Recruitment Opportunities at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Performance areas

• Take responsibility for the coordination of all teaching and administrative activities for the MBBCH III and IV (GEMP I and II) programmes, with particular emphasis on the delivery and quality assurance of the teaching and assessments. This will involve liaising with students, teaching staff, administrators and the Faculty Office of Student Support, amongst others.
• Liaising with other faculties and departments, clinical and basic sciences.
• Overseeing, coordinating, facilitating block meetings and the timetable for the smooth flow of each block
• Monitor student academic performance and act as a first point of contact for students to access University support
• Support with bursaries, tutors and general overall well-being of students
• Participate in programme reviews and accreditation processes
• Line manage colleagues in the GEMP 1 and 2 Office, which includes administrators, case application and clinical educators academics
• Coordinate clinical visits in collaboration with Family Medicine
• Serve as a member of the Senior Management team in UUME
• Serve on Faculty and University committees as necessary
• Collaborations, or innovations for the curriculum based on sound pedagogical practice.
• Participate in Health Science Education research, present findings at conferences and publish in the field
• Supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research as appropriate
• Assist staff in the UUME GEMP 1 & 2 platform including assessment office, clinical skills etc.

Minimum requirements to apply for this position:

The successful applicant must have:

• Health professional degree (MBBCh or Dentistry)
• Masters degree in Health Sciences Education, completed or nearing completion

At least 5 years’ experience in:

• teaching in a health sciences discipline at undergraduate level

OR

• a Health science education/ medical education unit at a tertiary institution.
• Academic administrative experience and membership of Faculty/University level committees
• Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application
• Experience in coordination in a higher education institution
• Previous experience with assessment, curriculum development and evaluation,  and student support

Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant

• Good leadership skills
• Team player with a heart for collaborative approach to delivering goals.
• Passionate and enthusiastic individual with a strong task focus
• Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual

Closing Date : 9 August 2026

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Brief Description

• The fellowships target doctoral graduates who wish to pursue a career in health policy and systems research, specifically research on the health workforce. The fellows will work on one of the pre-defined topics below but within this will be expected to develop an independent contribution to the research in collaboration with the wider AFRHiCARE partners.
• This could provide opportunities for cross-country comparative research as well as more specific research in South Africa. The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to learn about new research methods, such as realist reviews, and travel and collaborate with counterparts in Kenya, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. The postdoctoral fellows could contribute to teaching and postgraduate supervision activities linked to these research areas in the Wits SPH, provided that these are in accordance with relevant policies, including the National Research Foundation guidelines and the South Africa Revenue Service regulations on the remuneration of postdoctoral research fellows.  
• The Wits SPH offers a dynamic environment in which to grow, conduct cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, publish, network, and engage in national and international health policy debates. The successful candidates will work under the mentorship and guidance of the SARChI Chair, Professor Laetitia Rispel.

Eligibility

• A PhD in public health, health economics, or biostatistics obtained within the past five years. Applicants who did not obtain their doctorate in South Africa should have a valid SAQA certificate at the time of application.
• Familiarity with the field of health policy and systems research, specifically HRH or healthcare management research.
• Advanced research skills, preferably both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Ability to work with various data sources, platforms, and software such as STATA as well as MAXQDA or NVivo for qualitative data.
• At least two peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals.
• A go-getter, willing and able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to meet and honour deadlines.
• Younger than or equal to 40 years of age.
• Advanced English language proficiency.

Advantageous skills

• Experience in research project management and ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Postgraduate supervision experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience of African health systems
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including researchers, faculty, and industry partners.

