Recruitment Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General support to the Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in matters related to postgraduate students 
• Coordinate and assist during postgraduate support sessions 
• Track postgraduate students’ performance and direct them to available support structures at the University of Pretoria such as finance, academic support, counselling and other services available
• Assist during the annual Faculty Research Legotla which serves as a platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research
• Provide academic advising services to postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education on study paths and associated career options
• Contribute to academic skills development sessions with postgraduate students on topics such as academic writing, time management, goal setting and study skills 
• Create a data base to monitor registered postgraduate student numbers and postgraduate student progress
• Assist with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty of Education
• Identify ‘at risk’ students and conduct special individual support sessions/tutorials with them and manage data on student interactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Three years’ experience as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution
• Experience in data capturing. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work
• Experience in student counselling or career counselling
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field
• Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology
• The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To oversee and manage the Logistics Department’s Stores Services for the maintenance workshop, ensuring the supply of maintenance spares and other commodities as required by the Department of Facilities Management – Technical Services, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant National 3-year Diploma with at least 3 years relevant experience OR Grade 12 with at least 5 years relevant experience in:

• Management and supervision;
• Supplying and issuing stock;
• Materials and logistics management;
• Store administration, record keeping, and stock control.
• A valid driver’s license.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

7 years’ experience in one or more of the following:

• Materials and Logistics Management,
• Provision of stock for maintenance workshops,
• Creating catalogue items in ERP systems,
• Safety training,
• Supervision/management of staff,
• Computerised stock control systems,
• Management of stores.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidate to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
• Supervise final-year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students;
• Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g., Assigned Portfolio in the Department).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BEng degree from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognised by the Washington Accord or is recognised by ECSA to be equivalent;
• A Masters’ degree in Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
• One post specialising in HYDROMETALLURGY and the other post specialising in PHYSICAL METALLURGY
• Teaching or industry-related experience
• 1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
• Book chapter(s), recognized article outputs or industry-recognized outputs in a commensurate field.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence and/or supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have post-doctoral research experience and/or international research exposure. Evidence of potential for international collaboration will be an advantage;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent’s responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of the institution’s talent management strategy;
• Implement the institution’s talent management framework, monitor and report institutional talent management activities; 
• Create tools and resources to support individual talent development planning and career progression;
• Develop and execute a framework for workforce planning, modelling, and forecasting;
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive talent retention framework and strategy, aligned with the University’s recruitment and selection strategy;
• Evaluate and provide input to the institutional remuneration strategies to improve retention probabilities;
• Identify and monitor potential retention risks, and conduct ongoing market trend analysis related to talent retention, including reward and remuneration trends, in partnership with the Remuneration & Benefits division;
• Establish and oversee a succession management framework, ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on succession readiness across the institution;
• Lead the implementation of the University’s integrated performance and talent management strategy;
• Provide guidance and support for the consistent and effective rollout of the performance management system;
• Drive the alignment, development, and continuous improvement of individual and team performance in support of the University’s long-term goals;
• Contribute to the cultivation of a high-performance organisational culture through effective talent management and retention initiatives;
• Provide strategic reports to Executive Management on matters related to performance and talent management; and 
• Conduct institutional audits on performance and talent management and reporting to management structures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honour's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field;
• A minimum of five years' experience in Human Resources, including at least three years in a specialist role focused on Performance Management; and 
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of Performance and Talent Management policies and strategies.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• Professional registration with SABPP or IPM;
• Knowledge and experience of the higher education environment;
• Knowledge and experience of working with PeopleSoft;

