Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To lead, direct and optimize hard and soft facility maintenance services across campus properties and estates, ensuring all facilities are ready for use to efficiently support university operations in accordance with the NWU strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Implementation
- Contribute to the development of the NWU Facilities functional strategy and take co-responsibility for the implementation.
- Work with the office of the Chief Director: Facilities to implement and execute the Facilities Functional Strategy on campus.
- Develop and implement a maintenance operational plan for the assigned campus properties and estates.
Policies, Practices and Standards
- Implement NWU Infrastructure Management Policy and other applicable NWU policies.
- Identify campus specific asset maintenance standards and work with the office of the Chief Director: Facilities to design and implement the said standards.
- Implement approved NWU infrastructure standardized maintenance procedures, processes, guidelines and standards on campus and over the infrastructure/ equipment life cycle.
Infrastructure Asset Maintenance
- Lead, develop, implement, and oversee infrastructure asset reactive and unscheduled or emergency maintenance plans.
- Work with the central Planned Maintenance office to identify and implement preventative and scheduled maintenance needs for each asset class on campus.
- Work with and support the central Planned Maintenance office to identify, plan and execute risk based and condition-based maintenance needs for the assigned campus.
- Ensure there are clearly defined procedures and processes for maintenance of campus power distribution systems and internal load management in case of power outages.
- Execute reactive maintenance from work orders according to the defined service delivery timelines and customer service level agreements.
- Co-ordinate campus condition assessments to inform macro- and deferred maintenance plans.
- Lead and oversee the establishment of condition monitoring and inspection plans as per the operating and maintenance manuals to check, test or replace infrastructure systems, subsystems, assemblies or components.
- Lead and ensure optimal utilization of NWU computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure timeous execution of maintenance work requests, tracking and reporting within agreed service priority levels across campuses.
- Ensure that the campus has robust response procedures in place to respond to critical equipment (diesel generators, water systems, aircon plants etc) downtime and re-installation of service within agreed timeframes.
Contract Management
- Develop campus annual procurement plans and participate in procurement process ensuring timeous submission of procurement documents to the central Planned Maintenance office and Procurement Division.
- Manage all active contracts on campus and ensure the day-to-day hard and soft facility services are executed efficiently, and contractors’ performance is measured and reported against performance specifications and service levels.
- Ensure that contractual performance by service providers is adhered through the implementation and monitoring of agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Ensure timeous renewal of service and maintenance contracts to ensure continuity of services.
Specialised Technical Support Service
- Jointly responsible with Director Infrastructure Design and Construction to oversee the design, planning and execution of infrastructure projects
- Provide technical specialist service for maintenance and / or facility services needs over the project life cycle.
- Lead, oversee and ensure the compilation of technical specialist service needs for maintenance and / or facility services resource allocation.
Energy and Water Efficiency Plan
- Translate energy and water efficiency strategy into implementation action plans for short, medium and long term to achieve the targets in support of NWU Environmental sustainability policy.
- Work with Smart Campus department to monitor campus energy and water usage efficiency and performance against targets and propose interventions for improvement.
- Develop and implement mitigation plans to manage energy and water outages on campus.
- Develop and implement Business Continuity Plans for critical equipment to ensure services continuity in case of failure of municipal provision of services.
Management and Leadership Results Areas
- Ensure optimal team composition and equitable resource allocation, effectiveness and efficiency across campuses.
- Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
- Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management and business continuity.
- Integrated budgeting, cost management and cost-effectiveness.
- Unit processes and systems design, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency in support of the digital business strategy.
- Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development.
- Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s of technology degree (NQF level 7) in built environment qualification (Mechanical; Electrical or Industrial Engineering).
- A postgraduate qualification in Management (NQF level 8).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ technical, operational and managerial experience in infrastructure asset maintenance.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- Legal Appointment - Government Certificate of Competency.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong knowledge of and experience in Infrastructure Asset management value chain, including development of maintenance policies, processes and plans
- Strong knowledge of and experience in facility services management including use of CMMS
- Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, municipal by-laws, and regulations
- Contract management
- Project and program management
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive and innovative technical problem solver.
- Customer centric.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- High-performance driven.
CLOSING DATE: 26 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Manager of research and research capacity development within the research entity Community - Based Educational Research (COMBER), as well as supervision of post graduate students and supporting staff to develop supervision capacity, conducting practice-led research, and producing research.
- To achieve the goals of the research entity within the university's research strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation and implementation of a strategic research plan for the research entity within the university and faculty’s research strategy.
- Preparation of applications and active actions for the acquisition of funds, facilities and equipment for the research entity through
- independent initiatives and the activation of researchers’ potential in this regard.
- Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research programmes in the research entity.
- Plan and organize ways in which the research entity's research expertise can be marketed through the entering into income-driven research contracts and the undertaking of research projects for which a market exists.
- Selection of researchers for participation in the programmes in the research entity, and participation in the task agreement planning for these researchers.
- Implement the appropriate quality promotion and insurance systems and mechanisms to ensure high quality research outputs.
- Manage the integration and participation of M & D students in programmes in the research entity.
- Develop own professional and academic leadership and management skills, with a view to high-level academic guidance and research management in the research entity.
- Organization and co-ordination of resources to meet targets, including staff, Master’s & PhD students, finances and equipment.
- Engaged in the planning of staff structures, setting of posts and the appointment and evaluation of staff involved in the research entity.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Education (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education.
- A minimum of 5 years’ management experience in the relevant industry/ professional leadership (at least in a programme/subject group or relevant internal or external organisation).
- Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
- Proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals - especially over the last 5 years relevant to the field of Community - Based Educational Research.
