Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ h...
Job Description:
- The Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion forms part of the Division for Teaching Excellence (DTE). The Centre promotes the strategic alignment of academic planning with the UJ mission and national requirements regarding programmes and qualifications. The Centre provides support for the planning of new programmes and is responsible for facilitating the internal and external quality assurance process for programmes and quality reviews.
- The Centre supports the management and review of existing programmes in line with institutional and national policy. The successful candidate will contribute to the fulfilment of the Centre’s responsibilities and ensure that its business is conducted efficiently and in line with legislative and policy requirements. The Centre is seeking a qualified and experienced professional who will demonstrate capacity in terms of its operational requirements and deliver appropriate support to academic and administrative staff, and relevant University structures, on quality assurance activities both internally and externally. The incumbent will advise and render support to faculties in all aspects of programme development and/or review and work closely with academic staff. The incumbent will be required to provide advice on meeting the internal and external regulatory requirements to offer new programmes.
Responsibilities:
As a Facilitator in the Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion the incumbent will be required to:
- Assist with applications to the regulatory bodies for PQM clearance, accreditation and registration.
- Maintain records of correspondence with regulatory and other relevant bodies.
- Maintain programme tracking on the management information system – internal and external processes.
- Assist with systems development and contribute to the revision and updating of the Centre’s manuals, guidelines, and programme- or process-related documents.
- Assist faculties during the development process of new programmes (whole and short learning programmes) and participate in programme review processes as needed.
- Facilitate staff development sessions as required.
- Administer the activities of the Programme Working Group.
- Collaborate with Central Academic Administration and other staff on programme- and Centre-related matters.
- Participate in engagements with higher education institutions and regulatory bodies.
- Participate in policy development and review.
- Conduct data analysis and preparation of reports for governance and management structures.
- Assist with quarterly and annual reporting.
- Organise meetings, workshops and other engagements as required and assist with logistical arrangements for conferences and other activities.
- Liaise with stakeholders in the quality assurance processes and provide timeous, accurate responses.
- Assist with development, monitoring, maintenance and revision of the Centre’s module content and discussion forum on the learning management system.
- Assist with projects and activities of the Centre and Division and participate in benchmarking as required.
- Monitor incoming mail and respond on the Centre’s central email account.
- Accurate record-keeping in the Centre’s central database.
- Perform any other duties delegated by the line manager/Director as required for the Centre.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Education, Management, Social Sciences or a cognate field.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in working in higher education.
- Knowledge and understanding of the university context and university systems.
- Working knowledge of the internal and external environments of higher education, with specific reference to quality assurance and the processes undertaken within universities to support academic programme development towards final approval.
- Knowledge of working with regulatory body requirements as they pertain to programmes and the requirements for registration of qualifications on the NQF (DHET, CHE, SAQA).
Recommendations:
- A Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in a relevant field.
- Experience of facilitating staff capacity development workshops, particularly on online university systems and quality assurance processes.
- In-depth understanding of academic planning, quality assurance, and policy implementation in higher education institutions.
- Experience in organising meetings, i.e. preparing the agenda, minute-taking, etc.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Personal qualities of integrity, ethical and professional conduct, sound judgement, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs in the work environment.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions as appropriate.
- Self-management, high level of independent work and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to use technology and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
- Adherence to deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Project management skills.
- Organisational skills.
Deadline:25th September,2026
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Job Purpose:
- The Director will be responsible for strategic leadership, inter alia directing and shaping the future of the JIAS. Institutes for Advanced Study are designed to afford top quality researchers with an opportunity to focus entirely on their central calling in their respective fields, either individually or in collaborative enterprise and JIAS is expected to continue to be an exemplar for such institutes the world over. The Director should have a strong national and international network of collaborators, the ability to expand and foster new partnerships and ensure the financial self-sustainability of the Institute. To contribute to the University’s positioning as a Pan-African university, the Director should also have a sound knowledge of Pan-Africanism in its broadest sense. The Director should be astute in driving policy and strategy and have a passion for teaching, postgraduate student training, and supervision.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Determine, articulate, implement, and lead the JIAS strategic initiatives to enhance the UJ’s national, regional, and international reputation and performance in accordance with its strategic objectives, including Global Excellence and Stature in the context of Technology for the Future, African Union Agenda 2063, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Societal Impact.
