Vacancies Available at North West University

Apply by: 17 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple research projects from initiation to completion. Develop project plans, monitor milestones, manage risks, coordinate project meetings, and ensure timely achievement of project deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day research activities, maintain project documentation, prepare project reports, ensure compliance with institutional policies and funder requirements, and facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting internal individuals/staff members with research related activities. This includes the communication, administration, and deliverables of all research-related activities.
• Prepare and contribute to scientific manuscripts, technical reports, annual reports, funder reports, ethics reports, conference abstracts and other research outputs. Assist with the dissemination of research findings.

Administrative Support

• Manage documentation related to research projects, grants, and research protocols.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, organise meetings and workshops, prepare agendas and minutes, coordinate travel arrangements, and perform other administrative duties related to research project management.
• Maintain organised records of academic publications, presentations, and project-related materials, including the capturing of research outputs on the InfoEd database.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, process financial transactions, reconcile project expenditure, monitor available funds, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with NWU financial policies.
• Manage project finances using the Kuali Financial System, including requisitions, purchase orders, payments, financial reporting, and budget monitoring. Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Administrative support of interns, master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. 

Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate communication among research team members, collaborators, and academic departments.
• Liaise with funders, collaborating institutions, healthcare facilities, university support services and other stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of research projects.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies to disseminate research findings.

Resource Management 

• Coordinate procurement of research equipment and consumables, obtain quotations, liaise with suppliers, monitor deliveries, and ensure procurement complies with university procedures.
• Coordinate the allocation and utilisation of resources for research projects, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and uphold academic and ethical standards in research practices.
• Coordinate ethics applications, amendments and renewals. Monitor compliance with research governance requirements, institutional policies and funder regulations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research projects and processes of the research entity, such as scientific review and postgraduate student processes.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, budgets and deliverables. Compile progress reports, identify implementation risks, recommend corrective actions and ensure continuous quality improvement.

Compliance

• Ensure that all activities and documents adhere to university policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

Leadership and Team Coordination

• Coordinate and supervise research support staff, interns and postgraduate students. Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, facilitate communication, promote teamwork, and contribute to the achievement of research programme objectives.
• Coordinate and support interns, honours, Master's, doctoral and postdoctoral fellows. Monitor progress, provide project-related guidance, coordinate training activities, and facilitate research capacity development initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Nursing (NQF Level 9).
• Certificate in Project Management within the field of Nursing and Midwifery/Healthcare.
• Professional registration with the South African Nursing Counsil (SANC).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in academic research project management within the field of Nursing and Midwifery/Healthcare, including the coordination of large, externally funded nursing research projects, preparation and submission of annual progress and financial reports to the National Research Foundation (NRF) and other external funders, and coordination of multidisciplinary research teams and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in the financial management of research projects with budgets exceeding R3 million, including budget development, financial administration, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting in accordance with institutional and funder requirements.
• A minimum of one (1) year practical experience using Kuali Financial System.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience coordinating and supervising interns, Masters and PhD students and Post-Doctoral fellows.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with academic databases and literature review processes.
• Familiarity with academic research software and data management tools, including REDCap, Covidence, EndNote and SPSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and cloud-based storage system.
• Experience working or researching in the areas of nursing science.
• Experience with grant and proposal writing
• Experience in providing project management and administrative support to external funded projects
• Knowledge of academic publishing and research dissemination, including an understanding of transformative agreements between the university and publishing houses, journal accreditation, DHET subsidiary and the InfoEd database.
• Experience coordinating national or multi-site research projects in nursing and midwifery, including establishing and facilitating relationships between researchers and external stakeholders (e.g., hospitals), promoting knowledge translation and implementation of various research and community engagement projects.
• Knowledge on policies relating to student administration, finances and policies regarding the research environment.
• Knowledge of university financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of university procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience of writing and publication of scientific publications as lead and co-author in high impact national and international accredited journals.
• Conduct systematic reviews (SR) for publication in accredited journals as part of the SR teams.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making and accountability skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor progress effectively.

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Apply by: 17 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching and Learning:

• Present undergraduate modules in English language, linguistics, literature, or language education.
• Update learning materials, and assessments.
• Apply student-centred, multilingual and inclusive teaching practices.
• Monitor and support student academic success and progression.
• Ensure quality assessment practices aligned with institutional policies.

Academic Administration and Leadership:

• Participate in subject group and School meetings.
• Perform administrative duties related to modules and programmes.
• Contribute to quality assurance, moderation, and accreditation processes.
• Support institutional initiatives and academic citizenship.

Community engagement:

• Integrate community engagement into teaching and learning through service learning, work-integrated learning, teaching practice, school-based projects and community-linked assignments.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Education degree with specialisation in English (NQF Level 7).
• Registration with SACE.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in language teaching, specifically in English, at secondary school level or tertiary level as a lecturer (not a tutor), as a teacher or lecturer. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced disciplinary knowledge in English language, linguistics, literature and/or language education.
• Sound knowledge of higher education teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Understanding of curriculum development and alignment with NQF/HEQSF and institutional requirements.
• Knowledge of multilingual education, language policy, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, moderation and academic standards in higher education.

SKILLS:

• Ability to facilitate effective teaching and learning in face-to-face, blended, and/or online environments.
• Competence in assessment design, marking and feedback aligned with learning outcomes.
• Curriculum design and module development skills.
• Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Digital literacy and ability to use learning management systems and educational technologies (Microsoft and excel)
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism and integrity
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and Innovation.

