Recruitment Opportunities at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose;

• To prepare documents for accurate and timeous payments 
• To resolve all queries with regards to outstanding payments 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting as a subject
• Two (2) years' relevant-experience in a payments/financial environment 
• Computer Skills (especially MS Excel)
• Numerical skills

Recommendations:

• A National Diploma in Accounting or Business Studies with Accounting as a subject
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the ITS system 

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;

• Prepare creditors payments
• Process invoices/credit notes on ITS
• Reconcile creditors accounts: Prepare Excel reconciliation
• Preparing year end accrual journals and supporting documentation
• Communication: Liaise with end users and suppliers on outstanding invoices/credit notes
• Prepare annual accrual listing
• Distribution of internal mail
• General administration, filing, etc.
• Assist with auditors queries
• Other ad hoc tasks assigned by the line manager 

Competencies:

• Accounting skills
• Good and clear understanding of SARS legislations
• Good knowledge of the Procurement and Travel policies
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Numerical skills
• Competence in Microsoft Excel
• Customer service
• Internal and External liaison
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Result driven
• Good time management
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to work in a team

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Job Purpose:

• The role is a broad mix of operational and strategic responsibility focused on driving and supporting business initiatives, and delivering pragmatic, solution-oriented HR support.

The main purpose of the positions is:

• To provide an efficient and effective HR service to line managers for a designated faculty, function or unit ('Management Unit') of the institution.
• To pro-actively partner with the Management Unit to ensure that people management issues receive appropriate attention in the delivery of its purpose and strategies and in improving its business performance and organizational capabilities.
• To assume joint responsibility with Management for implementing its people agenda.
• To anticipate and identify changing business needs requiring fit-for-purpose solutions and where appropriate.
• Represent these proposals to central Human Capital (i.e., the 'centres of excellence') for support and endorsement.
• Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to employee relations, workforce planning and organization design, staffing and talent management, business (efficiency) improvement, employee engagement, recognition, reward and performance management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A B-Tech in Human Resources or equivalent plus 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in an operational Human Capital role.
• General but demonstrable and wide exposure across a spectrum of Human Capital activities is required.
• Prior specialist knowledge in one or more technical area of Human Resources will be distinctly advantageous.
• Empathy, listening and hearing skills are essential as is an ability to facilitate conversations and the essence of organization capability and value of change management in delivering sustainable differentiating capabilities for areas under their remit.
• An understanding of the Higher Education landscape, its context and underlying success dynamics i.e., measures and indicators that lead to delivery of the business plans and goals.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;

• Recruitment, selection and placement
• HR Operations 
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations and Wellness 
• Leadership and Organizational Development 
• Talent Management, Performance Engagement and Remuneration Management 
• Research and Development;
• To coach, support and facilitate the development of sub team members without direct supervisory responsibility.

 Competencies;

• Strong self-confident communicator with sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Personal credibility with the ability to be persuasive and influence change.
• Solution-focused and results-oriented
• Creative and an innovative self-starter
• Performance improver and initiator
• Customer-focused approach
• Flexibility to deal with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsiveness to change.
• High level planning and organizing skills.
• High level planning and organizing skills.
• Stress tolerance

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Job Purpose;

• To apply functional management principles in order to work with the team within the unit to achieve the required results arising out of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Strategic Plan and the centre strategic objectives, thereby achieving the objectives of the unit and individual objectives (to forward, improve, advocate and implement the Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success projects with the university)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A Doctoral qualification in a relevant field (e.g. PhD Education or related field)
• 5 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education with at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership position in higher education
• Experience in programmes related to Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success interventions and support
• Learning and teaching experience as well as evidence of research and publication relevant to Higher education and student development
• Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Academic Leadership: Lead and manage the Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success (STARS) Unit
• Administration and Financial Management 
• STARS Co-ordination: Co-ordination of the Faculty STARS (FYE, ECP, Academic Advising) programmes and activities
• Teaching and Curriculum: STARS staff development programmes, workshops and seminars; Teach and contribute to CPUT and regional staff development courses and programmes
• Research: Internal and external collaborations with STARS practitioners; Conducting appropriate STARS research

Competencies;