- Involvement in two or more teaching and/or research activities at community level e.g., Service to the wider higher education environment (reviewer; consultant; on committees) at national/international level
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Memberships of Higher Education Associations.
- Some collaboration with international communities
- An NRF-rated researcher.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have a proven and comprehensive publication record - especially over the last 5 years relevant to the field of Community - Based
- Educational Research, including recognition in a citation index.
- Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research record in higher education with focus on Community - Based Educational
Research.
- Be recognised in his or her scholarly field (with focus on Community - Based Educational Research or related field) as an expert and
- leader, and NRF rating is desirable.
- Have a proven record of successful supervision of master’s and doctoral students.
- Knowledge of the writing of academic articles/books/chapters in related field, for example, Community - Based Educational Research.
- Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.
- Expert knowledge of analysing and interpretation of Research.
- Have a proven record of attending relevant national and international conferences.
- Proven experience in research management of groups.
- A dynamic and values driven approach with excellent interrelationship skills.
- Proven management skills.
- Proven leadership qualities.
- Proven experience in academic management related to writing of curricula and managing the application and approval processes for qualifications (with a focus on postgraduate qualifications) by required internal and national authorities.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork.
- Project management.
- Adaptability/Decisiveness.
- Valuing Service and Diversity.
Apply by: 24 October 2025
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Introduction
- To support the effective functioning of the Office of the Executive Director: People and Culture by planning, scheduling, reviewing, coordinating, and managing the day-to-day operations of all People and Culture activities.
- This includes regular engagement with directors and clients to ensure delivery of outputs, as well as making decisions on behalf of the Executive Director when required.
- The role further entails leading and delivering projects in collaboration with directors and clients to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Additionally, it contributes to shaping and driving the strategic direction of People and Culture from an operational perspective.
Job description
P&C Digital Transformation Strategy, effective automation and digitization
- Complete project team assembly.
- Procure professional services from a service provider with expertise to assist in the analysis and investigation processes.
- Provide proposal on alternative system for temporary employees.
- Provide report/proposal on the implementation in a modular fashion.
- Data Cleanup completed and signed off.
- Ensure the successful automation of the Resourcing process for applications and shortlisting process.
- Automate the employee exit process.
- Automate the functional allowance process.
Promote and enhance Employment Equity
- Implemented strategies for accelerating the appointment of black staff generally, black women specifically and staff living with disabilities.
- Progress towards achieving targets expressed in statistics, indicating either successes, or deficits, or compliance supported by evidence-based reasons.
- The Successive EE Plan is executed with clear communication and monitored appointments.
- Review, update and implement the development of Academic Development Programs (nGAP, GOOT).
- Mentorship program completed and evaluated.
- Leadership program revitalized.
- Specific emphasis and focus on black and female senior promotions incorporated.
- Promotions criteria revisited to make reasonable accommodation provisions for People Living with Disabilities.
- Communication drives to encourage staff with international exposure to update information on DIY and included in the individual’s PDP.
Personnel cost efficiency to increase institutional operational effectiveness
- Provide expert advice to the Staff Optimisation Project and ensure that they have the data they require to inform analysis and decision making.
- Manage and plan projects to be approved and presented to Council.
- Manage the Top Structure consulted and approved by Council.
- Report with recommendations on optimisation of the structures.
- Recommendations regarding optimizing with the focus on reducing remuneration costs approved by UMC and implementation commenced.
- Downward management of non-standard appointment costs.
- In collaboration with Strategic Intelligence, develop and implement strategies for optimizing the Productivity Human Resource Allocation Model ratios.
- Refine criteria for the creation of new posts which will inform the new staff cost apportionment.
Cultivate and enhance an ethical, inclusive, welcoming and values-driven culture
- Identify and implement culture interventions for leadership.
- Conduct Culture surveys.
- Implement training on the role of line management in people management.
- Create an Enabling Leadership Culture that fosters a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the Organizational Culture.
- Establish and implement a clear vision for the workplace of future leadership interventions that prepare future leaders for the workplace of the future.
- Establish and implement women in leadership programs to eliminate barriers for women who lead. Leadership interventions that prepare NWU women leaders for the workplace of the future.
- Implement interventions that support the implementation of the Council-approved Digital Transformation Strategy.
- Infuse sound change management processes and project management skills in all P&C practices.
Attraction and retention of excellent staff
- Integrated Talent Management Framework developed and consulted.
- Ensure project plans for staff cost optimization are developed and approved.
- Strategy for the progressive differentiation in remuneration for academic staff refined and updated.
- Revise COS to enhance COS for mission critical and scarce skilled staff and Occupations in High Demand.
- Entrenched culture as a retention strategy and develop a Resourcing Plan with consultation from all the SMC members, progress tracked on a monthly basis.
- Provide training to managers on how to foster employee well-being within the workplace.
- Provide psychosocial counselling services to employees.
- P/C plan for the hyper-personalization of people management practice, developed and consulted.
- Integrated reporting on vacancies i.e., monitoring the recruitment status, occupancy of vacancies and age analysis quarterly reports.
Enhance Stakeholder Relationships
- Ensure the commencement of one P&C roadshow at all three Campuses.
- Schedule monthly meetings with UMC members focusing on P&C issues and closing out of all issues.
- P/C Practitioners participate in the strategy sessions of the environments they serve.
- Monthly strategic issue log register and resolution of all matters in line with quality manual standards
- Consult on the annual Cost of Living.
- Adjustment (COLA) meetings with key stakeholders.
- Implementation of COLA outcomes.
- Data gathering of all issues impacting the staff cost optimisation project.
People Management
- Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organizational culture.
- Develop and implement a CS team upskilling and Reskilling improvement plan.
- Develop and Implement metrics for the measurement of CS team deliverables.
