UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA VACANCIES

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.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Registrar -> Academic Administration

Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to manage the records and archives systems of the university. The incumbent will provide guidance and support on records management systems and records management requirements and ensure continuous service delivery of staff and students at the university. The incumbent will chair of all operational committees with regard to records, archives, filling, security of personal information and access to information.

Key Performance Areas:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Manage the records and archives management systems.
Ensure the availability and maintenance of the records and archives infrastructure.
Provide guidance and support on records management systems and the record keeping requirements for various Divisions/Faculties in the University.
Direct policy and procedure development in Records and Archives Management
Manage human resources in records management.
Manage the financial resources and assets.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be in possession of M+4 qualification(s).
At least 8 years experience in Records and Archives, with a minimum of 5 years experience in records and archives management in higher education or any acceptable combination of both the qualifications and/or experience would be regarded as ideal.
Demonstrated track record of managing Records Systems portfolio, running a unit of a reasonable size.
Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Sector.
Must have the ability to work under pressure.
Accreditation by or membership of the Archives and Records Association (ARA) would be an added advantage.

Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of archive management
Information management system.
Strategy Formulation.
People Management and Financial Management.
Higher Education Act, 101, 1997, as amended.

SKILLS

Computer skills.
Sound interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Presentation skills.

Personal Attributes

People-orientated, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respect, honesty, punctuality and understanding of protocols.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Team player and attention to detail.

Advert Closing Date 2/6/2024

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.

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MANAGER: PAYROLL AND BUDGETS

Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Finance -> Management Account & Payroll

Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to accurately and timely process monthly payroll transactions to ensure compliance with IFRS Acts, Legislation and Laws applicable to the payroll environment. As well as prepare, capture and monitor budgets.
Key Performance Areas:

Accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll transactions.
Precisely update the payroll processing software to ensure compliance with Legislation, Acts, and Laws.
Comply with IFRS and Income Tax Act, Labour Relations Act, and other relevant legislation.
Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation of salary expense and control accounts in compliance with IFRS.
Maintain manual and electronic document management systems.
Develop and implement personnel policies and procedure manuals.
Facilitate internal and external audits.
Compile and submit payroll reports and forecasts.
Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets.

Minimum Requirements:

M+3, Degree with Accounting and Taxation as a major subject.
Minimum six (6) years’ experience in a payroll environment with three years payroll management role.
Minimum six (6) years' experience using a payroll management system.
Experience in the Integrated Tertiary System (ITS) Payroll subsystem will be an advantage.

Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll legislation and taxes.
•   Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.

SKILLS
•   Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•   Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
•   Problem-solving and conflict-management skills.

Personal Attributes
•   Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
•   Assertiveness.
•   Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of the protocol.

Advert Closing Date 25/5/2024

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.

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ICT SERVICE DESK ASSISTANT
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> End User Support

Job Primary Purpose
The core purpose of this position is to ensure proper desktop operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end user help requests. The incumbent will provide professional administration including assisting with the administrations of student’s laptops and ICT equipment stock control.

Key Performance Areas:

To log all customer problem calls and e-mails, documents desk-side support, and updates status information into the Service Desk System.
To assist with first line ICT software, hardware and network support to Students, Staff and Guests through Service Desk.
To provide ICT Equipment Asset administration.
To log calls with vendors and suppliers for the repair and servicing of hardware and software.
To provide quality customer communication and support.

Minimum Requirements:

A relevant IT qualification (M+3) Diploma or Degree.
ITIL Certification would be an added advantage.
Comptia A+ and N+ certification added advantage
4 years relevant IT working experience in a similar user support role.

Key Competencies

Understanding the principles of ICT User Support best practices (ITIL).
Good understanding of ICT and Institutional Policies and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office365 suite and Learning Management software products.
Good knowledge of the AD and cloud environment.
Good knowledge of the network infrastructure and server environment
In depth knowledge of hardware and software support.
Good knowledge of the network infrastructure and server environment.
Working knowledge of ICT equipment asset administration.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date 30/5/2024

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.

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SENIOR LECTURER IN GEOLOGY

Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science -> School of Biology and Environmental Science

Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Geology with strong knowledge of related plant sciences.

Key Performance Areas:

Provide Academic leadership for the allocated Modules in Geology Programme.
A s a Senior Lecturer provide of leadership at the discipline level.
Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching.
Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and community.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Geology or equivalent qualification.
5 years of teaching experience at the University level.
A strong record of research outputs including publication 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.
Participation in learned societies.
Application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of external community.

Key Competencies

In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
Good understanding of the principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Well-developed research skills.
Good understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date 2/6/2024

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.

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AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> ICT Operations

Job Primary Purpose
The core purpose of this position is to provide timely audio-visual problem-solving support to the ICT user communities at UMP and to assist them in using audio-visual equipment and solutions at the university.

Key Performance Areas:

To provide support and maintain all Audio-Visual equipment on campus.
Audio Visual equipment fault diagnosis.
To provide end-user training and assistance where required.
To liaise with external stakeholders or service providers with regards to software, hardware and network issues.
To assist in managing Audio Visual-related projects.

Minimum Requirements:

IT technical qualification (M+3) or equivalent.
5 years relevant IT and Audio-Visual experience in a similar user support role.
Industry specific certifications (Extron, etc.).
Driver’s license.
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
AV knowledge within a corporate AV environment.
Sound design for visuals and experience in a variety of audio engineering techniques is advantageous.

Key Competencies
Knowledge:
Understanding the principles of ICT User Support best practices (ITIL).
Good understanding of ICT and Institutional Policies and procedures.
Good understanding of ICT Policies.
In depth knowledge of Audio-Visual products used by UMP.
In depth knowledge of hardware support.

Skills:
Problem Solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Good Inter-personal relationship skills.
Assertiveness.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Good Inter-personal relationship skills.
Technical/ professional knowledge and skill.
Resource management.
Planning and organising.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Building interpersonal relationships.
Quality Orientation.
Stress tolerance.
Verbal and written communication.
Telephone etiquette.
Client/student service orientation.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> ICT Operations

Job Primary Purpose
The core purpose of this position is to provide knowledge and skills in graphic design, animation, video, photography, and multimedia development at UMP. The specialist identifies specific training needs and conceptualises, designs, and develops multimedia material to address specific teaching and learning needs.

Key Performance Areas:

To provide Multimedia Design, Development, and support.
Implementation and Evaluation.
Provide end-user training and assistance where required.
Ad Hoc Tasks and Personal Development.

Minimum Requirements:

A Relevant (M+3) Diploma or equivalent Multimedia Design, Graphic Design or Video production qualification.
5 years’ experience in multimedia development.
Knowledge of and experience in graphic design, animation, video, photography, and multimedia development.
Knowledge of and experience in video and graphic editing software packages such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver and Animate CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X and Articulate Studio 360.
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.

Key Competencies
Knowledge:

Knowledge and experience with graphic design packages and eLearning Software (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Studio and Articulatem Storyline).
Very good knowledge and proficiency in all the Microsoft Office Programmes.
Must be familiar with current digital best practices and be able to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Experienced in multimedia development and basic programming skills (JavaScript, CSS and HTML5).

Skills:

Good Inter-personal skills.
Assertiveness.
Stress tolerance and Ability to work under pressure.
Technical and or professional knowledge of multimedia.
Resource, Planning and organising management.
Report writing, verbal and written communication.
Decision-making and problem-solving.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> Information Systems

Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to engage with the user communities across the University in each business function to establish effective processes for the ERP System (ITS). Ensure that the ERP systems are functional to the requirement of all business units. Maintaining, and optimizing the University’s ERP software and systems.

Key Performance Areas:

To conduct business analysis and develop functionality.
To monitor, administer and optimize systems.
To develop software.
To provide end-user training and assistance where required and provide user support.

Minimum Requirements:

A Relevant (M+4) in Information Technology, or Computer Science, or Software development, or Business Analysis.
7 years relevant ITS ERP system experience in a similar role in higher education environment.

Key Competencies
Knowledge:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth knowledge of ERP development tools, coding languages, and business processes.
Good understanding of ICT and higher education policies and procedures.
Business needs analysis.
Programming skills.

Skills:

Analytical.
Problem Solving.
Programming.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong verbal communications skills.
Project Management.
Technical Competence.
Attention to detail.
Proactive.
Writing skills.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> ICT Operations

Job Primary Purpose
The purpose of this position is to perform tasks such as installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the servers within the University's infrastructure including Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities include software and hardware installation, patch management, backup and recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, documentation, customer service, and technical analysis to ensure service availability in alignment with Service Level Agreements. This position holds a leadership role in the technical domain, often requiring a comprehensive evaluation of technical architecture at the enterprise level.

Key Performance Areas:

To perform server administration and application deployment tasks
To perform Microsoft Azure cloud services tasks.
To provide Second or third-level support to ICT team in resolving domain or server related issues.
To liaise with internal stakeholders and service providers with regards UMP Server issues and assist with managing ICT Server related projects.
To perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups.
To ensure that all systems remain patched & upgraded.
To manage the security and risks related to the ICT infrastructure including information security.

Minimum Requirements:

IT technical qualification (M+3) Diploma or Degree.
At least 6 years' relevant server enterprise working experience.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).
Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop Speciality would be an added advantage.
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Microsoft would be an added advantage.
ITIL Certification required.
Microsoft Azure cloud experience an advantage.

Key Competencies

Knowledge:

Must have in-depth experience with Windows server 2016, 2019, 2022 architecture, deployment, and administration, as well as familiarity with Exchange 2016, 2019 administration and support. Must possess excellent Windows server skills in the areas of Active Directory, Domain architecture, Azure, Microsoft 365, DHCP, VPN, Firewall, TCP/IP, DNS, Microsoft Intune, Update Automate or Azure Update Manager.
Firm understanding of Windows system administration, Linux and security, such as file-sharing and permissions, event logging, performance monitoring and disk administration, optimally in a SAN environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex system issues, identifies alternative solutions, make recommendations and implement improvements.
Experience developing, writing and implementing operational and procedural policies as well as system documentation.
Ability to work in an enterprise environment where high system availability is required and understand the enterprise impact of initiatives.

Skills:

Strong IT Technical skills.
Problem Solving Skills.
Basic Microsoft AD administrative skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong verbal communications skills.
Good Inter-personal relationship skills.
Assertiveness.
Project management skills.

Personal Attributes
People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date 2/6/2024

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.

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SENIOR LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences -> School of Social Science

Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Communication Studies.

Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership
The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching & Learning
Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching.
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
Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements
Senior Lecturer.

Highest qualification Doctoral qualification in Communication Studies.
Teaching experience
5 years at university level.
Strong knowledge of Communication Studies.

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.

Key Competencies
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS - SENIOR LECTURER
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Communication Studies.
Leadership Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & Learning Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Research Well-developed research skills.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of universities in Engagement.

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date: 2/6/2024

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.

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MANAGER: COMMUNICATION (P8)
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Operations -> Stakeholder Liaison & Communication

Job Primary Purpose
To manage the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies.

Key Performance Areas:

Producing the institutional publications.
Manage institutional social media platforms.
Manage internal communication.
Website content management.
Coordinate and manage communication campaigns.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree/three-year Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or relevant fields.
6 years relevant experience, preferably in Higher Education.
Demonstrated a track record in managing internal and external communication of sizeable institution.
Experience in working at advertising agencies and graphic designers.
Experience in social media content development, corporate communication, public relations and journalism.
Experience working with the media will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Knowledge of SharePoint or relevant web-based collaborative platforms.
Knowledge of the Higher Education Act and academic policies.
Producing of publications to promote an institution.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Understanding of the media.

Personal Attributes

People orientation, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understanding protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date: 25/5/2024

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.

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