Closing Date : 9 August 2026

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Qualifications:

• A Clinical Psychology qualification, registerable with the HPCSA,
• The candidate must be a specialist in Clinical Psychology, and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current employees and Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a Clinical Psychologist,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous,
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills,
• Must have the ability to manage change in the division,
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement, in the department of Psychiatry
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3-year period.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate a vision that will support the department’s vision for undergraduate students
• Strengthen research in the division, for all categories of learners and staff.
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training, and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,  
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic psychology programmes in health sciences,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to improve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
• Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Attend division/departmental/faculty and University committee meetings,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
• Contribute to the leadership, by participating in the management structures,

Closing Date : 10 August 2026

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• The School invites applications for the above position. The position is for a Senior Lecturer in coding for Economic and Finance and Environmental Economics.  The successful candidate will have integrated skills across
• Computational economics and Finance using R Studio
• Financial engineering (option pricing and portfolio optimization)
• Applied econometrics and machine learning in R
• Environmental economics and policy
• Reproducible research and advanced statistical modelling
• Teaching responsibilities will include teaching Coding for Economics and Finance (R Studio–Centered) and Environmental Economics 

Brief Description        
The successful applicant will also be expected to:

• Actively participate in research
• Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses 
• Supervise Postgraduate research 
• Participate actively in the running of the School through administration and academic citizenship activities.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in Economics/ Finance/ Econometrics/ or a closely related discipline
• Coursework Masters degree in one of the above fields
• Demonstrated teaching experience in quantitative/environmental economics, financial modelling, or/and coding for finance using R
• Evidence of peer-reviewed research publications in Q1/Q2 journals
• Experience in postgraduate supervision (or readiness to supervise as indicated through publications)

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Qualifications:

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
• The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Pulmonology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a sub specialist in Pulmonology,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
•  Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3-year period.

Duties:

•  Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
•  Strengthen research in the division,
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
•  Establish and maintain academic excellence,
• Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
•  Contribute to the leadership of the cluster by participating in the management structures,

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Qualifications:

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
• The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Dermatology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a sub specialist in Dermatology,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
•  The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.   Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3 - year period.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
• Strengthen research in the division,
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
• Establish and maintain academic excellence,
•  Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
• Contribute to the leadership of the cluster by participating in the management structures,

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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The successful applicant will also be expected to:

• Actively participate in research
• Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Supervise Postgraduate research
• Participate actively in the running of the School through administration and academic citizenship activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Coursework Master's degree in Economics (or closely related fields) with transcript evidence of courses completed in Heterodox and Mainstream economics 
• Demonstrated teaching experience in PG supervision
• Evidence of peer-reviewed research publications
• Proven proficiency in R software

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• A PhD in Physics.
• Postdoctoral research experience with a good publication record and evidence of independent research. Teaching experience and involvement in the supervision of postgraduate students are an advantage.
• Final selection will be made on the basis of scholarship and potential to contribute to the work and reputation of the School.

Duties: 

• Senior Lecturer is expected to pursue research, teach, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in the administration of the School, Faculty and University. 

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• A PhD in Physics.
• Postdoctoral research experience with a good publication record and evidence of independent research. Teaching experience and involvement in the supervision of postgraduate students are an advantage.
• Final selection will be made on the basis of scholarship and potential to contribute to the work and reputation of the School.

Duties: 

• Senior Lecturer is expected to pursue research, teach, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in the administration of the School, Faculty and University. 

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Qualifications:

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
• The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Haematology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a sub specialist in Haematology,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3- year period.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision, 
• Strengthen research in the division,
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
• Establish and maintain academic excellence,
• Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
• Contribute to the leadership of the cluster by participating in the management structures,

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

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Key performance areas

• Oversee and manage the academic planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of all clinical skills teaching, learning and assessment activities and materials in the GEMP course. 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Skills Unit (CSU).
• Contribute to the day-to-day clinical skills training and assessment of medical students.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Management team in GEMP and UUME.
• Serve as a member of the GEMP 1 & 2 Curriculum Committee
• Oversee  the CSU administrator and Equipment Technician management of the physical equipment and human resources (incl. simulated patients and sessional staff) needed to run the academic programmes delivered in the CSU.
• Manage the physical equipment and the resources (including simulated patients) needed to run the academic programmes  of the CSU.
• Supervise and line manage clinical academics as well as professional and administrative staff who are linked to the CSU.
• Collaborate with the curriculum coordinators, academic and clinical staff to ensure constructive alignment of Clinical Skills throughout the curriculum
• Liaise with academic staff from other Faculty departments who use the CSU for academic activities. 
• Participate in assessment processes of UUME, such as OSCE and MCQ assessments, including setting, examining, marking, and moderation.
• Act as mentor and role model to the GEMP students.
• Assist with faculty staff development through workshops to train staff and simulated patients.
• Participate in Health Science Education research, present findings at conferences, and publish in the field.

