Recruitment Vacancies at University of the Witwatersrand

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria to be appointed: 

Lecturer Level: 

• PhD with a focus on either Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies and/or a related field 
• Up to date, in-depth understanding of theories of Early learning, and Pedagogy, including thorough knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design and in the implementation of courses in Early Literacy and /or Childhood Studies. 
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise to teach in different delivery modes to ensure quality teaching, learning practices, and experiences.
• Proficient in digital literacy and familiar with integrating technology in teaching and research.
• Experience in teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts will be an advantage. 
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education.
• Supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience.
• Evidence of research ability or potential (a publication record would be an advantage).
• Capacity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students at tertiary level.
• The ability to work in a team.

Senior Lecturer Level: 

• PhD with a focus on either Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies and/or a related field 
• Up to date, in-depth understanding of theories of Early learning, and Pedagogy, including thorough knowledge of recent trends and developments in initial teacher education.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and design and in the implementation of courses in Early Literacy and /or Childhood Studies. 
• Knowledge, skills, and expertise to teach in different delivery modes to ensure quality teaching, learning practices, and experiences.
• Proficient in digital literacy and familiar with integrating technology in teaching and research.
• Experience in teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood learning contexts will be an advantage. 
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education.
• Supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience.
• An independent research profile and proven publication record in Early Literacy and/or Childhood Studies.  
• A sustained record of research supervision in Mathematics and/or Science and/or Technology. 
• The ability to work in a team.

How To Apply         

• To apply, submit a letter of motivation clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 
• Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”
• External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

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Requirements: 

• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical Psychologist for at least three years 
• An accepted PhD proposal. Suitable applicants with completed PhDs will be given preference
• Educational background, teaching and research interests in clinical psychology
• Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level
• This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in clinical 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.
          

How To Apply        

• To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 
• Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”
• External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

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Key functions of the post:

• Provide strategic and executive support to the Dean. 
• Management of the Office of the Dean and all its relevant affairs, including management of the communications and support staff within the office.
• Responsible for stakeholder management and engagement on behalf of the Dean, including the development and implementation of engagement strategies for key stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, alumni, GDoH, NDoH, NHLS).
• Provide administrative support for the facilitation of the legal and regulatory framework within the Faculty as it pertains to the Health Professions Council of South Africa, Provincial Governments, and other health regulatory bodies and partners.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Office of the Dean and Schools to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management and staff.
• Provide leadership to build strategic relationships and partnerships crucial to the success of the Faculty and the University.
• Identify and develop strategic programmes to educate and increase public awareness of Faculty projects and operations.
• Management of special projects and events within the Faculty.
• Responsible for the development and supervision of all marketing and communications strategies for the Faculty, including policies, purpose, and scope.
• Oversee the Faculty's web content editors and social media users.
• Develop the necessary systems and links to take projects forward through Faculty, University, and external processes and procedures.
• Manage Deanery and Deanery sub-committees, including developing the agenda for meetings, managing minutes, following up on actions, conducting reviews and reports.
• Alert the Dean to important strategic policies and other issues impacting the Faculty.
• Keep abreast of (and appropriately communicate to Deanery) information and developments relevant to the vision, strategy, and objectives of the Faculty.

Qualification and Educational experience:

• A 3-year degree, in the relevant field, Honours degree preferable.
• At least 8 years’ relevant work-related experience,
• Excellent English verbal, written and communication skills are essential, must have excellent knowledge and command of English language,
• Knowledge of the tertiary environment

Other Additional Skills

• Communication-, analytical-, Interpersonal-, and organisational skills, integrity, stress management, tolerance of ambiguity, emotional intelligence, assertiveness.
• Experience in producing compelling content across all media.
• Must be able to use a content management system and apply digital skills.

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MAIN DUTIES

1. Management of Orthopaedic Surgery Laboratories:

• Manage the general running of the molecular biology and tissue culture laboratories
• Together with the research team, take responsibility for laboratory stocks of reagents and consumables, including preparation of pipette tips and microfuge tubes for autoclaving and preparation of standard buffers and solutions, including decontaminants, and preparation of other reagents as required
• Monitoring the satisfactory operation of laboratory equipment
• Sourcing quotations from the suppliers, thus ensuring that Purchase Orders (PO) are generated and keeping track of deliveries.
• Provide assistance and training of researchers, clinicians and students on specific experimental techniques and in the use of specialised laboratory equipment.