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Apply by: 23 November 2026

Minimum requirements

APPLICATION

To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation:

• Edu-HRight: Postdoctoral Fellowship
• a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);
• a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;
• the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and
• a copy of your PhD qualification
• A certified copy of ID or Passport

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday 23 November 2026

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Apply by: 12 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director’s administration & organizational tasks

• Director's personal assistance/Secretary (including director’s diary, assist with information for keeping CV of director up to date).
• Annual research report in collaboration with the director - obtaining and supplying information (also list of collaborators).
• Receiving visitors and visitors’ administration.
• Enquiries – staff & students’ travelling bookings, etc.
• CEN website – maintaining and loading of new information.
• Organising workshops, courses, functions, strategic meetings, etc.
• Circulating all information to staff and students (symposiums, conferences. external courses, etc.).
• Drafting agendas and finalising minutes (in collaboration with the director).
• Network printer (maintenance, accessories and monthly meter readings), external printing and copying.
• Stationery – handling and ordering when necessary.
• Appointment scheduling (staff, students, meetings, research forums, etc.).
• Assistance with ANLP arrangements (biographical information of participants), ordering of material and clothing.
• Administering collaboration agreements on system.
• Catering for visitors and meetings.
• Vehicle bookings and key collection (departmental, NWU Fleet Vehicles & Hertz vehicle hiring).
• Secure and confidential dispatch of mail and documents / courier services.
• Handling venue bookings for CEN – electronic.
• IWMS-PLANON (Integrated Workplace Management System) - Reporting faults and maintenance.
• IT (Information Technology) support portal – reporting and requesting IT services.
• Updating and record keeping of the list of extraordinary appointments.
• Other information requested by the Research Support office, Higher Degree Administration (SALA) and International Office.
• Notice board – updating and new information.
• General office management and administration.
• Any other tasks received.

Postgraduate programme administration

• Enquiries: prospective students, current students and international students.
• Post-graduate applications – downloading lists and necessary documents.
• Student information.
• Status of students’ performance.
• Circulation of necessary information.
• Bursaries – NWU, Faculty, departmental and external where applicable.
• Exchange students.
• Turnitin submissions on eFundi.
• Title registrations – supply templates and record keeping.
• Any other student related matters.

KFS system – support with financial matters

• All KFS and other electronic transactions – including all types of documents regarding financial matters.
• Staff and student finances.

Research administration

• Conference contributions, attendances and presentations (staff speaking at conferences by invitation).
• Collecting publications for information lists and notice board.
• Compiling information for nominees of NWU and FHS research awards.

Record management

• Direct and redirect any information received or stored – HAD, Admin offices of Executive Dean of Health Sciences, VSS, and NWU Nextcloud. MS Teams (One Drive, SharePoint).

Occupational Health and Safety

• Adhere to all safety regulations and training drills when necessary.
• Report faults, breakage and other to OHS representative, other senior staff members applicable, and on IWMS.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4)
• An administrative certificate/diploma (NQF Level 5/6).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ administrative experience, including postgraduate student administration, general office management, and records management.

    ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Experience within higher education sector.
• Financial administration experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with post-graduate student administration / lifecycle (e.g. VSS).
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Power Point).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Ability to multi-task and still function effectively and accurate under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication, written and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of general financial principles & exposure to budgeting, reporting and analytical reviewing.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures.
• Positive disposition.
• Adaptability / Agility.
• Emotional intelligence.

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Apply by: 20 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced and General Information service

• The provision of a subject-specific information service and in-depth assistance to postgraduates, researchers and academic staff of assigned subjects by making use of the latest databases and subject-related information sources at the Education Library.
• The provision of an alert service as needed.
• Monitoring the latest developments in information technology.
• Dealing with general information requests, the discerning handling of electronic requests, diverse and day users and the use of printed and electronic sources for answering requests from all categories of users.
• Arrange and provide training for academic staff in the faculty.
• Conduct duties at the Information Desk when required.
• Keeping daily statistics of information transactions on the statistical tool
• Liaison with Faculties regarding their information needs.
• Conducting information needs analysis for the faculty on a yearly basis.
• Articulate and promote, within the library and across campus, the library's role in developing student literacy skills.
• Ad Hoc Tasks requested by the Director Information and Learning Services or Manager Information Services.
• Willingness to work evening shifts and Saturdays.
• Provide monthly Lib Appointment statistics.

Train and educate clients in the use of information resources and services (Information Literacy Support)

• Develop a yearly training plan for library users.
• Organize and conduct information literacy programmes and training workshops for the assigned faculty.
• Co-ordinate and provide training for compulsory modules with information literacy components (e.g. ALDE).
• Continuous informal instruction and orientation to visitors, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the use of the library and information sources.
• Training class groups formally, according to need, in the use of relevant databases to empower them to work independently.
• In collaboration with other Librarians at other campuses develop and conduct generic training sessions for the entire faculty simultaneously.
• Schedule monthly sessions and keep statistics of the group and individual training
• Participate in library orientation, Open Days and EPEs.
• Formal training of individual users or groups in information skills on relevant information sources to empower them to be skilled in information retrieval.
• Update information literacy statistics on the statistical platforms.
• Attend training initiatives for information literacy when organised.
• Ensure information literacy outcomes are embedded in some modules in the assigned Faculty of Education. 
• Conduct information literacy programmes in different student environments.
• Train library users on current technological tools related to teaching and learning.
• Provide guidance to users on inter-library loan (ILL) options. 
• Statistical report prepared for the faculty board quarterly.
• Conduct regular training evaluation.
• Market and promote library surveys in the faculty.

Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement

• Contribute to the development of a yearly marketing plan.
• Liaise with academic staff and researchers on their information and training needs, collection building, test databases and introduction of the library and its services.
• Liaison with lecturers and researchers of different schools and focus groups with regard to their information and training needs, collection development and trial databases.
• Participate in marketing initiatives on the assigned campus.
• Attendance at Faculty events and meetings including all Faculty Boards, all Faculty Teaching and Learning Meetings and others and providing a report.
• Participation in the ILS Knowledge Sharing Platform.
• Participate in Faculty Librarian meetings with Faculty Librarians at other campuses.
• Plan, support and participate in library marketing events.
• Collaborate with other librarians internally and externally.
• Update library content on assigned platforms.
• Regular onboarding of new academics in your respective faculty.
• Regular faculty visits on predetermined days (rove and roam).
• Tailor-make training programmes to accommodate all students and staff.
• Communicate the availability of new research tools to the faculty.

