching,
• Promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning in the Faculty by publishing, as well as collaborating with academics in the Faculty to publish in the field of  Learning & Teaching,
• Provide support and guidance to students with learning challenges,
• Assist with the preparation of documentation for programme and professional reviews

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in the relevant field coupled with three to five years experience of  Learning & Teaching in a Higher Education Institution,
• Strong Research and Publications record; particularly publications in Learning & Teaching is essential,
• Experience in staff development and supporting the integration of academic literacy into curricula will be advantageous.

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The Manager: CPS reports directly to the Director: Risk and Compliance and will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Physical Security & Operational Management of the University's Campus Protection Services department comprising in-house and outsourced resources. Understand the unique role that CPS play in a complex and diverse environment and manage appropriately in various contexts. Manage the planning and control of allocated budgets;
• Governance and Compliance in enforcing and monitoring compliance with policies, procedures & legislation. Report deviations and implement necessary corrective actions or controls. Manage services and suppliers in accordance with SLA's. Analyses statistical data and reports and prepare risk assessments and mitigation plans accordingly;
• Stakeholder Management & Liaison in building effective working relationships throughout the campus to ensure the participation of the University community in the division's crime prevention efforts; serves as the liaison with campus leadership, students, staff and external agencies; represents the University in formal meetings with outside organisations on matters dealing with security and protection services;
• People and Resource Management in motivating, developing and training, and directing people as they work; planning and managing the procurement and logistics of CPS, to ensure that the team has all the necessary resources to work effectively while emulating the values of the University. 
• Design and amend policies and business processes to support the role of CPS. Preparation of set reports and ad hoc reporting to management and various stakeholders. Foster relationships with stakeholders and present the University on various governance structures and platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Security Management related Degree (NQF 7) or equivalent  
• 5 years of management experience
• 7 years of proven work experience managing a broad range of Security Operations, Investigations and in Traffic related environments
• Valid driver's license (08/EB)
• Valid PSIRA Grade A
• Clear criminal record 
• Fully conversant with MS Office packages
• Knowledge of relevant Physical Security equipment, policies, procedures, precedents, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, property, and instructions
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedures, Court procedures, SAPS Operations, Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and government regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, principles and processes
• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous senior managerial experience in a campus security environment.
• Qualification in Security Management, Law, Risk Management, Events Managements and Emergency or Disaster Management
• Preferably, Seven years of related management experience in law enforcement, higher education security, government or corporate environment

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Key Performance Areas

• The successful incumbent will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. He/ She will be responsible for the following key performance areas with different emphasis in each area depending on the level of appointment:
• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics Education  
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Mathematics Education  
• Construct a coherent research agenda consistent with the broad research goals of Mathematics Education  and within the Faculty
• Promote and support research activities in the School of Science and Mathematics Education including applications for funded research, and cooperate with the Science Learning Centre for Africa in research initiatives 
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach activities of the SSME
• Administration and serving on institutional committees 
• Scholarship of engagement for societal impact
• Serve on committees devoted to the development of SSME and faculty objectives
• Engage in national and international networks

Minimum Requirements

Mininum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor):

• A PhD in Mathematics Education or a related filed 
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A strong research and academic publications record 
• An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Experience in curriculum development and transformation
• Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for research projects
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching, and research
• Demonstrable scholarly standing and involvement at least at national level

Minimum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer):

• A relevant PhD in Mathematics Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A good research and publications record (comprising relevant peer reviewed and/or accredited journal articles, books or book chapters in reputable publications)
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Experience in curriculum development and transformation
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching, and research

Recommendation for Associate Professor Level (in addition to the minimum requirements)

• A NRF rating is considered a strong recommendation