- Ensure the financial self-sustainability of the JIAS through networking and fundraising (in conjunction with the UJ’s Development Office).
- Lead towards achieving the institute’s mission of catalysing change with foresight and having real-world impact.
Research, Teaching and Learning
- Track multiple projects, teams, and university management, in terms of deadlines, and deliverables.
- Contribute towards other academic programmes, including curriculum development, supervision of postgraduate students, and hosting postdoctoral research fellows.
- Proactively manage project implementation and coordination with other external stakeholders.
- Contribute towards the generation of new knowledge and thought-leadership through an active research and media profile.
Resources and People Management
- Ensure effective and efficient management of the JIAS research cost centres, finances, and other resources.
- Effectively manage academic, administrative, and professional support staff, including staff and visiting academic recruitment, development, and retention.
Stakeholder Relationship Management and Liaison
- Build and maintain key relationships with partner institutes and research networks.
- Develop and participate in workshops and immersive partner engagements.
- Network and participate in fundraising events (in conjunction with the University's Development Office).
- Take a consultative approach with relevant university executives (Deans, Vice-Deans, and others) towards a strategy that is developed with relevant stakeholders of the university.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy, Philosophy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5-8 years' relevant leadership experience in an academic, research, or interdisciplinary institute or academic environment.
- Substantive research portfolio (including accredited publications) or significant professional experience.
- Professional networking and fundraising experience, and an ability to work productively with partners.
- A track record of successfully securing both national and international funding in thematic areas of global importance, for example, SDGs.
- A track record of successful postgraduate student and postdoctoral supervision.
- A track record of leadership, governance, organisational management, administration, and financial management.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Ability to conduct and direct research and communicate ideas to a range of stakeholders.
- Proven experience in the use of technology, and information systems for management.
- Management and high-level administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work to deadlines, and under pressure.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Excellent leadership and management.
- Excellent report writing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Excellent business skills (Financial management).
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collegiality and emotionally intelligence.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Deadline:25th September,2026
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Job Description:
- The HEMIS (Higher Education Management Information) Office is a service and support office within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination across all departments to maintain a high level of data quality and to manage the HEMIS data submissions to DHET for subsidy purposes. The position has one staff member reporting to it. UJ is looking to appoint a HEMIS Officer in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the HEMIS data audits for the University.
- Prepare HEMIS data submissions and conduct comprehensive validation checks prior to submission to DHET.
- Identify, analyse and investigate HEMIS validation errors, exceptions, anomalies and inconsistencies.
- Distribute identified data errors to the relevant data custodians and coordinate the corrections to ensure that errors are resolved within prescribed timelines.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails supporting data corrections, validations and submissions.
- Conduct validation checks before, during and after HEMIS submissions to identify data anomalies and potential reporting risks.
- Monitor reporting requirements and maintain an updated HEMIS reporting calendar to ensure that all submissions are completed within prescribed timelines.
- Coordinate and provide administrative and technical support during HEMIS audit processes.
- Monitor audit findings and assist in implementing corrective actions arising from HEMIS audits and data quality reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve HEMIS reporting processes, controls and system functionality.
- Managing the budget and expenditure in the department.
- Managing all human capital management administration for the department.
- Oversee the general office administration and operations.
- Ongoing and timely handling of risks related to all the HEMIS data submissions.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours’ degree (NQF 8) in Information Management, Public Management and Governance, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience related to the planning and coordination of the HEMIS data audits at universities.
- Good knowledge of and more than two (2) years’ experience in the use of the Valpac software.
- A fundamental knowledge of the applicable higher education legislation, funding principles and the HEMIS requirements.