• Adaptability
• Aligning performance
• Building a successful team; Building partnerships; Building trust
• Client/learner focus
• Coaching
• Communication
• Delegating responsibility
• Developing others
• Facilitating change
• Financial acumen
• Leading through vision and values
• Managing conflict
• Meeting leadership
• Strategic decision making
• Technical/professional knowledge.
• Presentation Skills

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Job Purpose;

The main purpose of the position is to:

• Provide seamless and comprehensive Lifestyle management & Wellness interventions at Institutional level
• Develop, implement, and maintain 'fit-for-purpose wellness programmes, agile service delivery models, and governance support
• Collate data and information for the optimisation, monitoring and evaluation of the Wellness services and to facilitate decision-making
• Keep abreast with trends, undertaking industry benchmarking, and the application to the development and updating of CPUT policies, procedures and practices

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Counselling Psychology, or related, and Professional Registration
• At least 5 years' experience in managing employee lifestyle and wellness programmes, including case management in a medium to large organisation
• A valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;

• Development of Lifestyle and Wellness Strategy
• Lifestyle and & Wellness implementation
• Advocacy and Coordination of Lifestyle & Wellness initiatives and/or programmes
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Case Management
• Monitoring and evaluation

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of wellness management
• A commitment to excellence and high quality service delivery
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• The ability to think creatively and pursue innovative, workable solutions
• Case management skills
• Counselling skills
• Empathetic
• Ability to persuade & motivate others to change their opinions, attitudes & behaviours
• Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to self-regulate emotions whilst dealing with complex matters
• Ability to work independently
• Team management
• Excellent time management skills
• Monitoring and evaluating skills

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Job Purpose;

• The Operations Manager (OM) will implement and administer all aspects of the product offering within SARETEC and coordinate the development and management of the academic and training programmes, managing the staff and their performance.
• The OM will be accountable for the service, maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of the SARETEC Building, infrastructure and general occupational health and safety. The OM will secure funding and new business in support of SARETEC operations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• At least 6 (six) years of experience in renewable energy related R&D and/or education/training.
• At least 6 (six) years of experience in project management of engineering-based projects.
• At least 6 (six) years of experience in operations management

Recommendations:

• Established contacts within the Renewable Energy industry and with associated governmental and non-governmental organisations.
• Exposure to international Renewable Energy industry and training organisations
• Experience with CPUT Administration and management or any other University or Training Institution
• Operations Management training/qualification
• Project Management training/qualification
• Renewable Energy training/qualification
• 6+ years relevant experience
• 6+ years in a management role supervising staff, academic programmes and building infrastructure responsibility.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills A good knowledge of Information Systems
• Knowledge and experience in ISO processes i.e., 9001, 45001

 Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Director: SARETEC, the incumbent would, amongst others, be responsible for:

• Implementing and administering all aspects of the academic / training programmes within the Centre.
• Coordinating the development and management of the academic and training programmes of the Centre, including content and content enrichment, online learning material, modules for integration into other university-based academic programmes, project-based learning material etc.
• Managing the academic team and their performance (i.e., Training Department).
• Coordinating applicable qualification registrations with SETA’s and QCTO
• Developing an environment conducive to student development and learning
• Developing and maintaining the links and synergies with the administration systems and units of the University
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Centre including security, inventory and asset register, training events, procurement, maintenance, HR, student affairs, and staff performance management, etc.
• Support the Director in the pursuit of new business ventures or opportunities and funding and stakeholder management.
• Support the Director in managing special projects in related to training support programmes including preparing project proposals, project design, execution, monitoring and evaluation and reporting to CPUT and other related structures such as funders / donors, DHET, etc.
• Coordinate marketing and social media marketing; managing intellectual property rights; amongst others.
• Managing contracts and Service Level Agreements for suppliers that provide services to SARETEC’s Building & Infrastructure and other training related.
• Coordinating staff that undertake cleaning, maintenance, and security.
• Managing budgets including responsibility for initiating and executing procurement related to Building & Infrastructure.
• Manage risk register and implementation of controls and remedial / corrective measures.
• Calculate and compare costs for goods and services to maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Allocating and managing space in the SARETEC building.
• Responsible for Occupational Health & Safety compliance including implementing ISO 45001.
• Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments and related matters.
• Coordinate the upkeep of equipment to meet health and safety standards and regulatoryrequirements.
• Inspect building structures to determine the need for repairs and renovations including preventative maintenance programs
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise including after-hours.
• Support the Director on reporting to SARETEC ManCom, SARETEC Governance Board, Senate and other structures or University sub-committees (i.e., Health and Safety, Energy Cluster, Faculty sub-committees that SARETEC participates in).

