Recruitment Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Dean in leading and managing faculty-wide strategic projects to ensure alignment with institutional goals and timely delivery.
• Oversee risk management and compliance by identifying potential risks and ensuring adherence to university policies.
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate daily faculty operations to ensure efficient workflow, resource use, and timely execution of initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, industry partners, and alumni.
• Support student engagement and well-being through collaboration with Student Affairs and incorporation of student feedback.
• Drive faculty transformation by implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies across policies and programs.
• Oversee financial planning and ensure compliance with budgeting and expenditure regulations.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and secure external funding through donor engagement and strategic partnerships.
• Support human resources, financial management and student admin functions, including performance management, conflict resolution, and staff development.
• Promote innovation in faculty operations by integrating best practices and digital tools to enhance effectiveness.
• Represent the Dean’s Office in guiding research initiatives and identifying funding opportunities for academic projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Background:

• A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 or higher in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education Management, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably within a higher education or academic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and operational oversight.
• Proven track record of stakeholder engagement, including managing partnerships, marketing efforts, fundraising, and alumni relations.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Promoting the Department's research profile;
• Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at national and
• international levels; 
• Support the teaching and learning portfolio of the Faculty through promoting the use of technology; and
• Fundraising for departmental activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate Professor

• A relevant doctorate with specialisation in the Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology or related fields. An explicit specialization in research, teaching and learning in Early Childhood Education will be an added advantage.
• 5 - 8 years’ teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors; 
• Comprehensive teaching portfolio; 
• Meaningful engagement with student feedback;
• 11-13 publications (journals, book chapters, books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals; 
• 3 publications should be sole authored; 
• At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level;
• Proof of (inter)national peer recognition; 
• Proven research funding success; 
• Active international collaborations; 
• International conference presentations; 
• Recommended: H Index (4 and above);
• Community engagement in a related field; 
• Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
• Active academic citizenship with a sound mentoring role; 
• Evidence of solid academic administrative competence; 
• Member of departmental/faculty/ institutional committees; 
• Membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies; and 
• Membership of external bodies relevant to the discipline or profession Editorial boards / committees, peer reviewer of academic contributions, external examinations.

Professor

• A relevant doctorate with specialisation in the Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology or related fields. An explicit specialization in research, teaching and learning in Early Childhood Education will be an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years’ teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors; 
• Comprehensive teaching portfolio; 
• Meaningful engagement with student feedback;
• Exhibits leadership in broader curriculum development and scholarship of teaching and learning;
• Transformational leadership in curriculum development and innovation;
• 16-18 publications (journals, book chapters, books) of which 10 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals; 
• 5 publications should be sole authored;
• At least 8 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level;
• At least 4 at Doctoral level of which 3 should be sole supervision; 
• Proof of (inter)national peer recognition;
• Proven research funding success;
• Evidence of being a lead or principal investigator on (inter) national research projects;
• Active international collaborations; 
• International conference presentations; 
• H-Index (8 and above);
• Community engagement in a related field; 
• Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
• Active academic citizenship with a leading mentoring role; 
• Evidence of leading academic administrative competence; 
• Prominent and value-adding participation in departmental/faculty/ Institutional committees; and 
• Active membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies.

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 Teaching Position:  Business Studies  

TuksSport High School is looking to employ a motivated, energetic and experienced FET Business Studies and EMS teacher from 1 July 2025. The successful candidate should fulfil the following criteria:

• An appropriate degree and professional qualification in the FET Phase
• Five years’ Business Studies teaching experience at a high school, at least two of which should be with Grade 12s 
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Good computing skills (MS Office).
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of D6 is an advantage
• Valid SACE registration
• The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines and be innovative in his / her teaching. 
• Be willing to work as a team and support the sporting commitments of the learners of TuksSport High School
• The successful candidate will not have extra-mural (sport or cultural) activities, but successful applicants will be expected to offer extra lessons in lieu thereof. 
• School hours: 8:15 – 15:15

