Latest Vacancies at Central University of Technology, Free State

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

To be appointed as Professor:

• A relevant SAQA approved Doctorate level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in the relevant subject field of study (Public Administration or Public Management)
• At least eight years’ teaching / lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence of advancing knowledge through research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements which requires:
• 4.5 credit units at Associate Professor level or 9.0 cumulative credits units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
• Two completed master’s degrees and two completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) at Associate Professor level OR Six completed master’s degrees and five cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) OR at least one completed master’s degree (as main supervisor) and one completed doctorate (as main supervisor) and at least 18.0 cumulative credit units.
• Nineteen cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least six cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference
• Lead/manage an externally funded research project
• Involvement as an editor/reviewer/external examiner

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge & Experience

To be appointed as Associate Professor:

• A relevant SAQA approved Doctorate level degree (i.e. PhD/D Tech NQF level 10) in the relevant subject field of study (Public Administration or Public Management).
• At least six years’ teaching / lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence or research output, post graduate supervision and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which require:
• 3.0 credit units at Senior Lecturer level or 4.5 cumulative credit units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
• Three completed master’s degrees as main supervisor; OR two completed doctorates (as main supervisor) at Senior Lecturer level OR Four completed master’s degrees OR Three cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor) OR At least one completed master’s degree (as main supervisor), and at least 9.0 cumulative credit units
• Ten cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least three cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference
• Lead/manage at least one research project

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant SAQA-approved Doctorate level degree (i.e. PhD/D Tech NQF level 10) in the relevant subject field of study (Public Administration or Public Management).
• At least four years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements which requires:
• 1.5 credit outputs (book, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, paper published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
• Two competed master’s degrees as co-supervisor; or one completed master’s degree as supervisor. Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research, or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level).
• Four cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which one should be an international presentation/paper (international conference held in South Africa are also regarded as international conference)

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• To be appointed as Professor/Associate Professor:
• Peer reviewed publication track record in the field of specialization (h-index or i10-index)
• Visible engagement in a relevant research community
• Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources
• In possession of, a teaching qualification in higher education
• In possession of, a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage)
• Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Evidence of interaction/engagement with a professional community and the society
• Evidence of work experience in a multicultural environment is an asset
• Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

• In possession of, a teaching qualification in higher education
• In possession of, a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage)
• Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
•  Evidence of interaction/engagement with a professional community and the society
•  Evidence of work experience in a multicultural environment is an asset
•  Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset

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Main tasks

1.   Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising and Advancement

2.   Strategy and Compliance including Institutional Planning and Quality Enhancement, Audit and Risk

3. Institutional Management and Administration

4.    Student Affairs and Alumni Relations

5. Institutional Renewal and Transformation
    
Qualifications

•  A Master’s degree
• A minimum of eight years’ experience within the public university environment, of which three years should be at senior academic, senior support, or middle or senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated track record in managing a complex academic and administrative services portfolio, division, or unit.
• Extensive experience in leading and managing an organisation’s academic strategy, administrative, and operations, and organisational performance.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork ability both intra-organizationally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience in visionary, strategic thinking, planning, and operationalizing at an institutional or divisional level.
• Understands the policy, regulatory and development agenda in the higher education sector in South Africa.
• Extensive knowledge of the strategic intent, tactics, and operations of the university’s internal and external environment.
• Understands and operates confidently in diverse organizational settings and sensitively across various cultures.
• Sound strategic, financial, and operational management skills.
• Excellent human relations and people management skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and innovate systems and processes and be oriented towards outputs and outcomes.

Desired Qualification/ Knowledge And/ Or Experience

• A doctorate
• A minimum of ten years’ experience within the public university environment, of which five years should be at senior academic, senior support, or middle or senior leadership level.

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Main tasks

1.  Strategy and compliance

2.   Division management & administration

3.    Strategic leadership to the Human Resources section

4.  Strategic leadership to the ICT & Computer Services section

5. Strategic leadership to the Estates & Infrastructure section

6.  Strategic leadership to the Communications & Marketing section

•  Master’s degree or equivalent
• Extensive experience and appreciable outcomes in a profession relevant to the functions quoted above.
• Relevant administrative and management experience at senior or executive level especially within the higher education sector
• Knowledge of and experience in the higher education systems and operations internationally, including South Africa’s national higher education systems and policies
• A well-established performance track record or evidence of excellent accomplishment and recognition in his/her profession (including in academic or research work).
• The ability to lead, motivate and innovate systems and processes and be oriented towards outputs and outcomes.
• S/he will be self-driven but should be able to participate in teams and collaborate with senior staff members and members of the CUT community, stakeholders and partners
• The ability to function effectively in the multicultural working environment of the University and address its transformation challenges.

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Main tasks

1. Development of Policies, Procedures & Controls

2. Management of Procure-to-Pay and Insurance

3. Staff Management & Development

4.  Reporting

5. Process Improvement

  Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• B Com Honours or NQF L8 qualification with specialisation in Supply Chain / Logistics Management/ Finance
• 7 years related experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management including:
• Contract management
• BBBEE
• Infrastructure procurement
• Project management
• Procurement-to-Pay
• 5 years should be at Management level in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
• Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience
• CIPS registration
• Completed Articles (SAICA or SAIPA)
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects experience

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Main purpose of the job

• Providing academic vision to the faculty and leading the strategic development of the faculty in alignment with the university’s strategic priority areas.

Main tasks

1.  Achieving the faculty’s strategic goals and operational targets.

2.   Managing human, financial, physical and other resources.

3.    Managing change

4.  Managing and overseeing quality and standards.

5. Planning, organising and decision-making.

6.  Leading and developing individuals and teams.

7. Participating in the development and management of the university’s strategic plan

  Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a field relating to the disciplinary areas of the faculty.
• Should have obtained at least the rank of associate professor.
• Evidence of at least five (5) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• A substantial track record of academic achievement and excellence in a disciplinary area of the faculty.
• Evidence of strong academic leadership in teaching, research and engagement.
• Proven experience of delivering against organisational and individual objectives.
• Proven experience of generating third-stream income.
• Experience of motivating and inspiring teams in delivering objectives.

Desired Qualification/ Knowledge And/ Or Experience

• Should have attained the rank of professor.
• Evidence of at least eight (8) years’ leadership and management experience at middle and/or senior management level in higher education.
• Professional registration to a relevant professional body, where applicable.

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Main tasks

1. Teaching, learning and assessment (10 - 50%)

2. Student evaluation (10%)

3. Research (10 – 50%)

4. Administration (10 – 15%)

5. Control and organisation (10%)

6. Community service (10%)

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A relevant Doctorate level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent)
• At least four years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject
• Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conference in line with CUT’s promotion requirements which requires:
• 1.5 credit outputs (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
• Two completed master’s degrees as co-supervisor; or one completed master’s degree as supervisor. (Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level)
• Four cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at one should be an international presentation/paper (international conferences held in South Africa are also regarded as international conferences)
• Involvement in at least one community project (related to the teaching and learning and the research and innovation curriculum