2. Other duties:

• Assist with equipment audits for record keeping and budget purposes
• Assist with Occupational Health and Safety in the laboratories
• Oversee the transportation and shipment of clinical specimens to other laboratories
• Removal and disposal of old, unnecessary chemicals and equipment

Requirements

• Minimum BSc Hons or equivalent B.Tech. degree in Biological sciences
• 3 - 4 years work experience in a technical research laboratory

Qualities

• Experience using techniques: HPLC, ELISA, Gel Chromatography and handling of isotopes
• Knowledge of the use of chemical substances and safe laboratory practice
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative
• Good communication & training skills
• Ability to organise own work-load under the direction of academic staff
• Ability to work as an individual and as a team-player
• Operation of general and specialised laboratory equipment
• Adaptability, high degree of technical competence, ability to multi-task to meet all research needs
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Office 2010, 2011, Outlook express e-mail etc.

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THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS PRIMARILY INCLUDE:

• Career counselling, career education with undergraduate, post-graduate and prospective students
• Graduate preparedness services for students in consultation with the co-ordinator of the Graduate Recruitment Programme. In collaboration with stakeholders, e.g., Faculties and Industry, implement workshops and presentations towards enhancing career development, decision-making and preparation for the world of work for students.
• Team leadership of the Careers Services Team and co-ordination of career services.
• Advocacy for Career Development Awareness and related CCDU services
• Co-ordination and implementation of career services programme/s for the Co-curricular Transcript
• Marketing and communication of CCDU services

THE KEY OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Provision of career counselling for university students and prospective students.
• Facilitation of  training of students, in cv writing, interview skills and  preparation for the world of work
• Facilitation of workshops / presentations on career development and life skills   e.g., learning styles, exam preparation, study skills.
• Team leadership of the Careers team
• Participation in all Unit meetings, strategic planning, and any unit related meetings
• Liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders e.g., Academic staff, Schools Liaison etc.
• Referral of students to appropriate resources for information /assistance e.g., tutorial groups, academic departments, faculty offices, accommodation, etc.)
• Compilation and submission to the head of department of monthly, mid-year and annual evaluation reports, statistics
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of programmes and services of the Careers team e.g., preparation for the world of work programme for the co-curricular transcript.
• Performance of marketing and communications functions such as website updating, regular communication to students of unit services, online administrative functions.
• Represent the Careers team and, as required on occasion, represent Unit services at internal /external events/meetings as requested by the head of department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours Industrial Psychology/Hons Social Work /Hons Social Sciences
• Five years’ experience in career counselling/coaching at higher educational institution in South Africa
• Current knowledge of national and international trends and developments in careers and Industry
• Proven record of professionalism and excellent work ethic
• Well-developed skills to work independently and as part of   a team.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Well-developed team leadership skills
• Excellent team co-ordination skills
• Excellent professional skills and experience in co-ordination, organization and implementation of life skills workshops, programmes, and presentations
• Ability to liaise effectively and professionally with a wide range of people e.g., colleagues, managers, scholars, students, faculty staff, internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Communication skills including verbal and writing skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint proficiency
• High level of computer literacy
• Proficient in working with workplace technologies such as forms, databases, design and editing software.
• A willingness to offer occasional after-hours workshops/presentations/other occasional work as may be required and as requested by the head of department.

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Qualifications and Required Skills:

• B.Bibl, BInf degree or Bachelor’s degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in LIS and/or Honours in LIS (Library and Information Science), with 5 years’ experience working as an Institutional Repository Administrator or Research Data Librarian/Specialist/Curator in an academic or research library 

OR

• Master’s degree in library and information science (LIS), with 3 years’ experience working as an Institutional Repository Administrator or Research Data Librarian/Specialist/Curator in an academic or research library 
• The person in this post reports to the Manager: Research Visibility & Open Scholarship  

Expert knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of the application of open access, digital repositories, research platforms, interoperability, bibliometrics, Altmetrics, open researcher tools, and other trends applied to facilitating open research/open science and scholarly communication
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and knowledge of referral pathways when reviewing and interpreting permissions to ensure copyright-related issues are appropriately handled.
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated knowledge of recent developments in scholarly communication and associated platforms.
• Demonstrated experience working with copyright and licenses in relation to publishers and publishing.
• Demonstrated experience working with research funder mandates and open-access publishing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Creative Commons licenses and appropriate attribution of licensed material.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and training to a range of audiences including library staff.
• Demonstrated ability to construct bibliographic and other metadata records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in information technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, and file management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in searching Library Catalogues and databases, including Sherpa Romeo. Significant experience in high-level reporting, strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of funder data-sharing policies and their relevance to the University’s research portfolio. 
• Experience of the higher education environment, and a strong understanding of the research environment.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of research data management, digital curation, and requirements and issues related to the life cycle of research data.
• Knowledge of FAIR principles and Data Protection requirements and how they relate to the management of research data
• Proven knowledge of Data Management Plan requirements and experience in applying this to the provision of researcher support
• Significant practical experience in engaging proactively with postgraduate students, postdoctoral associates, academic staff, and researchers.
• Demonstrated experience of planning and delivering effective data informatics skills instruction, advice, and guidance to a range of stakeholders
• A proven ability to manage projects.

