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UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.
DIRECTOR: NEW INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> New Infrastructure Projects -> Project Management
Job Primary Purpose
The main purpose of this position : The Director's main responsibilities are to ensure that:- - construction projects are managed and implemented by Project Managers in accordance with the approved contracts and construction programmes. - Construction contractors works orders are issued to contractors in accordance with Governance Framework of the University. - Task Orders to Built environment professionals are issued in accordance with the governance framework of the University.
Key Performance Areas:
- Implement and monitor construction projects in accordance with the approved by-weekly construction projects schedule.
- Maintain and revise construction contracts programmes in accordance with approved contract requirements.
- Monitor that payments recommended by Project Managers to contractors and built environment professionals are in accordance with progress made at various construction sites.
- Monitor full compliance of construction projects to regulatory requirements, e.g., Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management Act.
- Develop and Maintain Annual Performance Plans(APP) in accordance with the University's reporting requirements.
- Report project progress on construction projects timeously to various statutory bodies, Manco, FPIC (Facilities, Planning Infrastructure Committee), Vice Chancellor and Department of Higher Education (DHET) and Training in line with the values of the university.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A relevant 4-year Bachelor Degree in Built Environment.
- A Master's degree in Business Management.
Certification and Professional Registrations::
- Professional Registration with one of the Built Environment Councils.
Minimum Experience:
- A minimum nine (9) years work experience in Construction Project Management, that is inclusive with a Built Environment professional body, implementation of the NEC form of construction contracts, and leading the management of large-scale construction projects.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and management skills.
- Construction Project Management.
- Good understanding of the NEC Form of contract.
- Management/administration of NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contracts.
- Construction processes.
- Construction design processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
- Results oriented.
- Planning, programming, organising and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Commitment to a collaborative work ethic
- managing change
- Ability to function effectively within a high performing Institutional Environment which upholds the vales of good governance ethical behaviour transformational leadership, Stakeholder Management, Commitment to achieve Planned Outcomes, Collaboration and Teamwork based on Trusting Relationships.
- Demonstrate ability to perform under pressure and not be confined to working hours, job description premised on embracing and contribution to the strategic plan of a Complex and multicultural Diverse, Multifunctional Institution driven by Behaviour premised on Institutional Values.
- Ability to work with senior management and other relevant stakeholders
Personal Attributes
- People oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
- Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand protocol
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 6/9/2026
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ICT
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of the position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in the ICT discipline.
Key Performance Areas:
PROFESSOR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Leadership
The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification.
The provision of outstanding and inspirational leadership to the School and University.
Teaching & Learning
The provision of strategic leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
Research
The provision of outstanding leadership in research at School and Faculty level. A high level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs. The development of a strong research group with postgraduate students who complete in the minimum time. Track record of successful fund raising for research.
The provision of leadership in research at School level. Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement
The provision of strategic leadership in engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Engagement and leadership in engagement through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
PROFESSOR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Qualifications
Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT related field.
Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT related field.
Teaching experience
Professor required a minimum of 15 years of teaching experience at the University with at least five (05) years in a leadership position.
An Associate Professor requires a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at University with at least three (03) years in a leadership position.
Research
An outstanding record or research outputs including publication in
accredited high-impact national and
international journals. Invited to present at national and international
conferences. An extensive
record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' and Doctoral level with
students publishing their research. A substantial track record of national
and international fund raising for research.
An extensive record of
research outputs including
publication in accredited
national and international
journals. Invited to present
at national and
international conferences.
A substantial record of
postgraduate supervision
at Maters' and Doctoral
level with some of these
students publishing their
research. A track record of
national and international
fund raising for research.
Engagement
An extensive record of
active participation in and
leadership of learned
societies. Extensive
application of disciplinary/
professional knowledge
and skills to the benefit of
the external community.
Substantive evidence of
the application of
disciplinary/professional
knowledge and skills to
the benefit of the external
community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills
Professor
Associate Professor
Disciplinary knowledge
Outstanding knowledge in
the theory and application
of the discipline.
Excellent knowledge in
the theory and application
of the discipline.
Leadership
Excellent understanding of
principles of leadership
and management with outstanding leadership and
management skills.
Excellent interpersonal
skills including excellent
communication skills.
Very good understanding
of principles of leadership and management with very well-developed leadership
and management skills.
Good interpersonal skills
including excellent
communication skills.
Teaching & Learning
Excellent understanding of
the Scholarship of
Teaching & Learning in
Higher Education with
outstanding teaching
skills.
An in-depth understanding
of modern theories of
teaching and learning in
Higher Education and very
well-developed teaching
skills.
Research
Excellent ability to
promote and stimulate
research at a School,
Faculty and University
level. An excellent
understanding of the
national and international
research environment
including working
knowledge of funding
agencies.
Very good ability to
promote and stimulate
research at a Programme,
School and Faculty level.
A very good
understanding of the
national and international
research environment
including funding
Engagement
Excellent understanding of
the role of the University
in Engagement and an
ability to promote and lead
engagement activities in
teaching and research.
Excellent understanding of
the role of the University
in Engagement and an
ability to lead engagement
activities in teaching and
research.
Personal Attributes
- People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
- Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 6/9/2026
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
SENIOR LECTURER IN ICT
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science
Job Primary Purpose
The main purpose of this position is to contribute to teaching and learning, research and innovation, engagement, leadership and administration at the discipline, school and faculty level.
Key Performance Areas:
Leadership
The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching & Learning
Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching based on current research.
Research
Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement
Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification
Doctoral qualification in ICT or Computer Science
Teaching experience
Five years at university level
Research
A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and
international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement
Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary /professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community
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Key Competencies
Disciple knowledge
In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
Leadership
Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and
management skills.
Teaching & Learning
Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and welldeveloped
teaching skills.
Research
Well-developed research skills.
Engagement
Good understanding of the role of the University in engagement
Personal Attributes
- People-orientated, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
- Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 6/9/2026
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
