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Brief Posting Description
- The Division of Neurology in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health invites suitably qualified Joint staff, interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for this Academic Headship.
- This position would be suitable for those with a commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, exceptional interpersonal skills, capacity for innovative and original thinking, ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising his/her own responsibilities and a commitment to working to deadlines calmly and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
- The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Paediatric Neurology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
- At least 5 years' experience as a Paediatric sub specialist in Neurology,
- At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
- Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
- The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
- Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
- Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
- Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 5 year period.
Duties:
- Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
- Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
- Strengthen research in the division,
- Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
- Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
- Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
- Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
- Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
- Establish and maintain academic excellence,
- Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
- Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
- Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
- Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
- Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
- Chairs academic meetings in the division,
- Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
- Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
- Contribute to the leadership of cluster C by participating in the management structures,
- The awarding of the title Professor/Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines and approval at Staffing & Promotions when applied for. Click here for the Promotion Criteria.pdf
Closing Date: 20 October 2025
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Brief Description
Qualification and Requirements:
- PhD in Physics.
- 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 Lecturer is expected to pursue research, teach, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in the administration of the School, Faculty and University.
Closing date: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Brief Description
Qualifications and Requirements:
- PhD in Physics.
- Postdoctoral research experience with a publication record, teaching experience and involvement in the supervision of postgraduate students are an added advantage.
- Final selection will be made on the basis of scholarship and potential to contribute to the work and reputation of the School.
Duties:
- Lecturers are expected to pursue research, teach, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in the administration of the School, Faculty and University.
Closing date: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Brief Description
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- An appropriate PhD with some teaching and research experience. A record of independent research publications would be advantageous. Applicants with an appropriate Master’s degree can be considered, provided the applicant is registered for a PhD and commits to completing their doctorate within three years.
Remuneration
- A generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid, leave, bonus and study benefits, subject to the University's rules and regulations.
Closing date: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Brief Description
Brief Posting Description
- The Division of Haematology & Oncology in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health invites suitably qualified Joint staff, interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for this Academic Headship. This position would be suitable for those with a commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, exceptional interpersonal skills, capacity for innovative and original thinking, ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising his/her own responsibilities and a commitment to working to deadlines calmly and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
- The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
- At least 5 years' experience as a Paediatric sub specialist in Haematology & Oncology,
- At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
- Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
- The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
- Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
- Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
- Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 5 year period.
Duties:
- Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
- Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
- Strengthen research in the division,
- Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
- Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
- Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
- Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
- Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
- Establish and maintain academic excellence,
- Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
- Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
- Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
- Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
- Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
- Chairs academic meetings in the division,
- Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
- Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
- Contribute to the leadership of cluster C by participating in the management structures,
Closing date: 24 October 2025
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Brief Description
Requirements for Lecturer:
- PhD degree and Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. Applicants with significant progress towards a PhD may be considered.
- Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports
- Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical Psychologist for three years or more
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Educational background, teaching and research interests in clinical psychology
- Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level
Requirements for Senior Lecturer:
- A PhD degree and Masters in Clinical Psychology
- Proven research ability as evidenced by a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.
- NRF rating is recommended
- Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical Psychologist preferably for three years or more
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- 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.
Closing Date : 29 October 2025
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Brief Description
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a professionally accredited M.Arch (Prof) degree, or a professionally accredited B.Arch degree and a Masters degree in any related discipline.
- Be registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), or eligible for registration, and have at least 5 years of experience post-professional registration.
- Be working in professional practice with a degree of flexibility to the work schedule which allows for participation in academic activities.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate conceptual design principles and application of architectural tectonics and detailing to a wide variety of projects.
- Be able to provide conceptual and detailed architectural design feedback to students, coupling it with theoretical and practical instruction, in a manner that is commensurate to the level of teaching.
- Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.
The following will also be advantageous to the candidate:
- Have a good working knowledge of sustainable design practices.
- Be willing to teach a lecture-based course in architectural structures or professional practice.
- Demonstrated research skills, as applied either to design work or to text-based publication.