Collection Management

• Implement proactive measures to identify gaps in the collection and make recommendations for acquisition.
• Involvement with the identification and selection of subject related databases.
• Recommendation of new information material.
• Continuous needs assessment of the latest information material.
• Sending recommendations to Information Resources and continuous control of status of orders.
• Management of the available funds in the book budget of the appointed faculties and subject groups.
• Weeding and maintenance of the state and usability of sources and the withdrawal of unused material.
• Identifying latest trends in collection development and management.
• Evaluate collections of information resources of your faculties once per year.
• Draft and submit collection development plan to the Manager.
• Regular attendance of trainings offered by different database vendors.
• Maintain and update different faculty Libguides.
• Regular liaison with the faculty on the availability of their information resources needs.
• Conduct collection review exercises in line with the LIS DOP.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Participate in Library OHS Meetings.
• Be part of an OHS sub-committee (e.g. First Aid).
• Provide regular OHS reports as required.
• Report any OHS matters to the Department OHS Chair.
• Participate in OHS activities for example fire drill.

Research Support Services

• Raise awareness in the faculty on Open Access platforms in the LIS such as transformative agreements.
• Collaborate with the research and open scholarship teams to deliver workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one support focused on enhancing their research capabilities. 
• Provide advanced information literacy to postgraduates and researchers.
• Arrange for the training of users in the use of citation software in the faculty.
• Co-ordinate ROSS services within the faculty.
• Collaborate with Research Visibility and Open Scholarship (ROSS).
• Provide researcher and faculty or school bibliometric reports.
• Compile and submit monthly statistics on research support services to Line Manager.

Human Resources Management

• Supervise, develop and train subordinates in collaboration with Manager: Information Services. 
• Manage the Information and Lending Services staff.
• Develop roasters for staff.
• Leave management.
• Performance contracting of staff. 
• Identify staff training opportunities for assigned staff.
• Participate in the induction of new staff members.
• Coordinate the recruitment of student assistants in the Teaching and Learning Commons.
• Supervision of student assistants and interns.
• Follow up on student assistant contract.

Minimum requirements

• A B. Lib, B. Inf, (NQF level 7) or any bachelors’ degree plus postgraduate diploma qualification in Library and/ or any Information Science (NQF level 8).
• Membership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in general and advanced information service to academic users on different levels.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ working experience in as many sections of an academic library.

ADDED ADVANTAGED/PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Library and/or Information Science.
• Knowledge of changing trends in the library environment.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of different printed and electronic information sources, including the search logic thereof.
• The ability to keep and update relevant information regarding users and information sources ready and effectively.
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of the latest developments regarding information technology. 
• Knowledge of and insight into the academic structure and research activities on the campus.
• The ability to liaise with assigned academic departments on all library matters.
• The ability to function as part of a team or independently.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Strong inclination towards client services.
• Insight into the research needs of postgraduates.
• Time management.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills.
• The ability to interact with users on different levels and to assess users’ information literacy skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Comprehension of the broader context of the academic learning environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• An appreciation of knowledge and learning, computer / technologically oriented.
• Organizational skills, client-service oriented; ability to provide formal training; adaptability; team player.
• Good interpersonal relations; ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ethical; ability to work at different levels; good insight into needs to postgraduate users.

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Apply by: 23 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement.

• Establish, manage, and sustain relationships with grass-roots community partners, including NGOs, PBOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
• Represent the unit at public meetings and engagements with local and provincial government departments, traditional leadership structures, and civil society forums. Apply cultural, political, and contextual awareness to support effective, ethical, and inclusive community engagement.

Facilitation, Interpretation and Conflict Support

• Act as facilitator and interpreter during meetings, workshops, and training sessions where language, cultural context, or power dynamics require mediation. 
• Support conflict resolution processes within community and stakeholder engagements through diplomatic facilitation and referral to appropriate institutional structures where required.                                 

Stakeholder Forum Coordination and Governance

• Coordinate the onboarding, registration, training, and ongoing support of civil society organisations participating in the NWU
• Community Stakeholder Forum. Maintain and administer the stakeholder forum database, ensuring that records, compliance documentation, and governance requirements are accurate, current, and audit ready. Coordinate communication with forum members and organise a minimum of three annual stakeholder meetings (one per campus) for networking, capacity development, and information sharing.

Community-Based and Participatory Research Support

• Support and facilitate community-based and participatory research initiatives conducted in and with communities. 
• Assist with research scoping related to environmental, civil society, and broader societal issues, and coordinate fieldworkers for externally contracted community engagement research projects. 
• Ensure ethical engagement practices and alignment with institutional research and societal impact objectives. 

Data Management, Verification, and Institutional Reporting

• Maintain, update, verify, and extract secure, accurate, and comprehensive data on all NWU community engagement activities and projects within the centralised CE database.
• Ensure data integrity through professional verification, validation, and interpretation processes.
• Produce reliable reports for institutional, faculty, and executive management, directly supporting statutory, annual, and integrated reporting, and mitigating audit, compliance, and reputational risk. 
• This role extends beyond routine administrative data capturing and requires the professional verification, validation, interpretation, and synthesis of complex community engagement data to support institutional decision-making and statutory reporting.

Training, Capacity Development, and Digital Storytelling

• Provide training and guidance to faculties, staff, students, and community partners on community engagement policies, guidelines, terminology, and approved methodologies in order to capture data on the database correctly. 
• Design and facilitate workshops on digital storytelling as an institutional tool for capturing, evidencing, and communicating community engagement impact, and support its application in research and engagement initiatives.

Quality Assurance, Due Diligence, and Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Undertake ad hoc and investigative tasks related to partnership due diligence, community needs assessments, and quality assurance. 
• Contribute to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements and other compliance-related activities as assigned, exercising professional judgement and discretion in support of the department’s mandate.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with communities, including an understanding of community structures, cultures, stakeholder relationships, cultural and organisational politics, and conflict resolution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in engaging with NGOs, civil society organisations, traditional and political leaders; public speaking and facilitation; and data management, filtering and interpretation across databases, with knowledge of civil society operations and the Department of Social Development.
• Proficiency in Setswana and other indigenous languages.
• A valid driver’s licence.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to work independently while applying NWU policies and guidelines.
• Strong data capturing, interpretation and report-writing skills, particularly in relation to external stakeholders.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a driver’s licence and the ability to traverse different terrains.
• Knowledge of community, culture, and understanding of its functioning.
• The ability to understand development versus charity; keen observer.
• Knowledge of asset-based development approaches.
• The ability to handle public relations and do public speaking.
• The ability to organise meetings and write reports.
• The ability to understand the CE strategy of the NWU and sustainability.   