- Define and implement a road map for the capacity building of CS Practitioners to develop solution-oriented skills- empowerment of the CS team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A master’s degree in human resources management or related field (NQF level 9).
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ specialist/operational human resources experience of which four (4) years should be on management level preferably within the higher education environment.
- Registration with a relevant professional body would be advantageous.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Project management skills.
- Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can be proactive.
- Understanding and application of relevant legislative requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and act in a disciplined manner.
- Organisational awareness by demonstrating knowledge of policy, procedures, and discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to direct the development and implementation of strategy and strategic projects.
- Excellent managerial skills, including the management of human resources.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent people skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Work well under pressure, creating and managing change.
- Corporate intrapreneurship.
- Providing insights, vision, and goal setting.
Apply by: 24 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To lead the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing management of the University’s enterprise-wide continuous auditing framework and related digital systems.
- This includes designing, programming, and maintaining custom-built software in Python for real-time audit automation, as well as deploying and managing dedicated servers, and integrating various university databases for internal audit purposes.
- The position also includes the development and operation of an audit assignment management system for the internal audit department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Continuous Audit System Development & Oversight
- Design, code, deploy, and maintain enterprise-scale Python-based automation software.
- Integrate audit systems with multiple data sources (Oracle, MariaDB, MS Azure).
- Administer and secure the server infrastructure hosting automation scripts.
- Monitor, update and refine automated controls and red-flag alerts.
- Liaise with IT and Data Governance departments to ensure compliant access and architecture.
Internal Audit Systems Development (Web Application)
- Architect, build, and manage the department’s internal audit operational system.
- Maintain the database layer (MariaDB), security protocols, and user support.
- Implement upgrades and new features based on audit team feedback.
Strategic Leadership in Audit Automation
- Champion the version of digitised audit processes at NWU.
- Advise on technological capabilities and digital audit strategy.
- Document and train audit teams on automation outputs and insights.
Support to Internal Audit & Investigations
- Provide custom data extractions, forensic support, and risk assessments through scripting.
- Enable data-informed auditing across operational areas using continuous monitoring.
Administration, Governance, and Development
- Maintain compliance with IIA standards, and update protocols and manuals.
- Participate in professional development, mentor team members on data tools.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Informatics OR Computer Science OR Accounting.
- An honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Data Science OR Business Analytics OR Information Systems.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ automation or risk analytics experience as a project manager/partner.
- Experience in auditing/programming in a complex organisational setting (e.g. higher education, public sector).
- Experience in enterprise software development/management and database development/integration experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A masters’ degree (NQF Level 9) in IT Audit OR Cybersecurity OR Software Engineering OR Data Science OR Computer Science.
- Certified Data Analyst / AI / Python / (e.g. Data Camp, Coursera, Udacity).
- Certified Information Systems Auditor with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
- Professional membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors or Information System Audit and Control Association or the South African Institute Chartered Accountants.
- Certified Internal Auditor with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Certified Fraud Examiner.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced - Programming -Python (advanced), SQL.
- Advanced - Databases - Oracle, MariaDB, MS Azure SQL.
- Advanced - Web development / maintenance - Joomla CMS, PHP (backend), Java (server-side scripting), HTML/CSS.
- Advanced - CMS & Backend Integration / maintenance - Joomla module and template development, integration with MariaDB.
- Systems - Server setup (Windows & Linux), security, backups, scheduling tasks.
- DevOps & Automation - Shell scripting, task scheduling, remote server maintenance. GitHub source control/version control
- API integration and secure data access protocols.
- CAATs / Audit Tech - Galvanize (ACL), Highbond, Power BI.
- Understanding and exposure - Risk & Audit Methodologies - Risk-based audit, COSO, IIA IPPF.
- Advanced knowledge of admin systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Apps).
- Knowledge/exposure to higher education environment.
- Understanding/exposure to financial systems.
- Valid driver’s licence.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- High self-management and ownership.
- Innovation and systems thinking.
- Analytical and critical thinking, and risk assessment ability.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Business acumen and interpersonal skills, and ability to liaise internally and externally on different levels.
- Effective time management skills.
- Effective recordkeeping and administration skills.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To provide management oversight to the breeding and supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) rodents, as well as to provide technical assistance to researchers.
- The position shall also provide management and implementation of a quality management system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- GLP Operations Management – management assistance.
- GLP rodent breeding management.
- Managing staff.
- Liaison with researchers and technical support.
- Delivery and administration of training and research support.
- Maintain quality assurance system.
- Services and appliances liaison.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree or advanced diploma in Laboratory Animal Science (NQF level 7).
- Fluent in English.
- Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ animal laboratory science experience as a Senior Animal Laboratory l Technologist.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in rodent husbandry as a Senior Animal Laboratory Technologist.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience as a supervisor.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the establishment and implementation of a quality assurance system.
- Fluent in Afrikaans would be a recommendation for training purposes.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy, particularly in processing data (Excel, MS Word) and internet.
- Knowledge of different rodent strains and an understanding of the application of Mendel’s laws.
- Knowledge of health screening systems (sentinels) and aseptic sampling techniques.
- Knowledge of animal breeding behaviour.
- Knowledge of different infectious agents, how they multiply, spread and affect animals.
- The ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Operation and management of quality management systems.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Systematic organisational skills.
- Communication ability.
- Management ability.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Confidentiality.
Apply by: 27 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To ensure leadership, expertise, support and resources for the offering of formal professional development qualifications and programmes to capacitate university staff as university teachers.
- The purpose is aligned also to the NWU Teaching-Learning Strategy in which the professional development of academic staff is a central focus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) management
- Manage CHEPD.
- Oversee CHEPD operations.
