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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of the role is to facilitate the expansion and implementation of work integrated learning (WIL) programmes within the NWU. The incumbent together with the WISL Academic Advisor will liaise with internal and external networks on WISL matters, advise faculties from an operational perspective on matters related to the operations, monitoring, administering, management and control of the WISL system, oversee the implementation of the various faculty projects from inception to completion, and liaise with and manage relationships with the appointed Technology Partner, Student Academic Life-cycle Administration, Faculties and its WISL coordinators, IT, CTL and other internal and external service providers that form part of the learning programmes’ delivery model. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of a centralised electronic administrative and management WISL System to the NWU to alleviate the workload and speed up processes for the placement, monitoring, assessment, and reporting of WIL and SL.

The position of System Administrator for WISL focuses on the management, coordination, supervising and training of users and fulfil a Helpdesk role in the process. The position requires intricate knowledge of, and skills within of the WISL system as well as insight into the placement processes in each faculty /school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Compliance and performance pertinent to the WISL system environment:

• Drive system enhancements
• Strategic planning with stakeholders in providing solutions to support the core business and to achieve goals.
• Operationalise implemented solutions.
• Monitor accuracy and testing of WISL system maintenance and updates.
• Ensure coordinated user training.
• Assist in making business decisions relating to WISL implementation, modification, and maintenance.
• Maintaining optimal levels of process performances.
• Liaise with product owners of WISL in different faculties.
• Enhance relationship between users and providers of system and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and ensure user participation in WISL.
• Give input to budget to sustain WISL system.
• Track and communicate status of business initiative solutions to stakeholders.

    Coordination, liaison, and collaboration:

• Liaise with product owners in providing holistic solutions.
• Ensure that new system enhancements and solutions adhere to policies and procedures.
• Understanding of business environment.
• Enhance relationship (interaction) between users and providers (technology partner) of system and stakeholders.
• Participation in all system and system related projects and events.
• Give input to all agreements/plans and budgets that relate to WISL.
• Track and communicate status of business initiative solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance business processes.

    Functional management of processes, procedures, and practises:

• Ongoing engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the operational requirements (cost management and effectiveness) of a WISL system for the NWU; and coordinate with other NWU support units.
• Ensure cost-effective design, development and implementation of functional processes, procedure, and practises according to approved requirements, standards, and methodologies.
• Analyse, measure and monitor business processes and provide feedback on performances.
• Implement and support business process and best practises, optimisation, and standardisation.
• Identify and evaluate key risk areas within business systems.
• Quality insurance- first line of testing of functionalities.
• Submission of formal compliance and progress reports.
• Manage system parameters, user access and securities.

    Liaison, Marketing and Outreach:

• Do effective planning and budgeting for business continuation.
• Initiate and participate in project teams, communication, and collaboration with practitioners at the NWU pertaining to:
• Adoption of WISL within faculties.
• Guidance and advise on the initiation and implementation of WISL within faculties.
• Optimise WISL implementation within faculties.
• Support faculty WIL Offices with enquiries related to the WISL system and the use of the system.

    Establish a Help Desk in the Centralised WISL Office:

• Manage the operational matters pertaining to the Work Integrated and Service Learning (WISL) placement, Data management and reporting system, as well as the extensive liaison with stakeholders.
• Support faculty WIL Offices with enquiries related to the WISL and the system in the use of the system, as well as capturing of emerging needs that might require design improvements.
• Training of WISL System users and updating of user manuals to assist users.

   Ad-hoc projects as determined by the Director of CTLF:

• Completion of assigned ad-hoc projects related to WISL.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Education.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a blended learning environment based on good educational principles.
• A mnimum of 5 years’ proven record of system, IT or Learning Design project management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a work integrated and service-learning support environment.\
• A mnimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and development of WISL services that meet the requirements for the classroom of the future and WIL placement in decentralised facilities.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A bachelor of Science or a bachelor of Arts degree (NQF level 7) in Information Technology, Information Science or any related discipline.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of work integrated and service-learning systems and implementation.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Proficiency in at least two official languages.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the AGILE design and development approach.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• A self-starter, problem-solver, with the ability to operate independently.
• The ability to work as part of a team and respond to feedback from various sources.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Proactive, organised and priority driven.
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, organisational and communicative skills.
• Proven ability and enthusiasm for working with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Appointing a Lecturer/Snr Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision.
• Research and innovation.
• Social responsiveness and industry involvement.
• Academic leadership, management, and administration.