- Competence in data processing and the compilation of reports.
- Extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration.
Recommendations:
- A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Information Management, Public Management and Governance, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years’ experience in HEMIS data submissions.
- Risk management experience.
- Sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process.
- Extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good problem-solving via logical, analytical thinking.
- The ability to consistently work accurately under pressure- with excellent attention to detail.
- Good numerical skills.
- Very good verbal and written communication skills.
- Very good planning and organising skills, including time management.
- Good administrative skills.
Deadline:25th September,2026
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Job Purpose:
- To teach, conduct research and, where appropriate, interact with the community in order to work towards the mission of the University of Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:
Teaching & Learning
- Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Social and Cultural Anthropology and/or other course offerings of the Department
Research
- Supervise postgraduates and publish research in accredited journals
Administration
- Administrative roles within the department and faculty
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Anthropology (or cognate discipline)
- 5 (Five) years’ lecturing experience
- Demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision, including Honours, Masters and PhD students
- Discipline based knowledge
- Experience lecturing undergraduates
- Experience in curriculum development
- Experience in compiling study guides
- Publications in peer reviewed, accredited journals, and book chapters
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Ability to work under pressure
- Courteous and professional with good communication skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- MS Office skills
- LLMS such as Moodle and other academic related systems
- Ability to lecture and assess
Recommendations:
- Demonstrated expertise in Anthropology, with a strong and coherent research profile in one or more relevant areas of the discipline – a focus on the environment would be a preference.
- Willingness to teach courses offered by the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies broadly.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic development and visibility of Anthropology within the department, faculty and broader university.
- Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
- Evidence of an active and developing research programme, with potential for national and international research recognition.
Deadline:27th September,2026
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Job Description:
- The role is responsible for the Management of Mechanical Metallurgy, Non-Destructive Testing and Welding Laboratories according to the relevant procedure on a daily basis. Manage, maintain and repair equipment to ensure effective running of the workshop/laboratory. The preparation and supervision of student practical experiments/laboratory sessions. The provision of support for research projects and activities in the Department of Metallurgy. To ensure that occupational health and safety regulations are followed to minimise risks.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Physical Metallurgy practicals.
- Prepare metallurgical samples.
- Oversee health and safety in the laboratory.
- Maintain and calibrations of teaching equipment.
- Ordering of laboratory consumables.
- Order laboratory equipment.
- Design and the fabrication of experimental setups.
- Installation and commissioning of research equipment.
- Guide students on research projects execution.
Minimum requirements
- A Diploma/Certification (NQF 6) in Physical Metallurgy or relevant qualification.
- A minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ industrial experience.
- Practical content of the BEng Tech modules.
Recommendations:
- A Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy will be an added advantage.
- Worked in a metallurgical Laboratory.
- Having a Masters’ degree would be advantageous.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good written or verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player
Deadline:25th September,2026
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Job Purpose:
- To bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams by facilitating effective business analysis, translating business needs into clear and actionable technology requirements, analysing business processes and data, and contributing to the design of fit-for-purpose digital solutions and process enhancements. The role requires sufficient technical understanding to engage effectively with software development, data, integration, and technology teams and to assess the feasibility, impact, and implications of proposed solutions.
Responsibilities:
Business Analysis, Technical Business Analysis, and Project Management
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, needs, and desired outcomes.
- Elicit, document, analyse and prioritise business requirements.
- Analyse and model current and future-state business processes and identify opportunities for optimisation and automation.
- Conduct data analysis to support evidence-based requirements and fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Translate requirements into functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, data requirements, and solution documentation.
- Analyse requirements from functional and technical perspectives, identifying dependencies, constraints, data requirements, architectural and integration implications.
- Understand applications, databases, APIs, integrations, and system interfaces sufficiently to engage effectively with technical teams.
- Identify where an API or other integration mechanism may be required and document the systems, data, and business requirements involved.
- Define and document data sources, data elements, relationships, validation rules, quality requirements, and expected outputs.
