The University of Pretoria is a multi-faculty research-intensive university that has remained among the top South African universities in research output and impact. UP is also the top producer of graduates in the country. With campuses in Pretoria and its surrounds, as well as in the country’s economic hub, Johannesburg, UP is conveniently situated...
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- To provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of high-impact University events that advance institutional goals, foster stakeholder engagement, and strengthen the University's national and global reputation. This role ensures the alignment of event strategies with the University's vision, upholding protocols, governance, and brand standards while managing the full event lifecycle with professionalism, innovation, and precision.
The incumbent will be responsible to:
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans for the annual institutional events calendar;
- Draft and submit detailed event briefs, creative concepts and communication strategies aligned with the University's marketing and brand objectives;
- Manage the planning and execution of assigned University events, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities;
- Oversee venue sourcing, setup, and supplier coordination in compliance with procurement protocols and brand identity;
- Liaise with Security Services, protocol officers, and key stakeholders to finalise guest lists, scripts, signage, seating, dietary needs, and VIP arrangements;
- Manage strategic faculty events hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and elevated visibility;
- Provide project leadership and protocol guidance to faculty staff for event conceptualisation and execution;
- Coordinate all aspects of event delivery, including venue, décor, catering, protocol, guest logistics, compliance and promotions;
- Compile accurate event budgets and cost estimates in collaboration with the PR & Events Manager and/or Deputy Director;
- Source competitive supplier quotations and ensure adherence to procurement and financial policies;
- Track budget performance throughout the event lifecycle, implementing controls to prevent over-expenditure;
- Conduct post-event debriefings and compile comprehensive closing reports within 14 days of event conclusion;
- Develop and distribute event surveys to selected attendees to gather feedback and satisfaction indicators;
- Analyse event outcomes, document lessons learned and develop best practice guidelines for future events.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A relevant 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field or;
- 5 years with a Project Management Diploma and/or Protocol Certificate, with clear evidence of application in large-scale event coordination;
- Operational and strategic event planning, demonstrating responsibility for full project lifecycles from initial concept through to execution and evaluation;
- High-profile event coordination, including logistics, stakeholder management, executive protocol and brand-aligned delivery within complex environments;
- Application of protocol and ceremonial procedures, particularly in events involving executive leadership, government officials, or international delegates;
- Client-facing consultation and brief interpretation, including the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical event outputs;
- Budget development and financial management, with hands-on experience in vendor engagement, procurement processes, and expenditure tracking;
- Team leadership and supervision, including the coordination of support staff, temporary teams and service providers for on-site delivery;
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex events in a high-profile environment (e.g., university, government, corporate), including protocol-sensitive events.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Protocol and ceremonial procedure
- Budget development and financial management
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with co-workers to achieve the goals of the work unit.
- Ability to plan and implement change initiatives. Ability to support innovation and creativity by encouraging staff to accept and resolve challenges. Ability to remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands
- Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues
- Ability to measure and evaluate work processes, services, and products to achieve organizational goals. Ability to redesign processes as needed using best methods and technology to meet or exceed business needs. Ability to use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.
- Ability to use efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Ability to develop strategies using new technology to enhance decision-making. Ability to understand the impact of technological change on the organization.
- Ability to be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of responsibility are completed promptly. Ability to monitor programs and/or activities and take corrective action when necessary.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Ability to take action to improve existing conditions and processes. Ability to use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.
- Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives. Ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Ability to be proactive.
- Ability to explore alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
- Ability to lead and guide others to develop new skills or knowledge that will enhance their work. Ability to design, develop and/or deliver training programs.
- Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.
- Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms. Ability to firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles,
- Proven ability to manage event budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and handle logistical and reputational risks independently;
- Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, and post-event impact reporting;
- Advanced digital proficiency, specifically in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to generate professional documentation and planning tools;
- Administrative and organisational competence, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, event documentation and adherence to institutional policies and processes;
- Demonstrated advanced experience in hybrid or virtual event environments, including platform selection, audience interaction tools, and digital post-event reporting;
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A relevant Honours degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field
- 3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or;
- 5 years with a Project Management Diploma and/or Protocol Certificate
- Experience in event branding and layout design coordination, ensuring consistency with institutional identity across physical and digital event materials.
