Open Recruitment at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain a robust workflow for genomic sequencing of enteric and respiratory viruses using the lllumina platforms and Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
• Perform data analyses and report generation of whole genome and metagenomic sequencing of viral pathogens.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot NGS-related activities to produce intelligible and interpretable data.
• Continuous improvement of NGS workflows, including library generation, sequencing using lllumina MiSeq, NextSeq2000 platforms, Oxford Nanopore Technology, and library QC and bioinformatic analyses.
• Development of innovative solutions for sequencing and molecular biology challenges.
• Identify relevant bioinformatic tools and develop optimal bioinformatic workflows for data analyses.
• Closely collaborate and promptly communicate with stakeholders and cross-functional teammates, actively contributing to the discovery of the next generation of biologics drugs and the development of new platform technologies.
• Train and mentor students and junior scientific staff on relevant workflows and data analyses.
• Present data at team meetings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate, organise, and maintain meticulous records on all conducted experiments using Electronic Lab Notebook and generate SOPs.
• Applies scientific and/or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments/research/ studies in assigned areas.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD in Virology on NQF Level 10.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an academic setting focused on relevant activities around Next Generation Sequencing.
• Significant experience in conducting research on whole genome and metagenomic characterization of enteric and respiratory viruses, with a track record.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ hands-on experience preparing sequencing libraries on automated liquid handlers (preferably Hamilton NGS Star and Perkin Elmer Zypher automated workstations).
• Experience in generating sequencing data on the lllumina MiSeq, lllumina NextSeq 2000, and Oxford Nanopore platforms.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals in the field of virology.  

Recommendations:

• Minimum of three publications as first author and at least 10 as co-author.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA and RNA purification and quantification, PCR, RT-PCR.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics data analysis.
• A proven record of local and international conference presentations
• Experience with handling clients genomic service request, data compilation and report.
• Experience in formal supervision of postgraduate students.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and assess Mathematics or Applied Mathematics courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Obtain research funding from industry, parastatals, and international grants.
• Perform administrative tasks and other department and faculty activities.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• A proven ability and experience (at least 3 years) in teaching Mathematics at the university level.
• A lecturing track record that demonstrates innovation and reflexive practice.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attached).

Recommendations:

• Experience in teaching large classes (e.g., more than 300 students).
• Experience in educational research or academic development work.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Implement, troubleshoot and manage the microbiological testing methods including equipment for testing biological medicines according to ISO 17025, WHO and GMP requirements.
• Training and supervision of staff in the microbiological section.
• Perform the necessary laboratory testing on biological medicines including data capture and verification.
• Perform the necessary QC management associated with microbiological and biological medicines testing.
• Plan and perform the environmental microbiological monitoring.
• Perform reviews of biological product manufacturing protocols.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• MSc on NQF level 9 in a Biological Sciences related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years' practical experience in Microbiological culture methods.

Recommendations:

• Experience in working in an ISO 17025 accredited, GMP licensed or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the relevant guidance documents related to the testing and control and regulation of biological medicines and vaccines, these include documents published by the SAHPRA, WHO, EDQM, CHMP and ICH.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following technologies:
• Environmental Microbiological Monitoring.
• High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• lmmunochemistry assays (e.g., ELISA, Rate Nephelometry, SRID).
• Real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).
• Endotoxin testing by Chromogenic Kinetic Method.
• The application of statistical models for the analysis of data.