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• The strategic, academic, and operational management of the department;
• Aligning the vision and objectives of the Department with the broader vision and objectives of the Faculty and the University; 
• Promoting, planning, organising, and managing academic and research programmes and the department’s research profile;
• Ensuring quality scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Managing all financial activities, including fundraising and externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
• Recruiting and managing of the academic and professional staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development, with a focus on diversity;  
• Providing and facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department; and
• Developing and sustaining external partnerships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Professor:

• A relevant doctorate degree in financial sciences related fields and registration at a professional body; 
• 9 years tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• An established research focus and an independent research agenda with;
• At least 15 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs and at least 3 of the publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years (accepted and/or published);
• Completion of at least 10 Master’s students and at least 2 completed doctoral students as the main or co-supervisor;
• Evidence of substantial engagement, leadership and external funding;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards; and
• Evidence of a developing network of national and/or international research collaborations.

Associate Professor:

• A relevant doctorate degree in financial sciences related fields and registration at a professional body; 
• 6 years tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• An established research focus with;
• At least 5 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs of which at least 3 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years accepted and/or published; 
• Completion of at least 4 completed Master’s students over the past 5 years;
• Involvement with at least one doctoral student as the main or co-supervisor;
• Evidence of research grants or awards; and
• Evidence of a developing network of national and/or international research collaborations.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the department;
• Strategically developing and marketing the department to increase its African and international standing;
• Promoting the department’s research profile;
• Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at university, national and international levels;
• Fundraising for departmental activities;
• Improving the department’s diversity and employment equity (EE) profile.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant doctorate with at least ten year’s relevant experience;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional associations;
• Academic status and both national and international recognition in the relevant discipline;
• A proven research and publication record and peer recognition;
• A proven postgraduate supervision track record;
• An appropriate vision for the department.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Stock management:

• Calculate quantities and type of stock required for menu / item lists (master orders); 
• Place orders on time at the approved supplier; 
• Check the stock received about quantity and quality. Check delivery note / invoice and sign accordingly. Follow up on the differences with the supplier, and ensure that the necessary corrections are made; 
• Ensure that the stock is stored according to food safety protocols; 
• Keep control, and record daily, the stock received and dispatched;
• Dispatch stock by the prescribed menu / item lists. Ensure the accuracy of ingredients / items; 
• Ensure that the unused and excess stock are handled according to food safety protocols;
• Conduct monthly stock takes, according to divisional rules;

General management: 

• Ensure that personnel of the Food Service Unit maintain a positive relationship with clients; 
• Address challenges / issues that may arise, and make the necessary adjustments;
• Assist clients with complaints, and ensure communication of unacceptable behaviour towards clients according to prescribed guidelines;
• Assist in compiling manuals / regulations for use in the Food Service Unit;
• Ensure that maintenance procedures are constantly applied and that inventory procedure is followed;
• Ensure that workspace and equipment are optimally utilised – application of ergonomics;
• Ensure that the work environment, activities, and personnel of the Unit comply with Safety and Hygiene regulations;
• Control the wear and care of protective clothing to preserve the department’s image;

Human Resource management: 

• Plan work activities and supply constant guidelines to personnel about the execution of duties. Supply guidance / advice to personnel, where required;
• Monitor continuous performance levels of personnel with a formal and approved performance management system;
• Involve personnel in decision-making processes within the Food Service Unit;
• Control the quality of work activities of personnel with formal and informal quality control regulations;
• Take steps, in a participating way, with clearly formulated goals, to improve work performance that does not meet standards;
• Supply the necessary information/support to the Food Service Manager with regard to handling unacceptable work performance of personnel with performance management/disciplinary procedure guidelines;
• Supply the necessary information / support to the Food Service Manager with regard to attending to grievances submitted by personnel with the aid of prescribed grievance procedure guidelines;
• Attend to personnel queries, and inform the Food Service Manager if necessary; 
• Ensure that the work schedule is correct and consequently applied; 

Financial administration: 

• Ensure that purchases and other expenses are done according to guidelines;
• Monitor prices with regard to items / menus and functions, and ensure that it complies with prescriptions;
• Communicate financial deviations to the Food Service Manager;
• Collate and submit monthly financial reports to the Manager: Food Services, Procurement and Inventory; 

