Latest Vacancies at University of the Witwatersrand

The Projects Coordinator will:

• Coordinate and manage key projects on behalf of the Dean and Deputy Dean of Student Affairs;
• Project manage and coordinate the management and inter-dependent work  of the Division of Student Affairs and its Units and associated committees, sub-committees, and ad-hoc working groups;
• Coordinate co-curricular support work between the Division of Student Affairs, CLTD; Faculties, Schools and administrative departments within the university in support of the co-curricular, student support and student-at- risk mandate of the Division of Student Affairs
• Provide and implement a coherent, sound operations and project coordination and management system for the effective and efficient running of the  Division of Student Affairs, and in support of ensuring that the Division fulfills its mandate;
• Manages student relations management, queries and referral systems, and based on this also determines and interprets student service needs;
• Provide and coordinate research  information and briefing notes to support Student Affairs projects, activities and  submissions;
• Undertake secretariat and  reporting activities as agreed with the Dean and Deputy Dean of Student Affairs;

Requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in particularly projects management and/or the humanities will have added advantage;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in directly related or similar to the duties specified and/or Student Affairs and Services professional practice;
• A student-centered approach, a service orientation, and a problem-solving orientation;
• Excellent projects management and coordination skills and a deep appreciation for the student affairs context;
• Excellent written (including research and report-writing experience) and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in Office365 and/ or similar technologies
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and inter-personal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and political savvy;  
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently but within a  team, and in a pressured high demands environment;
• Multilingualism will be an added advantage;

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Brief Description        

• The Admissions Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive assistance to applicants applying for Wits Business School (WBS) postgraduate programmes.
• This entails building strong connections with postgraduate applicants and maintaining consistent communication with WBS to ensure that eligible applicants successfully register in their selected
• programmes.
• The role also involves achieving set enrolment targets by efficiently converting potential applicants into registered students through timely decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication - Ensuring that all applications and admissions enquiries (telephonic, email, CRM, one to one consultations, are dealt with timeously and in a professional and customer friendly manner
• Responsible for the accurate and timeous processing of student admission data
• Build strong relationships with the Programme Coordinators and Admissions Officers within WBS to ensure prompt decision making for applications

Requirements: 

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years in a Faculty Office/Business School or similar environment
• An understanding of the tertiary education environment and university entrance/eligibility requirements, e.g. academic entrance
• High level of accountability and integrity
• Strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills and must be highly motivated
•  Ability to operate in a pressurised environment and high volume of documents
• Computer literacy, above average keyboard skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Preferences: 

• An understanding of the tertiary education environment and university entrance/eligibility requirements, e.g. academic entrance
• At least 2 years in a Faculty Office/Business School or similar environment
• Must be computer literate e.g. proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Strong human relations and ability to work in a team
• Excellent customer service skills and must be highly motivated

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Main Purpose:

The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office invites suitable qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Student Liaison Officer (SLO). The SLO will provide a professional service to students and the University community. He/she will support the functions and duties of FASO as required by the Manager/Supervisor. 

Brief Description        

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt, efficient and personalized assistance to meet the requirements, requests and concerns of students which are related to their funding options.
• Actively looks for ways to help students by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services, establishes boundaries as appropriate for unreasonable student demands.
• Build and maintain positive relationship with all stakeholders.
• Provides information to students and constant communication with donors to find out what needs to be done and agree on turnaround time.
• Adhere to and apply, policies, processes, legislative rules, applicable laws, and fundamental business ethics related to or that could impact on this role.
• Interpretation of rules pertaining to financial administration.

Guiding administrators

• Constantly reviewing donor policies and informing Supervisor where anomalies arise
• Ensuring that all Postgraduate Merit Awards are assessed and processed timeously.
• Following up on administrators regarding incomplete applications assessed
• Authorises and disburses donor payments and Scholarship awards.
• Processing of Allowances and refunds to students and Donors.
• Ensuring that enquiries to the FASO are dealt with timeously and in a professional and customer friendly manner;
• Assessing the needs of the applicant with respect to financial aid requirements and advising accordingly (Donations Discretionary)
• Assist with providing beneficiary lists for prospective donations that Development and Fundraising Office DFO will receive.
• Communicating with donors who need students to fund and provide them a contact person at DFO.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders at DFO, Faculties and Schools
• Adhering to measurable outputs as far as administrative procedures relating to FASO administrators are concerned.
• Ensuring that donors are provided with venues for student meetings and informing them accordingly.
• Liaison between Supervisor and Admin Officers

Requirements:

• BComm or equivalent Accounting qualification.
• Computer skills, excel.
• Bookkeeping skills
• Finance administration
• Strong comprehension and communication skills
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills, inter-cultural tolerance and empathy
• Comprehensive understanding of higher education
• 5 years work experience.