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Duties and responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and implement recruitment strategies aligned with institutional objectives, contributing to the university’s Vision 130 as part of the Directorate’s team.
• Visit identified schools' career exhibitions and engage with parents in the Western Cape Province to deliver presentations and disseminate recruitment information with a focus on identifying and recruiting top achievers from the targeted groups.
• Explore and advise on possible markets for postgraduate initiatives.
• Attend selected recruitment activities outside official office hours as per the Recruitment Plan and on request of the Director: Student Recruitment Services.
• Engage with top achievers and their parents on and off campus to advise on career choices based on their academic achievement levels and career aspirations. 
• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders, schools, community organisations, and other stakeholders to increase the recruitment of prospective students from underrepresented groups.
• Provide advisory and reference services to prospective students.
• Gather data analytics to inform recruitment decisions for discussions during the Directorate’s strategic planning sessions.
• Identify, approve, and evaluate sponsorship opportunities, ensuring measurable return on investment.
• Responsible for the financial management of the entities under your control.
• Manage the use of the university assets allocated to you effectively. 

    
Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 in Marketing, Communication, Education, or Psychology (Counselling or Educational Psychology). 
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in the higher education sector (in Student Recruitment) or high school environment.
• A proven track record of working with schools in the Western Cape province in Quintile 5, Quintile 99, and private schools.
• A valid driver’s license (attach).
• The candidate must be based in Cape Town.

Recommendations:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in higher education, especially in student recruitment/school liaison.
• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in Marketing, Communication, Education or  Psychology (Counselling or Educational Psychology).
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape and the high school environment, focusing on Quintile 5, Quintile 99, and private schools in the Western Cape Province. 
• A clear understanding of how to communicate or engage with Gen Z. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess, evaluate and analyse the feedback in the implementation of POPIA.
• Assist the UFS POPIA Forum and Project Manager(s) to implement the UFS POPIA project's outstanding items and associated implementation activities.
• Assist in the implementation of POPIA Project's outstanding deliverables as per the consolidated Action Plan (i.e. internal & from the external service provider).
• Assist in the coordination of the POPIA Project implementation and compliance phases.
• In consultation with POPIA Forum perform the required functions and activities to ensure effective rollout of the project.
• Assist in driving the implementation of the POPIA management system at UFS and ensure deliverables and outcomes are met.
• Assist in identifying and managing key issues and risks related to POPIA compliance and the POPIA rollout process within UFS.
• Provide update on the implementation status of outstanding policies by submitting reports and updates with regular feedback to POPIA Forum and the Deputy Registrar Legal Services and Compliance.
• Oversee administrative activities relating to all POPIA management systems including documentation thereof.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-risk processing in connection with POPIA requirements, including data security, security breach notifications, privacy notices, legitimate interest, purpose limitation and fair processing.
• Deal with Data Owners, including complaints and data breach notifications.
• Track and maintain a log of all incidents, complaints, data breaches and notifications.
• Ensure that the RUBIQ system management is used optimally and in terms of the contract.
• Ensure proper payment of RUBIQ invoices in consultation with various stakeholders.
• Create requisitions pertaining to service provider.
• Process invoices and other payments relating to POPIA purchases.
• Ensure that there is a sufficient budget before purchase orders.
• Monitor the entities of the DRLS&C to ensure that the office remains in budget and assist with the management of the budget.
• Arrange for journal transfers when necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of POPIA including the maintenance thereof.
• Be discreet when handling confidential information.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations as and when required.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Inherent requirements:

• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 in Law or a Bachelor’s degree/Advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7  in Information and/or Communication Science, Compliance and Risk Management or a closely related field. 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in a POPIA/Risk Management/ICT or similar environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity.

Recommendations:

• Experience within the higher-education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of POPIA, risk management and governance.
• Exposure to POPIA environment (i.e. projects, implementation, etc.)

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide academic leadership by executing strategies and tasks to establish the Department as a leader in the field of English.
• Strengthen and maintain ties with the Bloemfontein branch of the English Department.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the faculty.
• Participate in applicable Faculty and UFS management structures.
• Contribute to the initiation, formulation, and implementation of a visionary academic strategy for the Department of English on the Qwaqwa Campus in consultation with the Academic Head of Department.
• Create and maintain a visionary research strategy for the Department of English on the Qwaqwa Campus in consultation with the Academic Head of Department.
• Build an effective team of scholars.
• Encourage and actively support academic staff members to apply for external research funding and other grants.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree at NQF level 10 in the field of English.
• Any full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of  English at the University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus.