Competencies;

• Decision-making and goal orientated
• The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (i.e., verbal / oral and written)
• Teamwork, self-motivated and self-directed
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• Commercial awareness
• Customer service
• Organisation, time management, prioritising, and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
• Risk management skills
• Strong problem and conflict solving Skills
• Technical Knowledge
• Basic understanding of DHET norms and standards and Accreditation bodies processes / procedures
• Quality Management Orientated
• People Management Skills
• High Level Planning and Organizing Skills
• Ability to Interpret Laws, Acts and Regulations

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• To execute and coordinate the complete functioning of the CPUT Retirement Fund.
• The CPUTRF and CPUT are two separate legal entities.
• An important part of the task is to perform the duties of a Principal Officer as prescribed in the Pension Fund Act, for which the Principal Officer is responsible and accountable to the Board of Trustees. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A relevant degree in Business or Administration.
• Five years' (5) experience working with a small or medium sized Retirement Fund as a Principal Officer.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;
Operational coordination;

• Statutory responsibility for compliance with and the governance of the fund.
• Professional development and training.
• Implementation and monitoring of the agreed to legal framework (including fund rule amendments and consolidation of rules).
• Stakeholder engagement fund, recordkeeping and liaison

Organizing all meetings;

• The provision of secretarial services to all committees and the Board of Trustees (minute taking; resolutions).
• Engaging on a regular basis with all service providers.
• Engaging with the chairs of the committees and the Board of Trustees.
• Investigating and making recommendations for benefit payments.
• Handle queries from members and living annuitants.

Competencies;

• The ability to speak and write very good English, with a vocabulary reflecting the standards of business in general and the retirement industry in particular.
• Excellent peoples skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Applied investigative skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Assertiveness and diplomacy enabling liaison at many levels and with a diverse audience.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and to flag relevant issues to the Finance Committee.
• Ability to apply good governance principles to all areas of the Fund activities.
• Ability to apply compliance strictly and to lead to the correction of non-compliance in time.

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Job Purpose;

Reporting to the Manager: Talent Management, the university wishes to appoint a pragmatic, versatile and experienced HR professional who will join a multi-faceted inclusive and diverse, robust and highly collaborative smart human-centric Human Capital team to amongst others:

• Strategically support and help drive the University’s human-centric values and philosophy through strong and professional thought leadership, strategic orientation on talent, and well-intentioned smart talent management activities, interventions and programs which are strategically aligned to the University’s Strategy, Vision and Mission
• As a functional contact, provide subject matter expertise as a functional contact and talent insights; and enable the University to recruit and select the best quality candidates fit for purpose at all levels.
• Execute and coordinate the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, Talent Retention and Talent Management Strategy aligned to the University’s Strategy; accurately utilising the Talent Acquisition processes, systems and tools to achieve the desired outcomes; and leveraging the employee value proposition to ensure a highly positive candidate experience.
• Support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of talent management programs (e.g., workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, career development, career pathing and other strategic projects) that drive the University’s values, increase employee engagement, and accelerate performance to deliver business results.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• B Tech in Human Resource Management/Development or a Degree in behavioral sciences, or equivalent
• 6 years’ experience working in HR as a Business Partner or Generalist with significant exposure in one or more specialist roles
•  Prior significant experience (of the 6 years mentioned above, at least 3 years) within the designated functional area or Organisation Development is essential.
• Additional exposure across one or more functional areas within the CoE in particular Organisation Development, as well as Higher Education experience will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Implementation of Talent Management Strategy through amongst others:

•  Align and execute Talent Management Strategy.
•  Provide thought leadership on end-to-end talent management practices and processes to inform the overall CPUT Talent Management strategy.
• Assist in developing and overseeing the implementation of an Integrated Talent Management strategy that integrates talent search, identification, acquisition, selection, engagement, development, retention and talent metrics to provide supply and demand solutions to the CPUT business.
• Ensure development and implementation of innovative talent management solutions and processes.
• Ensure and coordinate an efficient and effective talent pipeline across the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to assist in the realisation of the University’s strategy.
• Develop a Talent Management Framework to guide the realisation of the Talent Management Strategy.
• To provide technical support to HC BP, line management and staff
• To research and keep abreast of market and legislative trends and practices to frame changes in the external environmental to identify opportunities for improvement in existing policies and processes
• To undertake targeted analysis and projects as appropriate
• Assist with development of new and actively monitor existing policies, practices, procedures and forms/ templates within the areas of expertise and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Continuous improvement planning and on-going review of milestone progress on projects, processes, and systems.
• Manage the e-recruitment system and perform routine quality checks to ensure data and system integrity.
• Participate in developing and implementing organisational development strategies, providing thought leadership, and innovative interventions that instill best practice learning organisation ethos.
• Leadership of cultural and behavioral change across the University.

Implementation of Talent Acquisition Strategy:

• Assist in developing and implementing a Talent Acquisition and Selection strategy for CPUT to ensure attraction of the best talent, at the right time for the right jobs with a quick and cost-effective turnaround time.
• Coordinate and implement best practice strategies pertaining to talent sourcing (including headhunting and targeted searches, etc.)
• Communicate and oversee the implementation of Talent Acquisition and Selection Policy.
• Develop, communicate and oversee guidelines on the selection process to ensure identification of the most suitable candidates.
• Guide BPs and line managers in Best Practice in regard to talent acquisition and selection processes and procedures.
• Develop processes and procedures to verify qualifications, certifications and background information (and getting legal input where necessary).
• Provide input in the strategic workforce planning process to support CPUT strategy.
• Develop competency models and ensure implementation to enable integration across talent lifecycle.
• Develop Competency-based Dictionary, Interview Guide templates and assist the talent acquisition team with customisation where applicable.
• Use assessment tools/interventions in evaluating Rising Stars and other HIPOs for participation in various leadership programmes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes, programs, and systems in support of talent management strategy, interventions and policies.
• Administers talent management programs and systems according to defined strategy and plan, including the creation and delivery of key deliverables,
• Implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives.
• Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Coordinate with BPs and hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments.
• Develop and implement processes, programs and systems in support of talent management strategy ensuring superior customer experience, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Ensure a quality and expert service is delivered through the centre of excellence, and monitoring effectiveness and impact.
• Take steps to ensure positive candidate experience.

Development of Talent Metrics:

• Develop key metrics to assist in Talent Management.
• Provide continuous updates to the business on Talent Management.
• Manage and track progress of critical skills and critical positions.
• Continuously analyse competence achievement against business performance.
• Work with HC Business Partners to ensure a seamless delivery of the Talent Management function.
• Monitor, measure and report on Talent Management and develop appropriate interventions where required.
• Track, interpret and report succession planning metrics.

Succession Development:

• Identify long-term trends in talent management data and provide recommendations to Senior Leadership and key stakeholders to support decision making or plans of action.
• Design, drive and monitor implementation of effective succession planning processes, identification of critical positions, success risks, and potential succession candidates (HIPO).
• Develop succession planning templates.
• Ensure implementation of processes that support effective and efficient management of succession across the University.
• Develop and establish a Career Management Strategy.
• Ensure the staffing needs of the University are met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind.
• Assist in the Facilitation of the Annual Talent Review/Succession Planning Cycle.

Administration and reporting:

• Receive all approved vacant positions for advertising.
• Draft print and/ or online media adverts, decide on which media to advertise on and when the best day for placement will be.
• Ensure the print media adverts are accordingly placed and where applicable liaise with recruitment agencies and/ or headhunting/ search agencies.
• Assist with talent acquisition processes (e.g., recruitment & selection – shortlisting's and interviews, etc.)
• Advise BPs and line managers on competency-based assessments where applicable.
• Ensure that competency dictionary is up to date.
• Maintain Talent management templates.

Monitor policy implementation and adherence;

• Generate and share monthly talent acquisition and selection; and staff mobility reports as required.
• Do system audits and ensure standardization of adverts in the system.
• Design and deliver employee training programs (e.g., individual, team, skill-based and management training where applicable)

Arrange competency-based trainings;

• Ensure the effectiveness and alignment of talent management processes to Vision 2030
• Support Talent strategy to make sure that CPUT has the workforce it needs with the necessary skills to fulfil its mission, vision, and business priorities.

Facilitate succession plans;

• Discuss career-pathing options with high-potential employees.
• Conduct skills gap analyses to determine personnel needs.
• Calculate employee engagement metrics, like retention and turnover rates.

Monitor Recruitment budget;

• Organize quarterly and annual people plans review sessions and planning.
• Perform benchmark analyses of talent management processes.
• Proactively support sourcing and hiring, attraction and selection of high-potential employees
• Conduct labour market research to inform decisions on talent.
• Support and guideline managers and employees to effect talent strategy
• Assist in designing employee training programs, workforce planning, building succession plans, talent pools and guide an internal career pathway process.
• Input into overall talent acquisition strategy of the University
• Perform any analysis that might be required e.g., recruitment results, media utilised, best response, etc.
• Compile statistics and information for monthly Management Information Report in respect of Human Capital
• Report on regular basis at the management meetings.
• To support the delivery of annual events or cycles of events relevant to the function
• To compile data, reports, materials, analysis and proposals for consideration by the CoE preceding submission to various governance structures including but not limited to; the Deans' Forum, Executive Committee, HRCC, ManCom,etc.

Advertising:

• Compile print media and/ or online advertisements
• Establish budgetary requirements before advertising.
• Checks that invoices are correct and that adverts have been placed and return to creditors for settlement of account.
• Receive enquiries regarding advertisements and supply information where applicable.
• Prepare documentation for short listing for members of the selection panel where applicable.

Internal/External Liaison:

• Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaison with recruitment agencies for sourcing applicants where applicable
• Liaison with the Job Analyst to confirm profiles of the jobs before advertising.
• Liaise with other CoEs e.g., Organisation Effectiveness/ Development, L&D, ER and Stakeholders Engagement etc.
• Respond timeously to inquiries or complaints.
• Serve as a key point of contact to the business for talent management matters.

Record keeping:

• File all talent management related documentation in a systematic manner for future reference.
• Maintains a record of advertisements, including media advertised in and cost and cost.
• Filling of all talent management records (e.g., workforce plans, succession planning records, staff mobility, staff turnover etc.)

Competencies:

• Highly detail-oriented, analytic, and energetic
• Demonstrable experience of effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects and activities to meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Innovative and creative
• High degree of organizational and time management skills
• Ability to set and manage expectations and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience in designing and executing talent management processes and programs.
• Work experience in talent acquisition or similar roles
• Applied knowledge of Applicant sourcing and Tracking Systems
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Ability to support organizations with high degree of complexity.
• Conscientiousness and versatility
• Assertive and persuasion skills
• Confident and self-starter with a penchant for continuous improvement
• Ability to think and work cross-functionally and build sound networks and relationships.
• Innovative and creative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage expectations.
• High degree of stress tolerance
• Client focused and quality oriented.
• Experience in workforce planning/people planning and forecasting.
• Dependability (Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines)
• Integrity
• High degree of commitment to Excellence
• Customer Service
• Tactful in approach
• Tenacity
• Hard working
• Strategically Aware
• Applied knowledge of labour laws and conventions
• Experience in report writing.
• Problem solving skills.
• Teamwork
• Personal Drive
• Ability to work independently.

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Job Purpose;

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes combination of subjects related to: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Material Science Engineering at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma levels.
• Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

Minimum Requirements;

• A Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering or Material Science Engineering.
• All base qualifications (Diploma or its equivalent and Bachelor) must be in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering or Material Science Engineering.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in lecturing or relevant Engineering industrial experience
• Demonstrable track record in postgraduate supervision
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by a publication in accredited journals
• Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanical Engineering subjects or Mechatronics Engineering subjects or Electrical and Electronics Engineering subjects or Material Science Engineering subjects at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma levels
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering software packages
• Must be registered be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must be willing to register within 12 months of employment
• The appointment will be aligned with CPUT Ad Hominem promotions criteria assessment

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;

• Lecturing on the Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering Programmes: Mechanical Engineering subjects or Mechatronics Engineering subjects or Electrical & Electronics Engineering subjects or Material Science Engineering subjects at an Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma levels at a tertiary institution
• Develop learning materials for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters and Doctoral qualifications.
• Supervise and mentor students: undergraduate and post-graduate.
• Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities.
• Assistance with departmental administration / All subject related admin / quality assurance related admin.
• Liaison with industry partners and other stakeholders
• Conduct research and publication of articles in accredited journals
• Curriculum design and development, assessment and quality assurance
• Academic administration, development and management.

Competencies;

• Excellent communication skills
• Research skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc.)
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience in research and development
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering/Electrical & Electronic/Material Science Engineering
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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Job Purpose:

The incumbent shall be expected to provide specialised technical and analytical expertise related to the objectives of the project and will amongst others anchor the following:

• Manage the installations, commissioning, operation and running of the following equipment, but not limited to, for analytical purposes: ICP-AES, TG-DTA, XRD, SEM-EDX, IC, Laser scattering particle size analyzer, IR Gas analyzer (CO2 and other impurities in gas phase), Bipolar membrane electrodialysis equipment, Ultrapure water production equipment, Solid digestion equipment etc.
• Calibration, operation and maintenance of equipment for the Chemical Engineering Department
• Maintenance scheduling of equipment
• Inventory management
• Budget management relating to the cost centres of the project.
• Demonstration to staff and students; assist and perform analysis for UG and PG students that need results.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• Minimum three years relevant experience in managing, operating, and maintaining sophisticated analytical equipment such as ICP, TD-DTA, IR, SEM-EDX, XRD and related financial bookkeeping, and administration.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

Technical:

• Undertake installations, commissioning, and day to day management, operation and maintenance of specific instrumentation as required.
• Set up and operates electronic, mechanical or hand operated laboratory equipment.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using specialized techniques.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations.
• Compile records, reports, and interpret analytical data or experimental results.
• Develop and conduct methods of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products.
• Perform quality control checks on products and systems.
• Develop chemical engineering processes, construction, inspection and maintenance, and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures.
• Monitor progress of the project and make recommendations for changes where necessary.
• Provide technical support to ensure that products produced and/ or processes are defect-free.
• Conduct research on new technologies related to the project.
• Conduct experiments to test products under real-world conditions to gather data about how they perform.
• Demonstrate to students on the practical application of modern analytical instrumentation and the interpretation of data.
• Contribute towards the review of assessments methods for training in analytical techniques.
• Implementation of an evaluation system to determine learning success in analytical techniques.
• Mentor students at all levels as required in the use of modern analytical instrumentation.

Administration:

• Undertake all administrative duties related to installation, managing, operating, calibration, and maintaining instrumentation, including ordering, receivals, overseeing repairs of analytical instruments.
• Provide a service for external users of the instrumentation for cost recovery.

Internal/External Liaison:

• Participate in co-operative education activities related to modern instrumental operation and data interpretation.
• Develop and manage a process for access to equipment by paying clients/ external users.

Research:

• Be involved with and support analytical needs of all students and staff needing access to the equipment including all postgraduate student research.
• Be involved in and support research related to the SATREP project and instrumentation.
• Staff and postgraduate student training related to the equipment as required, applicable and approved.

Assisting with the inputs related to analytical requirements of:

• The curriculum programmes and research that are linked to Chemical Engineering relevant departments from other faculties in CPUT.
• Participation in Quality Assurance activities,
• Personal & professional development,
• Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives,
• Do staff and student training on equipment.
• Assist staff, students and any relevant stakeholder with analysis required.

Competencies;

• Demonstrable technical skills (to operate, understand and interpret engineering plans, designs and develop new products and processes; and troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments)
• Demonstrable and well-developed analytical skills
• Quality assurance
• Health and safety awareness
• Patience and persistence
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to keep abreast of new technologies and developments.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Language proficiency: English and any other official language,
• Computer literacy
• Student focused.
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong management skills,
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial management skills
• Ability to interpret acts, laws and procedures.
• Project management.

Additional:

• Assistance with hands-on practical projects and exercises for undergraduate students in the Labs.
• Assist with the development of subject material related to application of modern analytical instrumentation.
• Contribution to team research and their administration.
• Assisting with departmental administration.
• Contribute actively to analytical requirements that support innovative research, teaching, and learning.
• Marketing of the instrumentational facility to external users