Minimum requirements to apply for this position:

• MBBCh (medical doctor) degree from an accredited South African University
• Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA as an independent medical or dental practitioner
• Evidence of experience in and passion for medical education
• Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education

Abilities or experience that would be an advantage in your application

• Experience in  managing a team of staff, academic planning and coordination of academic activities teaching undergraduate medical students clinical skills.

Curriculum and assessment design

• Research
• An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages

Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant

• Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental, and punctual

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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The research scientist will have the following responsibilities:

• Scientific support of ongoing and new research projects within the group
• Independent development, assessment, and application of novel approaches to analyse multi-omics datasets
• Preparation and contribution to peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Supporting and training of postgraduate students in data analysis and interpretation
• Contributing to grant applications, reporting, and budget management
• Fostering local and international collaborations and networks
• Contributing to the strategic development of the group's research programme

Requirements to apply:

• Academic qualification: The minimum requirement is a completed Master's degree in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• A completed PhD (Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a related field), or a PhD that is under examination or close to submission, would be preferred.
• Research experience:
• At least three (3) publications involving original human related research, of which the applicant is first author on at least one (1) publication.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing next-generation sequencing data, multi-omics data analysis, and genomic variant interpretation.
• Proficiency in Python, BASH and/or R; experience with Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC).

Recommended skills or experience that would be an advantage:

• Evidence of contributions to securing research funding.
• Experience in training junior researchers and postgraduate students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with limited supervision.
• Experience working in a research environment on human related data.

Closing date: 17 August 2026

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Key Responsibilities

The Head of Department will provide the academic vision, strategic direction, and leadership required to ensure that the Department maintains and strengthens its position of excellence within the University and the broader higher education sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic academic leadership across all teaching, research, and postgraduate training activities.
• Ensuring curricula remain current, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of the Health Sciences and Science disciplines.
• Promoting research excellence that is both locally relevant and internationally competitive.
• Strengthening postgraduate education and supervision while fostering research collaboration and innovation.
• Leading student affairs and promoting an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Managing the Department's human resources, financial resources, infrastructure, Body Donor Programme and administrative functions.
• Promoting academic excellence across the Department's constituent disciplines while maintaining its diversity and collegial culture.
• Ensuring the Department fulfils its outreach and engagement responsibilities within the University and the broader community.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Doctorate degree (PhD) in an appropriate discipline
• Appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, or eligibility to be awarded one of these academic titles in accordance with the Faculty of Health Sciences criteria. For promotion criteria click here Promotion Criteria.
• A distinguished record of research achievement, postgraduate supervision, and scholarly leadership.
• At least 10 years' experience in higher education, within the discipline of Anatomical Sciences, including significant experience in university administration and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, human resource management, and governance within a university environment.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills, with the academic and professional standing necessary to command the respect of colleagues and stakeholders.

Closing date: 21 August 2026

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NB: Candidates who have previously applied for this position need not submit another application.

The School invites eligible applicants to submit applications for the following positions:

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (1 post): Governance, Leadership, and Political Economy

• PhD in Governance, Leadership, Development Studies, or a related Social Science discipline with relevant teaching experience and a publication record commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Demonstrate ability to teach: Governance and Leadership; Political Economy; Development; and as an added advantage, Research Methods and Research Proposal Development/Writing.
• For appointment at Associate Professor level, supervision experience in these fields is required.
• For Senior Lecturer level, supervision experience will be advantageous.
• An active research agenda focused on the public sector, including but not limited to governance, leadership, political economy, development, and broader socio-economic challenges facing    the African continent and potential policy or governance interventions, is a requirement.

Closing date: 28 August 2026

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Qualifications:

• For appointment at the Senior Lecturer level, a PhD in Art History or related fields and a recognised teaching, supervision and research profile are required.

