Non- Academic Jobs at Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage sporting activities and increase student participation in sport and recreation in all codes.
• Oversee contractual arrangements between NMU and players and coaches.
• Manage high-performance sport programmes for NMU students.
• Manage recreational and sport outreach programmes for NMU students and staff, as well as community members.
• Monitor the standard of the sports facilities and equipment.
• Co-ordinate and manage opportunities for NMU participation and hosting of prestige sporting events at a local, regional, and national level.
• Manage human resources in the sport club(s).
• Manage budgets in specific sport club(s) and manage Sports Ground Maintenance Staff Members.

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to the above post, candidates must possess a degree or 3-year diploma
• in Human Movement Sciences and/or Sport Management or equivalent and have at least four years’experience in which competence has been gained. The successful incumbent will be required to
• manage or become involved in other sports as and when operational requirements dictate.

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KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

• Oversee and enforce student governance policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide financial and     procedural guidance within the unit.
• Develop, train, and support student leaders and structures through coordinated programmes, inductions, and advisory services
• Manage and coordinate student governance structures and elections in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Oversee the daily operations, implementation of strategic plans, reporting, and administrative support of the Student Governance Unit
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between student leadership, university management, and external stakeholder
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to ensure effective performance and professional development.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Required Minimum Education:

• An M + 3 qualification in Human Sciences or Education or Management Sciences field

Required Minimum Experience:   

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant management and working experience as a Student Development or Student Governance or Student Life or Residence Life Practitioner in a university. 
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal qualities: 
• M+4 and Master’s degree would be an added advantage.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Cleaning of Mandela University Buildings / venues including corridors and public /outdoor spaces/areas.
• General and deep cleaning of floors and surfaces (includes dusting (including high level or vertical dusting)), sweeping/vacuuming, mopping/washing, scrubbing, polishing as well as carpet cleaning.
• General and deep cleaning of ablution facilities
• General and deep cleaning of NMU buildings: offices, classrooms, residences, tv rooms, laundry areas, staff rooms, libraries, labs, conference rooms
• General and Deep Cleaning of kitchens
• General and Deep Cleaning of outdoor areas
• Occupational health & safety
• Collection of keys/swipe cards, cleaning consumables, cleaning equipment and accountability thereof.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8 – 12
• A minimum up to 12 months experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Leadership, Strategy and Management of Unit
• Contract Management
• Shuttle, Fleet, Vehicle Maintenance Workshop and Logistics Management
• Traffic and Parking Management
• Management of equipment and systems
• Customer Services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• M+4 (B Comm/Tech in Transport Management or Logistics qualification, Honors or Postgrad qualification)
• 6-8 years proven extensive management experience in Logistics, Fleet, Transportation Service and Contract Management environment.
• Valid Driving license, PDP advantageous

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Liaising and providing guidance to staff, students and relevant external stakeholders regarding assessment and related institutional policies and procedures.
• Administer assessment and graduation processes.
• Briefing and orientation of internal and external stakeholders with regards to assessment and graduation protocols and procedures.
• Plan, organize and execute final assessments functions for allocated faculties/campus.
• Ensure integrity and security of assessment/examination processes.
• Coordinate the viewing and remarking of assessment/examination scripts.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess:

• A suitable M + 3 qualification.
• Three years relevant experience at a Higher Education Institution in an examination or academic administration environment.
• Candidates would be required to avail themselves for specific skills testing which could inform or contribute to the shortlisting and interview processes.
• Administer the appointment of external moderators/examiners and ensuring internal and external moderation is conducted according to approved protocols and procedures.
• Implement policies, procedures and rules of assessment by ensuring adherence and providing guidance to staff and students.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide support in collating and providing information to enable Remuneration and Benefits, contracts management, policy and business decisions.
• Assist with analyzing employment contract templates for various appointments to identify possible risks.
• Benefits Administration
• Remuneration Administration
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Administer budget provisions for remuneration contingencies
• Administration of the Post Structure on ITS system
• Understanding the process of job evaluation
• General administration such as filing and document administration and responding to routine queries

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should possess:

• Matric with 3-year qualification in a related field
• Financial qualification would be advantageous
• 2-5 years’ experience where competence has been gained in a Remuneration and Benefits Administration and Coordination

