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Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the Centre of Excellence: responsible for the following specialist areas: total rewards; integrated talent management, leadership development, learning, and development; organisational development and efficiency; change and performance management, organisational design and development, and employee relations and wellness.
• Lead the implementation of high-performance culture within the organisation.
• Support the implementation of HR strategy: through researching, designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions and best practices in talent management, total reward, etc., ensure effective organisational design through Organisational Development best practices, develop and implement integrated talent management strategy, frameworks, processes, and policies, in line with best practice to ensure VUT is able to attract, retain, engage, develop and deploy talent.
• Value Proposition: Develop an integrated employee value proposition for various talent workforce to ensure retention of critical skills, benchmark trends, and best practices in performance management, recognition, and reward, talent management, HRD, and leadership development.
• Performance and Culture Change: develop performance management strategy, processes, a system in line with best practices, and lead the cultural diversity initiatives and develop innovative programmes that support transformation.

Application Criteria:

• Minimum Post Graduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field (Honours / BTech / Post Graduate Diploma etc)
• Minimum 7 years’ of progressive experience in the specific domain of the CoE (e.g., HRM, Employee Relations, Employee Wellness, Organisational Development, Skills Development), with a significant portion (3 years) in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in establishing and leading a Centre of Excellence or similar centralised function.
• Demonstrated track record of driving organisational change and implementing successful initiatives.
• Experience in strategic planning, programme management, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
• Registration with a relevant professional body would serve as an advantage.

Skills:

• Change and strategic management skills, conflict and problem management skills, negotiations, networking and presentation skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.

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Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:
Completing a doctoral qualification with specialisation in the field of Entrepreneurship.

• Contributing towards effective teaching and learning in Entrepreneurship and related subjects as delegated by the Head of Department.
• Contributing to online course design, maintaining quality study guides and subject files, and developing teaching portfolios of evidence that adhere to high quality standards.
• Assessing and moderating formative and/or summative assessments.
• Developing curriculum and instructional materials in line with the university and SAQA guidelines.
• Participating in national and international conferences and publishing research findings in accredited journals.
• Fulfilling student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with assigned responsibilities.
• Displaying sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or any Business Management-related Master’s degree with a research project specialising in Entrepreneurship, with a minimum pass mark of 70% (Compulsory)
• Willingness to register for a doctoral qualification with specialisation in the field of Entrepreneurship and the ability to complete it within six years
• Membership and certification with relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage
• Evidence of research publications in DHET-accredited journals will be an added advantage

To be eligible for selection for a nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to the university’s requirements:

• Demonstrate an interest in becoming an academic
• Be a South African citizen
• Be 40 years of age or younger
• Show evidence of eligibility to undertake doctoral study
• Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full duration of the nGAP

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teaching, facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Good interpersonal and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Initiative and motivation to work without extensive supervision

Deadline:29th September,2025

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Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic leadership within the field of Management Accounting.
• Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; develop and enhance the
• Management Accounting curriculum, contributing to the ongoing development, maintenance, and quality control of the programme.
• Lead research initiatives in the field of Accountancy, producing accredited research outputs and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Build and maintain industry relationships, including consultancy work and collaborative research.
• Engage with the community through participation in flagship programmes and projects.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:

• A master’s degree in management accounting, or possession of CIMA, ACCA or CA(SA) designation.
• Strong knowledge of the theory and application of Management Accounting.
• A minimum of three years of tertiary teaching or related industry experience.
• Research experience with published outputs in DHET-accredited academic journals and presentations at conferences will be an advantage.
• Affiliation with a relevant professional body is advantageous.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teaching and facilitation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision.

Deadline:29th September,2025

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Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the implementation of Sesotho language development and usage at VUT.
• Liaise with and support language programmes of the NLBs and NLUs within the region, as required.
• Manage translation projects (English–Sesotho) undertaken by the unit or any other unit within VUT.
• Liaise and support language programmes from NLBs and NLUs within the region whenever necessary.
• Responsible for translation projects (English/Sesotho) that the unit or any other unit within VUT embarks upon.
• Participate in all verification meetings involving translation work.
• Perform any other language-related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.
• Transcribe English–Sesotho material assigned.
• Provide subtitles for audio- or video-recorded sessions (e.g. lectures, presentations, or the VC’s speeches), as required.
• Design, develop, and facilitate the high-quality Sesotho modules for communication purposes.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:

• An Honours degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Progress towards a Master's degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a translation environment within higher education or a similarly relevant setting.
• Prior experience in the higher education environment will be highly advantageous.

Skills:

• Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office.
• A clear understanding of the role of Student Academic Support within an institution of higher learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Sesotho and English.
• A sound understanding of the role of the African Languages Development Unit at VUT.
• Strong knowledge and application of the VUT Language Policy.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality translation work.
• Ability to interpret between Sesotho and English for teaching and learning purposes.
• Ability to transcribe in English/Sesotho.