Experience:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, within one or more of the department’s core fields of art historical, curatorial and/or heritage studies. This could include subjects such as historical and contemporary genres; colonial, decolonial and post-colonial studies; South African and African contexts and networks; interdisciplinary methods and methodologies; and, multidisciplinary and multimodal approaches.
• Proven experience of supervision of successfully graduated Honours and Master’s students, and experience of PhD level supervision.
• Proven track record of conventional and creative research outcomes in art histories and/or allied fields in the humanities, preferably in the arts.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience with project management would be beneficial
• An interest in transformative pedagogies, decolonial curriculum development, and transformation within the humanities.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, teaching and coordinating courses in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Supervising postgraduate students at Honours, Master’s and PhD level
• Contributing to the development and management of departmental research, publication and creative partnership projects
• Contributing to the work of the department and the Wits School of Arts as a whole, such as actively engaging in committee work
• Contributing to fundraising strategies and applications for the department

Closing Date : 28 August 2026

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Requirements, Key Performance Areas & Competencies

• The successful candidate is expected to establish an active and well-funded research programme in computational geosciences, publishing research in internationally-accredited journals, as well as attracting and mentoring a diverse body of postgraduate students. They will be required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computational geophysics and geosciences, numerical methods, or related quantitative geophysics topics, and participate in at least one field trip at an undergraduate or Honours level.

Applicants must provide evidence of:

• A PhD in Geophysics with clear evidence of relevant cross-disciplinary computational skills.
• A strong record of, or clear potential to establish, an internationally-recognised and externally-funded research programme in computational geosciences (broadly defined).
• Demonstrated expertise in computational methods applied to the geosciences, which may include numerical modelling, high-performance computing, data science, machine learning, or related quantitative approaches.
• A publication record in internationally-accredited journals commensurate with the level of appointment.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the ability to develop and deliver courses in computational geophysics, geoscience or related quantitative geophysical topics.
• Experience in, or a clear commitment to, supervising and mentoring a diverse body of postgraduate students, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Evidence of, or potential for, securing external research funding from national and international funding agencies, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• The ability to complement and strengthen one or more of the School’s existing research areas in geophysics, such as potential fields, reflection seismology, earthquake seismology, or electrical methods, alongside bridging our discipline strengths of geology, geochemistry and environmental geoscience with their computational approach.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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Requirements, Key Performance Areas & Competencies

Applicants must provide evidence of the following requirements:

• A minimum of an MSc degree in Geology, Economic Geology, Geosciences, or a closely related field; a PhD in Geosciences would be advantageous but not required.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the mining and/or mineral exploration industry, with demonstrable multi-commodity expertise (e.g., precious metals, base metals, platinum group elements, battery metals, iron ore, or other commodities).
• A strong track record of responsibility in geological roles, including experience at a senior or leadership level.
• Experience working across multiple geological terranes, deposit types, and stages of the mining/exploration value chain (e.g., greenfields exploration, brownfields exploration, resource definition, mining geology, and/or geometallurgy).
• Candidates will not be expected to have extensive evidence of research output (peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, etc.) or an extensive postgraduate training record, although such a record will be advantageous; a clear commitment to developing these portfolios is expected.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or training within industry or academic settings will be advantageous.

Competencies for this position include:

• Deep understanding of ore-forming processes, mineral systems, and their application to exploration targeting and resource evaluation.
• Ability to integrate field-based observations with modern analytical techniques (e.g., geochemistry, geochronology, mineralogy, geophysics) to characterise ore systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in both academic and industry settings.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex programmes and stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative approach to research and teaching, with a commitment to transformation and the development of a diverse student body.

Key performance areas and responsibilities will include:

• Provide academic leadership for the MSc Economic Geology (Coursework and Research Report) and associated short course programme, including teaching and coordinating modules within the MSc Economic Geology programme.
• Supervise MSc research reports, dissertations and, where appropriate, PhD candidates.
• Coordinate and manage visiting industry lecturers, field excursions, and practical training components.
• Foster innovative pedagogical approaches that integrate current industry practice with academic rigour.
• Develop and grow an active, externally funded research programme in economic geology, ore systems science, or a related field.
• Develop or grow a research portfolio, including publishing in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international conferences. Collaborate with existing research groups within the School and across the University.
• Leverage analytical capabilities of the Earth Observatory and other School facilities in research activities.
• Serve as a key interface between the School and the mining and exploration industry, fostering partnerships, collaborative research, and sponsorship opportunities, while promoting the School’s postgraduate programmes within the broader geological community and industry.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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Requirements, Key Performance Areas & Competencies

• The successful candidate is expected to establish an active and well-funded research programme in their area of geoscience expertise, publishing in internationally-accredited journals, as well as attracting and mentoring a diverse body of postgraduate students. They will be required to teach undergraduate courses within the School's existing curriculum, with a particular focus on first-year courses, and to contribute to leading and organising at least one undergraduate-level field trip.

