Recent Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching basic, clinical and regulatory pharmacology at tertiary level including the theoretical basis of scientific principles, experimental design, and regulatory affairs;
• Be intimately involved in research in a related field, including the establishment of a sustainable research niche aligned to the Departmental focus areas, and publication thereof;
• Acting as supervisor for postgraduate students;
• Being involved with curriculum development/innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER

• A Healthcare Profession’s qualification with associated MMed degree;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
• One DHET accredited publication;
• One years’ teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology.

SENIOR LECTURER

• A Healthcare Profession’s qualification with associated MMed degree;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
• Three years’ teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology;
• At least three accredited publications (Ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals);
• At least two MSc students supervised;
• Course coordination with evidence of curriculum development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills;
• Proactive and goal-oriented nature;
• Leadership qualities;
• Dedicated to professional development, including obtaining a Doctoral degree (if not yet obtained).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer

• One year teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology including tutoring.

Snr Lecturer

• A strong and proven record of research and postgraduate student supervision in Pharmacology, including peer-reviewed publications;
• Research experience in Pharmacology; or pharmacologically related areas;
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the allied health professions;
• Experience in basic sciences-related techniques (such as advanced cell culturing, analytical pharmacology, molecular investigations or proteomics)
• Bioinformatics;

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
• Supervise final year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students;
• Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BEng degree in Civil Engineering from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognised by the Washington accord or is recognised by ECSA to be equivalent;
• A Masters’ degree in Civil Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
• Teaching or industry related experience;
• 1 Publication (peer reviewed article or peer reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs or industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field.

Senior Lecturer:

• Same as for Lecturer, plus; 
• A PhD degree in Civil Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
• At least three years tertiary education experience or three years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• At least 2 articles published in DHET accredited journals or a DHET accredited book;
• At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• Supervision / co-supervision of Master’s students to completion or proven management experience in industry.

Associate Professor:

• Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus;
• At least 6 years tertiary education experience or 6 years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• Experience in curriculum / strategy development and innovation;
• Evidence of sustained publications output;
• Majority of recent publications should be in WoS / Scopus / IBSS journals (past 7 years);
• Evidence of at least 3 research Master’s OR 6 coursework Master’s mini-dissertations successfully completed (supervised or co-supervised);
• Evidence of Doctoral student supervision;
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The purpose of this role is to establish and promote a quality service culture within the department by facilitating and advancing stakeholder relationship management and governance processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant four (4) year / Honours degree;
• Six (6) years of work experience (which includes 2 years’ experience in management) in a Facilities Management or relevant environment;
• Driver’s license.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• UP Policies & Procedures;
• Contract law ;
• Labour Law (Specifically in matters related to Performance Management / Disciplinary Actions etc.);
• Integrated enterprise resource management systems;
• Operational functions in PeopleSoft or equivalent;
• Analytical ability;
• Computer literacy;
• Concept writing and finalisation of technical reports;
• Ability to explore alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties;
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
• Confidentiality;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork;
• Ability to Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
• Ability to administer and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Formal qualification in Labour- or Contract Law;
• Two (2) years’ experience in higher education and facilities management environment.
   

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate master’s and doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer;

• A BSc Hons-degree from a University in one of the following relevant undergraduate programmes, Property Management, Property Development or Facilities Management, plus;
• A MSc Real Estate (coursework or by research) degree in Property Management, Property Development or Facilities Management;
• At least three years of tertiary education experience or three years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education ;
• 1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs, or industry-recognized outputs in a commensurate field.

Senior Lecturer:

• Same as for Lecturer, plus;
• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification (MSc Real Estate (coursework or by research) degree in Property Management, Property Development or Facilities Management);
• At least five years of tertiary education experience or five years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• At least 2 articles published in DHET-accredited journals or a DHET-accredited book;
• At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• Supervision / co-supervision of Master’s students to completion or proven management experience in industry.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• Through knowledge of property management of various types of property;
• Thorough knowledge of facilities management;
• Thorough knowledge of property development;
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability and green buildings;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or property industry;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate master’s and doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP);
• Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
• At least three years of tertiary education experience or three years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education  ;
• 1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs, or industry-recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• The candidate must be registered or already in the process of registering as a construction manager or as a construction project manager with the statutory council of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).