Administration:

In regards to the Production Unit:  

• Contribute to the constant development, evaluation, and adjustments in terms of the standardization of recipes and costing of cycle menus. Ensure that guidelines of the recipe database are followed;
• Communicate development, evaluate results, and adjust suggestions to the Food Service Manager;
• Provide constant constructive contributions, amendments and innovations to the menus, where necessary.  Ensure that the correct procedures in terms of menu amendments are followed, and that information, changes, and / or amendments are communicated to the Food Service Manager in good time;

In regards to the Dining Hall Unit:

• Plan a daily production schedule with the aid of meal statistics, menus, and stock on hand. Organize the execution thereof;
• Check and ensure that the recipe and menu, as well as service guidelines are executed;
• Ensure that dishes are ready in good time for serving;
• Record meal statistics every month and give them to the Food Service Manager. Keep copies of statistics available, on file;

General and ad-hoc:

• Attend to functions according to prescribed guidelines;
• In consultation with the Food Service Manager, discuss specific needs and preferences with the clients involved (i.e. students, house committees, staff) and do the necessary planning of the menus, stock, preparation of venue, décor, etc. Communicate instructions to personnel and monitor the execution thereof.
• Ensure that the clients’ needs are constantly met and adjust where applicable;
• Attend to special projects according to prescribed guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma: Food Service Management; with
• A minimum of three years’ experience in food service / hospitality services.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Engage in research supervision of postgraduate students commensurate with the post level;
• Engage in clinical supervision of undergraduate students; 
• 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 REQUREMENTS 

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a similar field;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the independent practitioner category;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Registration with the HPCSA as a speech-language pathologist for three (3) years or more;
• Experience in lecturing at the undergraduate level;
• Experience in supervision at the postgraduate level;
• A doctoral degree.

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Job Purpose:

• To provide professional support to the TuksGolf Head of Programme (HOP) and Range Manager in the operational activities of the driving range.
• To perform range operational tasks including membership contracts, kiosk customer services, inventory control and maintenance.
• To perform range maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, golf-ball recycling, green-keeping; including grass-cutting, divot repair, fertilising and watering.
• To process and report on all range operational functions including staff, stock control, and facilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Certificate OR minimum or 3 years’ experience in the relevant field
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, holidays and public holidays
• Basic knowledge of green-keeping and landscaping maintenance
• Basic knowledge of golf
• Ability to communicate well with golf clients and staff.
• Ability to do manual labour work (pushing wheelbarrows, carrying fertiliser)
• Ability to drive a golf cart
• Administrative skills – daily cash up, client register, stock control
• Neat appearance: a sense of dignity and pride in appearance
• No criminal record
• Sober habits

Preferred Requirements

• Driver’s License would be an advantage

Other Requirements:

• Reliable & Responsible
• Good communication skills
• Hard-working
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Planning skills
• Deadline driven
• Coordination skills
• Honesty and efficiency
• Team player

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RESPONSIBILITIES 

The successful incumbent’s responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Strategic Management and Leadership 

• Provide operational and strategic leadership of the Department of Finance.
• Plan and formulate the mission, goals and strategies for the Department which are submitted to the Executive Director for approval.
• Develop programmes and schedules to implement planned goals and activities within stated timeframes.
• Develop long and short-term plans to ensure the effective functioning of the Department.

Liaison and Negotiation

• Serve as Director of University owned campus entities and trustee of the University’s retirement and umbrella funds.
• Ensure that the necessary service level agreements are in place with the relevant departments and are properly maintained.
• Negotiate and liaise with suppliers and contractors.

Financial Management 

• Manage the Department's income and expense budget.
• Compile and submit the institutional personnel, capital and operational budget to the Executive Director for approval.
• Develop and implement departmental financial control and savings measures.
• Provide support to line managers in terms of budget control and fund management of various cost centres and operational accounts.
• Monitor operational and capital expenses (in relation to income) and implement corrective action where provided expenses exceed provided income (budget control).