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of social justice and ethic of care.
• Build respectful and equitable relationships with multi-stakeholders.
• Personal integrity and honesty.
• Respect for all, enjoying community interaction.
• Responsible in upholding NWU values and brand promise.
• Exercises professional judgement in complex stakeholder environments.
• Precision handling of data with research integrity and ethical responsibility.

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Apply by: 26 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision.
• Research and innovation
• Social responsiveness and industry involvement.
• Academic leadership, management, and administration.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Social Work.
• Registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• At least two publications and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ generic social work practice experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in social work
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

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Apply by: 18 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emerging technology monitoring EMRG (SFIA Level 5)

• Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies. Assesses and documents the impacts, threats and opportunities to the organisation. Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others.

Specialist Advice TECH (SFIA level 5)

• Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.

Project Management PRMG (SFIA Level 5)

• Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects. Provides effective leadership to the project team. Adopts appropriate project management methods and tools. Manages the change control process and assesses and manages risks. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders. Ensures project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate stakeholders. Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used and takes action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.

Network design NTDS (SFIA level 5)

• Produces, or approves network providers', network architectures, topologies and configuration databases for own area of responsibility. Specifies design parameters for network connectivity, capacity, speed, interfacing, security and access, in line with business requirements. Assesses network-related risks and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. Creates multiple design views to address the different stakeholders' concerns and to handle both functional and non-functional requirements.

Radio Frequency Engineering RFEN (SFIA level 5)

• Monitors system performance recommends equipment modifications and changes to operating procedures, servicing methods and schedules. Develops maintenance schedules and procedures. Approves equipment upgrades and modifications. Reviews industry and national standards on relevant RF protocols and regulations. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of RF devices and software.

Network Support NTAS (SFIA Level 5)

• Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for network support and operation. Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

Systems Installation and Removal HSIN (SFIA Level 5)

• Takes responsibility for installation and/or decommissioning projects. Provides effective team leadership, including information flow to and from the customer during project work. Develops and implements quality plans and method statements. Monitors the effectiveness of installations and ensures that appropriate recommendations for change are made.

Configuration Management CFMG (SFIA Level 5)

• Plans the capture and management of CIs and related information. Agrees scope of configuration management processes and the configuration items (CIs) and related information to be controlled. Identifies, evaluates and manages the adoption of appropriate tools, techniques and processes (including automation) for configuration management. Contributes to the development of configuration management strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines.

Supplier Management SUPP (SFIA Level 5)

• Provides Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets. Manages the operational relationships between suppliers and ensures potential disputes or conflicts are raisedand resolved. Performs benchmarking and makes use of supplier performance data to ensure that performance is adequately monitored and regularly reviewed. Use suppliers' expertise to support and inform development roadmaps. Manages implementation of supplier service improvement actions. Identifies constraints and opportunities when negotiating or renegotiating contracts.

Minimum requirements

• A 3-year bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF level 7) OR a diploma in IT (NQF level 6) OR six (6) years of equivalent IT certifications, plus 2–3 years’ equivalent IT certifications with relevant experience.
• A certificate in Project Management (NQF Level 5).
• A certificate in Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) (NQF Level 5).
• A certificate in Juniper or Cisco Engineering, or an equivalent engineering certification (NQF Level 5).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ infrastructure project management experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an IT enterprise environment.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A certificate in Firewall Administration, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco, or Fortinet (NQF Level 5).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management (Advanced): IT Network, Firewall implementation projects.
• Team Leadership (Advanced).
• Network operations and maintenance (Advanced): Netbox, GitHub, Nagios.
• Mentoring (Advanced).
• Firewall (Advanced): Maintain, Monitor and configure.
• Cumulus Networking (Advanced): Configure, Maintain, Install, Implement.
• Leaf and Spine Architecture (Advanced): Configure, Maintain, Install, Implement.
• Automation Technologies (Advanced): Ansible, Netbox, API integration.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Autonomy:

• Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.

Influence:

• Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.

Complexity:

• Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.

Knowledge:

• Is fully familiar with recognised industry bodies of knowledge both generic and specific. Actively seeks out new knowledge for own personal development and the mentoring or coaching of others. Develops a wider breadth of knowledge across the industry or business. Applies knowledge to help to define the standards which others will apply.

Business skills:

• Demonstrates leadership. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement.
• Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives.
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Assesses and evaluates risk. Proactively ensures security is appropriately addressed within their area by self and others. Engages or works with security specialists as necessary. Contributes to the security culture of the organisation.

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Apply by: 18 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emerging technology monitoring EMRG (SFIA Level 5)

• Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies. Assesses and documents the impacts, threats and opportunities to the organisation. Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others.

Specialist Advice TECH (SFIA level 5)

• Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.

Project Management PRMG (SFIA Level 5)

• Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects. Provides effective leadership to the project team. Adopts appropriate project management methods and tools. Manages the change control process and assesses and manages risks. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders. Ensures project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate stakeholders. Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used and takes action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.

Network design NTDS (SFIA level 5)

• Produces, or approves network providers', network architectures, topologies and configuration databases for own area of responsibility. Specifies design parameters for network connectivity, capacity, speed, interfacing, security and access, in line with business requirements. Assesses network-related risks and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. Creates multiple design views to address the different stakeholders' concerns and to handle both functional and non-functional requirements.

Radio Frequency Engineering RFEN (SFIA level 5)

• Monitors system performance recommends equipment modifications and changes to operating procedures, servicing methods and schedules. Develops maintenance schedules and procedures. Approves equipment upgrades and modifications. Reviews industry and national standards on relevant RF protocols and regulations. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of RF devices and software.