- Report to relevant NWU structures.
Knowledge promotion of teaching and learning in Higher Education
- Establish a niche research area in the field of Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
- Engage and promote knowledge production and sharing in the field of Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
- Provide intellectual leadership in the field of Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
Development of formal qualifications in HE
- Conduct needs-analyses and conceptualise in collaboration with CTL formal qualification(s) in Higher Education.
- Conduct needs- analyses and conceptualise short learning programmes in collaboration with CTL that can articulate
- to a formal qualification.
- Oversee development, implementation and coordination of the teaching of formal qualifications.
Engage, collaborate with strategic higher education partners
- Establish and build current networks of Higher Education expertise at faculty, institutional, national and international levels.
- Establish and build Higher Education partnerships and collaborations.
- Advocate and drive transformation for Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Education (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education.
- A minimum of 5 years’ management experience in the relevant industry/ professional leadership (at least in a programme/subject group or relevant internal or external organisation).
- Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
- Proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals - especially over the last 5 years relevant to the field of Education.
- Involvement in two or more teaching and/or research activities at community level e.g., Service to the wider higher education environment (reviewer; consultant; on committees) at national/international level
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- Memberships of Higher Education Associations.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Thorough knowledge and experience of the higher education context.
- Leadership and managerial skills.
- Advance research skills.
- Advanced report writing skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sound interpretation and communication skills.
- Advanced networking skills.
- Professional and sustainable relationships.
- Leadership competencies.
Apply by: 24 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The applicant will engage in teaching and learning, in research supervision of master’s students and in research and writing publications within Computer Science fields.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
- Mentoring project students at honours level.
- Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.
Research
- Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre.
- Publishing in high impact journals and books.
- Writing of research proposals and securing funding.
Community engagement
- Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.
Minimum requirements
- A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Computer Sciences / Information Technology.
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ teaching experience at university level.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies.
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ supervision experience of honours or master’s students.
- A proven track record of research experience within Computer Science fields.
- Involvement in the community with subject related projects.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teaching of Computer Science modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
- Ability to provide guidance in master’s dissertations.
- Perform administrative and management tasks.
- Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the
- NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
- Assist with module / programme development.
- Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the school and research center.
Apply by: 28 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- As a senior representative of the School on Vaal campus, manage the operational delivery, performance and quality to achieve the faculty Teaching and Learning Plan and provide functional and academic leadership in respect of the objectives of the School on campus and in all modes of delivery on the Vaal campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
School of Social Sciences operational management
- The incumbent is expected to work in conjunction with the school director to ensure the smooth running of the school and synergy across campuses.
- Oversee day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the school on campus ensuring efficiency and compliance with university policies.
- Ensure effective workload allocation, staff performance management, and compliance with HR policies.
- Coordinate the quality assurance processes for teaching, research, community engagement and administration.
- Monitor and manage enrolment plans, programme offerings, and graduation outputs.
- Lead the development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies for the school.
School of Social Sciences Teaching and Learning day-to-day operations on campus
- Implement faculty teaching and learning practices and processes on campus and drive alignment across delivery sites. Align
- Improve the design of the School qualifications / curriculum / programmes to ensure shortfalls are addressed against external and internal programme evaluations and reviews.
- Implement continuous qualification, curriculum and programme alignment in relation to faculty plan, NWU academic standards and assessment frameworks.
- Implement systems or processes to monitor and pro-actively identify at risk students and risk modules that would impact student success.
- Determine strategies to improve student success and maximise opportunities to secure government grants based on undergraduate throughput and student success.
- Implement and oversee a secure environment for assessment and moderation.
- Participate in enrolment planning to ensure optimal enrolment as per faculty plan.
- Actively manage the registration of students, joint accountability with the Director Student Academic Administration and academic staff in the school on campus.
- Direct the administration and management of student academic information related to disciplinary matters and termination of studies due to poor academic performance across sites of delivery and on campus.
- Devise and implement improvement plans post programme reviews.
Financial management
- Manage the School’s budget, infrastructure, teaching resources, and support systems to enable optimal functioning.
Administration
- Oversee day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the School on campus ensuring efficiency and compliance with university policies.
Community engagement
- Identified and drive local community engagement opportunities, integrating them into teaching and learning to support Faculty objectives.
- Co-develop socially responsive community projects to enhance the Faculty's outreach and social impact.
Research and Innovation
- Collaborate with the relevant entity directors to support research conducted by staff members.
- Collaborate with the relevant entity directors to support post graduate research.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in one of the School of Social Sciences’ or related disciplines (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of zero to three (3) years management experience.
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks
- Significant experience in higher education.
- Experience in financial management and budgeting.
- A record of research and scholarship excellence.
- Excellent teaching and learning track record.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Fundamental knowledge of key NWU policies and strategic drives.
- Computer literacy- knowledge of Microsoft Package (e.g. MS Word, Excel).
- Administration soft and hard skills - excellent administrative and organising ability.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal skills to cultivate good work relationships with colleagues as well as students.
- Result oriented.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure, self-driven person and prepared to go an extra mile.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide:
- Governance support and instructions to the Residence & Catering departments on all three campuses.
- To manage the centralised NWU Fleet Services with decentralised deployment on all three campuses.
- Periodic reporting of activities on all three campuses in the Residence & Catering Services as well as the NWU Fleet Services, including financial and operational matters.
- Represent the department in all Residence, Catering & Fleet Services related meetings, including Capital Projects, Capital Renewals, Student Housing Committee, CMC, OHS etc.
- System Owner of the Residence Management System (StarRez) to see implementation and licencing for the next 5 years.
- Represent the NWU at ACUHO-I and ACUHO-I SAC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business & Financial Management
Analyse Income & Expense figures and related performance indicators per division:
- Residence Services.