Deadline:29th September,2025

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Key Performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Academic leadership: Develop and review course materials, teach and assess students at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, prepare teaching and learning portfolios as evidence of compliance with standards, and take part in department management tasks delegated by the HOD and report on achievement in PMC.
• Research: propose and design research concept notes and concept maps for postgraduate research in the department's field of specialization, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research, and publish accredited research outputs.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialization: influence the curriculum's development, maintenance, and control.
• Industry relationship building and external engagement: Liaise with the industry, including consultation work, project proposals, and collaborative research projects.
• Community engagement: Develop community engagement project content and study guides, implement them, and participate in community flagship programs/projects.
• Internal process Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager

Qualification:

• Bachelor's (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng), Master’s (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng), and Doctoral (DEng/ DTech/ PhD)
• Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

Or

• Diploma (Eng), Advanced Diploma (Eng), Postgraduate Diploma (Eng), Master’s (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng) and
• Doctoral (DEng/ DTech/ PhD) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years (after master’s level) of relevant teaching experience in the field in an institute of higher education OR five years of professional industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry, and community activities.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Added Advantage

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Mechatronics is an advantage.
• Research outputs and supervision of master’s and PhD students are an added advantage
• Industry or practice experience is a recommendation.
• Further appropriate qualifications are strongly recommended.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, excellent computer skills, presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organizing skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, excellent Interpersonal skills in a diverse work environment, problemsolving skills

Deadline:2nd October,2025

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• This is a critical post for Electrical Engineering. The senior lecturer will assist in the management of the department, research, teaching, and community engagement.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Teaching in the disciplines of power, electronics, process control and computer systems engineering from diploma to doctoral level.
• Supervision to graduation of post-graduate research qualifications up to post-doc
• Research productivity (such as journal articles, book chapters, patents) in the chosen fields of electrical engineering
• Serving in various administrative committees in the Department
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Contributing to quality assurance programmes such as ECSA
• Creating and maintaining collaborative relationship with the industry

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification:

• PhD/Doctorate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• NQF Level 8 qualification in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• ECSA Professional registration

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years of academic experience at lecturer level in an institute of higher education.
• DHET accredited research outputs
• Proven track record of research publications in accredited journals
• Proven record of supervision/co-supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students
• Evidence of successful curriculum and academic development,
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and /or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of provision of academic leadership
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa

Added advantage:

• NRF Rating as a researcher is an added advantage
• Evidence of international collaboration in the relevant research areas
• Record of external fund attraction and management is an advantage

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflexivity competencies, research skills, competent organisational skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, presentation skills

Deadline:2nd October,2025

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Director Procurement will lead the university’s procurement function to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely acquisition of goods and services aligned with VUT’s strategic objectives and compliance frameworks.

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership on procurement function for the university
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans and sourcing strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Manage and motivate the supply chain management team ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Manage the full tender process, from drafting specifications to contract award, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead supplier and contract management, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and adherence to BBBEE and transformation targets.
• Oversee procurement governance, risk management, and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud or abuse.
• Drive procurement digital transformation initiatives, including e-procurement platforms.
• Prepare regular reports for executive leadership and the Council.
• Lead and train the procurement team while managing stakeholder engagement.
• Continuously review and enhance systems and processes, recommending and implementing improvements that drive operational excellence.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:

• NQF level 8 qualification in either Accountancy, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ proven experience in supply chain and/or procurement of which 3 years must be at management level.
• Membership of CIPS level 4 will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy and proficient in procurement-related systems.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Problem solving
• Leadership capability
• Financial capability
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ethical judgement and integrity
• Team collaboration
• Stakeholder management

Deadline:3rd October,2025

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Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• Professionally prepare teaching media and handouts to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and select suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• Facilitate an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• Upgrade course content/ develop new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Manage student and peer evaluations of teaching performance and application of appropriate assessment methods.
• Participate in external examining and invitations to teach externally and contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and Integrate interventions into curriculum and research engagements.
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.
• Identify students at risk timeously, develop intervention strategies, provide counselling to students and monitor student progress.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Monitor the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department and implement appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to policy making.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes and participate in the review of teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
• Contribute to the development of academic related decision-making, participate and chair departmental committees.
• Act as programme leader, mentor and coach, manage tutor activities, keep attendance registers, record student results, assist with the registration of students, and supervise tests and examinations.
• Manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/careers days.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc. whilst keeping abreast of developments in professional conduct at VUT.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments (where appropriate) and engage in current professional development activities.
• Prepare development plan for promotion to the next level, within stipulated time frame.
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops and present research study papers at conferences.
• Acts as a study leader, conduct appropriate research, publish research results, keep abreast of professional literature and obtain research grants.
• Develop relevant reports as and when required and communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake any other task or duty as assigned by the Head of Department and/or Executive Dean.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctoral degree (or NQF level 10 equivalent) in Biotechnology (Biochemistry background will be advantageous).
• At least 3 years work experience in key areas of teaching and learning theory and practice in a higher education context.
• Experience in an academic development environment is recommended.
• Capability to raise research grants is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of learning, teaching and assessment practices.
• Contribution in research and publication record in the last 3 years.
• Sound record of student supervision in the last 3 years.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to establish professional working relationships with faculty members
• Ability to adapt to the diverse learning needs of adult learners
• Interpersonal, conflict management, communication (verbal and written), report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational, administrative and management skills
• Self-driven, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and to achieve deadlines
• Ability to use technology to communicate with students and staff and to facilitate learning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Deadline:7th October,2025