Network Support NTAS (SFIA Level 5)

• Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for network support and operation. Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

Systems Installation and Removal HSIN (SFIA Level 5)

• Takes responsibility for installation and/or decommissioning projects. Provides effective team leadership, including information flow to and from the customer during project work. Develops and implements quality plans and method statements. Monitors the effectiveness of installations and ensures that appropriate recommendations for change are made.

Configuration Management CFMG (SFIA Level 5)

• Plans the capture and management of CIs and related information. Agrees scope of configuration management processes and the configuration items (CIs) and related information to be controlled. Identifies, evaluates and manages the adoption of appropriate tools, techniques and processes (including automation) for configuration management. Contributes to the development of configuration management strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines.

Supplier Management SUPP (SFIA Level 5)

• Provides Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets. Manages the operational relationships between suppliers and ensures potential disputes or conflicts are raisedand resolved. Performs benchmarking and makes use of supplier performance data to ensure that performance is adequately monitored and regularly reviewed. Use suppliers' expertise to support and inform development roadmaps. Manages implementation of supplier service improvement actions. Identifies constraints and opportunities when negotiating or renegotiating contracts.

Minimum requirements

• A 3-year bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF level 7) OR a diploma in IT (NQF level 6) OR six (6) years of equivalent IT certifications, plus 2–3 years’ equivalent IT certifications with relevant experience.
• A certificate in Project Management (NQF Level 5).
• A certificate in Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) (NQF Level 5).
• A certificate in Firewall Administration, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco, or Fortinet (NQF Level 5).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ infrastructure project management experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in an IT enterprise environment.
• 2–3 years’ experience applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) and ISO/IEC 27001.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A certificate in Juniper or Cisco Engineering, or an equivalent engineering certification (NQF Level 5).
• 2–3 years’ experience implementing or working with Zero Trust.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management (Advanced): Cyber Security projects, Firewall projects.
• Team Leadership (Advanced).
• Network operations and maintenance (Advanced): Netbox, GitHub, Nagios.
• Mentoring (Advanced).
• Next Generation Firewall (Advanced): Maintain, Monitor and configure.
• Cumulus Networking (Advanced): Troubleshoot.
• Leaf and Spine Architecture (Advanced): Troubleshoot.
• Automation Technologies (Advanced): Ansible, Netbox, API integration.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Autonomy:

• Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.

Influence:

• Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.

Complexity:

• Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.

Knowledge:

• Is fully familiar with recognised industry bodies of knowledge both generic and specific. Actively seeks out new knowledge for own personal development and the mentoring or coaching of others. Develops a wider breadth of knowledge across the industry or business. Applies knowledge to help to define the standards which others will apply.

Business skills:

• Demonstrates leadership. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Assesses and evaluates risk. Proactively ensures security is appropriately addressed within their area by self and others. Engages or works with security specialists as necessary. Contributes to the security culture of the organisation.

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Apply by: 16 November 2026

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the project theme.
• Lead and co-author peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Contribute to grant development, policy briefs, and research dissemination.
• Support postgraduate supervision and interdisciplinary collaboration where appropriate.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Development Studies, Development Economics or a related field (awarded within the past five years).
• Strong publication record or clear potential for high-impact research output.
• Experience in quantitative or qualitative or mixed-methods research.
• Demonstrated interest in informal finance, small enterprises and local community economic development.

Fellowship details

• Full-time, two-year fellowship, subject to satisfactory progress. Extension may be considered where exceptional scholarly performance has been demonstrated and funding is available for a third year.
• The stipend is aligned with the University’s postdoctoral fellowship scale (R320 000.00 per per annum, tax-free).
• The successful candidate will be issued with a student number and will have access to University resources. A dedicated office space will be provided.
• Candidates are responsible for accommodation, personal travel and expenses not covered by the postdoctoral fellowship agreement.

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Apply by: 20 November 2026

Minimum requirements

The postdoctoral fellow:

• must have completed a doctoral degree related to higher education research within the last five years;
• must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of CHEPD;
• must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance including a relevant publication record preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal articles; and
• must demonstrate English language proficiency, computer literacy as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.

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Apply by: 12 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative support

• Administrative support to the Deputy School Director, Subject group leadership and school Management across the three NWU campuses – in terms of a variety of issues such as examination papers, study material, task agreements, requests from management, staff files.            

Liaising with School management, staff and students

• Liaise with Subject Group Leaders and Coordinators and staff as well as students about a variety of issues.

Arranging appointments, meetings and functions

• Support the PA of the Director in arranging the mentioned issues reflecting precision, creativity and holistic thinking.

Administration of Subject Group meetings

• Agenda development, venue organisation and minute taking at Subject Groups.

Finance

• Manage the NWU-finance system (KFS) in liaison with the School’s financial officer.

Administer temporary appointments in the School

• Manage the administration of temporary academics and student assistants and marking assistants in the School – in combination with Mafikeng Campus administrator. (Verification and documentation of forms).

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4). 
• A minimum of two (2) years' office administration experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A post-school qualification related to administration.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer proficiency in MS Office (and possibly a Learning Management System)
• Excellent language proficiency in an African language and English or Afrikaans 
• Ability to use written language correctly.
• Demonstrates independence in completing tasks while contributing positively to team efforts.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Outstanding human relationships.
• Conflict management skills.

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Apply by: 15 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operational activities:

• Perform routine gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses and maintain assigned laboratory equipment and facilities. Ensure laboratory and instrument readiness through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, first-line troubleshooting, system suitability and performance verification, equipment start-up and shutdown procedures, and operational status checks. Monitor carrier and support gases, hydrogen generators, laboratory utilities and environmental conditions where applicable, coordinate equipment servicing and repairs, and maintain the operational readiness, safety and functionality of assigned laboratories,

Research & Innovation:

• Support the development, optimisation, verification and implementation of GC-MS sample-preparation and analytical methods. Investigate analytical problems, improve existing workflows and contribute technical expertise to research planning, data quality and the expansion of departmental analytical capabilities.