- Experience in mentoring and upskilling junior staff or event coordinators, providing oversight, training and quality control in all phases of event delivery.
- Experience in virtual or hybrid event execution, using technology platforms for live-streaming, online engagement and digital reporting.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or guest management platforms to support data-driven audience targeting and RSVP tracking.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent’s key responsibilities will:
- Provide general student support to postgraduate students, local and international;
- Provide support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies and the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning in all matters pertaining to teaching and postgraduate studies;
- Advise students on module choices, study paths and associated career options;
- Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty through possible communication mediums such as telephone, online platforms or chat applications;
- Track students’ performance and direct them to available academic assistance;
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
- Liaise with and direct postgraduate students to support structures at the University such as finance, student support, residence and others;
- Liaise and support administrative personnel in the Faculty in terms of postgraduate bursaries;
- Create a database to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress;
- Co-ordinate activities during the orientation session for postgraduate students;
- Conduct and coordinate academic support-related workshops for invited students i.e. postgraduate support sessions that are offered over the course of the year;
- Assist and support academic staff with the Faculty Postgraduate Day – a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research;
- Work closely with staff in the Faculty to provide holistic support to students in need;
- Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty; and
- Identify ' at-risk’ students and prepare and conduct special sessions/tutorials for them and manage data on student interactions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Master’s degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work; and
- Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Empathy and passion for improving the wellbeing of others;
- Advanced level of skill in the use of Microsoft packages, Google Suite of applications and the internet;
- The ability to analyse data and to learn and use technological tools competently;
- The ability to analyse quantitative data;
- A good understanding of the faculty curriculum;
- Advanced MS Excel skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Basic understanding of Higher Education Systems;
- Ability to present workshops and conduct one-on-one interviews;
- Excellent facilitation skills;
- Ability to manage and follow through referred cases;
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills; and
- Available to keep office hours
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Two years’ career counselling experience; and
- Courses in Psychology/Educational Psychology in the undergraduate degree.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements.
These duties include:
- Curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
- Pursuing research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
- Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance programmes;
- Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
- Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
- Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
- Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- M Ed in Early Childhood Education / Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
- At least 1 year teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
- Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years;
- Evidence of ability to conduct research;
- Experience in academic administration.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of the following;
- South African education system and policy framework on Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education;
- Knowledge and experience in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education programmes and approaches in Inclusive Education, Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), and Learning Support;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase Education;
- Knowledge and experience in application of indigenous knowledge systems in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase;
- Knowledge and experience in integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Early Childhood Development programmes and Foundation Phase education;
- PhD in Early Childhood Education Foundation Phase, or equivalent degree;
- Current PhD registration in Early Childhood Education/Foundation Phase or equivalent degree;
- Experience of teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
- Ability and/or experience in conducting own research, and evidence of research publications;
- Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Early Childhood Education and Foundation Phase;
- Experience in curriculum development initiatives;
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to fulfil the duties of a Lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood Education as described in the minimum requirements.
These duties include:
- Curriculum development and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the Department;
- Pursuing research activities such as own research, research-based publications, and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the Department;
- Developing, presenting, and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance programmes;
- Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
- Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
- Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
- Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching, and supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, African Languages, or equivalent degree;
- Current active involvement in research;
- At least one year of teaching experience in Basic Education or Higher Education;
- Evidence of academic administration experience.
- Evidence of some experience in a community, Work-Integrated Learning, or service-learning project related to Education within the last 5 years.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of the following;
- South African education system and policy framework on Basic Education;
- Knowledge and experience in teaching Setswana Home Language.
- Teaching methodologies in Setswana Home Language.