- Have a passable working knowledge of software typically used in the production of architectural drawings.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
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Brief Description
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a professionally accredited M.Arch (Prof) degree.
- PhD will be an advantage.
- Be registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), or eligible for registration, and have at least 5 years of experience post-professional registration.
- Experience in working in both professional practice and in academic setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate conceptual design principles and application of architectural tectonics and detailing to a wide variety of projects.
- Be able to provide conceptual and detailed architectural design feedback to students, coupling it with theoretical and practical instruction, in a manner that is commensurate to the level of teaching.
- Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.
- Demonstrate ability to developing public space, rehabilitating buildings and projects that would stimulate growth in underprivileged neighbourhoods.
- Mentor early career academics and develop consultant and design build culture in the programme.
- Evidence of working with heritage buildings, and interest in developing heritage courses and conservation proposals for buildings at WITS at CIL.
- Evidence of work in diverse communities and mentoring students and staff in designing and constructing structures with recycled materials.
- Evidence of exhibitions, attendance of international and national conference, securing research grants, peer review publications and leadership in an institute will be advantage.
The following will also be advantageous to the candidate:
- Have a good working knowledge of sustainable design practices.
- Be willing to teach a lecture-based course in architectural structures or professional practice.
- Demonstrated research skills, as applied either to design work or to text-based publication.
- Have a passable working knowledge of software typically used in the production of architectural drawings.
Closing Date 31 October 2025
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Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Supervision:
- Design and deliver postgraduate and undergraduate courses in the field of Higher Education, with emphasis on curriculum studies and assessment, including but not limited to:
- Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
- Curriculum Development in Higher Education
- Assessment in Higher Education
- New Directions in Higher Education
- Undergraduate B.Ed. assessment modules
- Contribute to Assessment and Evaluation programme.
- Supervise postgraduate research projects at Honours, master’s, and doctoral levels.
- Mentor early-career academics and postgraduate students.
Research and Scholarship:
- Develop and sustain an active research agenda in curriculum studies and assessment in Higher Education.
- Publish peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research projects.
- Apply for and manage external research grants and partnerships.
Programme Coordination and Administration:
- Coordinate the PGDipHE programme, including curriculum design, delivery, quality assurance, and student support.
- Lead student recruitment, programme marketing, and admissions.
- Manage assessment processes, moderation, and programme evaluation.
- Strengthen the PGDipHE alumni network and institutional partnerships.
- Contribute to School and Faculty-level academic planning, policy development, and committee work.
Minimum Qualifications
- A PhD in Education focusing on Curriculum Studies in Higher Education, with emphasis on assessment.
Relevant Experience
Senior Lecturer Level:
- Minimum of 3 years of higher education teaching experience.
- Experience in academic staff development or curriculum innovation.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals, with evidence of ongoing research productivity in Higher Education, particularly in curriculum studies with a focus on assessment.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students at Honours, master’s and PhD levels.
- Participation in collaborative research or institutional projects.
- An established research profile with publications in education, demonstrating expertise in Higher Education Studies, particularly in curriculum studies with a focus on assessment.
Professional Competencies
- Pedagogical expertise in higher education, curriculum, and assessment.
- Digital literacy and experience with blended or online learning platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and collegial skills, with the ability to lead collaboratively.
Remuneration
Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience subject to University policy.
Closing Date : 03 November 2025
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Brief Description
Key responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be actively involved in the development, teaching and administration of core digital business courses and programmes. The successful candidate will teach post-graduate modules in digital business, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, digital business fundamentals, and digital business in Africa. In addition, s/he will play a leading role in programme management and programme reviews in the Digital Business area.
Job requirements:
- The candidate must have a post-graduate qualification (minimum Master's level for Lecturer position and PHD for Senior Lecturer position) in Digital Business Management/Digital Technologies and Innovation/ Digital Business Strategy/ Digital Business Analytics/ Information Systems/Business/Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent with application or focus on a digital business domain.