Teaching & Learning:

• Train undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and researchers in GC-MS sample preparation, instrument operation, software use, data processing, laboratory safety and good laboratory practice. Supervise new users, assess competency where applicable, and ensure compliance with laboratory rules and assigned laboratory duties.     

Laboratory Administration:

• Manage laboratory inventories, reagents, consumables, gases, standards and laboratory supplies. Maintain equipment logbooks, maintenance records, quality documentation, training records and asset registers. Verify laboratory assets, coordinate procurement and service requirements, record equipment faults in institutional asset management systems where applicable, and ensure laboratories remain organised, adequately stocked and operational. 

Quality control:

• Implement and maintain applicable quality-control and quality-assurance procedures, including system suitability testing, quality-control samples, acceptance criteria, equipment records, traceability and controlled documentation. Contribute to the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025-aligned laboratory practices where applicable. 

Ad hoc tasks:

• Perform reasonable additional duties related to the GC-MS platform, laboratory operations, departmental projects and institutional priorities, as directed by the Research Director or delegated line manager.

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Comply with and support laboratory health, safety and environmental requirements. Conduct or contribute to risk assessments, incident reporting, chemical and compressed-gas safety, hydrogen-generator safety, waste management, emergency preparedness and corrective actions within the assigned laboratories.

Minimum requirements

• A diploma / advanced certificate in Biochemistry / Analytical Chemistry (NQF Level 6).
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in basic laboratory skills and management, including the day-to-day operation and management of an analytical research laboratory.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), including routine operation, analysis, data pre-processing, method development (research), maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in GC-TOFMS and GC-MS/MS-based metabolomics of biological samples, such as biofluids, tissues or cultured cells, including metabolite extraction, preparation of quality control samples, derivatisation, data acquisition and metabolomics data processing.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in training staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the operation and application of 1D and 2D, GC-MS.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in gas and utility management, including monitoring GC carrier and support gases, regulators, gas purification traps, gas distribution systems and hydrogen generators.        

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in shared research-platform management, including managing instrument access, scheduling, user support, consumables, operational risks and platform continuity.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in LECO GC-TOFMS instruments and ChromaTOF and/or ChromaTOF Sync software.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in Agilent GC-MS/MS instruments and MassHunter software.
• A Registration with HPCSA / SACNASP.
• Membership of MSA, ChromSA, SASBMB.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:  

• Advanced knowledge of one-dimensional and two-dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) – application, performance monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, basic repairs.
• Advanced knowledge of 1D/2D GC-TOF-MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation, data acquisition, analytical workflows and method development.
• Excellent computer skills with proven competency in mass spectrometric data processing.
• Ability to train users, demonstrate analytical procedures and assess competency before granting independent instrument access.
• Record-keeping of equipment booking, usage logs, results and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of GC carrier and support gases, gas purity requirements, regulators, gas traps, gas distribution systems, cylinder handling and hydrogen-generator operation.
• Knowledge of biological sample preparation for GC-MS applications including liquid-liquid - and solid phase extraction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Language proficient in a multi-lingual environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned instruments, laboratories and technical responsibilities.
• Natural innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ and technical advancement.

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Apply by: 15 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operational activities:

• Perform routine molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cell culture and bioenergetics procedures, and maintain assigned laboratory equipment and facilities. Ensure laboratory and equipment readiness through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, first-line troubleshooting, performance verification, equipment start-up and shutdown procedures, and operational status checks. Monitor laboratory gases, utilities, and environmental conditions where applicable, coordinate equipment servicing and repairs, and maintain the operational readiness, safety and functionality of assigned laboratories.

Research & Innovation:

• Assist with the development, optimisation, validation and implementation of molecular biology protocols and laboratory workflows. Support new analytical capabilities within molecular biology, cell culture and bioenergetics research. Contribute technical expertise to research projects and method improvements.

Teaching & Learning:

• Train and support undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and researchers in laboratory techniques, equipment operation, laboratory safety, good laboratory practice and quality procedures. Supervise new users, assess competency where applicable, and ensure compliance with laboratory rules and assigned laboratory duties.     

Laboratory Administration:

• Manage laboratory inventories, reagents, consumables, gases, standards and laboratory supplies. Maintain equipment logbooks, maintenance records, quality documentation, training records and asset registers. Verify laboratory assets, coordinate procurement and service requirements, record equipment faults in institutional asset management systems where applicable, and ensure laboratories remain organised, adequately stocked and operational. 

Quality control:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures, equipment records, quality control measures, traceability and documentation in accordance with departmental quality systems and ISO/IEC 17025 principles where applicable. 

Ad hoc tasks:

• Perform additional duties related to laboratory operations, departmental projects and institutional priorities as directed by the Research Director or delegated line manager.

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Comply with laboratory biosafety, chemical safety and occupational health requirements. Support risk assessments, waste management, incident reporting, emergency preparedness and safe operation of laboratory facilities.

Minimum requirements

• A diploma / advanced certificate in molecular biology in biochemistry (NQF Level 6).
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in basic laboratory skills and management, including the day-to-day operation and management of a molecular biology research laboratory.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in molecular biology techniques, including NA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid quantification and other related molecular biology techniques.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in protein biochemistry techniques, including protein extraction and purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, immunodetection and biochemical enzyme analyses.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in training staff, undergraduate, postgraduate students and researchers in laboratory techniques.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in research method development, including the development, optimisation and validation of laboratory protocols.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in shared research platform support, including the management and maintenance of shared laboratory equipment and the provision of technical support to researchers and other platform users.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in cell culture techniques, including mammalian cell culture, aseptic techniques and the maintenance of cell lines.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bioenergetics instrumentation, including the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Seahorse XF and/or Oroboros O2k systems.
• Research experience in mammalian metabolism, mitochondrial function, cancer metabolism or metabolic disease.
• Registrations with HPCSA / SACNASP.
• Membership of SASBMB, SASBMB.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:  

• Advanced knowledge of molecular biology an protein biochemistry techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, quantitative PCR (qPCR), gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid analysis, protein extraction, protein quantification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and immunodetection techniques.
• Ability to optimise, troubleshoot and implement molecular biology protocols.
• Ability to maintain specialised molecular biology equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance and first-line troubleshooting
• Ability to train users, demonstrate analytical procedures and assess competency before granting independent instrument access.
• Record keeping of equipment booking, usage logs, results and quality documentation.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with scientific software used for molecular biology data acquisition and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Language proficient in a multi-lingual environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned instruments, laboratories and technical responsibilities.
• Natural innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ and technical advancement.