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent’s responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the learning and development strategy aligned to institution’s overall strategic objectives;
• Identify current and future learning needs across the institution through consultation with leadership, workforce analysis, and evaluation of performance trends;
• Design and execute a comprehensive communication strategy to promote awareness and participation in learning and development programmes;
• Develop an integrated learning and development plan that aligns with legislative requirements, ensuring compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), Employment Equity (EE), and Skills Development frameworks;
• Design and develop customised outcome-based learning programmes using             e-learning and blended learning methodologies;
• Oversee the execution of skills audits, training needs analysis, and skills development planning processes;
• Manage the staff bursary process, including allocation of funding and compliance monitoring;
• Implementation of skills programmes such as internships, learnerships and Adult Education Training;
• Develop and manage the L&D division’s budget in alignment with institutional financial planning;
• Oversee the submission of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) to relevant SETA and proactively solicit discretionary grants and funding as an additional revenue stream for staff development;
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of academic talent development programmes in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), including: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme (NESP) and Future Professors Programme;
• Drive compliance with and achievement of Service Level Agreements targets with all internal and external stakeholders;
• Manage relevant committees within the Learning and Development ecosystem to ensure coordinated governance and execution;
• Plan, forecast, allocate, and manage human and financial resources within the L&D division to meet divisional and institutional goals;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of L&D priorities and interventions;
• Engage with external stakeholders such as SETAs, training providers, regulators, and academic institutions to strengthen partnerships and ensure compliance;
• Manage vendor contracts and service-level agreements to ensure delivery of quality learning and development services;
• Monitor and evaluate the return on investment and cost-effectiveness of learning interventions;
• Provide regular and ad hoc reports on learning outcomes, skills development initiatives, compliance metrics, and impact assessments; and 
• Champion and embed a learning culture throughout the institution that supports continuous professional growth and organisational performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honour’s degree in Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field; 
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Learning and Development;
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing L&D teams, coordinating and facilitating L&D of educational requirements;
• Experience managing learning projects end-to-end, including scoping, budgeting, and reporting;
• Two (2) years’ experiences in Senior management; and
• Three (3) years’ experience in higher education environment.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field;
• A total of three (3) years in Talent Management and Succession Planning; and 
• SAQA assessor/moderator (minimum).

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The incumbent will be responsible to:

• Provide input with the design and implementation of UP remuneration and benefit programs to meet its objectives for internal equity and external market competitiveness;
• Provide support into the salary review process with regards to market research and benchmarking, analysis on trends, and the facilitation of information;

Respond to inquiries by staff members and colleagues and Retirements fund with regard to:

• Group life assurance;
• Trust funds;
• Disability claims;
• Injuries on duty.

As part of the HR Team and as directed by the Manager: Remuneration and Benefits, implement and assist in the following areas;

• Provide input towards policy design and development via Line Manager;
• Provide operational and administrative support in the section;
• Provide training on remuneration and benefit related operations to HR staff;
• Assist the payroll Division with queries on an ad hoc/monthly basis;
• Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, processes, Service Level Agreements and legislation (Internal and external);
• Diligent recording of all improvement ideas and implementation thereof.
• Conduct market research together with the analyzing thereof with a view to determine the appropriate pay levels and benefits for jobs; 
• Analyze and verify the accuracy of information and make recommendations;

Provide medical aid support administration for pensioners including:

• Maintaining monthly adjustments or corrections;
• Assisting with all pensioner inquiries;
• Completion and payment of correct council contributions;
• Provide timely information to the Department of Finance regarding council contributions;
• Provide accurate information to medical aid funds regarding council contributions;
• Adjust pension contributions as required.
• Ensure that Remuneration and Benefits sites are relevant and updated at all times;
• Assist and provide required documentation and information for resolving audit inquiries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B. Com Degree or B.Tech  degree with Financial Management or related field;

A total of Four (4) years (of which 3 complete years must be in the remuneration field); of the following:

• Experience in remuneration, and benefits, 
• incentives and 
• pension fund administration

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Global Remuneration Professional certification (GRP)
• More than 3 years’ experience in higher Education or similar environment
• Exposure to PeopleSoft or similar HR system
• Experience in Job matching for survey

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas: 

Psychotherapeutic counselling services to students/young adults, to promote academic success and emotional wellness:

• Rendering counselling services (individually and group work), and present programmes to enhance student emotional wellness;
• Providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and other client profiles at other campuses and sites, as part of training requirements;
• Consultation with Head: Student Counselling, internship supervisors, and colleagues;

Development of preventative and self-help, academic and therapeutic programmes in view of the identified needs of students:

• Developing new programmes according to the identified needs;
• Co-operating and receiving feedback from internal role players according to applicable data and research;

Career testing and academic support services and programmes: 

• Developing and delivering academic support services and programmes;
• Providing feedback to students and parents after testing/counselling;
• Consulting with academic personnel, relevant internal and external role players, and students, to determine needs, problems and possibilities for programmes and other relevant interventions;

Research:

• Contributing to research to support the department in developing tailor-made programmes in line with the academic and emotional needs of the student population at the University of Pretoria;

Professional development;

• Enhancing personal level of knowledge by way of studying applicable literature and research to ensure continuous learning and training;
• Participating in case presentation for the purpose of evaluation by supervisors and/or other professionals;
• Undergoing mandatory weekly supervision;

Participation in institutional activities:

• Participating as a team member within the Student Counselling Unit in all its activities and its networks within the University.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven registration as a MA student in Counselling Psychology at an accredited university;
• Completed course work as part of the first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training programme at an accredited university;
• Registration as student/intern with HPCSA;
• Compliance in the above with the HPCSA regulations;
• Successful completion of practical work as part of first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training.