- The candidate should have a strong track record of postgraduate teaching and supervision, preferably within business school programmes. A good track required of successful programme management and programme review within a university environment (preferably in the digital business domain) will be an advantage.
Closing date: 07 November 2025
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Brief Description
- For Project Management positions, preference will be given to candidates with a construction or engineering management background who are capable of teaching in quantitative areas such as project control, project lifecycle analysis and quantitative risk analysis. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision. These positions may be particularly suitable for a candidate with a terminal degree in Management Sciences or Operations Research.
- For Construction Management or Quantity Surveying positions, preference will be given to candidates with strong exposure to international best practice in areas such as measurement, procurement, contract management green building, sustainability, building services, health safety and wellness, and site production management, particularly in the use of digital technologies and AI in QS and CM practice including Building Information Modelling, Digital simulation and modelling and be able to integrate their use into teaching and learning and research.
- For Facilities Management, Property or Real Estate positions, preference will be given to candidates who can teach applied quantitative methods in real estate such as Valuation, Applied Econometrics, Applied Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Portfolio Analysis and Asset Management to undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision and who have a track record of research on asset and facilities management, property and infrastructure finance and financial modelling.
- The candidate’s qualifications and extent of relevant experience will determine the level of appointment.
Qualifications and Experience of Candidates:
Appointment criteria are specified in Faculty’s criteria of appointment which can be made available on request.
For Lecturer rank, applicants:
- Must be holders, of a Master’s degree in a built environment or business management qualification although a Phd would be preferred.
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of teaching, course development and academic administration
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of post graduate supervision, and the production of research publications
- Should ideally be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP
- NRF rating is an advantag
For Senior Lecture rank, applicants:
- Must be holders, of a PhD in a built environment or business management qualification with experience lecturing in fields such as; Project Management & and Property Studies/Real estate
- Have exposure to, and experience in, curriculum and course design, development and a variety of assessment methodologies
- Have the demonstrated ability to conduct and supervise industry and student related research, particularly in a cross disciplinary environment at Masters and Doctoral level.
- Candidates should preferably be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP.
- Have the ability to provide academic leadership and ability as an academic leader and/or mentor to students and colleagues.
- Have demonstrated a track record of being published locally and internationally
- NRF rating is an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to generate external research income
For both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, the following duties will be required:
- To provide best practice-informed teaching to undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education students.
- To supervise industry and postgraduate research particularly in a cross disciplinary environment.
- To use the insights from reflective practice in teaching and supervision to actively pursue a scholarship of teaching and learning.
- To conduct research of national and international significance and publish consistently in leading international journals.
- To write research grant proposals and secure external research funding.
- To design and implement new programmes and manage existing programmes.
- To participate in academic administration including committees at the School and Faculty level.
- To mentor colleagues and students.
- To develop and sustain relationships with students, alumni and industry stakeholders.
- To work effectively with key stakeholders to help achieve the strategic vision and priorities of the School and the industry especially in the areas of skills development, professionalism and the demographic transformation of the professions within the built environment.
- To represent the School on multiple platforms and use his/her accomplishments to reinforce the brand of the School and the university.
Closing date: 9 November 2025
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Brief Description
- For Project Management positions, preference will be given to candidates with a construction or engineering management background who are capable of teaching in quantitative areas such as project control, project lifecycle analysis and quantitative risk analysis. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision. These positions may be particularly suitable for a candidate with a terminal degree in Management Sciences or Operations Research.
- For Construction Management or Quantity Surveying positions, preference will be given to candidates with strong exposure to international best practice in areas such as measurement, procurement, contract management green building, sustainability, building services, health safety and wellness, and site production management, particularly in the use of digital technologies and AI in QS and CM practice including Building Information Modelling, Digital simulation and modelling and be able to integrate their use into teaching and learning and research.