Minimum requirements

Lecturer

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) specialising in Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
•  Registered as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Clinical/Counselling Psychology experience in direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial level.

Senior Lecturer

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) specialising in Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
• Registered as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ research and innovation experience in stable publication record and supervision of post graduate students towards graduation.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ generic Clinical/Counselling Psychology experience in direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial level.

RECOMMENDATION:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) specialising in Clinical/Counselling Psychology. 
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students on Lecturer level.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students on Senior Lecturer level.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Psychology.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).
• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reactive Maintenance
 Manage the IWMSsystem.

•  Verify that within Engineering Compliance, systems and processes are in place and maintained to ensure reactive maintenance is completed within time. Ensure the users are kept up to date regarding the status and progress of reactive maintenance

 Develop and review departmental procedures and Maintenance plans

•  Coordinate and lead process for the development of Maintenance plans and include them into the IWMS system. Manage an d update these plans and include all plans to allow for alignment. Regularly audit plans and ensure compliance with especially statutory required work.

Preventative Maintenance
 Oversees Contract activity

•  Oversees contract activities in order to ensure compliance with the NWU procurement policy and other applicable authority, regulations, statues, directives, and policies and procedures within Infrastructure. Verify all SLA are in place and extended or procured and included in the IWMS system as required.

 Procurement compliance

•  Ensures compliance with all statutory requirements pertaining to Infrastructure; ensures all internal control and procedures are in place for Contract Administration and Service provider management such as budget control and record keeping.

Preventative Maintenance plans

•  Ensure that all required preventative maintenance plans are in place maintained and updated as required. Report and control all preventative work  and recommend and update. Include in IWMS and report.

IWMS System

• Include all Preventative work in the IWMS system and ensure the automation of the plans and scheduled work. Link the Preventative plans to the SLA and Bill of Quantities.

Minimum requirements ­­

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Electricity or Mechanics.
•  A postgraduate (NQF 8) Management qualification.
•  A minimum of 5 years' Management experience.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance and operations in wide range of engineering equipment and facilities.
• A minimum of 5 years' technical experience related to field of experise.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

•  CMMS system experience (setup and use of IWMS systems and reporting via such systems).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Proactive: A honed alertness and vigilance to potential breaches in compliance. This means actively enforcing a mandatory reporting policy and seeking out any weakness in maintenance.
•  Intelligent and willing to keep learning: Engineering field are subject to constantly changing legislation, so staying on top of things is vital and inclusion of the Infrastructure Workplace Management systems.
•  Diligent: Even when it becomes a hassle, a Maintenance manager must be willing to see an issue through to resolution. Inclusion of any new legislative requirement or amend preventative plans continuously.
•  Practical knowledge in ensuring compliances to legal requirements relating to maintenance.
•  Ability to lead groups in prepare planning schedules with measurable intermediate goals.
•  Good verbal communication and report-writing skills.
•  Computer Literacy: MS Excel and specialized programmes like IWMS applicable to function.
•  Practical knowledge in procurement
•  Ensure Alignment on all campuses.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Ethical and principled
•  Fair and modest: Willing to scrutinize all the facts without making a snap judgment, and interview any relevant employees for their perspective.
•  Pro-active and innovative problem-solver

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Job description

• Rendering psychological services to prospective and current students to ensure optimal psycho-social support and development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinating and Provision of Therapeutic Services

•  Coordination and provision of comprehensive psychotherapeutic support to students. 
•  Psychological screening, assessment, diagnosis, and case formulation.
•  Development of different protocols for psychotherapeutic systems at SCD.
•  Adherence to the HPCSA required continued professional development (CPD) regulations and performance management as determined.
•  Coordination of therapeutic interventions of counselling staff members.
•  Coordination of counselling: emotional support services by Psychology Master's Degree students.
•  Development or revision of protocols for therapeutic systems.
•  Rendering of therapeutic interventions to students (online-, in-person, psychotherapeutic- and psycho-educative, individual- and/or in a group format).

Coordinating and Provision of Crisis Interventions

•  Attend to crises during office hours, and attend to crises after offices hours, and oversight of crises interventions conducted by SCD on a rotational basis.
•  Training Junior Psychologists/Counsellors on crisis intervention.
•  Training of House Committees, SCC, Peer Helpers, Residence House Parents, and training to external members that form part of the emergency procedures off-campus. 
•  Regular revision and improvement of the inter- and intra-campus crisis intervention protocols.
•  Rendering crisis intervention and short-term trauma interventions to Vanderbijlpark Campus (VC).