- Catering Services.
- Food & Beverage Services.
- Fleet Services.
- Staff analyses
- Oversee annual three-year rolling budget for RCF
- Contract Management (BooMedia, Finclude, Lease agreements, Year Contracts of Maintenance or Service Providers in the RCF environment).
Strategy Implementation
- See to the implementation of the following strategies:
- Residence Strategy.
- Reaching campus minority placement ratios per campus.
- Fee strategy.
Define new strategies for:
- Capital Renewals of campus residences.
- Residence Management
- Ensure aligned Residence Rules.
- See to the successful implementation of the Residence Management System (StarRez) at the NWU.
- Manage the StarRez 5-year licencing contract.
- Represent RCF at Capital Projects as well as Capital Renewal Projects.
Consolidated Reporting
- Monthly reporting of Income and Expenses against budget with narratives for deviations.
- Management Participation
- Represent RCF at Campus Management Committee [CMC] meetings on all three campuses.
- Represent RCF at CMC & sec meetings at all three campuses.
- Standing member of Student Housing Committee SHC).
- Standing member of Student Diversity and Transformation Committee (SDTC).
- Standing member of Committee on Student Support Services (CoSSS).
- Standing member of.
- Monthly oversight meeting with the three Managers: Residence & Catering.
- Attend monthly Physical Infrastructure and Planning project progress meetings with FIDC.
- Part of the Student Information Crisis Committee (SICC).
- Represent RCF at Ad Hoc requests like Student Life Landlord lmbizo, Pam Golding due diligence investigation into the purchase of Green Meadows.
People Management
- Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture.
- Foster a participative and developmental leadership style; improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.
- Develop a Strategic Workforce Plan that builds proportions of African and People with disabilities and implement the Plan.
- Arrange and implement culture improvement interventions, establish a baseline, receive a report and feedback and implement; actively remove engagement barriers.
- Engagement with People & Culture in the 3B-realignment and placement of staff.
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in a large, complex organization.
- Experience in student housing or large-scale accommodation services - knowledge of residence life models and student well-being programmes.
- Experience of managing large-scale catering operations, restaurants and decentralized sales outlets, including contract oversight, the Liquor Act and cost control.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- Registration with the ACUHO-I.
- Experience with fleet management systems, transport compliance, and logistics planning.
- Demonstrated budget responsibility of R300m or equivalent in a large portfolio; Strong record of financial sustainability, cost control, and revenue generation; Project management (capital projects and expansions, capital renewals, or service modernisation).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Residence Services: Knowledge of student housing policies, residence life models, and student wellbeing practices;
- Facility operations, maintenance planning, and compliance with health & safety standards; Residence admissions, allocations, placement and occupancy management systems.
- Catering Services: Large-scale catering management (menu planning, nutritional standards, food safety legislation, and operational efficiency); Supplier contract management and procurement processes; Knowledge of customer satisfaction and quality assurance methodologies in food services.
- Fleet & Logistics Management: Fleet operations: vehicle acquisition, lifecycle management, cost optimisation, and usage policies; Compliance with transport legislation, licensing, and road safety standards; Digital fleet management systems, reporting, and tracking.
- Financial & Business Acumen: Strong financial management (budgeting; forecasting, variance analysis, cost containment); Revenue generation models for residences and catering services; Contract and vendor management, including leases, service-level agreements and procurement compliance; Use of management information systems (KPls, dashboards, benchmarking tools).
- Operational Excellence: Project management and change management skills; Risk management and mitigation strategies across residence, catering, and fleet operations
- Knowledge of university policies and regulatory frameworks; IT literacy for enterprise resource planning (ERP), facility and fleet management systems, and catering software.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership & People Management: Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate and manage 400 diverse staff; Delegation and empowerment of managers and supervisors while ensuring accountability; Talent development, mentorship, and succession planning; Effective conflict management and labour relations handling.
- Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making: Aligns residence, catering, and fleet services with institutional strategy; Balances long-term strategic vision with short-term operational demands; Makes evidence-based, transparent decisions under pressure.
- Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness: Clear, persuasive communication with executives, staff, students, and external partners; Builds trust and collaborative relationships across academic and operational environments; Strong negotiation and influencing skills with unions, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Student-Centric Orientation: Commitment to student well-being, inclusivity, and enhancing student experience; Sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences within a university context; Responsiveness to student needs and feedback.
- Personal Effectiveness: Resilience and stress tolerance in high-pressure environments; Ethical leadership and integrity in finance; HR, and operational decisions; Adaptability and agility when priorities shift; Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Apply by: 22 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- As a senior representative of the School on a campus, manage the operational delivery, performance and quality to achieve the faculty Teaching and Learning Plan and provide functional and academic leadership in respect of the objectives of the School on campus and in all modes of delivery on the Potchefstroom campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
School of Social Sciences operational management
- The incumbent is expected to work in conjunction with the school director to ensure the smooth running of the school and synergy across campuses.
- Oversee day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the school on campus ensuring efficiency and compliance with university policies.
- Ensure effective workload allocation, staff performance management, and compliance with HR policies.
- Coordinate the quality assurance processes for teaching, research, community engagement and administration.
- Monitor and manage enrolment plans, programme offerings, and graduation outputs.
- Lead the development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies for the school.
School of Social Sciences Teaching and Learning day-to-day operations on campus
- Implement faculty teaching and learning practices and processes on campus and drive alignment across delivery sites. Align
- Improve the design of the School qualifications / curriculum / programmes to ensure shortfalls are addressed against external and internal programme evaluations and reviews.
- Implement continuous qualification, curriculum and programme alignment in relation to faculty plan, NWU academic standards and assessment frameworks.