Recommendations:

• A proven record of accomplishment of academic research outputs.

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Duties and responsibilities

Residence operational management:

• Ensure effective management of residence life operations at the campus’s residence of UFS
• Lead the development of housing and residence affairs plans and operations and ensure executions.
• Facilitate the development of the best practices and standards for managing residences.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of residence manuals, policies, and guidelines for UFS residences.
• Ensure optimal management of residence on UFS campuses.
• Ensure that the residence operations are effectively managed.
• Develop and ensure implementation of the residence code of conduct and HRA policies for UFS.
• Ensure effective management of residence committee elections and appointments.
• Ensure that reported on-campus and off-campus residence/housing incidents are effectively responded to.
• Ensure that operational residence protocols provide support during emergencies and crises.
• Develop and ensure implementation of measures for good residence conduct and management.
• Ensure that residence resources are effectively utilized and accounted for.

Personnel management:

• Manage the Senior Assistant officer of the Office of Residence Life and Student Communities
• Manage all College Coordinators, Residence Heads, and Programme Coordinators in line with the strategic vision, mission, and values of Housing and Residence Affairs, Student Affairs, and the UFS.
• Manage the continuous professional development of all Residence Heads, College Coordinators, and Programme Coordinators
• Align professional staff development with UFS Human Resources and professionals. These training events are aligned with national and international standards for professional development.
• Lead mentor programmes for all newly appointed staff and mentor all existing staff in alignment with the UFS performance plan.
• Lead HR recruitment processes to fill vacant positions and renew contracts of Residence heads for Bloemfontein and South Campus.
• Lead all disciplinary processes related to Residence Life and Student Communities staff.
• Chair routine meetings and key strategic conversations on matters related to student communities.
• Approve staff leave and plans.

Management of Residence life and college communities:

• Develop strategies for residence life and colleges in line with the vision, mission and values of Student Affairs and Housing and Residence Affairs.
• Ensure the coordination of college leadership structures.
• Lead the annual year planning of Residence Life and Colleges and align it with Student Affairs and the institution's broader initiatives.
• Develop an implementation plan for Residence life and colleges that include off-campus students and accredited student accommodation.
• Ensure the budget and financial management of the colleges are aligned with the vision, mission and values of Housing and Residence Affairs, Student Affairs and Housing and Residence Affairs.
• Benchmark best practices in managing off-campus student communities and design a strategic plan to manage the off-campus student communities.
• Ensure the optimal strategic plan to respond to the needs and well-being of off-campus students.
• Engage with off-campus service providers to involve them in student life programs.
• Ensure the involvement of off-campus student houses in day residences.
• Ensure the extended student development programs are extended optimally to off-campus students of the UFS.
• Student awards coordinator.

Budget and financial management:

• Manage the allocated budget per the UFS finance and procurement policies.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for Residence Life and Student Communities.
• Ensure the budget allocation accommodates Bloemfontein and South Campus.
• Lead the annual budget of all Colleges.
• Ensure the financial management of income and expenditure related to Residence Life and Student Communities.

Management of student leadership development and co-curriculum:

• Lead the programme coordinators in the student development programs.
• Ensure student development programs align with national and international standards.
• Participate in stakeholder committees developing first-year programs for better higher education transition.
• Collaborate with the Director: Student Counselling and Development for optimal student well-being programs.
• Collaborate with the Director: Student Life to align the broader institutional development programs and student support structures.
• Collaborate with other Division of Student Affairs offices to ensure student engagement, student wellness, and student experience is reached optimally.
• Oversee the Residence Committee elections.
• Lead and coordinate the sub-council elections for the following two ex-officio SRC positions: (1) chairperson for the Day/off-campus Students Council; and (2) chairperson for the Campus Residence Council.