- For Facilities Management, Property or Real Estate positions, preference will be given to candidates who can teach applied quantitative methods in real estate such as Valuation, Applied Econometrics, Applied Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Portfolio Analysis and Asset Management to undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision and who have a track record of research on asset and facilities management, property and infrastructure finance and financial modelling.
- The candidate’s qualifications and extent of relevant experience will determine the level of appointment.
Qualifications and Experience of Candidates:
Appointment criteria are specified in Faculty’s criteria of appointment which can be made available on request.
For Associate Professor rank, applicants:
- Must be holders, of a PhD in a built environment or business management qualification with experience lecturing in fields such as; Project Management & and Property Studies/Real estate
- Should ideally be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, course development and academic administration planning and development
- Should be able to demonstrate substantial evidence of post graduate supervision to completion at doctoral level and below
- Should have a track record of successful publication locally and internationally evidenced through citations and metrics such as Scopus or Web of Science
- Should be able to demonstrate leadership of local and/or international collaborations
- Have a track record of attracting internal and external funding
- NRF rating required for colleagues practicing in South Africa
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of substantial service and academic citizenship
For Professorial rank, applicants:
- Must be holders, of a PhD in a built environment or business management qualification with experience lecturing in fields such as; Project Management & and Property Studies/Real estate
- Should ideally be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, course development and academic administration planning and development with evidence of scholarship in teaching and learning
- Should be able to demonstrate extensive experience of post graduate supervision to completion at doctoral level and below
- Should have an extensive and sustained track record of successful publication locally and internationally evidenced through citations and metrics such as Scopus or Web of Science
- Should be able to demonstrate leadership of local and/or international collaborations
- Have a track record of attracting internal and external funding
- A high NRF rating is required for colleagues practicing in South Africa
- Should be able to demonstrate evidence of substantial service and academic citizenship locally and internationally
For both Associate Professors and Professors, the following duties will be required:
- To provide best practice-informed teaching to undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education students.
- To supervise industry and postgraduate research particularly in a cross disciplinary environment.
- To use the insights from reflective practice in teaching and supervision to actively pursue a scholarship of teaching and learning.
- To conduct research of national and international significance and publish consistently in leading international journals.
- To write research grant proposals and secure external research funding.
- To design and implement new programmes and manage existing programmes.
- To participate in academic administration including committees at the School and Faculty level.
- To provide leadership in the school in all areas and mentor colleagues and students.
- To develop and sustain relationships with students, alumni and industry stakeholders.
- To work effectively with key stakeholders to help achieve the strategic vision and priorities of the School and the industry especially in the areas of skills development, professionalism and the demographic transformation of the professions within the built environment.
- To represent the School on multiple platforms and use his/her accomplishments to reinforce the brand of the School and the university.
Closing date: 9 November 2025
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Brief Description
- The Wits School of Education is seeking to appoint a suitable candidate at Associate Professor level to contribute to the School’s Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programmes.
- The suitable candidate will be expected to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervise postgraduate research, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of Science Education as a school subject.
- The Associate Professor will be expected to teach fundamental skills required for all aspects of life sciences and conduct research in the growing area of research in teaching and learning life science in diverse classrooms, pedagogical innovations in the teaching and learning of life science, education for sustainable development, teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge, and developing innovative pedagogies with technology. In addition, successful candidates will be encouraged to collaborate in areas of teachers’ content knowledge and their pedagogical skills, integration of knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and prepare pre-service teachers to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms and secure research funding.
- Exciting possibilities exist for a successful applicant to join us in an established and vibrant community of educators and researchers at Wits.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A PhD in Science or Science Education with a concentration in Life Sciences is required for an appointment at the level of Associate Professor
- Demonstrate a record of teaching, research, and service in the education sector.
- Demonstrate a strong research publication record in peer-reviewed and DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.
- Highly recognized contributions and leadership in Science Education.
- High potential to initiate and obtain funding for the research activities.
- Engages in professional bodies to advance Science Education.
- Candidate must have strong commitment to both undergraduate & postgraduate education and research with ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people.