Senior Lecturer:

• Same as for Lecturer, plus;
• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• At least five years of tertiary education experience or five years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• At least 2 articles published in DHET-accredited journals or a DHET-accredited book;
• At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• Supervision / co-supervision of Master’s students to completion or proven management experience in industry.
• The candidate must be registered as a construction manager or as a construction project manager with the statutory council of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• For Construction Management, thorough knowledge of Building Services;
• Thorough knowledge of Building Science
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Finance;
• Thorough knowledge of CCS, BIM and or other construction programmes;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
• Supervising postgraduate master’s and doctoral students within the research focus areas; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by the Property Valuers Profession in South Africa (SACPVP);
• Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
• At least three years of tertiary education experience or three years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education ;
• 1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs, or industry-recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• The candidate must be a registered Professional Associated Valuer (with restrictions) or already in the process of registering as a Professional Valuer without any restrictions in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act 2000 (act No 47 of 2000), with the statutory council of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).

Senior Lecturer:

Same as for Lecturer, plus;

• A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• At least five years of tertiary education experience or five years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• At least 2 articles published in DHET-accredited journals or a DHET-accredited book;
• At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
• Supervision / co-supervision of Master’s students to completion or proven management experience in industry.
• The candidate must be a registered Professional Valuer without any restrictions in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act 2000 (act No 47 of 2000), with the statutory council of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).

Associate Professor:

Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus;

• At least ten years of tertiary education experience or ten years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
• Experience in curriculum/strategy development and innovation;
• Evidence of sustained publications output;
• The majority of recent publications should be in WoS / Scopus / IBSS journals (past 7 years);
• Evidence of at least 3 research Master’s OR 6 coursework Master’s mini-dissertations successfully completed (supervised or co-supervised);
• Evidence of Doctoral student supervision;
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences.
• The candidate must be a registered Professional Valuer without any restrictions in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act 2000 (act No 47 of 2000), with the statutory council of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
• For Real Estate, thorough knowledge of commercial and specialised property valuation;
• Thorough knowledge of residential property valuation;
• Thorough knowledge of property management of various types of property;
• Thorough knowledge of risk and maintenance management;
• Thorough knowledge of property management of green buildings;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or property industry;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.
• The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in clinical & herd/flock health and management of production animal species (with particular emphasis on reproduction aspects);
• The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit additional clientele to fulfil this mandate;
• Clinical and herd/flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
• Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme – MSc in veterinary science (relevant production animal focus) or MMedVet degree (Gyn) and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
• A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in reproduction aspects of ruminants (case log required); and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development

Senior Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification in ruminant medicine and herd health (e.g. MMedVet Bovine Health and Production or MMedVet Gyn);
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly reproduction aspects in ruminants (case log); and
• At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author.

Or

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
• MSc degree with particular focus on production animals;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly reproduction aspects in ruminants (case log) post acquiring a Master’s degree;
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
• Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in in either beef or dairy herd health and production:
• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
• Involvement in research in an appropriate field.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students (including special emphasis on porcine health and production);
• Clinical services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit additional clientele to fulfil this mandate;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme – MSc in veterinary science (relevant production animal focus) or MMedVet degree in Porcine health and production, and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
• A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in porcine health and production aspects (case log required); and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development

Senior Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification in Porcine Health and Production;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Porcine Health and Production aspects (case log); and
• At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author.

Or

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• MSc degree with particular focus on production animals;
• Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Porcine Health and Production aspects (case log) post acquiring a Master’s degree;
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on porcine health and production aspects;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD in reasonable time in a field relative to the discipline of veterinary reproduction;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students (including special emphasis on small stock/flock health management);
• Clinical and herd/flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service; The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit additional clientele to fulfil this mandate;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
• Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme – MMedVet degree in Small stock flock health or MSc veterinary science (if the latter then with a relevant production animal focus), and be able to graduate in reasonable time; 
• A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects (case log required); and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development

Senior Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification in Ruminant medicine particularly in Small stock field;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects (case log); and
• At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author.