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Apply by: 12 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching

• Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students

Research

• Conduction research and supervision of postgraduate students.

Organisational & management tasks:

• Assist with management tasks.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Pure Mathematics, specialising in Algebra, Topology and Analysis (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A PhD in Pure Mathematics: Algebra, Topology & Analysis (NQF Level 10).
• PHD Registered.
• Membership of SAMS & AMS.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:  

• Latex, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Matlab.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork.
• Organisational Skills.
• Communication.
• Leadership.
• Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity).

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Apply by: 20 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision:

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

Research and innovation:

• Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles. 
• Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

Social responsiveness and industry involvement:

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Academic leadership, management, and administration:

• Participate in faculty and school committees. 

Minimum requirements

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• A minimum of 5 years’ research and innovation experience with a stable publication record, including published articlesand supervision of M and PhD students  to completion/graduation.
• A minimum of 3 years’ generic Clinical Psychology practice experience – direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• A minimum of 3 years’ research and innovation experience with at least 2 published articles and supervision of at least 1 master’s student to completion/graduation.
• A minimum of 3 years’ generic Clinical Psychology practice experience – direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Clinical Psychology – Senior Lecturer.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in psychology.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written). 
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU. 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).  

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team. 
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure. 

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Apply by: 13 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Undergraduate Programme

• Maintaining knowledge, skills and competencies in a discipline/field relevant to module allocated and in effective teaching-learning practices in that discipline/field.
• Designing, developing, evaluating and improving curricula in line with current trends and disease profiles.
• Utilise knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning practices to develop education resources in the School of Nursing.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver courses and programs designed for flexible delivery using a range of teaching and learning methodologies within the Undergraduate Programme within the School of Nursing.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of modules including the preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, assessment and marking.
• Coordination of module review and re-development processes.
• Provide timely academic counselling and advice to students.
• Develop a network of contacts to support and contribute to the delivery and development of modules; and work with the staff at the School of Nursing in the smooth operation of the undergraduate programme.
• Provide service to the university by contributing to the definition and achievement of its goals and enable it to be a healthy organisation. This includes being a member of or chair of University committees and working parties, as well as taking on roles such as key coordination roles within the University.

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

• Engaging the Community and Industry by liaising with relevant stakeholders including Industry, government, university, education and community bodies and the South African Nursing Council; and to initiate, foster and enhance national links with relevant industry, government, university and community bodies that can assist in the advancement of the School of Nursing.
• Sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice.
• Initiates and actively participate in the community engagement projects and development activities to the benefit of the communities.

Research and Scholarship  

• Engages in Research and Scholarship activities including conducting research and disseminating research outcomes in a relevant and appropriate manner.
• Attract and supervise higher degree students; enhance the research profile of the School of Nursing.
• A track record of research activity, including refereed publications, external grants; and a number of post graduate students delivered.
• Developing and maintaining strategic and productive partnerships, connections and relationships with people, groups and organisations at local, national and international levels.
• Developing and exploiting intellectual property.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment that is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement in research, in line with NWU strategy.

Professional Nursing Practice

• Management and administration by planning, reviewing and managing resources to facilitate teaching and learning in the School; advise and support on innovation and good practice in teaching and learning and research.
• Represent the School of Nursing in relevant internal and external groups, meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of the School through academic leadership and participation in strategic platforms.
• Be involved in practical accompaniment of students at different clinical accredited facilities as allocated to the School of Nursing undergraduate programme.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with the NWU health and safety protocols. Promote safety practice by students, teaching and learning in clinical practice must adhere to safety protocols.
• Reporting of incidents as required by the profession.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Psychiatry and Community Nursing Science (NQF level 8).
• An Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (NQF level 7/8).
• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science (NQF level 9).
• A Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma in a specialty qualification in either Midwifery or Primary Care (NQF level 6/8).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Assessor and Moderator.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience in an area of specialisation as a Professional Nurse.

In addition to the above:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Postgraduate supervision of Masters students - should have supervised at least 1 Masters student to completion.
• Applicants should have published at least 2 articles.

LECTURER:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• A PhD in Nursing Science (NQF level 10). 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Facilitate teaching and learning module in the School of Nursing.
• Facilitate clinical teaching and learning activities in allocated modules.
• Clinical facilitation of skills in a simulation laboratory.
• Competence to carry out quality assurance of teaching and learning.
•  Computer literacy skills, with the ability to use various Microsoft programmes.
• Communicating appropriately and effectively with students, other staff and individuals inside and outside the University.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Demonstration of high standard of interpersonal and communications skills.
• The ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

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Apply by: 18 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching modules in Accounting Education related fields.
• Teaching at all levels in higher education.
• Supervising master’s and PhD students.

Research and Post Graduate Supervision

• Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research in Accounting Education.

Stakeholder relations (Community Engagement)

• Involvement in community engagement or implementation of expertise.