- Excellent computer skills and demonstrable knowledge of integrating Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools in their teaching using simulations or video technology, and the ability to develop digital learning materials.
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems to develop instructional content and expand access to instructional activities.
Teaching Experience:
- Evidence of curriculum development, academic administration and postgraduate supervision.
- Demonstrate depth of understanding in the Science Education field as well as the ability to teach courses in Life Sciences.
- Graduation of at least ten (10) masters and at least four (5) doctoral students.
- Experience with designing, implementing, and testing laboratory activities, coordinating practical science laboratory sessions and implementing research projects.
- Evidence of initial teacher education experience or teaching at an FET phase in the schooling sector.
Research Experience:
- Demonstrate self-initiated, independent research and ongoing scholarly activities.
- Established research record and output.
- Evidence of an independent and ongoing research programme.
- Evidence of grantsmanship external to the University.
- A minimum of 20 DoHET/ ISI accredited publications and as the first and/or last (senior) authorships on at least ten (10) publications.
- Principal investigator on grant applications, recipient of awards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop research agenda, publish in accredited scholarly journals, and secure external funding to support research and postgraduate students.
- Effectively prepare and teach assigned courses according to current and emerging best practices in student learning of life science.
- Supervision of postgraduate students to completion.
- Contribute to the values of the school: teaching excellence, inclusivity, digital innovation, student success, etc.
- Contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Coordinate courses and programmes in the school including participating in committees.
- Research based on pedagogy and hands-on active learning using simulations and/sensor-based data acquisition systems.
- An ability and willingness to work in teams and perform other duties as assigned.
Closing Date : 10 November 2025
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Brief Description
The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed:
- Be able to teach planning theory and urban politics. Having experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: land use management, planning law, planning technologies, development economics, community participation, municipal governance and quantitative methods.
- Undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience.
- Capacity to supervise research reports at the tertiary level, preferably should have a record of research supervision at honours and masters level.
- Evidence of organisational and/or leadership skills: experience of mentoring students and transformation in institutions of higher learning will be an advantage.
- Good ICT skills especially the ability to navigate the terrain of online learning and blended learning.
- Evidence of course or programme coordination at a university is preferred.
- Eligibility for registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) is a requirement.
- A PhD would be a strong advantage.
- Minimum Qualifications: A SACPLAN recognised degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning/Development Planning and a Masters’ degree.
Closing Date: 13 November 2025
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Brief Description
Description:
- The School of Chemistry is seeking a Professor in Analytical Chemistry who will play a key role in shaping the educational and research experience of our undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as play an active role in the school.
The successful candidate will be:
- Responsible for teaching Analytical and Environmental Chemistry at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels,
- Expected to actively lead and participate in research, supervise postgraduate students, and provide academic leadership within the school,
- Curriculum Development for Analytical and Environmental Chemistry courses offered in the school,
- Expected to undertake administrative duties, participate in Faculty and University committees,
- Engage in community outreach and social responsiveness projects.
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry is mandatory with a research focus that includes the development of novel techniques and their application in air monitoring, biomonitoring and environmental assessment.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in the field of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry.
- Applicants must demonstrate a sustained track record of scholarly publications in accredited journals, along with the successful supervision of postgraduate students.
- A proven ability to secure external funding and evidence of national and international research collaboration.
- Excellent communication and lecturing skills, coupled with a strong passion for teaching and research, are required.
Recommendations and Desirable Skills
- Candidates with a track record of scholarly publications in accredited journals, an h-index of 25 or higher from recognised data bases. A National Research Foundation (NRF) rating is considered an advantage
- Strong research areas and collaborations in the fields of analytical method development and applied environmental remediation.
- Recognition by local and international research entities, industry and governing bodies.
- Experience in engaging with and contributing to national regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior staff and maintaining a network of international academic collaborators is highly desirable.
