Recruitment Vacancies at University of Venda

Job requirements:

• National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning, Property Studies, Real estate or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Project management field. 

Duties:

• Supports efficient inventory compilation of production materials.
• Supports planning studies and generates reports about new programs, plans, and regulations.
• Supports the review of development proposals to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Supports the general planning issues for a university space.
• Supports the management of all university properties.

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Requirements

• Honours degree or equivalent coupled with at least 7 years' experience in Communication, Marketing and Branding at a tertiary institution.
• Experience in Marketing, Branding, Communications in all media, fundraising protocol, stakeholder management, leadership, corporate governance and supervisory skills will be added advantage.

Duties

• Manage the development of branding material that is consistent with the image of the University as set out in the Univen strategic plan.
• Management of all internal publications ensuring positive feedback to stakeholders.
• Manage and expand a positive branding plan to ensure that the Univen brand becomes well recognized both locally and internationally.
• Maintenance of administration and secretariat support to the section including travel bookings, maintenance of stock of promotional goods as well as donor research. Maintenance of administration and secretarial support to the section including travel bookings, maintenance of stock of promotional goods as well as donor research.

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Requirements: 

• An Honour’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 8 in supply chain management, logistics, accounting, or other related fields.
• Seven years of experience in SCM or Commerce, including five years of management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), SAICA, ACCA, or CIMA would be advantageous. 
• Higher Education experience would be an advantage.

Duties:

• Participate in the annual strategic planning cycle to assist the university business units in identifying essential SCM requirements and implementing business decisions for the rest of the organisation.
• Establish and manage the functioning of the Bid Specification, Evaluation and Adjudication Committees.
• Manage the effective utilisation of an approved supplier database per the approved SCM policy.
• Drive continuous improvement in SCM to better serve our customers and suppliers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a supplier performance management system.
• Manage the annual SCM risk assessment and development of the SCM risk register and risk response plan.
• Ensure regular review and reporting of supplier performance; facilitate feedback sessions to rectify issues.
• Assist in guiding departments on budget guidelines, budget preparation models and the budget template for SCM (procurement plans).
• Compile reports on the Directorate’s performance at the required intervals reflecting all relevant stats.
• Provide detailed, accurate information for internal and external audit purposes and action audit issues identified.
• Drive the automation projects in the department to achieve efficiencies.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate staff and build a solid professional team. 
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports according to the university's performance management policy and procedure.
• Participate in management forums within the University, contributing expertise to enable sound decision-making.
• Manage and ensure that cost-effective and efficient travel management services are provided within the institution.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.

Competencies:

• A strategic and analytical mind.
• Knowledge of the ITS system would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organisational and Project Management skills.
• Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Professionalism, Integrity & honesty.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

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The following generic criteria are applicable:

Requirements:

• Master's degree Botany 
• Eligibility and willingness to register for a Doctoral qualification 
• Teaching and research ability is highly recommended 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in discharging duties 
• Computer literacy.
• Interest in becoming an academic 
• Be 40 years or younger 
• Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level 
• Be willing to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme consisting of three years of development and three years of induction as an academic.

Duties: 

• Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level 
• Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives 
• Curriculum and programme development  
• Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence 
• Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research 
• Involvement in departmental research and publications 
• Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or school 
• Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning 
• Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities 
• Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract 
• Completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

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The following generic criteria are applicable:

Requirements: 

• Master's degree Physics 
• Eligibility and willingness to register for a Doctoral qualification
• Teaching and research ability is highly recommended 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in discharging duties 
• Computer literacy.
• Interest in becoming an academic 
• Be 40 years or younger 
• Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level 
• Be willing to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme consisting of three years of development and three years of induction as an academic.

Duties: 

• Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level 
• Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives 
• Curriculum and programme development  
• Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research 
• Involvement in departmental research and publications 
• Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or school 
• Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning 
• Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities 
• Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract 
• Completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.