- Implement systems or processes to monitor and pro-actively identify at risk students and risk modules that would impact student success.
- Determine strategies to improve student success and maximise opportunities to secure government grants based on undergraduate throughput and student success.
- Implement and oversee a secure environment for assessment and moderation.
- Participate in enrolment planning to ensure optimal enrolment as per faculty plan.
- Actively manage the registration of students, joint accountability with the Director Student Academic Administration and academic staff in the school on campus.
- Direct the administration and management of student academic information related to disciplinary matters and termination of studies due to poor academic performance across sites of delivery and on campus.
- Devise and implement improvement plans post programme reviews.
Financial management
- Manage the School’s budget, infrastructure, teaching resources, and support systems to enable optimal functioning.
Administration
- Oversee day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the School on campus ensuring efficiency and compliance with university policies.
Community engagement
- Identified and drive local community engagement opportunities, integrating them into teaching and learning to support Faculty objectives.
- Co-develop socially responsive community projects to enhance the Faculty's outreach and social impact.
Research and Innovation
- Collaborate with the relevant entity directors to support research conducted by staff members.
- Collaborate with the relevant entity directors to support post graduate research.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in one of the School of Social Sciences’ or related disciplines (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of zero to three (3) years management experience.
- Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks
- Significant experience in higher education.
- Experience in financial management and budgeting.
- A record of research and scholarship excellence.
- Excellent teaching and learning track record.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Fundamental knowledge of key NWU policies and strategic drives.
- Computer literacy- knowledge of Microsoft Package (e.g. MS Word, Excel).
- Administration soft and hard skills - excellent administrative and organising ability.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal skills to cultivate good work relationships with colleagues as well as students.
- Result oriented.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure, self-driven person and prepared to go an extra mile.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To offer high quality, innovative teaching and learning; research, including the furthering of own qualifications in History; and initiate/take part in impactful community engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Offering quality teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Supervising honours students and if qualified also MA students.
- Developing module content.
- Completingteaching and learning related administration.
- Participating in processes to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the subject group, school, and faculty.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
- Further own qualifications in History.
- Publish in peer reviewed, accredited journal articles and in high impact disciplinary journals.
- Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
- Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
- Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue impactful community engagement initiatives in keeping with the NWU commitment to serve (be of service to) the community in many scholarly and practical ways.
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
- Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publications.
LEADERSHIP IN THE NWU
- Serve on faculty committees as well as subject and programme leadership positions, as it may become available.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree (NQF level 8) in History.
- A minimum of one (1) year higher education teaching experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in History
- A record of quality publication(s) in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/ or in books published by reputable academic presses.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literate in office tools.
- Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
- Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI tools) applicable in teaching and learning as well as research.
- Academic module and programme design
- Higher education pedagogical approaches.
- Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must have the capacity to mentor third year and honours students.
- Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders
- Must be able to take responsibility.
- Must be honest and continuously pursue integriTY.
- Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts that may arise in the workplace.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate Mathematics or Applied Mathematics modules, supervision of honours projects; and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING
- Teaching of undergraduate students & honours modules
RESEARCH
- PhD studies and publication of papers in accredited journals
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
- Involvement in departmental activities and committees.
SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS
- Involvement in community engagement projects; subject-specific societies, and external moderation
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics: PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus, Financial Mathematics,
OR
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Mathematics, Algebra, Topology and Functional Analysis.
- A minimum of two (2) years undergraduate teaching experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of Latex, Matlab, word & Excel.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork
- Organisational Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity)
Apply by: 26 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The Manager will be responsible for the establishment, ongoing management and implementation of Higher Degrees Academic Support projects in the Postgraduate Support Centre, focusing on intervention/improvement themes stipulated in the NWU Higher degrees Improvement Plan as approved by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
- This role is responsible for planning, executing, and completing projects on time within the allocated budget as agreed with key programme stakeholders including DHET (through the University Capacity Development Grant).
- The Manager will also provide support and guidance on the Higher Degrees Academic Support programme, projects, processes and procedures, tools and training within the institution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme Management
- Planning and management of Higher Degrees improvement projects.
- Manage resources effectively and efficiently to ensure the budget and project plan objectives are met.
- Developing, documenting and maintaining, frameworks and tools for Higher Degrees Academic Support interventions.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with the Higher Degrees Improvement Plan.
- Preparation of progress reports to the Higher Degrees Committee.
- Monitoring and reporting on the DHET Universities Capacity Development Grants (UCDG).
- Identifying risks/gaps, developing and implementing mitigation plans.
Relationship Management and Training
- Manage professional relationships with Higher Degrees internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing training and guidance to colleagues across the institution to develop Higher Degrees Support capabilities.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead and/or participate in internal Postgraduate improvement initiatives.
- Conducts project reviews to assess outcomes of interventions/improvements, against CHE Doctoral Review report to the NWU, and other national reports.
- Document and communicate all lessons learned.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree honours or equivalent (NQF level 8).
- Membership with the Southern African Research and Innovation Management (SARIMA).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ project management experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year’ operational experience in Higher Degrees environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Project management from inception through to conceptualization, development and implementation of project management plans, standard operating procedures and effective management of the project timeline.
- Project Planning & Execution – Develop necessary protocols, manuals and operational guidelines for the strategic projects.
- Sufficient level of technical background to accurately and objectively evaluate project risks.
- Planning, organising, supporting, supervising, disseminating, higher degrees support projects.
- Managing multi-phase projects.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Time management abilities and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
- Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
Apply by: 21 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The purpose of this position is to contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education, with a specific focus on Mathematics Education in the B.Ed Foundation Phase programme.