Administration tasks

• General office administration.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Accounting Education or a rrelevant PhD in Education with focus in Accounting Education.
• A minimum of  three (3) years’ in lecturing experience at university level and teaching experience of accounting at a secondary school.
• Completed supervision of a Master’s and involvement in PhD supervision.
• Evidence of research outputs published in DHET accredited sources.
• Involvement in impactive community engagement initiatives/projects.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Accreditations with any other Education related professional bodies.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Partake lecturing in under and postgraduate in any of the fields: Accounting in Education, Contribute to the development of curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the Economic and Management Sciences in Education subject group and updating the curriculum requirements for various degrees within the university and faculty’s teaching and learning strategy.
• Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
• Knowledge, skills and practical experience in the field of Accounting Education, Economics Education, Business Education or Economics and Management Sciences Education.
• Quality assurance of teaching material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing requirements for NWU teaching and learning policies.
• Contribute to the developing of new under and post graduate level degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as short learning programs in Commerce in Education.
• Knowledge and competence of integrating ICT platforms in teaching and learning, evaluate and assist course material of colleagues to be improved.
• Supervision experience at Masters’ completed students and completed /involvement in supervision of a PhD supervision.
• A proven research track record in accredited journals and conference proceedings.
• Voluntarily participate in curriculum related community engagement with the view of achieving the school’s objectives in relations to the faculty’s and university’s overall vision and mission.
• Embraces engaged scholarship involving academic staff, civic engagement involving students’ community service, and professional engagement involving staff using their professional expertise.
• Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.
• Expertise and competencies to offer mentoring to students and colleagues.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Creative, innovative and critical thinking.
• Team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
• Leadership skills.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

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Apply by: 15 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General Information Service

• The provision of a general information service to academic staff, undergraduates, postgraduate students and library visitors by making use of the latest databases and subject-related information sources. 
• Assistance with the location and sending of already identified articles to postgraduates and other users.
• Assistance with the location of books on the shelves.
• Continuous library orientation to visitors and students / academic staff from other universities visiting the campus.
• Provide occasional support at branch libraries
• Assist with ILL and Document Delivery Services.

Basic Information Literacy Training

• Observation of all users at workstations for pro-active assistance.
• Continuous instruction and orientation to visitors, undergraduate and honours students in the use of the library and information sources.
• Conduct individual training for students and staff
• Assist Faculty Librarians with training in ALDE/ALDA
• Assistance to users when experiencing problems with MS Word, eFundi, and PowerPoint as well as other technical problems whilst completing their assignments or downloading information
• Assist with training in the residences in the evenings
• Assist with Distance Education students.

Technical Support

• Booking of training rooms/collaborative rooms
• Assistance with technical problems as experienced in the Teaching and Learning Commons
• Technical care of the public workstations and printers regarding the provision of paper and toners
• Assistance with technical problems as experienced in the public information area
• Formal reporting of all printer and computer problems (CALL IT).

Collection Building

• Identification of gaps in the information collection as they become evident during information supply.
• Selection and recommendation of suitable resources for acquisition by Librarians: Faculty Services.
• Participate in weeding and shelf reading.

Marketing and Advocacy

• Participate in all Library Events including Orientation and Open Days
• Conduct marketing campaigns and awareness of the Teaching and Learning Commons
• Assist with surveys and interviews. 

Administrative and ad hoc tasks

• Ad hoc tasks as required by the Librarian or the Manager.
• Capturing of personal statistics regarding information supply on Insights.
• Assisting with student assistants training.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Bachelor of Information Science, or a Bachelor's degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (NQF Level 8).
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in providing general information services to academic users at different levels.
• Membership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Additional Information Sciences qualification.
• Knowledge of the academic structure of the University.
• Service in as many sections of Academic Library as possible

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of different printed and electronic information sources, including the search logic thereof
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office, Groupwise and web technology
• Effective handling of technical problems regarding computers and printers
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
• The ability to function as part of a team or independently
• The ability to interact with users on different levels and to assess users’ information literacy skills.

 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong inclination towards client services
• Be helpful and show empathy
• Be able to function under pressure
• Good judgement and creative approach to solving problems.

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Apply by: 16 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules and programmes.

Research

• Conducting academic research (publishing of research papers, etc.) and supervision of postgraduate (PhD and Master’s) students.

Administration/Management

• Help with administrative, organisational and management tasks within the subject group.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Mathematical Statistics (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a proven publication track record, including a solid record of academic publications in accredited journals.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including lecturing modules for which the candidate has sole responsibility.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the administration of large class groups, including taking a leading role in coordinating and managing the administrative duties associated with large class groups.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supervising students at PhD and Master’s level, with a proven track record of successfully supervising such students to completion. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of the South African Statistical Association (SASA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

The candidate must be able to:

• Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSSSPSS, and STATISTICA).
• Provide guidance with regards to data collection.
• Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
• Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
• Handle large undergraduate classes.
• Supervise honours students.
• Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing). 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have very good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

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Apply by: 15 November 2026

Minimum requirements

The successful candidate will have to comply with the following requirements:

• Graduated within the last two (2) years with a PhD in a relevant field (public health, public mental health, epidemiology, psychology, medicine, psychiatry, nursing, social/behavioural sciences, or a related discipline), with a solid data collection and data management background.
• Relevant research experience in public health and/or public mental health and/or health systems, especially in Sub-Saharan African settings, and a sound record of published papers in international peer-reviewed journals as can be expected at the candidate’s career stage.
• Demonstrated prior experience in research relevant to public health, public mental health, and/or health systems research.
• Excellent skills in scientific writing.
• Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards scientific collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, and a willingness to learn are mandatory.
• Experience in preparing research proposals and ethics applications.
  Strong organisational and leadership skills with a proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines within complex project environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in community settings when required. Recommendations (advantageous criteria).
• Familiarity with public mental health frameworks and measurement (e.g. community mental health screening tools, psychosocial risk and protective factor assessment) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic statistics, including descriptive and modelling software for statistical analysis, is desirable (SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, ATLAS.ti, etc.).
• Knowledge of and experience in qualitative research are desirable.
• Technical skills in evidence synthesis, systematic review, and meta-analysis in public health, public mental health or health systems research will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage research projects—including planning, coordinating fieldwork, supervising research assistants or field staff, and ensuring adherence to ethical and methodological standards.
• Demonstrated experience in research involving community or non-academic stakeholders, preferably using participatory, co-creative, or community-based methodologies.
• Previous experience in community-engaged or translational mental health research, particularly in low-resource contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research findings for non-academic audiences, such as policymakers, practitioners, or community organisations.
• Experience in knowledge exchange, science communication, or public engagement activities.
• Proficiency in Setswana and/or other African languages.