Or

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• MSc degree with particular focus on production animal aspects;
• Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects (case log required) post acquiring a Master’s degree;
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.

Associate Professor:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An MMedVet (Ruminant Medicine and Flock Health)-degree or equivalent specialty board certification currently registered or registerable with the SAVC and a PhD degree;
• Five years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in Flock health management and
• At least five full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co-author in the last five years.
• The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.
• Case studies should not make up more than 20% of the research papers. (Case studies are papers describing a unique clinical condition and its management in a small number of patients and does not include large meta-analysis studies where a large number of clinical cases are evaluated).

Or

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• MSc degree and a PhD with particular focus on production animals. In exceptional cases: MSc with significant professional recognition (supported by both national and international peer reviews).
• At least seven years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in Flock health management and
• Ten or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author, with five of these publications being in the last three years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad. Case studies should not make up more than 20% of the research papers.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on ruminant herd health aspects;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD in reasonable time in a field relative to the discipline of veterinary reproduction;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Registering for and pursuing a postgraduate degree (MMedVet Wildlife diseases – coursework), that includes advanced clinical training, coursework and a research project; 
• Actively participating in the clinical/experiential training of veterinary and veterinary nursing students while rendering services in the clinics of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, on farms and in satellite clinics;
• Participating in providing a 24-hour clinical service which includes community engagement activities as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Performing departmental administrative duties as delegated by the Section head/Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc/BVMCh degree or an appropriate equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorised to be enrolled for MMedVet studies;
• Applicable experience of at least two years as a veterinarian, or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility;
• Compliance with entry requirements for a Masters’ programme with a commitment to enrol for an MMedVet (Wildlife diseases) degree and to complete within prescribed time frame;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office, Internet);
• Out-of-hours availability for rotational clinical services, including time away from the Faculty;
• Good language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team (relate to students, colleagues and supervisors).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:   

• Registering for and pursuing a postgraduate degree (MMedVet Bovine Health and Production – coursework), that includes advanced clinical training, coursework and a research project;
• Actively participating in the clinical/experiential training of veterinary and veterinary nursing students while rendering services in the clinics of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, on farms and in satellite clinics;
• Participating in providing a 24-hour clinical service and in community engagement activities, including disadvantaged communities, as delegated by the Head of Department; and
• Performing departmental administrative duties as delegated by the Section head/Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc/BVMCh degree or an appropriate equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorised to be enrolled for MMedVet studies;
• Applicable experience of at least two years as a veterinarian, or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility; and
• Compliance with entry requirements for a Masters’ programme with a commitment to enrol for an MMedVet(Bovine Health and Production) degree and to complete within prescribed time frame;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office, Internet);
• Out-of-hours availability for rotational clinical services, including time away from the Faculty;
• Good language and communication skills; and
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team (relate to students, colleagues and supervisors).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing and participating in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Participating in the undertaking and supervision of research projects;
• Actively contributing towards research development and producing research output to attract research funding;
• Participating in administrative duties within the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

A qualified or nearly qualified actuary with the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) (or members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA) with at least three recent years’ actuarial work experience;
A relevant postgraduate degree or to be registered for postgraduate study during the first year of employment at UP.
Senior Lecturer:

• A qualified or nearly qualified actuary with the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) (or members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA) with at least five years’ experience in the banking or insurance industries, or other financial risk specialisations;
• A relevant postgraduate degree or to be registered for postgraduate study during the first year of employment at UP;
• Academic experience in actuarial teaching or research supervision.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Technical actuarial subject knowledge;
• Computer programming proficiency;
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• At least three recent years’ actuarial post qualification experience (as a FASSA or equivalent);
• A postgraduate degree or qualification;
• Experience in the banking or insurance industries, or other financial risk specialisations;
• Experience in the delivery of projects and participation in academic and/or professional networks, with the potential to attract research funding.