Student Development 

•  Development of pro-active workshops. 
•  Facilitate SCD training and development workshops across the various campuses of NWU during office hours and occasionally after hours and on Saturdays.
•  Liaise with various divisions on campus and coordinate professional service delivery.
•  Psycho-educative topic identification.
•  Inter- and intra-Faculty referrals and service delivery.

Career Counselling & Psychometric Assessments and Feedback

•  Facilitation of career counselling for scholars, students, and prospective students.
•  Facilitation of psychometric assessments and feedback for scholars, students, and prospective students.

Student Academic and Course Development

•  Interviewing students with academic terminations, academic warnings, and academic disciplinary outcomes, and refer for professional assistance where necessary. 
•  Provision of academic and qualification support to students as is feasible. 
•  Development and facilitation of psycho-educative interventions to students on related topics.

Support for Students with Disabilities 

•  Active participation in panel discussions and contributions to the decision-making pertaining to the concession of students.
•  In collaboration with the DRU Coordinator (and Faculty Advisor), assist with temporary applications.
•  Chairing of Concession Panel discussions, when required.
•  Collaboration with the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) Coordinator regarding concessions applications.
•  Moderation of completed concessions documents prior to distribution to students. Annual revision and improvement of concession documentation, in collaboration with DRU Coordinator.

Supervision and Training

•  Supervision of psychologists and psychologists-in-training as part of internship or practical training requirements where relevant.
•  Liaison and coordination of practical training opportunities of Psychology Masters' degree students at SCD. 
•  Supervision of Psychology Master’s degree students.
•  Counselling psychology internship development, application, and coordination.
•  Administration of selection and admission testing where necessary.
•  Assist with selection procedures for various courses (psychometrics, panel interviews, etc.) when required.

Professional Administration 

•  Administrative tasks in daily routine such as diary management, professional statistics record keeping, process notes, report writing, referral letters, email responses, telephonic enquiries, and general enquiries which ensure confidentiality.
•  Participation in departmental meetings, practitioner meetings, and committees when required.

Community Engagement (CE), Research and Liaison

•  Conduct research projects as identified or required by trend developments and statistical analysis of departmental functions.
•  Participation in CE projects and initiatives where relevant.

Ad Hoc Acting Management SCD

•  Support to SCD Senior Manager with management tasks, meetings, and feedback reports where relevant.
•  Completion of additional tasks assigned by the Executive Director: Student Life, Director: Student Life or SCD Senior Manager.
• Minimum requirements
•  Master’s Degree in Psychology in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. 
•  Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.

EXPRIENCE:

•  Five years’ demonstrable experience in rendering psychotherapy, psychometric assessments, feedback, and report writing.
•  Three years’ demonstrable experience in rendering crisis interventions and approaches.
•  Three years’ demonstrable experience in development and implementation of psycho-educative interventions including group work.
•  Three years ‘demonstrable experience in the coordination and supervision of psychotherapeutic services.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

•  A PhD in Psychology or related field (NQF Level 10).
•  Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) and/or Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and One Drive) and other relevant software.
•  Proficiency in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
•  Demonstrated knowledge in current psychological theory and practice, supervision, and crisis intervention.
•  Knowledge in peer–counsellor systems and training of Peer Helpers.
•  Knowledge in practice management.
•  Knowledge in development and coordination of training interventions for young adults or students. 
•  Knowledge in current research methodology and research project development.
•  Knowledge of change management.
•  Knowledge of the requirements associated with operating within a counselling service environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
•  Ability to make professional decisions and work with others.
•  Good training and development skills.
•  Able to critically reflect on all aspects of own contribution to the role and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative ways of working within a multidisciplinary team.
•  Good administration and reporting skills, including report writing.
•  Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by the HPCSA Board for Psychologists.
•  Available to work flexibly (after hours) and travel as appropriate to meet the needs of NWU.

