Latest Jobs at Tshwane University of Technology

• The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management Sciences has a Lecturer position available at the Mbombela Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully completed standardized application form available from the university intranet as well asn recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments

Critical Performance Areas
Teaching and Learning

• Plan, organise and facilitate teaching and learning in Business Management or Business Administration or Entrepreneurship as required.
• Prepare, develop, and manage learning and assessment materials.
• Use technology, the LMS, and multi-modal methods to promote meaningful learning.
• Offer academic guidance that fosters critical and creative thinking and engages students.
• Obtain student feedback to improve the facilitation of teaching and learning.
• Obtain peer evaluations to improve teaching and learning, teaching methods, teaching tools, and student assessment.
• Assessment and evaluation of student work to maintain high academic standards.
• Capturing and processing of marks and all administrative tasks relating to teaching, learning, and postgraduate supervision.

Research and innovation

• Participate in the supervision of postgraduate students.
• Conduct independent research either as part of a team or under supervision.
• Produce research and innovation outputs.
• Participate in or initiate departmental or individual community engagement projects.
• Participation in stakeholder, departmental, faculty, and university committees.

Industry Collaboration

• Establish relationships with industry partners to facilitate cooperative research, internships, and student placement opportunities.
• Stay updated with industry trends to ensure the academic program maintains relevance and provides students with employable skills.
• Develop projects and case studies that reflect real-world challenges and require practical solutions.

Work Integrated Learning Initiatives

• Manage, implement, and monitor work-integrated learning programmes aligned with the department and programme plans.
• Provide industry leadership and central coordination of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the department.
• Negotiate suitable placement positions for students with government departments, municipalities and private organisations.
• Conduct and facilitate preparatory workshops for all WIL students.
• Track and evaluate students' progress and development throughout their WIL module.
• Review weekly deliverables of WIL students and grade their work on week-to-week basis.
• General administrative duties and maintaining progress and regular feedback with the Section Head/HOD every two weeks.

Administrative and other duties

• Perform administrative tasks related to key performance areas.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision activities.
• Participate in the development and execution of the Short Learning Programmes
• Participate in the department's administration and governance, such as attending faculty meetings, serving on committees, and providing input on departmental decisions.
• Engage with the broader academic and professional community through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Involvement in any teaching and learning activity as the Head of Department may reasonably assign to them. 

Minimum Requirements
Academic Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Business Management, Business Administration, or Entrepreneurship or Equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years of relevant teaching experience at a tertiary institution and/or three years of relevant industry-related experience will be required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other teaching and learning technology software.
• Full proficiency in English is a prerequisite.
• Completion of a TUT License to Teach programme will be compulsory.

Professional Registration:

• Registration with a relevant professional body is recommended; if not registered with one, you must register within 6 months of accepting the offer.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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• The Directorate of Higher Education and Support in the Department of Student Development and Support (SDS) has a vacancy for a Junior SDS Practitioner at the Pretoria West Campus. This is a part-time contract position, requiring 19 hours per week, for a period of three months, from October to December 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo competency testing.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Screening and identification of mental health challenges
• Containment of presenting difficulties
• Provide preventative and developmental counselling services and interventions to students
• Taking part in psycho-educational activities
• Promotion of primary psychosocial well being
• Referral to appropriate professionals or other appropriate resources

Minimum Requirements (Qualification):

• Honours degree (Psychology) or BPsych/BPsych equivalent
• Must be a Registered Counsellor (PRC) at the HPCSA

Minimum Requirements (Experience):

• 3-years of experience rendering basic counselling services for students at a higher education institution

Personal competencies:

• Ability to work with people individually or in groups
• Ability to manage stress and time effectively
• Ability to apply and facilitate effective communication.
• Ability to counsel, mentor and provide guidance.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, function independently and take responsibility for tasks.
• Ability to operate effectively in team context.
• Ability to take initiative and to be creative and innovative.
• Effective presentation, lecturing and facilitation skills (individuals, group, facilitation, etc.)
• Ability to apply a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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• The Directorate of Higher Education and Support in the Department of Student Development and Support (SDS) has one Educational Psychology internship vacancy available at the Soshanguve Campus. The internship is for a period of one year and will commence on 2 January 2027. In accordance with HPCSA requirements, the internship will be full-time, and the intern will be required to work during school holidays.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo competency testing.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Offer professional and competent personal counselling/ therapy services and assessments to registered TUT students on the Soshanguve campus under the supervision of a registered educational psychologist.
• Working with the school around Soshanguve to provide educational psychological services to learners, including individual and group therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational assessments
• To help foster and develop both the academic and personal skills of TUT students
• Take part in various psycho-educative activities with TUT students including webinars, awareness campaigns, creating social media content and presenting life skills classes
• Write professional and psychometrically sound assessment reports
• Comply with the administrative requirements at SDS
• Attend multidisciplinary teams’ meetings and work as part of collaborative support team and contribute to effective team functioning

Minimum Requirements (Qualification):

• Currently registered as an MA student in Educational Psychology at a recognized University
• Be registered with the HPCSA as an intern Psychologists by no later than January 2027

Personal competencies:

• Ability to work with people individually or in groups
• Ability to manage stress and time effectively
• Ability to apply and facilitate effective communication.
• Ability to counsel, mentor and provide guidance.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, function independently and take responsibility for tasks.
• Ability to counsel, mentor and provide guidance.
• Ability to operate effectively in team context.
• Ability to take initiative and to be creative and innovative.
• Effective presentation, lecturing and facilitation skills (individuals, group, facilitation, etc.)
• Ability to apply a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.
• Be willing and able to work on both campuses in Soshanguve (North and South campus

Deadline:4th September,2026

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• The Directorate of Higher Education and Support in the Department of Student Development and Support (SDS) has a three-month part-time position for a Disability Lab Assistant based at the Pretoria campus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo competency testing.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Providing multimodal support to students with disabilities and administration.
• Participate in the service delivery of supporting students with disabilities
• Administer and maintain the Disability Lab, assistive devices, software, and specialised equipment, including the use of a braille machine
• Monitoring students when they study in the lab
• Conduct registration interviews, provide referrals, and facilitate reasonable accommodations and concessions.
• Train students in the effective use of assistive technologies and maintain asset registers.
• Prepare accessible learning materials in alternative formats.
• Coordinate and facilitate accessible tests and examinations, including readers, scribes, amanuenses, and invigilation support.
• Compile and maintain student records, databases, statistics, and accommodation documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Coordinate disability awareness campaigns, workshops, and outreach programmes.
• Liaise with students, staff, and external stakeholders regarding disability support services.
• Participate in HEDSA activities, arrange orientation and mobility for students, and Student Development and Support (SDS) initiatives.
• Provide holistic support to students with disabilities to promote access, academic success, and retention and liaising with prospective and registered students
• Performing other SDS related activities

Minimum requirements:

• A three to four-year relevant qualification in the field of Education, or Inclusive Education and any relevant disability qualification.
• Three years’ experience in providing student development and support services, including disability support and the use of assistive technologies, with proven experience in working with students with disabilities in a higher education environment to promote accessibility, inclusion, and student success.

Knowledge and Skills

• Reasonable accommodation and concession processes.
• Assistive technologies and accessible learning environments.
• Student development and support practices.
• Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.

Deadline:4th September,2026

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• The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is looking for an accomplished manager and strategic leader to serve as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
• The incumbent will provide strategic leadership to the entire academic project of the University. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring, amongst others, that the academic function of the university is technology-driven and fit for the purpose of curbing the dropout rate while producing competitive and excellent success rates and throughput rates.
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning is responsible, among others, for the provision of strategic and operational leadership to the Faculties, Executive
• Deaneries, the University’s Campuses, Campus Rectorates, as well as strategic entities such as the Tshwane School for Business & Society (TSB), Higher Education Development & Support (HEDS) and the TUT Confucius Institute.
• The role further provides expert advice to Executive Management, Senate, and Council on matters pertaining to educational innovation to drive smart campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION

• A relevant PhD/ Doctorate Degree (NQF 10)

EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in management in line with the Industry Standards.
• A sound, track record as an academic at the level of Professor in line with TUT requirements for professors.
• Academic teaching experience with evidence of excellence in teaching and research.
• A successful track record in devising and implementing strategic change and growth, as well as driving organisational effectiveness.
• A demonstrated record of leadership and management capabilities, having provided leadership to academics, policy makers, community leaders and leaders of the private sector (National and International).
• A distinguished research and scholarship of teaching background, having impacted positively on institutional and/or national policies, as well as a significant publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A proven record in designing capacity building programmes aimed specifically at producing a new generation of academics and a firm grasp of solutions needed for the retention of young and established academics within the University
• Ability and experience in the development and implementation of policy
• Evidence of successful networking and collaboration with external partners germane to the higher education sector*
• A track record of personal excellence in leading and managing a large and diverse staff complement
• Strategic thinking, visionary leadership, and commitment to the university’s strategic goals
• Skills in managing change and navigating different cultural and political environments effectively
• Experience in driving academic transformation
• Evidence of familiarity with Academic Ratings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES
Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Act, University Statutes and Rules
• Demonstrated knowledge of all laws, regulations and policies
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the academic research environment and current issues in research administration, policy and funding
• A thorough knowledge of South Africa’s science and technology systems, particularly the role of universities in the creation of knowledge related to development imperatives confronting South Africa
• Familiarity with research ethics, intellectual property, and the academic funding landscape
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement, integrated business management, and financial literacy

Skills:

• Excellent project management skills with strong evidence of successful large scale project delivery
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to strategize and communicate effectively
• Exhibits effective decision-making, sound judgement and conceptual thinking
• Skilled at facilitating change and imparting impact and influence
• Proficient in problem-solving, project planning, and managing stakeholder relationships
• Expertise in people, team and resource management

Attributes:

• Strategic thinker focused on results with strong organisation, attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proficient at building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Exhibits integrity, professionalism, and resilience with a collaborative leadership style
• Possesses emotional intelligence and commitment to ethical leadership and institutional values
• Possession of Professional knowledge, skills and University awareness

Deadline:13th September,2026