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Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership and Planning:

• Take responsibility for developing and implementing strategic and operational plans that align with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) vision, ensuring departmental goals are clearly defined and effectively achieved. Provide leadership in curriculum development and transformation to ensure programmes remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to both academic and industry demands. Implement performance management and transformation initiatives that foster a high-performance culture, promote equity, and strengthen staff capacity. In addition, the HOD is expected to enhance financial sustainability by increasing third-stream income through the design and delivery of short learning programmes (SLPs) and skills programmes that address emerging industry needs.

Financial and Resource Management:

• Plan and manage departmental budgets, infrastructure, and resources to ensure financial viability and sustainable growth. Oversee the efficient daily operations required to meet the broader mission and goals of VUT while maintaining high standards of educational excellence. Implement fair and equitable staff workload distribution, ensuring that teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities are balanced effectively to promote staff well-being and productivity.

Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance:

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, with emphasis on integrating technologyenabled education to enhance student outcomes. Implement robust quality assurance measures to continuously improve teaching effectiveness and learning experiences. Enhance teaching quality through initiatives such as tutoring, extended programmes, lecturer evaluation, and ongoing academic training. Promote the adoption of emerging technologies, including blended learning strategies, to ensure educational practices remain innovative, flexible, and aligned with modern pedagogical trends.

Research Development and Innovation:

• Promote and strengthen research capacity and programmes to enhance the quality and volume of departmental research outputs. Actively pursue research funding through grants, patents, and industry partnerships to support innovative projects and expand the department’s impact. Foster a researchdriven culture by providing mentorship, encouraging collaboration, and supporting research excellence across the department.

Student Success and Engagement:

• Monitor student learning activities to ensure timely qualification completion and improve retention rates. Engage with internal stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment that addresses student needs. Strengthen community engagement initiatives within the department, fostering connections that enhance student learning experiences and extend community impact.

Industry and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with industry partners, professional bodies, and educational institutions locally and internationally. Establish partnerships that enhance graduate employability and ensure academic programmes remain relevant to industry demands. Coordinate advisory meetings to align departmental activities with industry needs, fostering collaboration and ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the evolving job market.

Staff Development and Support:

• Implement staff development initiatives, including personalised development plans and team growth strategies, to strengthen the skills and effectiveness of faculty members. Foster an inclusive work environment through employment equity and transformation measures, ensuring diversity and support within the workplace. Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to assist staff in achieving professional goals and contributing to departmental success.

Administrative and Operational Efficiency:

• Manage student registration, enrolment, and other critical administrative tasks to ensure efficient departmental operations. Actively participate in Senate and academic committee meetings to maintain alignment with institutional goals and policies. Implement effective data management and reporting systems to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement within the department.

APPLICATION CRITERIA :
Qualification :

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Engineering in the field of Electrical Power, Electronics, Mechatronics, Process Control, or Computer Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree (BEng, BTech, BSc Eng, NQF 8) and Master’s degree (MEng, MTech, MSc Eng) in Electrical Power, Electronics, Mechatronics, Process Control, or Computer Systems.

Experience :

• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant teaching experience at Senior Lecturer or Associate.
• Professor level (for appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor, respectively).
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

DHET-accredited research outputs, with:

• At least five (5) DHET-accredited research output units.
• Supervision of at least five (5) completed Master’s or Doctoral students (as supervisor/promoter or co-supervisor/co-promoter).
• Evidence of academic leadership (minimum of two years).
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of research leadership, including attracting external funding and holding an NRF rating.
• Experience in the initiation and implementation of postgraduate research programmes or projects. in various fields of electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated liaison with industry, including consultation work.
• Evidence of developing and managing short learning programmes (SLPs) and skills enhancement initiatives.
• Must satisfy VUT’s criteria for appointment at Associate Professor or Professorship level.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organising
• skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

Deadline:7th October,2025