Assessment, monitoring and evaluation:

• Link monitoring-and-evaluation data with conversational interventions to shift specific aspects within student communities.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Utilize data to inform changes and for strategic reporting.

Residence community formation and student discipline:

• Lead and facilitate continuous cultural renewal conversations in student communities. These conversations address stereotypes, shared values, and the consequent re-alignment of symbols, systems, residence traditions, and behaviour.
• Collaborate with Strategic Communication and Brand Management to ensure the corporate alignment of student communities with the corporate guidelines of the UFS.
• Coordinate the training of personnel as facilitators of transformational conversations.
• Support the facilitation of disciplinary processes in the residences.
• Refer to the most serious transgressions.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ managerial experience in student housing.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a higher education environment.
• Valid driver's license. 

Recommendations:

• Honours degree/postgraduate diploma/professional bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8.
• Experience within the higher-education environment.
• Administration experience. 

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department. 
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. 
• Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students. 
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs. 
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty 
• Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives. 
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. 
• Perform organisational and administrative duties. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. 
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national and/or international scholarly conferences.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals. 
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining and NRF rating.
• A good scholarly record.

Associate Professor

• PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels.
• An NRF C3 rating or equivalent.
• Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Recommendations:

• Competence in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods).
• Willingness to become involved in departmental and faculty activities.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department.
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty.
• Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. 
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in teaching research-related and statistical-oriented modules.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals 
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s level.
• Expertise in various statistical software programmes, including but not limited to SPSS, R, Mplus, Python, and JASP.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A good scholarly record.

​​​​Associate Professor

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in teaching research-related and statistically oriented modules.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels.
• Expertise in various statistical software programmes, including but not limited to SPSS, R, Mplus, Python, and JASP.
• An NRF C3 rating or equivalent.
• Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Professor

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in teaching research-related and statistically oriented modules.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students, especially doctoral students.
• A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 15 to 20 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and doctoral levels.
• Expertise in various statistical software programmes, including but not limited to SPSS, R, Mplus.
• Python, and JASP.
• A minimum of an NRF C2 rating or equivalent.
• Nationally/internationally recognised as a leading scholar.
• Record of editorial board membership of high-quality national/international scholarly journals.

Recommendations

• Three (3) years of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Research Psychologist (attach proof).
• Expertise in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods).
• Involvement in departmental and faculty activities.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department.
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty.
• Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements

Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. 
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach).

​​​​​Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed  national and/or international accredited journals 
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A good scholarly record.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students., 
• A proven publication record in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels.
• An NRF C3 rating or equivalent.
• Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Recommendations:

• Involvement in departmental and faculty activities.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy. 
• Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters, PhD students, and professional industrial psychology interns. 
• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration. 
• Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints. 
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. 
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations. 
• Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. 
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. 
• An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. 
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency 

Associate Professor

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy). 
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. 
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. 
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal. 
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. 
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. 
• A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals. 

Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, and preferably PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy).
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals. 
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. 
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. 
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal. 
• An NRF rating of C1 or C2   or equivalent status. 
• Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. 

Recommendations:

• Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of PhD students.
• Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists. 
• Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules such as Research Methodology, Employee Wellness and Labour Relations. 
• Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS word, excel, PowerPoint. 
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. 
• Good command of the English language.
• Evidence of application for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects. 
• Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research. 

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as post-graduate programmes. 
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students. 
• Ensure active involvement in research. 
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Education Management. 

Inherent requirements: 

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Education Management or Leadership. 
• Candidates should also be in possession of a formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) (attach a copy). 
• Proven experience in research management and capacity building. 
• Experience as external examiner of postgraduate students. 
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and/or international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. 
• Act as an editorial board member and/or reviewer of high-quality national scholarly journals. 
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. 
• An NRF rating or equivalent status. 
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students. 
• A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and international journals. 
• Serve as a member of a national scholarly society, OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• At least 5-years lecturing and/or research experience in the Higher Education environment
• Experience in community engagement. 
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.