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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (SMU)
 

​OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunity below. The University wishes to invite applications for the following five-year contract position.
 
DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (1 POST) 
Five (5)-year fixed term contract
Ref: 114/2025/RM/P5
 
The University is looking for an energetic professional for the position of Director: Project Management Office to define, maintain and ensure project management standards across the University and act as a centralised and coordinated management hub for all projects, with the aim of creating efficiencies and benefit realisation in projects and linking projects to the institutional objectives. Also to ensure projects are managed in terms of the scope, time and budget while ensuring adherence to quality, legal and cost requirements and ensuring a basis for benefits realisation is set. 
He/She will report into the Vice Chancellor and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
• Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Law 
• Ten (10) years of Project Management experience of which five (5) years should be at managerial level 
• A post graduate recognized Project Management Qualification/Certificate 
• Must be registered with the Professional Construction Project Manager or Project Management Professional (prEng/prCPM) 
• Active professional body membership with Project Management SA (PMSA), Project Management Institute (PMI), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) 
• Experience in the Higher Education Sector, including comprehension of the DHET Macro Infrastructure Framework will be an added advantage 
• Onsite experience in construction and Project Management, including Financial Management of Construction Projects 
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Internet 
 
COMPETENCIES
• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill 
• Strategic leadership, decision making and problem solving 
• Negotiation: bargain successfully by using the ability to assimilate information and to evaluate possibilities against a background of sound knowledge of the landscape 
• Advanced communication skills (both written and spoken), including the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional reports 
• The ability to analyse and determine gaps in product/service provision to constantly remain relevant, increase customer service and improve or renew the institution’s offering 
• The ability to understand negative consequences and threats and to manage decisions/business processes to negate/minimize risk 
• Strong team leadership and people management capability 
• Strong interpersonal relations, collaboration, and stakeholder management 
• Personal impact, stature, integrity and credibility with high 
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines 
• Can be counted on to get the job done 
• Exhibits professionalism, accountability, and a strong commitment to quality 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Legislative Compliance 
o Stays abreast with Corporate Governance policies and procedures 
o Provides input to governance committees, information-and decision-making bodies
o Monitors compliance to Corporate Governance structures, policies and procedures
o Report on projects, programs and portfolio governance, risks, resources, scheduling, performance etc to the management and oversight structures 
• Project Management 
o Oversee project managers in other areas and takes responsibility for the quality and value of University projects 
o Monitors effectiveness of project management across the institution 
o Lead the project management Strategy, plan and ensure effective stakeholder management 
o Maintain oversight of key projects and provide regular performance reports to executive management 
 
• Project Liaison for Large Capital Projects o Monitors the implementation of projects by contractors 
o Evaluates the effective procurement of professionals, contractors, and suppliers 
o Collaborates closely with Finance, Institutional Planning and Built Environment
o Fosters sound, ethical relationships with professionals, contractors & suppliers 
• Risk Compliance 
o Implement risk mitigating policy, plans and preventative action strategies 
o Manage project management risks relating to delivery within budget, time and quality 
o Resolves basic issues and problems with external suppliers/ vendors /contractors 
o Stays abreast of institutional risk mitigation plans 
• Planning and Budgeting 
o Prepare, manage and administer the projects portfolio budget and work break structures 
o Actively develops partnerships to contribute to financial sustainability through third stream income 
o Provides standard monthly financial reports 
o Analyses financial information of projects 
• Procurement Policy Compliance 
o Collaborates with the legal and procurement function regarding non-compliance 
o Provides input into terms of reference, request for proposal documents 
o Resolves conflict/non-compliance according to policy & procedure 
o Fosters professional and ethical supplier relationships 
o Monitors that product/service delivery is according to agreements 
• Change Leadership and transformation implementation 
o Develop, manage and execute the project communication plans for key projects 
o Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) / Project Team 
o Communicate change expectations to employees 
o Determines & categorises change risk(s) 
o Act as the agent for change, driving continuous improvement and working closely with the transformation team to mobilise and embed functional and cultural change 
o Implements transformation goals and policies in decision making 
o Stays abreast of transformation legislation, goals & policies 
 
• People Management within span of control 
o Plans Human Resource allocation, acquisition, retention & motivation based on Resource Plan 
o Monitors deviations from plan, problem resolution & corrective action initiated 
o Manages development of staff and human capital process 
 
Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Management 
o Adheres to the SHE policy 
o Collaborates with institutional leadership in the roll-out of SHE programs 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor 
 
 
 
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 
 
Applications from Employment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain documents mentioned below should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr R Moletsane by e-mail at hr.recruitment1@smu.ac.za not later than 16h00 on the closing date. 
 
Documentation required for application: 
• A full curriculum vitae; as well as; 
• An abbreviated (no more than two pages) curriculum vitae; 
• A self-evaluation by the applicant of his/her suitability for appointment; 
• The applicant’s vision for the portfolio; 
• The names and contact details of at least three referees (provided that the University reserves the right to appoint and consult its own referees); and 
• An indication in writing by the candidate that he/she accepts the applicable Appointment Regulation and Procedure of the University. 
 