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide technical and mechanical assistance to the Department with the operating, maintenance and servicing of equipment, and manufacturing or purchasing parts for equipment if not available.
• Provide technical assistance to students and staff by designing and setting up experimental systems and equipment for terrestrial and aquatic projects.
• Required to design and manufacture specific or specialized equipment for laboratory and field research.
• Manage the maintenance and servicing of equipment regularly and, if faulty, order/obtain quotes for repairs or new installation of equipment on the financial ITS system.
• Manage the liaison with external contractors and other service providers of the Zoology Department.
• Manage the maintenance of boats and vehicles in the Zoology Department to comply with safety and operational standards.
• Provide skippering of research vessels on estuaries and in the marine environment and maintain vessel accreditation and seaworthiness.
• Manage research aquarium and maintain animal husbandry and animal ethics standards for marine and terrestrial projects.
• Oversee fieldwork support for student projects and excursions.
• Manage safety, health and environmental compliance in all areas of responsibilities of the Zoology Department for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of SA.
• Monitor and control the expenditure, operating, and capital budgets of the laboratory and field equipment of the Department.
• Management of technical and laboratory assistant staff to ensure effective teamwork in accordance with Departmental requirements and functionality.
• Perform purchasing to meet operational needs in accordance with University policies and procedures.
• Doing standby duty, and being contactable 24 hours, for breakdowns and malfunctioning equipment.

REQUIREMENTS
 
In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should:

• Possess a B.Sc. Hons degree in Zoology/Animal Science (an M.Sc. degree would be advantageous).
• At least three years of relevant work experience in an academic or research environment in which competency has been gained in animal husbandry and live animal keeping systems.
• Category C boat skippers certification, registered through South African Maritime Safety Association with > 5 years of skippering experience, including surf launching of vessels.
• STCW95/10 Certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
• Candidates must possess an unendorsed EB driver’s license and be prepared to obtain a Public Drivers Permit for this job.
• Possess four-wheel-drive, off-road driving experience, including vehicle recovery expertise.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the development of IA strategic and operational plans.
• Lead IA digitalisation plan.
• Lead IA maturity on data analytics.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of audit plans.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to management.
• Lead and manage assurance and advisory project engagements.
• Relationship building and management.

REQUIREMENTS

• A post-graduate degree in Internal Auditing, Information Technology, or a related field or Certified Information Systems Auditor .
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
• A minimum of 7 years IT Auditing experience, of which a minimum of 3 years must be on a supervisory/ managerial level.
• Knowledge of audit management and data analytics tools.
• Other certification by the relevant professional bodies e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CISM or any relevant IT audit certification will be advantageous.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Internal audit planning.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of audit plans.
• Lead and manage audit projects.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to management.
• Relationship building and management.
• Manage audit quality.
• Staff management and development.

REQUIREMENTS

• A post-graduate degree in Internal Auditing, or a related field, or certification by the relevant professional bodies including CIA, CISA, CRISC or any other relevant certification.
• A minimum of 9 years internal audit experience, a minimum of 5 years of which must be on a managerial level.
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of audit management tools.
• Experience in the use of data analytics tools an added advantage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Arrange and type all documentation including letters, reports, agendas, and minutes for the school.
• Manage all enquiries from both internal and external parties, including the receiving of visitors.
• Implement and maintain a systematic filing system.
• Manage the diary of the Director.
• Make travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements.
• Compile and distribute all necessary documents related to the meetings to relevant parties.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assist the Director with academic and research administration.
• Assist with the managing of inventories, including stationary.
• Assist with the financial management of the school.
• Loading short term contracts, requesting ICT services and submitting claim forms

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should possess a grade 12 certificate.
• A minimum of two to five years work-related experience within Higher Education, in a secretarial or departmental administration position.
• Proven experience with procurement systems. 
• Proven experience with ITS integration (or similar) systems.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Planning and logistical arrangements for meetings. Call for items, compiling and distributing agendas.
• Procedural advice and communication prior to, during and after meeting. Minutes, report writing and action memorandums.
• Electronic storage and electronic decision register.

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess a relevant M+3 qualification or equivalent, and three (3) years relevant administrative experience, which includes the provision of secretariat functions to committees.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage sporting activities and increase student participation in sport and recreation in all codes.
• Oversee contractual arrangements between NMU and players and coaches.
• Manage high-performance sport programmes for NMU students.
• Manage recreational and sport outreach programmes for NMU students and staff, as well as community members.
• Monitor the standard of the sports facilities and equipment.
• Co-ordinate and manage opportunities for NMU participation and hosting of prestige sporting events at a local, regional, and national level.
• Manage human resources in the sport club(s).
• Manage budgets in specific sport club(s) and manage Sports Ground Maintenance Staff Members.

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to the above post, candidates must possess a degree or 3-year diploma in Human Movement Sciences and/or Sport Management or equivalent and have at least four years’experience in which competence has been gained.
• The successful incumbent will be required to manage or become involved in other sports as and when operational requirements dictate.