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
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Brief Description
Responsibilities:
- The person appointed will be required to teach technical, creative and theoretical aspects of cinematography, with a specific emphasis on camerawork and lighting. The lecturer will champion the discipline of cinematography within the division. The person will be required to mentor student digital film productions and be involved in curriculum design and development, project assessments and be responsible for playing a leading role in steering the technical infrastructure in the division.
Candidate Attributes:
- Besides lecturing in Cinematography as a specialisation, the person appointed will also be required to teach in other courses, hence some background in critical theory, cinema studies, or other filmmaking disciplines would be beneficial.
- The post requires involvement with divisional and School portfolios as part of their academic citizenship. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to broader academic planning, and to teach in other courses in the School, as well as partake in general divisional meetings and operational processes.
- Who we want: industry experience, attributes and orientation
- We are looking for a professional with extensive experience as a Director of Photography across a variety of factual and fictional formats - minimum 5 years of film and television industry experience in the camera department.
- As a division preoccupied with ‘film as art’ we would like to see a diversity of work in your showreel that demonstrates an ability to execute different stylistic/aesthetic approaches, and illustrate your creative understanding of cinematography – i.e. one that views filmmaking as an expressive art form and not just a profession for hire.
- Apart from a core cinematography focus, the successful candidate should have a deep understanding of the whole filmmaking processes and be up to date with the latest digital video technologies, experience with pre-production / on-set production and, to some degree, post production workflows.
- We would like to find someone who would be able to help drive and update the development of our technological infrastructure, new ways of distribution and equipment check-out systems. The candidate should ideally also have an appropriate understanding and passion for the new emerging digital technologies and in new media delivery landscapes.
- Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups which includes people of colour and womxn as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
Academic qualifications, experience and attributes:
- As a minimum, have a Masters degree but candidates with a PhD (or in process of obtaining a doctorate qualification) will be given preference. Candidates who express interest in completing a doctoral degree and pursuing creative research will be given strong consideration.
- Some teaching experience is a prerequisite – although university-level teaching experience would be an advantage, it is not a requirement.
- This 100% position is ideally suited to someone from the industry wishing to transition to a full-time training and teaching career and would want to develop research and/or creative profile in film studies within a School of Arts.
- Be invested in the teaching process, and suited to managing student productions, as well trouble-shooting technological issues and contributing to video/film equipment training, maintenance and upgrading processes.
- Be a committed team player within the division, but also be invested in cross-disciplinary explorations within the School of Arts.
- Be able to start by January 2026.
Closing Date: 17 November 2025
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Brief Description
- The Faculty of Humanities invites applications for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. The purpose of this post is to provide support to the Teaching and Learning Unit, in collaboration with stakeholders, to further advance preventative and therapeutic interventions for students. The focus is on enhancing awareness, psycho-education and advocacy for mental health and wellness in alignment with the Mental Wellness Strategy for students and the Student Success Framework.
- The key areas of the post include: Advocacy, Psycho-education, Capacity building, Training, Counselling, Psychotherapy services.
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in clinical/counselling psychology
- A PhD in Clinical/Counselling Psychology will be an added advantage
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist
- Two to five years’ experience working as a clinical/counselling psychologist.
- Experience in the field of advocacy for mental health, training and student development practices in tertiary education would be an advantage.
- Formal or Informal experience in comparative interfaith and African spiritual care would be an advantage
- Experience in the facilitation and presentation of psycho-educational workshops with students in tertiary institutions would be an advantage.
- Excellent therapeutic and advanced clinical/counselling skills, in particular shorter-term/solution-focused skills
- Excellent crisis management and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to do occasional after-hours interventions/workshops/presentations.
- Computer literacy essential
- Knowledge of social media applications for advocacy would also be an advantage.
Closing Date : 20 October 2025
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The main purpose of this position is to:
- Provide leadership, direct and manage Campus Protection Services in the seamless, integrated and holistic provision of safety and security services with primary emphasis on students, staff, visitors and all University assets across the University’s precincts.