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Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• General event administration
• Financial administration
• Participant administration
• Quality management
• Project administration
• Correspondence and records management

Minimum requirements

• Advanced Certificate (NQF5) in Business Administration.
• Two (2) years of experience in an administrative related environment. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis, reporting, and presentation.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information, instructions, and ideas.
• Time Management and Organisation: Excellent time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in completing tasks and documentation.
• Work under Pressure: Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimal supervision, maintaining composure and delivering quality results.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Short Course Administration: Familiarity with short course administration and event management in a tertiary education setting, including scheduling, logistics, and participant communication.
• Student Administration: Understanding of student administration and record-keeping in a tertiary education setting, including enrolment processes, academic records, and compliance.
• Learning Management Systems and Student Information Systems: Knowledge of learning management systems and student information systems to effectively navigate and utilize digital platforms for education and data management. 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, workloads, and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound decisions.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, colleagues, and external partners.
• Customer Focus: A customer-oriented approach with a focus on meeting client needs, ensuring satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Resilience: Resilience in the face of high-pressure situations, with the ability to stay focused and maintain performance under stress.
• Innovation: A proactive approach to fostering innovation and finding creative solutions to challenges.
• Attention to Quality: A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in all tasks and deliverables.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to convey information effectively and build positive working relationships.
• Professionalism: Professional and ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with all relevant Regulations and standards.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

•  Assist academic staff within classrooms equipped with technologies to enable Flexible Hybrid T&L.
•  Perform venue audits to report any technologies in classrooms not functioning correctly. Any issues with the technology are reported to IT for maintenance.
•  Assist academic staff with live streaming of academic oriented events across the three campuses.
•  Present training for academic staff and students in the use of the T&L technologies provided by CTL.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Support the use of supported T&L resources provided by CTL to academic staff and students:

• Assisted with use and bookings of T&L resources (allocated to/provided by CTL) and ensured availability and readiness for use.
• Assisted with maintenance of applicable equipment inventories and maintenance of T&L resources (allocated to/provided by CTL).
• Diagnosed and resolved/or escalated reported incidents and problems and communicated appropriately to all relevant stakeholders.
• Provided assistance during CTL events (including conferences) as reasonably required.

Provide Technical Support to academic staff and students with the operation of Hybrid-Flexible lecture halls and supported T&L Spaces provided by CTL:

• Assisted with the use and bookings of T&L spaces (allocated to/provided by CTL) and ensured availability and readiness for use.
• Assisted academic staff to set up Teams meetings and integrate Teams, Panopto, and eFundi (including software that might have been used in the future pertaining to the relevant KPA).
• Assisted with the maintenance of applicable equipment inventories and maintenance of T&L spaces (allocated to/provided by CTL).
• Diagnosed and resolved/or escalated reported incidents and problems and communicated appropriately to all relevant stakeholders.
• Assisted during CTL events (including conferences) as reasonably required.

Staff and student training and development regarding the effective use of T&L technologies and spaces:

• Provided basic training in the use of the technology resources (both hardware and software) provided by CTL.
• Provided training for the use of supported T&L spaces (allocated to/provided by CTL).
• Assisted with the development of training material (self-help tutorials, interactive, video) for all supported T&L technologies, resources, and spaces.

General administrative duties pertaining to the CTL End-User support functions (venue support and resource bookings):

• Maintain effective general administration (requests/bookings, mail, recordkeeping and reporting on applicable data).
• Assist with initiatives to market CTL T&L Resources and Technologies.
• Adhere to SOP.

 Assist with Asset Verification and Distribution:

• Assist with all NWU assets under DTLE control according to NWU policies and SOP and in collaboration with CTL Resources.

   Ad hoc:

• Managed in collaboration with the line manager and supporting structures.

 OHS (Occupational Health and Safety):

• Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of other who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must cooperate with management.

Minimum requirements  

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
•   A minimum of 1 year’ experience working with AV equipment.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A minimum of 1 year’ experience working within the higher education context.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•   Computer literate
•   Skilled in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
•   Excellent Record keeping skills.
•   Minute taking skills
•   Knowledge of principles for providing proper customer services.
•   Accuracy and attention to detail to deliver accurate, high-quality service. 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•   Good organisational and time-management abilities.
•   Must be able to follow instructions and learn new skills.
•   Must be able to work in a team.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Appointing a Professor / Associate Professor to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision:

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and postgraduate levels.
• Develop study material.
• Facilitate contact sessions.
• Internal and external moderation and assessment

Research and innovation:

• Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students.
• Internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses.
• Participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles.
• Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

Social responsiveness and industry involvement:

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice.
• Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Academic leadership, management, and administration:

• Participate in school committees.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.

