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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.

 
 
SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY (2 X POSTS)
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
 
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 at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Research
Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
Postgraduate supervision and 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
 
Qualifications
PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Management or relevant field.
Undergraduate qualification in Hospitality Management or any Hospitality related discipline.
Teaching experience
5 years teaching experience in a variety of hospitality modules 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.
 
Key Competencies
Competencies and skills.
Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge
In depth knowledge in the theory and application of the           
Hospitality discipline
Leadership
Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
Good interpersonal skills including communication skills
Teaching and Learning
Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Ability to teach online.
Research
Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology skills.
Engagement
Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement.
 
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 31/5/2024
 
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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EXAMINATIONS OFFICER
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Registrar -> Academic Administration
 
Job Primary Purpose
Oversee the effective and efficient administration of examination related activities and coordinates the activities of the Examinations office.
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • Processing of all Examination Functions/Activities and examinations data management.
  • Addressing examination related enquiries with regards to examinations, examination time-table, viewing of scripts etc.
  • Processing of all Activities/Functions with regard to moderators /examiners /invigilators.
  • Administration of processes with regards to the application of DP’s, re-exams, changing of marks, viewing of scripts, and remarking, etc.
  • Graduation Administration.
 
Minimum Requirements:
•    M+3-year Degree or equivalent in management or administration.
•    At least 4 years’ experience in examinations/assessments or related environment.
•    Computer literacy (MS packages).
•    Knowledge of ITS System essential.
•    Experience in Higher Education will be an added advantage.
•     Proven leadership and ability to guide and motivate a team of diverse cultures.
 
Key Competencies
  • Planning and organising
  • Project administration
  • People and team player
  • Multitasking and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
 
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.
 
KNOWLEDGE 
•    Ability to nurture stakeholder relationships to the benefit of the University. 
•    Ability to comply and advise on legislative, rules and regulations policy rand procedures requirements in regard to examinations/assessments.
•    Ability to communicate all levels.
 
SKILLS
•    Good written and verbal communication skills.
•    Good problem-solving skills.
•    Computer and ITS skills.
•    Good interpersonal skills.
 
 
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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FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Registrar -> Academic Administration
 
Job Primary Purpose
The purpose of this position is to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of academic administration and secretarial within the faculty.
 
Key Performance Areas:
•    Committee and secretariat functions. 
•    Carry out student and general administration services.
•    Coordinate academic and general administration services.
•    Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
 
Minimum Requirements:
•    M+3 degree or equivalent in management or administration
•    A minimum of at least 4 years in an academic administration in higher education.
•    Computer literacy (MS packages).
•    Knowledge of ITS System essential. 
•    Experience in minutes taking.
•    Experience in meetings preparations and administration.
•    Completion of reports, filing, processing documents and recording information.
•    Client liaison with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of the South African Higher Education Sector. 
 
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE
•    Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures and rules. 
•    Understanding of the principles of service level excellence. 
SKILLS
•    Possess good analytical and interpretive skills. 
•    Minute taking skills. 
•    Good interpersonal skills.
•    Good organising skills. 
 
Personal Attributes
•    Results oriented.
•    Team player.
•    Strong focus on customer service.
 
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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MULTIMEDIA TECHNICIAN
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> ICT Operations
 
Job Primary Purpose
The core purpose of this position is to provide timely multimedia support to the user communities at UMP and external stakeholders in using multimedia equipment.
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • To provide support and maintain all multimedia equipment on campus.
  • To provide support for meetings, events, and video conferencing system maintenance.
  • To provide multimedia end-user training. 
  • To assist in managing Audio Visual-related projects. 
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • A Relevant IT/Media (M+3) or equivalent qualification.
  • 4 years of relevant Media/Multimedia experience.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. 
  • Sound design for visuals and experience in a variety of audio engineering techniques is advantageous.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
 
Key Competencies
Knowledge: 
  • Proven ability to provide user support on audio-visual technologies.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
  • Possess strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Good understanding of industry trends in multimedia technologies.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.
  • Good problem-solving skills and recommend audio-visual technology solutions.
  • Ability to continuously learn and acquire new skills.
 
Skills:
  • Technical/professional knowledge and Multimedia skills.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Telephone etiquette. 
  • Client 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.
 
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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AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> ICT Operations
 
Job Primary Purpose
The core purpose of this position is to provide timeous audio-visual support to the university community and assist in utilising audio-visual equipment effectively.
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • Installation, maintenance and support of all Audio-Visual hardware and software.
  • Audio Visual equipment fault diagnosis.
  • Conduct Lab/Office Demonstrations and Conduct General Administration.
  • Conduct monitoring, and reporting.
  • To assist in managing Audio Visual-related projects.

Minimum Requirements:
  • A Relevant IT technical qualification (M+3) Diploma in Information Communication Technology or Electrical/Electronic/Sound Engineering. 
  • Industry-specific certifications (Extron).
  • 3 years of related experience. 
  • AV knowledge within a corporate AV environment.
  • Sound design for visuals and experience in a variety of audio engineering techniques is advantageous.
  • Driver’s license.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal working hours. 
  • Experience with computer systems, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi configuration & Microsoft/Linux environment.
 
Key Competencies
  • Computer skills (Office 365 suite). 
  • Audio-visual equipment installation, maintenance and management will be an added advantage.
  • Equipment programming experience will be an added advantage.
  • Technical/professional knowledge and Multimedia skills.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Telephone etiquette. 
  • Client 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.
 
 
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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ICT ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> End User Support
 
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to perform general administrative activities within ICT Services. The incumbent will provide professional office administration, including assisting with ICT accounts management, licenses, and ICT contracts administration.
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • Provide ICT administrative support.
  • General administration and office management.
  • Documentation and meeting administration.
  • Client liaison with staff, students and external stakeholders.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • A relevant (M+3) Diploma.
  • Ability to use ITS ERP system or a similar platform.
  • A 4 years’ experience in administration in an academic institution or similar organisation/ establishment.
 
Key Competencies
  • Sound general managerial and leadership skills. 
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Strong persuasive and conflict-handling skills.
  • Budget control.
  • Diary Management.
  • Computer Skills (Office365).
  • Ability to use ITS ERP platform or a similar platform.
 
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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