- Use SQL, appropriate data sources, and/or visualisation tools to interrogate, validate, and present data.
- Analyse the impact of proposed changes on applications, integrations, processes, data, and upstream/downstream dependencies.
- Collaborate with Developers, Systems Integrators, Database Administrators, Testers, and other technical specialists to translate requirements into implementable solutions.
- Assist with project planning, estimation, monitoring, issue resolution, and scope management.
Stakeholder Management
- Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure a common understanding of requirements and deliverables.
- Build and sustain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organise and lead workshops, interviews, and requirements sessions.
- Translate technical concepts into clear business language and business needs into clear technical requirements.
- Develop training materials, user communications, and change-support information.
Quality Assurance, Risk and Governance
- Provide input into the Solutions Delivery strategy based on industry trends, best practices, and business insights.
- Maintain and contribute to the Business Analysis Framework, standards, and templates.
- Identify and manage risks relating to requirements, data, integrations, and solution dependencies.
- Participate in solution testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Develop and validate test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
- Validate delivered functionality and data outcomes against approved requirements and business rules.
- Apply secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles.
- Adhere to approved governance, change management, and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, data-driven improvement, and innovation.
Business Analysis Practice & Advisory Services
- Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in business analysis and provide expert guidance to business and delivery teams.
- Recommend improvements to business analysis standards, methodologies, and processes to enhance requirements management and solution delivery.
Minimum requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology, Business Analysis, or equivalent.
- Five (5) to eight (8) years' experience in business analysis, encompassing requirements elicitation, process analysis, data analysis, and solution design.
- Demonstrated experience working with technology teams in the delivery of software applications, integrations, data-driven solutions, or digital process automation.
- Knowledge and understanding of Agile software development lifecycle methodologies.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools, e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge and practical use of process modelling tools and techniques.
- Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, with the ability to perform basic queries to interrogate, validate, and analyse data.
- Working knowledge of system integration concepts, including APIs, web services, data exchange, system interfaces, and integration dependencies.
- Ability to translate business requirements into functional, data, and integration requirements and engage effectively with technical specialists.
Technical Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Business analysis methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Requirements elicitation, analysis, modelling and traceability.
- Process modelling and business process analysis.
- Data analysis, data interpretation, and data quality analysis.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
- Understanding of APIs, system integration, data exchange, and system interfaces.
- Ability to interpret basic solution architecture, data flow, and integration diagrams.
- User stories, acceptance criteria, functional specifications, and business rules.
- Agile software development lifecycle and SDLC.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
- UAT, test scenario development, defect analysis, and requirements validation.
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
- Security, privacy, and secure-by-design awareness.
- Communication, interpersonal skills, collaboration, influencing, and project management.
- Analytical; innovative; results-driven; quality mindset; customer focus; attention to detail; professional conduct.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Deadline:25th September,2026
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Job Purpose:
- Lecturer in Psychology including teaching, research supervision, clinical/therapeutic supervision, and publishing.
Responsibilities:
Research (including doctoral studies)
- Data collection, analysis and write of research for publications
Teaching
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Postgraduate Supervision
- Postgraduate Supervision of Honours and Masters students
Clinical Supervision
- Prepare, conduct clinical supervision and facilitate report writing
Administration
- Contribute to departmental/faculty functioning commensurate with work division. This may include course/module co-ordination
Minimum requirements
- MA in Psychology with PhD in Psychology in progress
- Two (2) years’ lecturing experience
- Knowledge of general psychology
- Knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology
- Knowledge of clinical/counselling supervision
- Knowledge of research and publication strategies
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Counselling Psychologist
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Teaching undergraduate (large classes)
- Teaching postgraduate
- Academic research and publishing
- Clinical supervision
- Administrative skills
- Research supervision (Honours and Masters)
Recommendations:
- Knowledge of neuropsychology
- In-depth knowledge of therapeutic modalities
- Conducting child and adult psychological assessments
- Interest in positive psychology will be beneficial
Deadline:7th September,2026
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