- The role includes facilitating learning in both contact and distance modes, using English and Afrikaans as Languages of Learning, Teaching and Assessment. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to advance research and scholarship in Mathematics Education within the ECDE field, including contributions at the postgraduate level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Teaching undergraduate Mathematics courses in the subject group using English and Afrikaans as the Language of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment. In both contact and distance modes of delivery.
Programme development
- Development of new modules and study material in Early Childhood Development and Education for Mathematics Education in the different programmes offered.
Research and supervision
- Research and postgraduate supervision in the field of ECDE Mathematics, with appropriate publications. Furthering of own qualification on a doctoral level in Mathematics in ECDE.
WIL/Supervision
Administration
- Administrative tasks (including but not exclusive to using the NWU Learning Management System).
Community Engagement
- Community engagement activities
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in ECDE specializing in Mathematics.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching in an ECDE school environment in both English and Afrikaans.
- A valid membership with SACE.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in lecturing in HE on a full or part-time basis.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates deep understanding of the Foundation Phase Mathematics curriculum (Grades R–3), including number sense, operations, measurement, data handling, and spatial awareness, combined with age-appropriate pedagogical strategies. (essential)
- Plans and facilitates engaging, developmentally appropriate Mathematics learning experiences for pre-service Foundation Phase teachers, using both contact and distance modalities. (essential)
- Supports mathematical understanding through effective use of English and Afrikaans as Languages of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (LoLTA), and models strategies for teaching multilingual learners. (essential)
- Selects and uses a variety of teaching aids—including concrete materials, pictorial representations, and digital tools—to promote conceptual understanding and active learning. (essential)
- Designs and implements a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor pre-service teachers’ grasp of Mathematics content and pedagogy, and to support responsive teaching. (essential)
- Demonstrates the ability to responsibly and effectively integrate AI tools to enhance Mathematics teaching, learning, and assessment. This includes guiding pre-service teachers to critically evaluate AI-generated content, use AI for lesson planning or formative assessment, and foster digital literacy in young learners. (essential)
- Uses digital platforms and online learning tools effectively to support Mathematics instruction in both contact and distance education settings. (recommended)
- Contributes to community-based initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving foundational numeracy, involving caregivers, teachers, and schools in under-resourced communities. (essential)
- Conducts and supervises research in Foundation Phase Mathematics education, contributing to knowledge production, innovation, and evidence-based teaching practices. (essential)
- Demonstrates proficiency in using computers for academic and administrative purposes, including word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, learning management systems and online communication platforms. (essential)
- Understands the role of coding and robotics in developing foundational problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. Integrates basic coding and robotics concepts in Mathematics education and prepares pre-service teachers to introduce these concepts in age-appropriate, play-based ways in early learning environments. (desired)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and foundational teaching concepts; committed to improving Mathematics teaching and learning at the earliest levels.
- Acts with honesty, fairness, and ethical responsibility in teaching, assessment, research, and community engagement. Respects confidentiality and academic integrity.
- Shows flexibility in adjusting to changing educational environments, diverse student needs, technological shifts, and institutional priorities. Maintains effectiveness under pressure.
- Builds positive working relationships with colleagues, students, schools, and communities. Works effectively within a team, contributes to joint initiatives, and supports shared goals.
- Continuously seeks professional growth, reflects critically on practice, and engages with current trends in Mathematics education, early childhood development, and educational technology.
- Demonstrates creativity and initiative in addressing teaching challenges, curriculum design, and community engagement, especially in resource-constrained environments.
- Values diversity and demonstrates awareness and respect for South Africa’s multilingual and multicultural classrooms, promoting inclusive practices in Mathematics education.
- Communicates clearly and professionally—both orally and in writing—with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
- Willing to explore, experiment with, and integrate new technologies—including AI, coding, and digital tools—to improve teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Director Academic Systems plays a pivotal role in driving NWU’s digital transformation ensuring that technology effectively supports teaching, learning, research, and administrative processes.
- This role forms part of NWU’s IT leadership, with the responsibility of planning, development, and delivery of digital solutions that enable academic and operational efficiency.
- The Academic Systems Director oversees teams responsible for systems that enable collaboration, communication, and productivity across the institution.
- He/She ensures that T&L solutions are user-focused, reliable, and aligned with the university’s strategic goals, additionally the Director fosters innovation, promotes digital literacy, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that academic and office technologies meet evolving institutional needs while maintaining compliance, security, and service excellence standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business solutions management
- Oversee the planning, design, and deployment of business solutions that support teaching, learning, research, and office operations.
- Manage the sourcing, implementation, integration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it effectively supports teaching, learning, and student engagement.
- Ensure that new solutions meet user requirements, comply with governance standards, and are scalable and sustainable.
- Drive continuous improvement of existing systems through upgrades, automation, and process optimisation.
- Oversee the management, development, and support of the institutional web platform and related digital services, ensuring they align with branding, accessibility, and user experience standards.
- Oversee the management and support of Research Management Systems and Library systems, ensuring they effectively support scholarly activity and resource accessibility.
- Practical support of exam management systems, ensuring reliability and integrity in assessment processes.
- Support video conferencing meetings for high-stake meetings of the NWU.
- Manage a virtualisation system that underpins Teaching and Learning activities.
- Oversee the implementation, governance, and optimisation of the Microsoft 365 suite and the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.) to enhance productivity, automation, and business process efficiency.
- Promote system integration and interoperability across platforms to improve data flow, efficiency, and user experience.
Strategic Management
- Contributes to NWU’s broader digital transformation efforts, ensuring that T&L solutions align with the university's strategic goals.
- Ensure that IT initiatives and resources are aligned with the university's overall strategic goals and objectives, particularly within the academic sphere.
