SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY

 

 

 

 

SENIOR OFFICER (P9): CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 28 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Teaching and Learning

Business Unit: Center of Teaching and Learning Programme Development

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

 

Job Description

 

Purpose

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s Short Learning Programmes by actively marketing offerings and serving as a key liaison between the University and external stakeholders. You will be the vital link connecting SPU with industry, government, municipalities, and SETAs.


Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 7
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Sound understanding of:
  • Proven ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Market and promote Short Learning Programmes to diverse stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry, government, municipalities, and SETAs.
  • Identify new opportunities for collaboration and programme growth.
  • Coordinate and support the development of relevant professional development initiatives.
  • Act as a central point of contact between external partners and the University.
  • Work independently to drive targets and achieve strategic objectives.


Key Attributes

  • Energetic, self-motivated, and goal-driven.
  • Strong networking and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
  • Passionate about education, skills development, and community impact.

 

 

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

 

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

 

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

 

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DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (P05)

Permanent

 

Closing Date 22 May 2026

 

Job Details

·       Division: Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research

·       Business Unit: Information Technology

·       Minimum experience: Director

·       Company primary industry: Higher Education

·       Job functional area: Information Technology

 

Job Description

 

Purpose


The Director: ICT provides strategic and operational leadership, governance, and oversight of the University’s ICT environment, ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and fit-for-purpose technology services. The role enables and supports the University’s teaching and learning, research, and administrative functions, while advancing institutional priorities, operational effectiveness, and practical digital innovation.

The position requires the ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership in a developing, evolving ICT environment, ensuring sustainable service delivery and continuous improvement.



Minimum requirements 

  • A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in ICT, Information Systems, or Management.
  • 8-10 years’ experience in managing ICT within complex organisational environments.
  • At least 5 years’ experience at a senior management level, with accountability for ICT functions or portfolios.
  • The following professional certifications are required:
  • ITIL
  • COBIT
  • PRINCE2 / PMP
  • TOGAF
  • Proven experience in leading ICT operations, including service delivery, infrastructure management, and the delivery of reliable, business-aligned ICT services.
  • Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and ICT risk management, including:
  • Identification, assessment, and mitigation of ICT-related risks,
  • Implementation of appropriate security controls and governance measures.
  • Oversight of data protection, regulatory compliance, and business continuity planning.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of ICT strategy and roadmaps, aligned to organisational objectives.
  • Experience in vendor, contract, and service provider management, including procurement processes, service level management, and performance monitoring.
  • Experience in establishing or enhancing ICT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and service management practices (e.g. ITIL-aligned environments).
  • Experience in driving improvements in ICT environments, including stabilisation, service improvement, or operational transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working within higher education, or similarly complex institutional environments, will be advantageous
  • Experience in supporting digital enablement of teaching, learning, research, or business operations will be advantageous.

Recommended Requirements   

  • A relevant master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering ICT/Computer/Electrical, or equivalent qualification.

 

Job functions


  1. Strategic Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an ICT strategy and roadmap aligned to institutional priorities
  • Drive digital enablement across teaching, learning, research, and operations
  • Provide strategic advice to Executive Management on ICT risks, investments, and innovation
  • Guide the adoption of secure, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies

    2. ICT Service Delivery & Operations

  • Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing ICT service delivery
  • Implement and manage ICT service management practices (incident, problem, change, and request management)
  • Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and user experience
  • Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency

    3. Infrastructure & Systems Management

  • Oversee enterprise systems, networks, cloud services, and end-user computing
  • Ensure availability, scalability, performance, and resilience of ICT services
  • Implement infrastructure lifecycle management and optimisation practices
  • Maintain enterprise architecture standards to support integration and scalability

    4. Governance, Cybersecurity & ICT Risk Management

  • Establish and maintain ICT governance frameworks, policies, and standards
  • Manage ICT risks, including cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and governance frameworks
  • Implement and monitor security controls and risk mitigation measures