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Experience and expertise in curriculum development for all subjects in Basic Education;
- Knowledge and experience in the application of indigenous knowledge systems in Basic Education;
- Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital technology, especially coding and robotics, in Basic Education;
- PhD in Early Childhood Education in Basic Education, or equivalent degree;
- Current PhD registration in Basic Education Studies or equivalent degree;
- Proficiency in artificial intelligence systems and digital educational technologies;
- Experience in teaching practice of work-integrated learning;
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the relevant MA professional programmes;
- Provide professional services (such as assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, and/or related performance support interventions) at the UP Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) as determined by the Head of Department;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
- Perform academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives (including transdisciplinary work) relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- The equivalent of two years’ tertiary teaching experience, including block and/or temporary teaching, or relevant professional/industry experience
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in peer-reviewed books, published conference papers, or equivalent recognised research outputs; significant progress in PhD studies)
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Professional practice experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist;
- Proven experience in developing and delivering interventions in the field of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology;
- Proven ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas at the undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus aligned with departmental thematic areas.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level
- A doctoral degree
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
- Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (LECTURER)
- A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- Evidence of professional practice experience as a Counselling Psychologist;
- The equivalent of 2 years’ tertiary teaching experience, including block and/or temporary teaching; or relevant professional/industry experience;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in peer-reviewed books; published conference papers, or equivalent recognised research outputs; significant progress in PhD studies).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : SENIOR LECTURER
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology;
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- Evidence of at least 4 years’ tertiary teaching or professional experience;
- Evidence of successful curriculum design and implementation;
- Demonstrated research output, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent;
- Experience in supervising postgraduate research;
- Conference presentations delivered;
- Administrative experience at tertiary level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology;
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- At least 7 years’ tertiary teaching or professional experience.
- Evidence of successful curriculum design, implementation and leadership.
- Demonstrated research output, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent;
- Experience in supervising postgraduate research;
- Conference presentations delivered;
- Administrative experience on Faculty level;
- Evidence of external examination of modules and postgraduate research.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Ability to train student psychologists and supervise their practical work;
- Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists in at least one of the following areas: psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative psychotherapy, systemic therapeutic approaches, psychological assessment or African epistemologies;
- Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas at the undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus, aligned with departmental thematic areas.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience in lecturing at the Master’s level;
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the Master’s level;
- Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists on psychological assessment;
- A doctoral degree (for Lecturer level);
- NRF rating.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the MA (Clinical Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
- Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives (including transdisciplinary work) relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (LECTURER)
- A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- The equivalent of 2 years’ tertiary teaching experience, including block and/or temporary teaching, or relevant professional/industry experience;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in peer-reviewed books, published conference papers, or equivalent recognised research outputs; significant progress in PhD studies)
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level;
- Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists on psychological assessment;
- A doctoral degree.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (SENIOR LECTURER)
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology;
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- Evidence of at least 4 years’ tertiary teaching or professional experience;
- Evidence of successful curriculum design and implementation;
- Demonstrated research output, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent;
- Experience in supervising postgraduate research;
- Experience delivering conference presentations; and
- Administrative experience at tertiary level.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level.
- Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists on psychological assessment.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Professional practice experience as a Clinical Psychologist;
- Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists in psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative psychotherapy, systemic therapeutic approaches, psychological assessment, or African epistemologies;
- Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus aligned with departmental thematic areas.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in linguistics and literature in isiZulu;
- Supervise Master’s and Doctoral students;
- Participate in curriculum development and redesign of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and programmes as required;
- Conduct and present research at local and international conferences;
- Publish articles in accredited (and preferably high-impact) journals;
- Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Participate in academic citizenship (e.g., peer reviewing, moderation, and external examination);
- Provide academic leadership and mentoring; and
- Participate in generating third-stream income for the department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A doctoral degree in African languages, specializing in isiZulu;
- Seven to ten years teaching experience (undergraduate and postgraduate level) appropriate to the appointed position;
- Evidence of extensive supervision to completion of Master’s and Doctoral students;
- A proven record of research and publication outputs in a relevant field of specialisation, e.g., isiZulu literature or linguistics, appropriate to the post level;
- International recognition as an expert in the discipline;
- Evidence of successful curriculum design, implementation, and transformation
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Ability to function in a dynamic multilingual, multicultural environment;
- Language and communication skills appropriate to the academic environment;
- Appropriate computer skills (e.g., expertise in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as online learning management systems).