All shortlisted candidates may be required to submit themselves to a competency assessment. 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applications who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.












​HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunities below: 
 
MANAGER: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (1 Post) 
Ref: 113/2025/MMM/P7 
 
The University is looking for an incumbent who will be responsible for managing its Gender Based Violence (GBV) unit, and with the necessary expertise in law and/or gender and/or power relations and/or social justice on a full time basis. He/She will report to the Deputy Director: ER, Legal and Employee Wellness, and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 
 
Minimum Requirements 
• Bachelor's degree in law, humanities or associated disciplines 
• At least five (5) years’ experience in matters related to gender, including activities such as research or advocacy or litigation 
• Two(2) years Managerial/Leadership experience 
• Demonstrated experience in social justice, law or an equivalent field, as well as an understanding of the psychosocial impact of GBV and/or violence 
• Sound understanding of the appropriate policies governing the field 
• Proven ability to run and/or oversee litigation and/or disciplinary processes 
• Experience in advocacy and management, and ideally, proven experience of operating within a matrix reporting structure 
• High levels of independent thinking, as well as demonstrated communication and conflict resolution 
• An understanding of the higher education landscape regulating social cohesion and university governance, will be an advantage 
 
Competencies
• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder relations, with the ability to function within various teams 
• Display above average communication skills (written and spoken), with solid report writing skills 
• Decision-making and problem solving 
• Unquestionable integrity, reliability and confidentiality 
• Be proficient with the MS Office suite 
• Willingness to work out of normal working hours is non-negotiable 
• Client service orientation 
 
Key Performance Areas 
• Strategic accountability, leadership and operational management to the GBV unit
• Providing strategic leadership on GBV-related issues on Campus 
• Acting as the custodian, advocate and execution of relevant University policies and procedures relating to combatting GBV 
• Representing the University at various University meetings and fora and providing regular reports about the GBV work to all relevant University Structures, including Senior Management and the Sexual Harassment Committee 
• Engaging stakeholders regarding optimizing proactive and current GBV-related interventions 
• Maintaining a contemporary and accurate complaints database 
• Managing GBV-related complaints and cases on behalf of complainants 
• Work in a collaborative fashion with the relevant Executive Management members to track GBV-related outcomes in their related areas 
• Ensuring the University’s performance against the Scorecard is regularly reported on, audited and that corrective action is implemented where necessary 
• Establishing, monitoring and revising relevant administration, communication and report systems 
• Ensure that channels of communication are maintained with executive/senior staff by attending regular meetings to discuss topical issues, share ideas and develop teamwork, coordination and cooperation for the benefit of the function 
• Consult regularly with senior employees from other functions to achieve outcomes favourable to area of responsibility and to enhance the image e.g. acts as the custodian for University values and ethics code 
• Compilation of quality monthly management reports with clear tracking, insights and recommendations 
• Contribute to functional area policy development and review 
• Actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work 
 
 
Closing date: 12 December 2025 
 
Typed applications quoting the reference number which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mrs MM Makgati, by e-mail to hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za. 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-4393. 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.











​SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE 
CLINICAL TRAINING GRANT (CTG)
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunities below:
 
SENIOR LECTURER/COORDINATOR (1 POST)
(5-year Fixed Term Contract)
Ref: 100/2025/MJM/P7
 
The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for Teaching, Learning, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. He/she will report to the Head of Department (HOD): Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below: 
REQUIREMENTS
•MMed in Family Medicine
•At least five (5) years academic experience
•Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
•A minimum of three (3) publications in accredited scientific journals
•Module leader or established teaching and learning experience, Curriculum development, Innovative teaching methods, Moderation, Students/Peers reviews
•Successful supervision/co-supervision of a postgraduate student at Masters level
•Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
•Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or Programme level
•Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
•Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and competency of ITS 
 
COMPETENCIES
•Technical/professional knowledge and skill
•Good writing and presentation skills
•Good communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
•Client service orientation
•Meticulous attention to detail
•Ability to work under pressure
•Coaching and mentoring
•Problem solving
•Professional and ethical standards
•Managing work standards
•Personal impact, stature, and credibility
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
•Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement (Theoretical and Clinical for both under and postgraduate students)
•Coordinate MMed Programme of the Family Medicine department
•Conduct evidence-based clinical practice
•Publish research outcomes in accredited journals
•Supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research
•Play an active role in community engagement
•Family medicine and primary health care module management
•Develop and participate in curriculum development
•Student educational support and correspondence related to the programme
•Generate original and current student lists from the university enrolment platform as well as other required documents
•Capture student results on the ITS System
•Submission of student records to Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and address related enquiries
•Ensure proper record keeping
•Undertake associated administrative duties with regard to attendance registers, student registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
•Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
•Any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean of the School
 
 
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 
 
Applications from the employment agencies will not be considered. Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr MJ Mopai by e-mail to hr.recruitment5@smu.ac.za
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3624. 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.