EXPERIENCE:

Professor:

• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience of teaching and learning university students in under- and postgraduate levels.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals.
• Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
• Proven record of national and international research collaboration and/or funding.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ generic Clinical Psychology experience in direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.

Associate Professor:

• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience of teaching and learning university students in under- and postgraduate levels.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals.
• Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Clinical Psychology experience in direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks/societies.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in social work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).
• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional work ethic.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in undergraduate program.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate program.
• Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
• At the teaching and learning director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
• Lead students and support Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
• Facilitate clinical teaching and learning of the undergraduate nursing students.
• Facilitate simulation laboratory teaching activities,
• Mange teaching and learning records.
• Management and development of students in clinical practice.
• Coaching and mentoring in clinical nursing health fields.

Research and Innovation

• Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
• Increased number of publications.
• Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals.
• Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
• Supervise master’s and PhD students.
• Update and develop research methodology course work for Masters and PhD students.
• Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
• Innovatively transform the research practice within the school.

Community Engagement

• Leading in community engagement activities/projects.
• Register and lead school community engagement projects.
• Development of projects to the benefit of community, health and nursing service delivery.
• Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.

Leadership

• Assist the research director (or entity colleagues) and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
• Arrange and present workshops on research methodology as well as based on their expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within their field.
• Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the research director.
• To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and related fields.
• Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
• Support and empower with nursing/health clinical programmes.

Ad Hoc

• Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10) with area of specialisation in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
• An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in Nursing Education.
• Accreditation with SANC.
• Registration with SANC as nurse educator and midwife.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in facilitation of teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision – track record of Masters & PhD supervision, and Nursing research publications.
• A minimum of four (4) years' clinical experience in Nursing or other Health field.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in higher education teaching.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in any Medical and Surgical Nursing speciality.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teaching and Learning.
• Clinical & Rural Health.
• Research and Ethics.
• Community engagement & Project Management.
• Research & Academic Writing.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Independent.
• Progressive.
• Professional.

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Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

•  Teach music education and certain community music modules in all programmes, including the facilitation of musical stage productions and community music projects.
•  Collaborate and build effective relationships for successful model delivery.

Research and Innovation:

•  Provide supervision at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level (where applicable).

Research Entity:

•  Research in any area of the discipline.
•  Contribute to the vision and mission of the MASARA research entity.

Administrative Duties:

•  Perform administrative tasks, including serving on committees.

Minimum requirements
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

•  Completed Doctoral degree in Music Education. (NQF Level 10)
•  A minimum of 5 years’ specialist, lecturing and research experience in Music Education at a higher education level.
•  A minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching music in schools.
•  Completed postgraduate supervision of master’s and doctoral students.
•  An established research profile in the discipline.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To coordinate the Induction programme for newly appointed academics at the North-West University and lead the Mafikeng Campus team on activities within the Directorate for the Disciplinary Literacies Programme Team, and CHE Institutional Audit Team. This position is also linked to becoming the CTL Lead in the Faculty of Humanities. As a Lead, all teaching and learning developments from CTL are represented by this person. The Candidate will also need to show leadership in research in the field of higher education and teaching by engage in scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) within the directorate. They also need to advice and offer academic support for academic professional development of academics as teachers to enable quality and innovative teaching to improve retention and student success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Induction & CPD:

• Facilitate APD opportunities tailored for academic community in advancing disciplinary literacy.
• Conduct Induction Programmes with specific themes on Disciplinary Literacy practice.
• Facilitate curriculum conversations with academics to support acquisition of disciplinary literacies.

Disciplinary Literacies (DL):

• Coordinate Disciplinary Literacy programme across directorate.
• Advance Disciplinary Literacy at NWU through curriculum conversations, induction for new lectures and community professional development opportunities. 
• Collaborate with faculty to develop discipline specific reading tools for reading competency development. 
• Support academics and students on:

• Navigating online resources.

• Use of digital tools for scholarly practice.

Faculty Lead:

• Attend Teaching and Learning Committee meeting with the faculty of Humanities. 
• Submit Leads reports of teaching, learning and assessment key functional areas to CTL. 
• Attend FTLS and CTL faculty leads and directors meeting.
• Attend to all e-request by faculty of humanities. 
• Support in the development of teaching and learning integrated plans and support requests from faculty. 
• Lead faculty consultation meetings on DL including signature pedagogies, digital literacy and multilingualism.