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
- Ensure all relevant benefit codes are activated on permanent appointments;
- Ensure that back pay is correctly calculated, including related deductions where applicable;
- Review and sign off on payslips after input by the relevant payroll officers;
- Process and review payroll reports for terminations, secondary appointments and leave credits;
- Review the reports on medical aid, duplicate primary job rows, and multiple active tax records, then run the exception reports to find discrepancies between member and employee records for active tax records and UIF status — investigating and correcting any exceptions found;
- Set up monthly cut-off calendar dates on the Human Capital System;
- Update the Payroll System with new month's payroll run;
- Monitor and run daily payroll executions to ensure completeness of payroll expense;
- Liaise and ensure that submitted files are approved for the payroll month and signed off by the relevant personnel;
- Run and review the daily comparison between the Human Capital System and Psiber Payroll, investigate variances, and resolve or escalate discrepancies timeously;
- Review exception reports for monthly tax, unemployment insurance fund and skills development levies and resolve differences;
- Review any errors from the Labour department;
- Reconcile interim cash focus payments to actual monies paid to employees, and compile a monthly reconciliation of all interim payments;
- Supervise and manage the day-to-day work allocation of Payroll Officer, ensuring adherence to payroll deadlines, internal controls, and compliance with the relevant legislation regarding income tax, unemployment insurance fund and skills development levies;
- Manage leave for reporting staff, including planning and approving leave applications to ensure adequate team coverage throughout the payroll cycle;
- Manage the performance development of reporting staff, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and identifying training and development needs;
- Adhere and comply with internal control measures and audit procedures;
- Test processes and controls on relevant programs created for payroll exception reports;
- Conduct a review of all third-party recons and to ensure that payments balance to the system deduction totals. Ensure that member contributions and employer contributions compare to total deductions, taking cognisance of required adjustments on the recons;
- Balance the monthly salary control accounts to relevant recons and deductions totals;
- Verify daily that all postdoctoral (Post Doc) payments are correctly processed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources;
Four (4) years’ experiences in the following:
- Payroll experience;
- Financial experience;
- ERP Payroll System Experience.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
- Knowledge of relevant income and employment legislation;
- Knowledge of South African Revenue Service rules and regulations;
- Performance management;
- Creation and maintenance of payroll parameters;
- Computer literacy;
- Microsoft Office Suite;
- Google Suite;
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely;
- Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict;
- Ability to deal with high-stress situations calmly and effectively;
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely;
- Ability to identify problems, investigate, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
- Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
2 -3 years' experience in the following;
- PeopleSoft experience;
- Psiber payroll system experience
- Advanced Excel Experience;
- Performance Management Experience;
- Experience in a supervisory role;
- Staff development experience;
- Experience in an institute of higher education.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Research support:
- Advising users on the research process;
- Managing research queries at a high level of complexity;
- Finding relevant information that is not readily available using knowledge of one’s own collection and what is available globally;
- Partnering with Departments and Institutes to identify and address their research needs;
- Positioning the library as a bridge between researchers in different fields to facilitate interdisciplinary research;
- Advising and guiding on research impact metrics and tools;
Teaching and learning support:
- Providing instruction and training in the use of information resources for the assigned discipline or subject area;
- Orientating and training users on available information resources;
- Advising on relevant issues in the information environment that have an impact on teaching and learning;
- Contributing content to the University Learning Management System;
- Creating instructional online tutorials that supplement face-to-face training;
- Developing and maintaining relevant, accurate, quality Libguides and subject guides;
User relations management:
- Liaising and communicating with staff in assigned departments;
- Building relations of trust with users;
- Collaborating with staff on all levels of the organisation to support the delivery of library services;
Information resources management:
- Identifying material to assist with collection building according to the department’s needs and the need for a balanced, comprehensive collection;
- Evaluating, selecting and filtering sources for collection building, using expert knowledge of the subject and the content and format of information resources;
- Ensuring easy access to the best available externally published, and internally created, information resources;
- Benchmarking collection in collaboration with a senior staff member/leader/mentor;
- Managing the information resources budget on behalf of the department(s);
- Enduring electronic reserved collection items are identified and made accessible;
Marketing:
Research Commons:
- Attending to and resolving requests from Research Commons users;
- Liaising with and guiding student assistants in the Research Commons;
- Providing professional leadership with regard to the best practice and matters arising at the Research Commons.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A four-year degree; OR
- A three-year degree with a Postgraduate diploma;
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Five years’ experience in:
- A library as an Information Specialist;
- Teaching and learning and research support to academics and researchers.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge:
- Subject knowledge;
- Information sources in various formats;
- Building information retrieval strategies;
- The research process and methodology;
- Information organisation methods/packages/tools;
- Relevant information technology (software and hardware);
- Marketing methods/procedures;
- Benchmarking methods;
- Administration systems, policies and processes;
- Legal requirements with regard to information distribution and information media;
- Training and evaluation methods;
- Work processes in the environment/industry;
- Bibliometric knowledge and skills;
- Libguides and Blackboard;
- Patenting process;
- Management/leadership;
Technical competencies:
Skilled in:
- Searching;
- Information analysing, evaluating and organising;
- Information management;
- Collection management;
- Marketing;
- Training;
- Financial management;
Behavioural competencies:
- Interpersonal skills;
- Negotiating skills;
- Emotional intelligence;
- Communication skills across cultural borders;
- Conflict management skills;
- Organisational skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Self-control and personal drive;
- Creativity and innovation;
- Adaptability;
- Responsible;
- Client focused;
- Knowledge.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A relevant Master degree;
- Experience in a higher education or research institute.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Bioinformatics High Performance Computing Support:
- At all times, the highest priority is on ensuring optimal uptime and continuity for all research and student programs. Downtimes are devastating for both academic and research timelines and budgets, and should be avoided at all cost.
Operating system installation and maintenance:
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems (e.g., Linux) on the Bioinformatics HPC cluster nodes;
- Apply patches, updates, and security fixes to ensure the stability and security of the system;
- Troubleshoot and resolve operating system-related issues;
Cluster management, system installation and maintenance:
- Deploy, configure, and manage cluster management software (e.g., Slurm, Torque) to allocate computing resources efficiently;
- Monitor system performance and optimise cluster utilisation;
- Implement and maintain job scheduling policies to meet the diverse needs of researchers;
Cluster internal network management:
- Configure and manage internal network infrastructure for optimal performance and reliability including a high-performance InfiniBand network;
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, and implement solutions as necessary;
- Ensure effective communication between cluster nodes and storage systems;
Cluster storage management:
- Administer storage solutions (e.g., ZFS, Lustre on ZFS) for high-performance data access and storage – intimate knowledge of ZFS and Lustre storage management is a requirement, both for main storage and backup system;
- Allocate and manage storage resources according to research requirements;
- Manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard research data (e.g., Lustre, Bacula);
User management:
- Custom LDAP tree widely implemented in many standard and custom systems;
- Provide user support and assistance in accessing and utilising HPC resources;
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and quotas;
- Offer guidance on best practices for efficient utilisation of HPC resources;
- Documentation development and training;
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for Bioinformatics HPC system configuration, usage, and troubleshooting procedures;
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate researchers on HPC best practices and utilisation techniques;
Liaison with stakeholders:
- Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand their computational needs and requirements;
- Communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Act as a liaison between research teams and the IT department to address infrastructure-related issues;
Application support:
- Assist researchers in installing, configuring, and optimising scientific applications an\d tools on the Bioinformatics HPC cluster;
- Take responsibility for the installation and optimization of all Bioinformatics scientific applications and tools on the central HPC cluster;
- Troubleshoot application performance issues and recommend optimisations;
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in HPC and scientific computing;
Bioinformatics Desktop Support:
- Maintain 30x PC training lab with PC’s dual-booting Windows and Linux;
- Maintain applications for 30x PC training lab with PC’s dual-booting Windows and Linux;
- Maintain post-graduate laboratory with 25x seats for desktop and laptop systems running Windows, Linux and Mac;
- Maintain desktop and laptop support for 5x staff members running Windows, Linux and Mac;
Bioinformatics Other Support:
- Monitor and maintain reporting and monitoring system for all serves and desktop machines;
- Monitor and maintain backup power systems and liaise with backup power team at facilities management;
- Install and maintain auxiliary servers (typically VM’s) for Mail Forwarding (smtp), time services (NTP), user authentication (LDAP), mass file transport (FTP and Globus);
- Constantly (24x7x52) monitor vital resources for the server environment, such as temperatures, power, UPS health, and take immediate remedial action when required, such as emergency shutdown of all servers, and subsequent start up and stabilization of all systems as soon as possible;
Central HPC infrastructure Support:
Provide user support and assistance in accessing and utilising HPC resources:
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and quotas;
- Offer guidance on best practices for efficient utilisation of HPC resources;
- Documentation development and training;
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for Bioinformatics HPC system configuration, usage, and troubleshooting procedures;
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate researchers on HPC best practices and utilisation techniques;
Application support:
- Assist researchers in installing, configuring, and optimising scientific applications and tools on the Bioinformatics HPC cluster;
- Take responsibility for the installation and optimization of all Bioinformatics scientific applications and tools on the central HPC cluster;
- Troubleshoot application performance issues and recommend optimisations
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in HPC and scientific computing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant Bachelors/BTech degree in Computer Science or related field with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience; OR
- Relevant National Diploma in Computer Science or related field with at least five (5) years’ relevant experience;
Proven experience in the following:
- Administering and managing HPC clusters in a research or academic environment;
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Cluster management systems (e.g., Slurm, Torque) and Lustre filesystem, performance and load monitoring systems;
- Administering and managing HPC clusters in a research or academic environment;
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Containerization and virtual environments;
- Desktop and laptop maintenance for Windows, Mac and Linux systems;
- Desktop and laptop integration with high-performance clusters, as well as development and production servers.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge:
- Linux operating structure architecture;
- Cluster computing concepts;
- High-performance storage;
- InfiniBand networks:
- Advanced storage design;
Technical competencies:
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Cluster computing management;
- Network administration;
- High-performance InfiniBand networks;
- High-performance storage management;
Behavioural competencies:
- Problem-solving skills;
- Good communication skills with users and managers;
- logical, meticulous and good judgement skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment;
- Ability to perform fault-finding and implement solutions;
- Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively;
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols;
- Installing software by compiling sources codes, developing containers and setting up conda environments.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Certification as a Cluster administrator, preferably not with a turn-key commercial platform;
- A BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Science or related field.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Lecturing and associated tasks in Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
- Academic administration and management;
- Supervising postgraduate students (provided the incumbent holds a Master’s degree);
- Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- CA(SA) qualification; OR
- Master’s degree in the Auditing field that includes a research component;
- Relevant tertiary lecturing experience or at least 3 years of practical industry experience.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
- Knowledge of foundational theories, concepts in the subject area;
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively;
- Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment;
- Demonstrating respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds;
- Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities;
- Lifelong learner;
- Being a team player, dependable, meticulous, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
- Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience in lecturing to and managing large student groups;
- Experience in blended learning practices;
- Exposure to the guidance of postgraduate students' research;
- Involvement in research activities;
- The potential to develop into a scholar in the discipline;
- Experience in an IT audit environment;
- Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
- Candidates should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a master’s and/or doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after the date of appointment.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lecturing and assessment in the field of Fraud Risk Management at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
- Supervising postgraduate students and providing guidance to students on research-related matters;
- Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals;
- Academic administration and management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Master’s degree in the broader Auditing field and/or Forensic investigation/ Forensic Accounting and registered as a CA(SA), ACCA, or CIA OR
- A relevant doctorate degree in the broader Auditing field or in Forensic investigation/ Forensic Accounting related field;
AND in addition to the above:
- At least 3 years relevant tertiary teaching or industry experience and demonstrated competence;
- At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
- At least 2 completed Master’s students delivered or involvement with PhD supervision; and
- Evidence of professional engagement where applicable.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Digital acumen;
- Ability to effectively function in a team;
- Relevant knowledge of appropriate research methodologies;
- Skills and knowledge of acting as a study leader at the Master’s level;
- Ability to effectively manage and evaluate all the research activities of students;
- Independent administration and management of a module (if the candidate has teaching experience).
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience in blended learning practices;
- Lecturing experience at postgraduate level;
- Experience in the guidance of postgraduate students’ research;
- Experience in the analysis of financial statements and accounting records in order to detect financial crimes;
- Practical experience in the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crimes, and especially in an IT audit environment;
- Practical experience of data analytics in the fraud risk context/environment:
- Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
- Publications in accredited academic journals;
- The potential to develop into a scholar in the discipline;
- Candidates who are not yet in possession of a doctoral degree should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after the date of appointment;
- Registration with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or the Institute for Commercial Forensic Practitioners.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Lecturing in Financial Sciences at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
- Academic administration and management;
- Supervising postgraduate students;
- Scientific research and publications in accredited journals;
- Supervising postgraduate students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Lecturer position:
- A completed Master’s degree and one of the following professional qualifications: ACCA, CA(SA), CIA, CIMA, CFA or a doctorate degree in Finance;
- At least 3 years relevant tertiary teaching experience or industry experience and demonstrated competence;
Current/future research specialising in one of the Department’s focus areas:
- Corporate performance and risk management;
- Shareholder value creation;
- Corporate social responsibility;
- Consumer financial decision-making;
- Behavioural finance; and
- Retirement finance.
- At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
- At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement in PhD supervision; and
- Evidence of academic citizenship/professional engagement.
Associate Professor:
- A doctoral degree in Financial Sciences related fields;
- 3-5 years of tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;
Current/future research specialising in one of the Department’s focus areas:
- Corporate performance and risk management;
- Shareholder value creation;
- Corporate social responsibility;
- Consumer financial decision-making; and
- Behavioural finance;
- Retirement finance
- At least 5 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs, with a quality-adjusted publication score of at least 10, of which at least 3 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years (accepted and/or published);
- At least 4 completed Master’s students over the last 5 years;
- Evidence of consistent and continued supervision. Involvement with at least 1 doctoral student as the main or co-supervisor; and
- Evidence of academic citizenship/professional engagement.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
- Knowledge of foundational theories, concepts in the subject area;
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively;
- Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment;
- Demonstrating respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds;
- Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities;
- Being dependable, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
- Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Experience in lecturing to and management of large student groups;
- Experience in blended learning practices;
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced, predictive, and prescriptive analytics models and dashboards using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent to support executive and operational decision-making;
- Utilise SQL, Python, or R to conduct advanced data analysis, automate reporting processes, identify trends and patterns, and generate actionable insights for institutional forecasting, risk analysis, and strategy execution;
- Develop, maintain, integrate, and optimise BI, data warehousing, and analytics systems, including data from PeopleSoft, HEMIS, HR, Finance, and academic systems, to support a secure, scalable, and unified analytics environment;
- Collaborate with the Business Intelligence teams across the University to implement AI-assisted automation, cloud-based analytics, and robust controls for data quality, integrity, access, security, and system availability in line with POPIA and institutional IT governance requirements;
- Support institutional, external audit, and DHET compliance requirements by ensuring that data processes are accurate, traceable, well documented, and aligned with applicable governance and reporting standards;
- Provide technical and advisory support to faculties and administrative units, mentor junior analysts, strengthen institutional data literacy and analytical capacity, and foster collaborative relationships with national and international peers to share best practices in analytics and intelligence systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A total of 5 years’ experience in the following:
- Demonstrated experience in SQL Server, ETL processes, data modelling, and dashboard development;
- Proven ability to design data visualisations and prescriptive reports for executive and operational audiences;
- Demonstrated ability to manage data systems, integrations, and reporting automation within complex organisations.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Data analytics, BI systems, and predictive modelling;
- Database management, SQL programming, and automation;
- Data governance, information security, and POPIA compliance;
- Higher education policy and DHET reporting frameworks;
- SQL Server, Power BI, and data warehousing design;
- Programming in Python, R, or equivalent analytics tools;
- Data visualisation and storytelling for strategic insight;
- ETL pipeline development and automation;
- Project management and Agile workflow coordination;
- System integration and interoperability management;
- Analytical and systems thinking with an innovation mindset;
- Ability to work independently and translate technical outputs into institutional strategy;
- Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences;
- Ethical and responsible data handling, maintaining compliance and transparency;
- Collaborative and mentoring approach to developing team capacity and institutional data literacy;
- Resilient, adaptive, and solution-oriented in managing multiple priorities.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field;
- Experience in higher education or large-scale institutional data environments;
- Exposure to AI-assisted analytics, cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS), and API integrations;
- Experience in project management or Agile development environments;
- MS SQL Server and Power BI Certification;
- Familiarity with DHET, CHE, NQF, NQSF, HEQSF, and POPIA frameworks;
- Certification in data governance, cloud analytics, or AI-based analytics tools;
- Strong data storytelling and stakeholders’ communication skills.
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