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Main Purpose: 

The successful incumbent will be required to manage all functional responsibilities associated with assisting students with disabilities to receive academic support and reasonable accommodations for them to participate fully and equally in all aspects of university life. The incumbent will also be required to render support to staff with disabilities who are requesting reasonable accommodation within the workplace. Additionally, the incumbent will supervise and manage a team of subordinates on both campuses, plan and manage a budget for the Unit, and execute administrative responsibilities as aligned to the position. 

The Disability Rights Unit office spans two campuses -Braamfontein (main campus) and Education campus.

The incumbent will have a direct reporting line to the Deputy Registrar and an indirect reporting line to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: People Development and Culture. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent will ensure the smooth running of the offices by: 
• Managing the Disability Rights Unit by providing effective strategic leadership.
• Managing and making provision for services to students and staff with disabilities.
• Collaborating with the university’s social justice cluster (i.e., Transformation and Employment Equity Office, Gender Equity Office, Division of Student Affairs, Employee Relations, etc.) on joint initiatives.
• Implementing continuous disability awareness, sensitization, and advocacy initiatives to promote and maintain an inclusive and enabling learning environment.
• Conceptualizing and championing the revision of policies and procedures related to disabilities.
• Collaborating, liaising, and advising the DHET, government departments, corporates, and other Higher Education Institutions regarding disability related issues.
• Managing the Disability Rights Unit budget and resources.
• Managing the Disability Rights Unit online registrations and extra time processes.
• Building relationships with potential donors to raise funds for tuition and assistive devices for students with disabilities.
• Building relationships with university stakeholders and lecturers.
• Compiling the Disability Rights Unit Annual Survey and relevant reports
• Keeping statistical data accurately and up to date.
• Providing information, advice, referrals, and training for persons with disabilities by hosting and offering workshops and presentations, as and when required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work).
• At least five years university administrative experience.
• Five years’ experience in a supervisory/management position.
• A thorough understanding of disabilities and related disability legislation.
• Ability to communicate with diplomacy and professionalism at all levels.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and be prepared to work overtime when required.
• Knowledge of SIMS/University systems and be computer literate.
• High levels of competence in supervisory and organisational skills.
• High levels of honesty and integrity are essential.

Preferences: 

• A doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) would be an advantage.

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Key performance areas

• Develop data collection tools/ case report forms for costing of projects.
• Work with external / internal consultants to develop a costing model.
• Collect costing data to inform the economic costing of projects.
• Review and update costing model based on emerging data.
• Train study team on data collection tools.
• Perform data analysis, prepare tables and write up methodologies used and results.
• Contribute to and prepare publications.
• Compile relevant reports and research findings.
• Conduct literature review.
• Participate in the writing of research proposals and, when required, funding proposals.
• Collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies within the programmes managed by the unit and provide advice or guidance on study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis and research related activities.
• Conceptualise and provide expert advice and guidance on research design.
• Coach and train the team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with study staff, stakeholders, consortium members, and external collaborators.

Requirements and minimum education and training

• Master’s degree in Health Economics or Public Health with economics. 
• Required minimum work experience
• Minimum 2 years research experience (Minimum 2 years’ experience in Public Health with economics and/ or Health Economics).
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Practical experience in conducting health economic research using various methodological designs. Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing.
• Familiarity with health and economic software.
• Systematic and analytical in approach to research.
• Tactful, respectful and non-judgmental.
• Good administrative skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse / multidisciplinary team.
• Assertive, confident and adaptable.
• Statistics and Epidemiology knowledge.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

For the position of lecturer, the following requirements are necessary:

• An undergraduate degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• A PhD in Speech Language Pathology or a related field.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Language Therapist. 
• A minimum of two years clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• At least 2 publications in past 2-3 years would be an advantage.
• Track record of teaching and/or clinical supervision would be preferred.
• Record of service an advantage

For the position of tutor, the following requirements are necessary:

• An undergraduate degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
• A Masters degree in Speech language Pathology or a related discipline
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech Language Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist
• A minimum of two years clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
• A track record of publication of prior research and conference presentations would be an advantage  
• Track record of competent teaching and/or clinical supervision preferred 
• Record of service an advantage