Internal Academic Programme Evaluation Processes Coordination:

• Faculty panel in IPE’s
• Analyse outcomes of the IPE’s.
• Attend the meetings involved IPE’s.
• Give input during the whole IPE processes.

Minimum requirements

• An Honours degree/ PGDip in Academic Development, Education, or related field (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a specialist in a relevant field of Teaching, Learning and Research in a higher education institution.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A Master’s/PhD degree (NQF level 9/10) in Education.
• Professional registration with SACE.
• Membership with HELTASA and/or SAERA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience as a specialist in a relevant field of Teaching, Learning and Research in a higher education institution.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate professional development sessions for teachers focused on disciplinary literacy strategies and techniques.
• Proficiency in evidence-based literacy instruction practices, including strategies for reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, and critical thinking across different subject areas.
• The ability to design and adapt curriculum materials that integrate literacy instruction seamlessly into the content areas. This involves aligning instructional materials with academic standards.
• Research Skills: The capability to stay current with research on disciplinary literacy and best practices in literacy instruction, and to apply this research to curriculum development and instruction.
• Research Skills: The capability to stay current with research on disciplinary literacy and best practices in literacy instruction, and to apply this research to curriculum development and instruction.
• Data Management: Competency in organizing and managing data related to student literacy progress, program effectiveness, and resource utilization.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership qualities such as vision, motivation, and the ability to inspire and guide others are essential.
• Collaboration skills to build positive working relationships.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the cultural backgrounds and experiences of students and lecturers.
• Openness to feedback from lecturers, colleagues and others and willingness to reflect on their practices.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Energy Metering and control to ensure Energy Efficiency
•  Ensure all facilities are metered to enable them to operate energy efficiently.
•  Partake in all projects to enable the energy designs are effective and efficient, include the required meters in the projects as well.
•  Expand on metering points and energy efficiency in all buildings.
•  Verify data is available for the control systems to functional as required.
•  Monitor all data from the energy meters are collected and stored in the NWU databases.

Energy data and integrity

•  Verify data availability and integrity to allow for optimal use and reporting.
•  Data verification and evaluation on RCS reports for accurate meter readings on all three campuses.
•  Verification of usage against supplier accounts.
•  Weekly meetings and reports to monitor and ensure uptime for all metering and communications units on the three campuses.

Monitoring and verification of energy usage

•  Monthly verification reports for accounts R100k and identified anomalies within 7 working days of receiving accounts.
•  Reporting about utility consumption and energy usage. Reporting enabling cost recoveries issued monthly as required.
•  Manage NWU Municipality electrical and water meters.
•  Flag redundant municipality points and manage the process of closing the accounts.

Utility Accounts, Verifications and Budgets

•  Support Utility Accounts Admin.
•  Assist with account budget process.
•  Ensure recon and verification process is running smoothly
•  Compare accounts vs metering data for verification purposes monthly.
•  Compile verification reports on time with all payment sheets.
•  Liaise with stakeholders about chargeback enquiries, account queries and payments with the help of the Utility Administrator.
•  Assist with monthly feedback to relevant stakeholders about variances in utility consumption with the help of the Utility Administrator.
•  Budget for Energy consumption in usage and financial implication.
•  Reduce multiple municipal accounts where utilities can be supplied internally.

Service Level Agreements

•  Manage service level agreement with service providers by means of formal monthly meetings and daily communication if required.
•  Manage SLA in term sof meetings and service delivery.
•  Regularly provide input and support electrical consultants on teh projects.
•  Support all other functions and projects within the Engineering Compliance department.
•  Do standby afterhours if required.

Minimum requirements

• A post-matric qualification (NQF 7) in Electricity or System Integration. 
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management (Construction or Electrical projects).
•  A minimum of 5 years’ technical experience related to field of energy (electrical and water) consumption.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience system data integration, meter data collection, processing the data, verifying data integrity, and storing the data bases.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in reporting on energy consumption via energy measuring systems.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Extensive knowledge in Energy consumption and metering.
•  Computer skill to use Energy measuring, reporting and control systems.
•  Computer Literacy: SQL databases, Energy measurement systems, MS suites to enable reporting on usage.
•  Ability to compile, budgets, measure actual expenditure and report.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Enthusiastic team player with positive social & interpersonal skills.
•  Communicate with internal and external stake holders.
•  Able to operate with minimum supervision.
•  Control-orientated person.