TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TUT) VACANCIES

​LECTURER
Department: Visual Communication
Ref: 25/267
 
The Faculty of the Arts and Design in the Department of Visual Communication: Commercial Photography has a vacant position for a Lecturer at Arts Campus. 
 
Core Functions: 
• Teach: Deliver both theoretical and practical photography modules to students, focusing on core concepts while integrating social media strategies. 
• Mentor: Guide students as they develop technical photography skills, social media portfolios, and an understanding of digital content creation. 
• Create: Develop engaging course material that emphasises both the art and business of photography, including lessons on leveraging social media for professional success. 
• Collaborate: Work closely with a team of passionate academics and industry professionals, contributing to departmental projects, committees, events and community engagements. 
• Innovate: Stay up to date with industry trends in commercial photography and social media, continually refreshing your curriculum to reflect these changes. 
• Research & Publish: Conduct research in photography and digital media and contribute to scholarly publications. 
• Administrative Responsibilities: Manage teaching and learning administration, including study guides, module content, exams, and first-year coordination. Engage in industry liaison, community service, curriculum development, and integration of new technologies, while contributing to departmental and faculty activities. 
 
Minimum requirements: 
1. Academic qualifications: 
• A minimum NQF Level 9 qualification (Masters) in Photography or a related field (the undergraduate must be in photography). 
• Completed courses in social media marketing or digital media strategy are an added advantage. 
 
2. Experience: 
• Three years of teaching experience at the tertiary level, with the ability to teach both theoretical and practical photography modules and/or three years of industry experience in commercial photography, with a portfolio of work. 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 
• Must be skilled and knowledgeable in commercial photography. 
• Candidates should be able to show a professional photographic portfolio of recent work. 
• Advanced computer literacy in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and related applications and relevant learning management software (LMS) is essential. 
• Strong social media content creation skills, with experience managing professional photography-related accounts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. 
 
Other requirements: 
• Candidates should be able to show a professional photographic portfolio of recent work. 
• Advanced computer literacy in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and related applications and relevant learning management software (LMS) is essential. 
 
Send your CV to: Recruitment5@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr H Botes 
Tel : botesh@tut.ac.za  
 
Closing Date: 21 May 2025
 
If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into only with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be required to undergo psychometric tests and any other simulation interventions. Candidates are also required to complete the application form for employment. The application is available on the University’s website, share point and the University’s intranet.
 
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.




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​Part-Time
MARKETING AND PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Tshwane School for Business and Society
Ref: 25/189B
Six (6) Months Part Time Contract
 
Re-Advertisement: The Tshwane School for Business and Society (TSB) is searching for an innovative Marketing and Projects Coordinator to assist with the Marketing of the TSB and the coordination of Executive Education and other projects in the school. The person reports to the Marketing Manager and can enlist student assistants to help with tasks. The position is at TSB, Ditsela Place, 1204 Park Street, Hatfield. 
 
Six months, and renewable based on performance for another 6 months. It requires a flexible 19 hours per week commitment, including in-office engagement. 
 
Critical Performance Areas 
Marketing & Communication 
• Organising events – Information sessions, TSB awards ceremonies, executive education events, and supporting academics with their suggested webinars. 
• Plan, coordinate, and attend events, meetings, or other activities as requested by the school alumni committee. 
• The coordination of TSB international Trips. 
• Managing social media pages, including content design, creation, copywriting, posting, tracking performance and engaging with followers. 
• Website management and updates (events, vacancies, news articles, etc.) 
• Internal & External communications – Email marketing campaigns, writing and distributing a newsletter, website content creation and management, media communication, public relations, brand positioning, and articles. 
• Brand management – Developing marketing materials such as brochures and ensuring consistency across all touch-points. 
• Develop, coordinate and evaluate programmes and projects to promote alumni relations (networking events, webinars, etc). 
• Strengthen the alumni chapter with the business school through establishing and maintaining connections through academic programmes/ events (promoting the alumni community to current students). 
• Internal and external communication – Responsible for engaging with external stakeholders (alumni, potential students, social media) and internally registered students. Will be acting as communications administrator. 
• Coordinate the Executive Development Programmes offered by the School. 
 
Administrative & Financial 
• Serve as the secretary for the TSB Advisory board. 
• Execute project management administrative tasks such as managing invoices and purchase orders, among other financial documents. 
• Assist marketing manager with the implementation of marketing and branding strategy. 
• Developing and reporting the marketing budget and project expenditures/transactions. 
 
Minimum Requirements 
Three-year Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media studies, Public Relations or related field. 
Experience
2 years of work experience in marketing and/or project coordination and copywriting. 
 
Essential Knowledge and Skills 
Marketing:
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and strategies. 
• Proficiency in digital marketing, including social media platforms and email campaigns. 
 
Content creation and copywriting: 
• Data analysis skills to measure marketing campaign performance. 
• Experience with marketing tools and software such as Google Analytics and CRM systems. 
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Suite and Canva. 
• Basic knowledge of website management and CMS platforms 
 
Project administration and coordination 
• Project Coordination skills. 
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities. 
• Strong multitasking skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Proficiency in project management tools. 
• Ability to develop and adhere to project timelines and deliverables. 
 
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with team members, stakeholders and clients. 
 
Technical Proficiency: 
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Suite and Canva. 
• Basic knowledge of website management and CMS platforms. 
• Ability to work with spreadsheets, presentations and other office tools. 
 
Additional Attributes: 
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic work environments. 
• Self-motivated and proactive in driving project success. 
 
Application Process 
Applicants are required to submit only the following documents to Motediem@tut.ac.za
1. Application form for employment. 
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV). 
3. A recently certified copy of your highest qualification. 
4. A recently certified copy of your Identity document. 
 
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification: 
Enquiries: Ms Evodia Motedi Tel: 012 382 3004 
 
Closing Date: 16 May 2025 
 
 
Please note that your application should be considered unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within one month of the closing date. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. 
 
The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Additionally, candidates may undergo psychometric testing or other simulation assessments as deemed necessary.
 
Women and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.