Key responsibilities and activities include the following:
- Develop and implement crime prevention strategies for the University and its surrounding perimeter. This includes facilitating engagement and an effective interface between the relevant stakeholders within the inner city and the University, which includes engagement with Community Policing Forums, the Mayor’s office; Private Security Providers, various Improvement District structures within the inner city amongst others.
- Lead the University’s safety and security strategies and initiatives during protests (both staff and student protests) in a way which protects life, limb and property and in a way which mitigates against reputational harm to the University.
- Management of security of VIP’s including members of Parliament; Foreign Diplomats; local and foreign High Net worth Individuals; CEO’s and Vice-Chancellors of other Institutions, amongst others.
- Lead the University’s safety and security strategies, initiatives and implementation for large public events convened on the campuses, or in the immediate vicinity of the campuses in collaboration with the relevant City and Regional authorities.
- Devise and oversee the implementation of strategic security services initiatives, both for physical and technical security, in pursuit of tactical protection of all students, staff, visitors and assets on all University properties.
- Spearhead the prevention and detection of crime on the campuses/property and the immediate perimeters of these. This requires the pre-emptive detection and management of crime syndicates within and outside of the University.
- Plan, manage and coordinate security operations on a 24-hour basis.
- Oversee the investigation of and report on security issues to the DVC: Systems and Operations; ensuring that the University’s Legal and Employee Relations Offices are provided with dockets that pass legal muster.
- Ensure effective liaison for security issues with, but not limited to, the JMPD, SAPS, fire department, government departments and the City Joint Operations Committee. Assumes a leadership role in crisis planning and incident response.
- Deployment of Smart Technologies to enable seamless, safe and controlled access and egress to the University.
- Overseeing effective budgeting and supply chain management.
Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree and advanced or Postgraduate Diploma in Security Management, Policing or equivalent (Master’s degree will be advantageous) .
- A minimum of 15 years in a security and/or crime prevention environment, with at least 10 years in a senior management position.
- Experience within higher education will be an added advantage.
- PSIRA Grade A certification
- Valid Code B Driver’s License
- The candidate must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and provide a police clearance certificate.
- The candidate must possess the technical skills and knowledge systems necessary to enable the University to stay abreast of security-related developments and trends in the sector.
- Ability to work on weekends, evenings and public holidays as and when necessary.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit.
- A member of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, rules and regulations including the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007, as amended
- Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster constructive working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports.
Closing date: 07 November 2025
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Department Description
- Wits Plus seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Director of Marketing and Business Development. This role will oversee the marketing of short courses for open enrolment and lead the business development team in engaging corporate clients for closed and bespoke courses. The Director will drive brand management and revenue growth through innovative marketing strategies and corporate partnerships, whilst ensuring alignment with the institution's mission to provide high-quality Lifelong Learning opportunities.
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement digital-first integrated marketing strategies and execution to position the Wits Plus brand, and promote short courses, including digital campaigns, content creation, and branding initiatives aimed at increasing enrolment and visibility.
- Lead and guide the business development team in identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships with corporates for bespoke and closed training solutions, including market analysis and relationship management.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to innovate product offerings, analyze market trends, and create business cases for new opportunities in higher education short courses.
- Oversee communications, media relations, and customer engagement efforts to enhance the institution's reputation and support enrolment goals.
- Monitor performance metrics, manage budgets, allocate resources effectively to achieve marketing goals and objectives, and managing marketing projects from conception to completion, including planning, execution and reporting.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master’s degree in marketing, digital business, communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing and/or business development, with experience in developing and implementing ideally within higher education or continuing education sectors, with a proven track record in promoting educational programmes or courses.
- Expertise in digital marketing, market research, and corporate relations; experience in short-course development or sales is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analytics and strategic planning to inform decision-making and drive growth.
- Experience is using data to drive improvements, data-led decision making to deliver lead generation and conversions to drive revenue growth.
Closing date: 14 November 2025 (close of business)
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