Recommendation:

• It is highly recommended that interested candidates be registered members of the professional body: Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the University’s research publications research repository service
• Assist in developing practice and policy to meet the requirements of funders and WITS’ open access policies.
• Co-ordinate activities required to implement open repository strategies 
• Implement, document, and maintain effective quality control standards to ensure repository content is accurate and reliable
• Provide input to strategies and associated implementation plans that will ensure that the research outputs service meets the WITS research visibility and impact strategy 
• Contribute to the Research Visibility and Open Scholarship team’s provision of support and training in repository use 
• Raise awareness of open access repository among library staff, research staff, and stakeholders
• Promote advocacy and training support by managing the submission master’s and doctoral theses/dissertations into the repository and ensure postgraduate students understand and can fully meet their ETD and research data responsibilities
• Embed open repository management to the research cycle 
• Provide expert advice to researchers on matters of repository permissions, publishers’ policies, and the processing of material for the repository
• Maintain an understanding of developments in repositories and assist in the development of innovative solutions, processes and workflows.
   

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Key responsibilities

• This involves responsibility for the planning and implementation of the marketing activities of all the school’s academic programmes and three academic centers. This role involves working in close collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to ensure effective marketing across different channels and media platforms.   
• To develop marketing plans that will enhance the school’s business development capabilities
• In collaboration with the Marketing & Communication Manager, assist with the development and implementation of the marketing strategy with specific objectives and targets as agreed
• To advise the Marketing & Communication Manager on the campaigns and activities relating to supporting of the marketing strategy of the School
• To provide marketing related information, advice and support to clients about learning programmes and make regular follow-ups on generated leads to measure conversion
• To research, analyse and understand current market trends to benchmark and align future opportunities
• To develop best practice to resolve marketing challenges and meet the market needs
• To develop and implement brand packages aligned to the school’s brand strategy
• To develop and implement promotional opportunities and ideas for potential clients/partners from conception through to delivery
• To develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote the school’s programme offering
•  To ensure regular content development and updates for the website, digital and other marketing and communication collateral
•  To develop monthly content plan for the school’s digital media channels

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Commerce, Communication, or a related field (Honours/Master's degree could be advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in marketing preferably in higher education sector.
• Effective management skills experience within higher education advancement related fields.
• An understanding of the functioning of the university, with special reference to a business school environment.
• An understanding of the difference between the academic post-graduate student, the short course delegate and the senior executive delegate.

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    Key responsibilities:

EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• To implement examination policies and processes
• Identify any potential breakdowns in the customer relationship and of experience and identify methods of overcoming these breakdowns and dealing with customer queries more effectively and efficiently
• Ensure consultants are comprehensive and meet customer needs
• Resolve complex examination inquiries with a target turnaround time of 24hrs
• Provide a one-stop service to academics and students

 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION

• Manage all outstanding examination marks and results
• Work with the wider Wits community where required and as agreed with Academic Support Office Manager
• Ensure that all marks are delivered at Postgraduate Committee meetings for decision-making
• Proactively manage high-level, complex exams and marks issues and resolve issues quickly and efficiently

 STUDENT MARKS

• Proactively dealing with student queries concerning examinations and marks
• Provide advice and guidance on examination rules and regulations verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the WBS marks process and be able to transfer skills
• Demonstrate a clear in-depth understanding of the different programmes offered by WBS
• Identify areas of improvement in the management of examination and marks
• Create and maintain a database of marks and results for reporting and audit purposes. 

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Preparing for Post Graduate Committee  meetings to review marks
• Ensure that accurate and appropriate records are maintained in the Examination Office
• Manage all logistics related to examinations
• Ensure alignment between School and Faculty guidelines
• Quality assurance on the publication of marks
• Proactively follow up on outstanding marks
• Keep accurate records of all marks
• Ensure that quarterly statistics and marks are safeguarded 

GENERAL

• Living the School’s shared values
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Keeping abreast of the latest quality trends
• Management of new projects as and when needed
• Ensure sustainability practices in the department, reduce energy consumption, and waste reduction, and strive for paperless 
• Ensure that Kopano is continuously updated with departmental information

Minimum academic requirements and experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in administration
•  5 years and two years as a supervisor in academia

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude:

• Guiding and utilizing
• Motivating others
• Work Quality Orientation
• Planning and objective setting
• Customer/Client focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Judgement
• Stress Tolerance
• Results orientation  

Job requirements:

 Knowledge, Understanding and Training of:

• Universities Examinations Policies and Procedures
• Higher Education Act
• POPIA 

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Qualifications:

• A PhD in Physics and 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 Lecturers are expected to pursue research, teach, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in the administration of the School, Faculty and University.