Applicants must provide evidence of:

• A PhD in Geosciences, with a research focus relevant to one or more of the School's core areas of expertise. Expertise in hydrogeology and geometallurgy would be an advantage, although outstanding applicants in other areas of geoscience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in their field, with the ability to apply this across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to the School's broader research and training mission. This will translate into the ability to complement and strengthen one or more of the School's existing research groupings, spanning geology, economic geology, exploration and mining geoscience, geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics, palaeontology, hydrogeology, and environmental science.
• A strong record of, or clear potential to establish, an internationally-recognised and externally-funded research programme.
• A publication record in internationally-accredited journals commensurate with the level of appointment.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the ability to develop and deliver courses that strengthen the School's academic programme.
• Experience in, or a clear commitment to, supervising and mentoring a diverse body of postgraduate students, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Evidence of, or potential for, securing external research funding from national and international funding agencies, commensurate with the level of appointment

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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Requirements:

• A candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science, specialising in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field (at the time of appointment).
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI methods to non-computational, domain-driven research questions (evidence of work in the humanities, social sciences, or interpretive social science is highly desirable).

Experience (Research and Professional):

• Proven competency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) and programming languages (Python required; R an advantage).

Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Natural Language Processing (e.g., large language models, topic modelling, text classification, named entity recognition, retrieval-augmented generation);
• Computer vision or multimodal analysis (e.g., for visual archives, media, or material culture);
• Scalable data acquisition and processing (e.g., web scraping, API integration, data cleaning, dataset curation for specific research contexts);
• Integration of AI into research pipelines (e.g., automating coding, qualitative-quantitative integration, pattern detection in historical or literary corpora).
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities of applying AI in African contexts and/or the Global South, including issues of data scarcity, algorithmic bias, epistemic diversity, and ethical AI design.
• Track record of collaborative, cross-disciplinary research (e.g., as a co-investigator, data scientist embedded in a non-CS project, or consultant on complex research infrastructure).

Duties:

• Work proactively across the Faculty of Humanities and the MIND Institute to identify, scope, and co-design AI-driven enhancements to ongoing research projects in areas such as literary studies, historical archives, media analysis, social science research, education data, and arts-based research.
• Lead the technical implementation of AI methods for data acquisition for the Faculty of Humanities (e.g., building scalable pipelines for digitisation or web-based corpora) and data analysis (e.g., deploying LLMs for historical text analysis, computer vision for visual archives, or predictive models for social science datasets) and build and support MIND (e.g. automated workflow processes to support research and administrative functions)
• Provide training, capacity building, and ongoing consultation to humanities researchers and their postgraduate students, enabling them to critically and effectively use AI tools in their work.
• Contribute to the research output of the Chair and partner units by co-authoring publications, with an average of at least two peer-reviewed articles per year (international, ISI-indexed where appropriate).
• Mentor and co-supervise PhD and Master’s students on AI-integrated humanities projects.
• Contribute to the research ethos and vision of the Chair through participation in seminars, research leadership, dialogue, and ideation.
• Contribute to the operation and sustainability of the Chair’s laboratory and facilities, including software and hardware infrastructure for AI research.
• Support fundraising efforts through grant applications and partnership development.
• Developing a personal research profile alongside the Chair’s through presentations, public engagement, social media, and online presence.

The successful candidate will gain:

• Professional and research independence, with mentorship and guidance from senior researchers while operating at a lecturer-equivalent level of responsibility.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic integration of AI across a large, diverse Faculty of Humanities.
• Experience in research leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advanced research infrastructure development.
• Engagement in cutting-edge AI research grounded in real-world humanities questions, contributing to African-led Digital Humanities.

Closing date: 01 September 2026

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Requirements:

•  A relevant PhD is required at both levels of appointment

At Lecturer level:

• Demonstrated research ability and potential
• Established publication record is a strong advantage
• Preferred track record of competent teaching
• Post-graduate student supervision is a strong advantage
• Prior record of service is an advantage

At Senior Lecturer level:

• Established independent research profile
• Proven capacity to teach and supervise at tertiary level
• Preferred sustained record of research supervision especially at MA and/or PhD level
• Established track record of academic administration is a strong advantage
• Established track record of fundraising is a strong advantage  

Duties:

• The successful candidate will be expected to be able to immediately integrate into the Departmental community and will need to teach large and diverse classes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, cooperating with colleagues in advancing the objectives of the Department, and contributing actively to the intellectual, communal and administrative life of the Department and University.

Closing date: 07 September 2026

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Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture:

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for ICT projects.
• Produce high-quality architecture deliverables including:
• Solution Architecture Documents
• Integration Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Application Landscape Models
• Data Flow Diagrams
• Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture standards and principles.

Architecture Governance:

• Present solution designs to the Enterprise Architecture Review Group (EARG).
• Ensure projects comply with ICT governance processes.
• Review technical designs and recommend improvements.
• Identify architecture risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support technology standards and reference architectures.

Business Engagement:

• Work with business stakeholders to understand business capabilities and requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Facilitate architecture workshops.
• Provide architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Integration & Data Architecture:

• Design secure system integrations. 
• Promote APIfirst integration patterns. 
• Ensure data governance principles are followed. 
• Support identity management, SSO and API security.

Technology Leadership:

• Evaluate emerging technologies. 
• Provide recommendations on cloud adoption, AI, integration platforms and enterprise applications. 
• Promote reuse of enterprise capabilities and shared services. 
• Reduce technology duplication.

Security & Risk:

Ensure solutions comply with:

• Cybersecurity standards
• Privacy legislation (POPIA)
• ICT Security Policies
• Disaster Recovery requirements
• Identify architecture risks before implementation.

Project Support:

• Participate throughout project delivery.
• Support procurement evaluations.
• Review vendor proposals.
• Assist project teams during implementation.
• Verify solution implementation against approved architecture.

Requirements: 

• Relevant degree (e.g. BCOM IT or BSc Comp Science) 
• Minimum 3 yrs’ experience in Solution Architecture, 5 yrs or more preferred
• Knowledge of Architecture Methodologies, Standards, Practices, Governance, Reference PatternsStrong Business/Industry knowledge and familiar with Industry IT Solutions
• One or more of the following is desirable:
• TOGAF Certified
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Google Cloud Professional Architect
• ITIL
• COBIT
• ArchiMate
• Security certifications

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants with a combination of the following qualities, experience, qualifications, and skills may be considered for the position of Programme Co Lead: a PhD in Information Management Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Systems Engineering, Mining Engineering (with a digital/automation focus), Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Physics, Computational Geosciences, or any other related field aligned to digital mining, automation, advanced technologies, or real-time information systems.

The candidates must have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:

• Mining digitalisation, automation, or AI applications
• Information systems analysis and design
• Data analytics, modelling, or simulation
• Technology adoption and innovation systems
• Smart mining technologies, robotics, or sensors
• In addition, candidates must have mining industry experience, either within the private sector, public sector, non-governmental sector, or other related sectors, experience in research, industry projects, or innovation environment, as well as strong written communication (i.e., with demonstrated English proficiency), project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates should also have evidence of scholarly performance, including a record of publications.

Key Responsibilities: 

• The successful candidate for the Programme Co Lead position will support the broader activities of the Innovation and Technology Acceleration Programme, as well as project specific activities, including those of the Real ime Information Management Systems (RTIMS) Centre. The role will involve contributing to teaching, conducting high-quality research, supervising Masters and Doctoral students, and supporting both programme level and project level implementation. The Programme Co ead will be expected to work collaboratively with other Programme Leads across the Institute, as well as with Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Doctoral and Masters students. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Co lead the Innovation and Technology Acceleration Programme and lead RTIMS activities, including programme planning, coordination, and delivery of research initiatives. Ensure alignment with WMI’s strategic objectives and the MMP’s KPIs, while upholding the research, operational, and ethical integrity of all programme and Centre activities.
• Conduct and supervise high quality applied research in mining digitalisation, automation, information systems, AI, and related technologies. Contribute to teaching, develop postgraduate talent, and support research excellence that enhances WMI’s research environment while advancing applied research to meet MMP priorities.
• Contribute to WMI’s fundraising and sustainability efforts by identifying funding opportunities, preparing funding proposals and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to secure resources for WMI programmes and initiatives.
• Lead contract research projects working with partners and clients, and managing the delivery of contract research projects.
• Lead or contribute to the development of pilot labs, testbeds, technology demonstrations, real-time information systems research, and future of mining technology foresight. Ensure integration of innovation into skills development, postgraduate training, and research translation.
• Support, mentor, and supervise Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Master’s and Doctoral students. Foster a high performing research environment and contribute to professional development activities, including collaboration with Wits faculties, partner universities, and HDEI institutions.
• Support the management of RTIMS operations, infrastructure, personnel, and resources. Oversee staff, students, and visitors engaged in the Centre’s  work. Ensure effective reporting, including budget, infrastructure, and progress reports aligned with MMP requirements and WMI’s strategic vision.
• Engage with industry, technology developers, research partners, and external stakeholders to strengthen WMI’s innovation ecosystem; support fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts; and represent the programme and RTIMS in internal and external fora, meetings, and collaborations.
• Produce high-quality research outputs, reports, publications, and knowledge products. Lead or co¿author accredited journal publications and contribute insights from mining innovation to continental initiatives, including WMI’s continental hub activities.
• Personal Attributes: The candidate will demonstrate strong initiative and leadership potential, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and engage diverse stakeholders. They should possess excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment. A passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and driving research impact is essential.

Closing Date : 7 August 2026

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Requirements: 

• PhD degree in Counselling Psychology or cognate field in Psychology
• Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. 
• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Counselling Psychologist preferably for three years or more
• Educational background, teaching and research interests in counselling psychology (e.g. psychotherapy, psychological assessment, psychopathology) and/or critical community psychology
• Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level
• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach courses relevant to the specialisation of counselling and/or community psychology, research methods and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university

Closing Date : 7 August 2026.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

RESEARCH

• Lead and contribute to high-quality interdisciplinary research.
• Publish in internationally recognised journals.
• Develop competitive research proposals.

TEACHING

• Teach postgraduate courses.
• Support executive education.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

ENGAGEMENT

• Develop industry partnerships.
• Organise conferences and seminars.
• Produce policy briefs.

CHAIR DEVELOPMENT

• Support reporting.
• Build collaborations.
• Mentor junior researchers.

The successful candidate will also be expected to develop their own research profile and contribute actively to the intellectual life of Wits Business School, Wits MIND, and the broader University.

SELECTION CRITERIA APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE:

• A PhD in artificial intelligence, digital business, information systems, informatics, information technology, computer science, management, economics, public policy, sustainability, data science, innovation studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas aligned to the Chair's research themes, including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, AI governance, responsible innovation, or digital business.
• Demonstrated publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to contribute to externally funded research projects.
• Experience in producing academic, policy, or applied research outputs.
• Ability to translate research into practical insights for business, policy, and society.
• Experience in postgraduate teaching and supervision within a university environment.
• Strong project management, writing, editing, and research coordination skills.
• Ability to work with academic, industry, government, and civil society stakeholders.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams and collaborative institutional environments.

Closing date: 7th August 2026

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Requirements: 

• PhD degree in Educational Psychology or cognate field in Psychology
• Masters degree in Educational Psychology. 
• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Educational Psychologist preferably for three years or more
• Educational background, teaching and research interests in educational psychology (e.g. psychotherapy, psychological assessment, psychopathology, community psychology)
• Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level
• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach courses relevant to the specialisation of educational psychology, research methods and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

Closing Date : 7 August 2026