    5. Research, Teaching and Learning Enablement

  • Support digital enablement of research through data platforms and research systems
  • Support teaching and learning technologies, including learning management systems
  • Align ICT services with academic and research needs
  • Promote the use of data and analytics for decision-making
  1. Financial & Resource Management
  • Develop and manage the ICT budget (OPEX and CAPEX)
  • Oversee ICT procurement and ensure compliance with SCM processes
  • Manage vendors, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Optimise the use of internal resources, managed services, and specialist skills
  1. People Management and Capability Development
  • Lead and manage ICT teams to ensure effective service delivery
  • Build internal capability through mentoring, coaching, and skills development
  • Implement performance management and workforce planning practices
  • Foster a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
  1. Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Alignment
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand ICT needs and priorities
  • Align ICT services with institutional objectives
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the University
  • Support user adoption, innovation, and service improvement initiatives



Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR LECTURER(P7) / LECTURER (P8): COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 22 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Business Unit: Computer Science and IT

Minimum experience: Not Applicable

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

 

Job Description

Purpose

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Sol Plaatje University seeks to appoint a senior lecturer or lecturer in Computer Sciences. The candidate will be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/school.


Minimum Requirement


Lecturer P8


  • MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • At least two (2) years teaching experience
  • Evidence of research activity
  • Evidence of post graduate supervision
  • Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
  • Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level

Senior Lecturer P7

  • PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
  •  related field
  • At least five (5) years relevant teaching experience
  • Evidence of managing a research program
  • Evidence of relevant, published full length papers in peer-reviewed scholarly journals
  • Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at master’s and/or PhD level.
  • Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management (not mandatory)
  • Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
  • Evidence of external funding or demonstrate the ability to apply for external funding.
  • Evidence of statistical competence.

 

Recommendation 


Lecturer

  • PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • At least one relevant, published full length paper in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal

 

Senior Lecturer

  • NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for a successful NRF rating application.
  • Mobilised research grant funding or have applied for research funding.


Duties and Responsibilities 


Teaching:

  • Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
  • in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
  • Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
  • Contributions to curriculum development.
  • Design of learning materials.
  • Innovative pedagogy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
  • Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Biology and Agriculture Sciences.
  • Student and junior staff mentoring.
  • Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
  • Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

 

Research:

  • Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
  • Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
  • Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
  • Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
  • Evidence of external research fundraising.
  • Proof of citations (e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
  • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
  • Develop intervention strategies.
  • Administration
  • Keep attendance registers.
  • Record student results.
  • Assist with registration of students.
  • Invigilate test and examinations.
  • Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research,

SHE and academic administration functions.

  • Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

Quality Assurance

  • Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
  • Implement appropriate interventions.
  • Personal /Professional Development
  • Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
  • Register as member of professional bodies.
  • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
  • Present research papers at conferences.

Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

  • Develop relevant reports as and when required.
  • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.



Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the university.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.


 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NGAP LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING (P08)

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 20 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Business Unit: Accounting and Economics

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

 

Job Description

Purpose

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer position under the New Generation of Academic Scholars Programme (NGAP), which is a nationally funded programme aimed at developing the next generation of academics through a structured and supported career-development pathway.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Accounting and Economics Sciences as a lecturer in Accounting, while receiving reduced teaching loads and structured mentorship to support the completion of a doctoral qualification, development of teaching competence, and establishment of a research profile in accounting. The incumbent will contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and academic activities within the department, in line with the objectives of the NGAP programme as well as the institution.



Minimum Requirements

  • A master’s degree in accounting or commerce or any equivalent master’s degree (specializing in Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing or Taxation).
  • Prospective candidates should have achieved an average of 70% or above at master's level.
  • Must be forty (40) years or younger.
  • At least two years teaching experience in a higher education environment
  • Commit to the completion of Doctoral studies, within a prescribed period.

Recommended requirements

  • Registration for a Doctoral degree
  • Membership of professional associations/bodies
  • Completed moderator and assessor training programmes
  • Knowledge of technology-enhanced learning

 


Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

 

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE