Recruitment Vacancies at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• PhD or MSc in computer science or relevant discipline
• One year or more of experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of active research and some publications in journals accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.

Recommendations 

• specialization in at least one of the fields: Algorithms and Programming, Database Systems, Computer communication networks, Data Structures, Programming Languages, Machine Learning, Computer Security and Ethics, Artificial Intelligence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate Computer Science modules.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders. 

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Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• Masters in Mathematics or Equivalent
• Area of expertise must be Topology or Functional analysis
• Evidence of teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite).

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD/Doctorate in Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Area of expertise must be Topology or Functional analysis.
• At least five years relevant experience
• Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement at tertiary institutions.
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral levels
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Recommendation

Lecturer: 

• PhD or progress towards PhD completion
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Honours level

Senior Lecturer: 

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate Mathematics modules.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders. 

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Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• At least a Masters/PhD degree in Botany/Biology (or related field) with a specialisation in Plant Ecology or Plant Physiology.
• Evidence of some teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage.
• At least one relevant, published full-length paper in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal (not mandatory)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level. 

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD in Biology/Botany (or related field) specialising in Plant Ecology or Plant Physiology
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching experience at tertiary level 
• Evidence of managing a research program  
• Evidence of relevant, published full length papers in peer-reviewed scholarly journals 
• Evidence of postgraduate students supervision 
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management (not mandatory) 
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities 
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements 
• Evidence of external funding or demonstrate the ability to apply for external funding. 
• Evidence of statistical competence.  

Recommendation

Lecturer: 

• Experience with online teaching platforms and blended learning approaches will be an added advantage 
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level 

Senior Lecturer: 

• Experience with online teaching platforms and blended learning approaches 
• Research active with evidence of participation in collaborative research programmes. 
• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
• SACNASP, ResearchGate and ORCID ID registration. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate biology and botany modules and lead field trips at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders. 

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations or Law.

Recommendations

• Exposure to HR and ER practices in a Higher Education environment.
• ITS knowledge would be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Employment relations consulting/ coaching

• Build and maintain relationships with line managers and staff.
• Providing consultation services, advise and guide the staff and managers on ER-related matters.
• Assist with interpretation of the policies.

Develop and Implement HR Policies and Procedures

• Develop and review relevant policies and procedures. 
• Conduct training for all stakeholders.  

Case Management.

• Represent the University in disputes referred to CCMA.
• Consult and prepare line managers and HR Practitioners for CCMA disputes.
• Provide adequate assistance to the representatives of all parties to ensure sound labour relations.

Effective management of discipline/Grievances

• Provide an advisory service to line managers on effectively managing misconduct, performance and grievance procedures.
• Ensure that grievances, disciplinaries and disputes are attended to within the stipulated time from the date of occurrence and that chairpersons’ reports are submitted to the ER Office.