- Drive digital transformation within the academic environment, creating a seamless and integrated digital experience for students and faculty.
- Provide strategic direction for the development and integration of enterprise applications and systems.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and digital optimisation in academic and administrative processes.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage capital and operational budgets for IT-AS.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective use of technology.
- Oversee procurement and vendor contracts for related T&L solutions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Implement and maintain a Software Asset Management (SAM) framework to optimise software licensing, ensure legal compliance, and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
Stakeholder engagement
- Build strong relationships with Faculty, Research and Support divisions to understand business needs and future goals.
- Facilitate collaboration between IT teams, business units, and external partners to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Lead effective communication and change management initiatives during system implementation.
- Ensure lecturer and student needs and feedback are considered when developing and implementing IT solutions, especially for Learning Management System (LMS), Research and related systems.
- Engage with technology vendors to evaluate and procure new systems and solutions.
- Partner with leading institutions or organisations where technology solutions are shared.
- Establish clear and consistent communication channels with all stakeholders.
- Engage stakeholders early in the project lifecycle to allow for input and feedback. leading to better solutions.
- Actively promote transformation and seek to narrow the digital divide at all levels.
IT programme management
- Establish and maintain a structured program management framework for IT-AS initiatives.
- Oversee the planning, prioritisation, and execution of multiple IT and business solution projects, ensuring alignment with the university’s strategic goals.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure project dependencies, timelines, and risks are effectively managed.
- Monitor and report on program performance, progress, and outcomes to executive stakeholders.
- Ensure project governance, quality assurance, and compliance with institutional and IT policies, standards and guidelines.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management to support successful adoption of new systems and processes.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of business analysts and support specialists.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Ensure skills development and succession planning within the team.
- Implement metrics and KPIs to monitor solution performance and impact.
- Ensure timely resolution of incidents and continuous improvement in service standards.
Cybersecurity
- Oversee the implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices across all IT-AS-managed systems and solutions.
- Collaborate with IT-IP (Infrastructure and Platforms) to align on institutional cybersecurity strategy and risk management frameworks.
- Ensure that all IT-AS business and academic systems adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA) and university governance requirements.
- Manage risk assessments and security audits for new and existing solutions, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated.
- Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness among staff and system users through training and communication initiatives.
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, or a related field (NQF level 9).
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ specialist information technology experience of which four (4) years should be on management level, preferably within the higher education environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- A doctoral degree (NQF level 10).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- A strong understanding of higher education academic software and management processes
- A good understanding of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing is essential. This includes knowledge of relevant IT standards and practices such as ITIL and NIST
- Effectively manage IT projects and portfolios, ensuring they align with the university's strategic goals.
- Leading a team of IT professionals, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring their development and growth.
- Develop and implement an IT strategy that supports the university's overall mission and objectives, including digital transformation initiatives.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills are crucial to work with various departments, stakeholders, and external partners
- Attract, retain, and develop IT talent, aligning with the university's talent pool strategy.
- Identifying and implementing strategies to optimize critical processes, enhance efficiency, and improve communication.
- Understand the unique needs and challenges of IT in a higher education environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical thinking / Problem solving.
- Building interpersonal relationships.
- Client/student service and support.
- Communication.
- Planning and organising/work management.
- Quality commitment/work standards.
- Teamwork / collaboration.
- University awareness.
- Leadership and Strategic Thinking.
- Innovation and Change Management.
- Resilience and Adaptability.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Supportive role to Senior Accountant/Accountant/Assistant Accountant on the OU levels of the organization. To fulfil the Fiscal Officer role - provide fiscal, policy, and internal control management of accounts in the faculty/support department.
- Responsible for ensuring that processes and related controls have been established to achieve the mission and objectives of the NWU Financial Administration of the financial fragment in People and Culture related documentation and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
- Take responsibility for the preparation and input of the faculty/support department annual budget on OU level.
- Preparation of project proposals and budgets, including the adherence to the NWU financial policy and guidelines.
- Compile and prepare reports where applicable.
- Do the monthly variance reporting on the IDU system.
- Assist the Accountant with the follow-up of financial/audit queries.
Monitoring and control
- Keep abreast of changes in NWU financial policies and guidelines and advice, where applicable, management and staff on the NWU financial policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Oversee/fulfil the KFS Fiscal Officer role.
- Assist Senior Accountant/Accountant/Assistant Accountant in the budget control process – coordinate feedback from various entities.
- Discuss OU financial results with OU managers.
- Assist with the sundry debtor’s follow-up.
- Assist in the monitoring of physical assets of OU.
Financial administration and support
- Purchasing, transfers, initiating journals, invoicing of sundry debtors - on OU level (KFS and IDU functions).
Ad hoc assignments
- Office administration (including compile and update databases and record management).
- Personal development.
- Preparing training material and assist with training workshops.
- Delivering of other financial management task from time to time in coordination with director of Financial Planning.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting 3 and/or Management Accounting 3 (NQF level 7).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ financial/management accounting experience in a financial environment – exposure to various aspects of finance and management accounting.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in external funding applications and reporting (e.g. TIA, NRF).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working on an ERP system (e.g. Oracle, KFS).
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- Exposure to budgeting, reporting and analytical reviewing.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proven knowledge of general financial principles.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Ability to multi-task and still function effectively and accurately under pressure.
- Basic legal knowledge for contracts, SLA’s, NDA’s etc. review.
- Proven knowledge of importation of goods and custom clearance.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of the Engineering environment.
- Ability to provide daily oversight on how the funds are spent.
- Good communication, written and numeracy skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment.
- Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures.
Apply by: 31 October 2025
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