Operational Management of the Finance Function 

• Manage the performance outputs of the department and ensure acceptable service levels of specific departmental tasks and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the tasks and activities of the department in consultation with other relevant structures (e.g., Audit Committee, Investment Committee, Council, Executive, internal auditors and external auditors).
• Report to the relevant management and government structures in accordance with the provisions of IFRS and the regulations as prescribed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training.
• Manage the departmental administrative processes, computer systems and databases and ensure that they are maintained and operational.
• Monitor and evaluate activities of the department in consultation with other relevant stakeholders and structures.

Human Resources Management 

• Provide strategic input into the University’s overall staffing structure and associated costs.
• Provide leadership concerning the division’s operational and strategic activities and monitor productivity.
• Manage the performance and development of staff.
• Implement and manage the Department of Finance’s transformation initiatives in line with University’s strategy on transformation, diversity and inclusion

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA);
• A total of 10 years’ experience (of which 5 years should be in management in a large organisation) in the following:
• Experience in financial management, preferably within the higher education sector;
• Proven track record in leadership roles and managing of financial operations;
• Auditing experience; 
• Proven experience and knowledge in closing and drafting of financial statements and international financial reporting standards;
• Proven experience in strategic planning and drafting of budgets;
• Business process improvement; and
• Expertise in the use of ERP systems
• Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), procurement, investment management, and retirement funds.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent’s responsibilities will include:

• Joining a world class team of researchers working in the field of plant health and productivity in the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI);
• Associating with the Department of Computer Science and the African Institute for Data Science and AI (AfriDSAI);
• Undertaking goal directed research in the field of Data Science and AI related to plant health and productivity and supervising postgraduate students in these fields;
• Contributing to undergraduate and honours teaching in the associated Department;
• Participating as a member of the FABI Management Committee to advance the goals of the institute;
• Participating in the activities of other research teams within FABI and contributing to the effective operation of the Institute;
• Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders linked to the Institute including other UP collaborators, international collaborators, local government and industry (including extension), as well as funding organisations that provide external support for FABI’s research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A relevant PhD degree;
• Teaching and research experience with an established publication record in leading international journals that demonstrates research at a high international standard;
• Specialisation in the field of data science and AI, related to plant health, sensor technologies or related fields with applications relevant to Forestry and Agriculture;
• Evidence of the ability to gain an NRF rating in the near future.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A research focus on data science and AI;
• Experience in working with emerging technologies in the field of plant health or productivity or plant phenotyping;
• Experience working with other forms of biological data;
• Experience working with sensor and imaging technologies;
• Experience working with GIS linked data 
• Experience working with climate change data;
• Experience in engaging a broad range of academic and non-academic stakeholders and fundraising experience.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing of the Centre’s operations and human resources;

• Planning, organising and managing the centre’s activities, including people management, programme implementation and taking responsibility for centre’s performance and quality of outputs;
• Compiling the budget and financial reports according to funder requirements and consistent with relevant University policy;

Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes and reporting;

• Providing direct monitoring and evaluating support to programme staff and projects; 
• Undertaking continuous monitoring and evaluating of ATIM projects in line with the individual project’s monitoring and evaluation plan, and submit necessary progress reports to the Director of the centre and funders;
• Compiling regular programme performance reports for projects hosted at the centre;
• Preparing for midterm evaluations and other evaluations required by funding partners;

Growing Centre’s Research output;

• Performing other ad-hoc functions within Research and programme implementation;
• Searching for funding opportunities; 
• Developing fundable research grant proposals;

Stakeholder relations and strategic partnership;

• Communicating with staff, students and external stakeholders with regards centre’s activity; 
• Developing collaborations, manage relationships with relevant stakeholders (academics and students) and strengthen partnerships with diverse organisations; 
• Preparing press releases and/or newsletters to engage with the media and public;
• Serving as the centre’s main point of communication (enquiries/emails/telephone calls).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or equivalent degree in Social Science or Psychology or Public health or related fields; 
• A minimum of three years’ experience in managing donor-funded projects in a university or non-profit, non-government organizations (NGO); or community-based organisation. Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes, financial management, grant management and supervisory and people management/HR management.