UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP)

GRADUATION PROJECT MANAGER - DEPARTMENT OF ENROLMENT AND STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

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Job ID 26091
Location ESA Student Administration
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
DEPARTMENT OF ENROLMENT AND STUDENT ADMINISTRATION
GRADUATION PROJECT MANAGER
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

JOB PURPOSE:
To manage the seasonal graduation project process in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. Responsibilities include organising, planning, and managing timelines, and quality assurance requirements to ensure the successful graduation of University of Pretoria’s final-year students. Additionally, the role oversees protocols for the issuing and safekeeping of qualification certificates, and managing and mitigating risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Planning and communication for graduation season:
- Draft and communicate the planning of the graduation season and the groupings of the graduation sessions for approval to the relevant stakeholders;
- Distribute approved graduation season information to relevant stakeholders;
- Compile, distribute and manage the schedule for all processes and tasks before the commencement of each graduation season and session;
- Coordinate faculties’ graduation checking and compilation as per scheduled deadlines;
- Draft finalists’ letters in line with approved nomenclature and relevant information for referral to the communication unit to update student information;
- Draft and finalise web page content for referral to the relevant stakeholder to upload to the web page;
- Verify that updates are reflecting on the web page;

Management of graduation administration and office:
- Prepare, design layout, conduct quality assurance, and finalise the graduation information for compilation of the graduation programmes, and refer for printing and publishing;
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders for the collation of information;
- Extract reports and submit to faculties for checking;
- Conduct quality assurance processes for validation of information;
- Manage the printing process of relevant graduation documents;
- Manage the attendance at graduation ceremonies, as well as the couriered and collected documentation for audit purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant Bachelors/B Tech degree, with:
Three years’ experience in:
- Planning, organising, administering, and coordinating graduation processes;
- Student administration and graduation ceremonies;
- Working with certificates, diplomas, and degree nomenclature;

Relevant three-year National Diploma, with:
Five years’ experience in:
- Planning, organising, administering, and coordinating graduation processes;
- Student administration and graduation ceremonies;
- Working with certificates, diplomas, and degree nomenclature.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:
- Comprehensive institutional knowledge about structures, and rules and regulations of the University;
- Project management;
- Understand and render assistance to faculties regarding graduation administrative processes;
- Language skills (terminology research/proofreading/editing);
- Quality assurance;
- Risk management;
- Knowledge of qualification nomenclature;
Technical competencies:
- Organisational skills;
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely;
- Critical thinking;
- Ability to lead and guide others to develop new skills or knowledge that will enhance their work;
- Ability to design, develop and/or deliver training programs;
- Computer skills: PeopleSoft, MS Office;
Behavioural competencies:
- Ability to:
  - Behave professionally at all times and maintain healthy working relationships with the diverse groups of people at the University;
  - Present information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience;
  - Convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
  - Build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with co-workers to achieve the goals of the work unit;
  - Manage resources, monitor activities and assess environmental risks and quality control associated with the program;
  - Actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals;
  - Accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely;
  - Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively;
  - Ensure continuous and timely planning for decision-making, the implementation of these decisions, and understanding the implications thereof that may affect internal and external stakeholders of the University.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A relevant Honour’s degree;
Three years’ experience in:
An institution of Higher Learning;
Typing at a high proficiency;
Skilled in project management, project execution and control, scheduling, cost management, and project quality and risk management;
Organisation and structured approach to work outputs;
Valid driver’s license.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 07 October 2025
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Z Gqabi, zolani.gqabi@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Mr I Dire, ignatious.dire@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN SETSWANA (ONE POST)

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Job ID 26077
Location Humanities
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR for SETSWANA (one post)

In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Department invites you to join us on a journey of higher education through the landscape of the languages that surround you every day. In this Department we will strive to expose you to South Africa’s multilingual and multicultural context while offering you a gateway to a successful future.
Our Department caters for the whole spectrum of language learners of isiZulu, Sepedi, Setswana and isiNdebele. At undergraduate level, these languages, with the exception of isiNdebele (which is offered only in the mother tongue), are offered in two different streams, namely for mother-tongue and non-mother-tongue students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to:

Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics / grammar and literature in Setswana;
Supervise epostgraduate research, appropriate to the post level;
Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
Participating the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
Participate in academic management, administration, and other duties as required by the Head of the Department;
Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Doctoral qualification with specialization in Setswana;
Extensive teaching experience at a tertiary institution;
Evidence of successful Master’s and Doctoral supervision;
Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in books, monographs);
Significant experience of academic administration experience of

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

Ability and willingness to teach first -language / home-language speakers of Setswana, as well as students who have Setswana as a first or second additional language;.
Commitment to contribute to the development of the African languages and the promotion of multilingualism by actively participating in the implementation of the UP-Language Development Plan;
Clear and demonstrable research focus consistent with the focus of the post.

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

Evidence of some international recognition as a scholar as indicated by international collaboration and research networks;
Membership of editorial boards of scholarly journals and/or boards of subject specific associations;
NRF rating.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za , Tel: 012 420 4856 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Elsabe Taljard, elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za Tel: 012 420 2494 for enquiries relating to the post contents.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised position.

SENIOR LECTURER IN ISINDEBELE

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Job ID 26076
Location Humanities
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
SENIOR LECTURER for IsiNdebele (one post)
In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Department invites you to join us on a journey of higher education through the landscape of the languages that surround you every day. In this Department we will strive to expose you to South Africa’s multilingual and multicultural context while offering you a gateway to a successful future.
Our Department caters for the whole spectrum of language learners of isiZulu, SePedi, Setswana and isiNdebele. At undergraduate level, these languages, with the exception of isiNdebele (which is offered only in the mother tongue), are offered in two different streams, namely for mother-tongue and non-mother-tongue students.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be expected to:

Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics / grammar and literature in isiNdebele;
Supervise postgraduate research, appropriate to the post level;
Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
Participate in academic management, administration, and other duties as required by the Head of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Doctoral qualification with specialization in isiNdebele;
Teaching experience at a tertiary institution;
Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision;
Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals);
Academic administration experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

Ability to teach first-language / home-language speakers of isiNdebele;
Clear and demonstrable research focus related to the primary responsibilities of the post.

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

Evidence of involvement in curriculum development and innovation.

A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae, Covering letter;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Teaching portfolio, Research Publication record;
A brief self-evaluation by the candidate, the candidate’s envisioned contribution to the Department;
Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate’s academic (teaching and research) qualities

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za, Tel: 012 420 4856 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Elsabe Taljard, elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za Tel: 012 420 2494 for enquiries relating to the post contents.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised position

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (1POST)

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Job ID 26087
Location EBIT
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (1 post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes;
Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
Supervising postgraduate master’s and doctoral students within the research focus areas;
Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

A BSc Hons degree from a university in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed Master’s degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
At least three years of tertiary education experience or three years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
Book chapter(s), recognised articles outputs, or industry-recognised outputs in a commensurate field.

Senior Lecturer:

Same as for Lecturer, plus;
A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
At least five years of tertiary education experience or five years of industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
At least 2 articles published in DHET-accredited journals or a DHET-accredited book;
At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
Supervision / co-supervision of Master’s students to completion or proven management experience in industry.

Associate Professor:

Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus;
PhD/Doctorate in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or related;
At least 6 years tertiary education experience or 6 years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
Experience in curriculum / strategy development and innovation;
Evidence of sustained publications output with at least 12 DHET accredited publications (at least 3 publications published in the last 5);
Majority of recent publications should be in WoS / Scopus / IBSS journals;
Evidence of at least 3 research Master’s OR 6 coursework Master’s mini-dissertations successfully completed (supervised or co-supervised);
Evidence of Doctoral student supervision;
Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences;
NRF Rating is preferred for this level.

Professor:

Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
At least 8 to 10 years tertiary education and/or industry experience;
Experience in curriculum development and innovation;
A well-established and internationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals with at least 18 DHET accredited publications (at least 5 publications published in the last 5 years);
Evidence of successful Doctoral student completion;
Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI/Scopus indexed journals;
Evidence of conference papers delivered internationally;
An NRF rating is required for this level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
For Real Estate, thorough knowledge of commercial and specialised property valuation;
Thorough knowledge of property management of green buildings;
Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or property industry;
Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Evidence of teaching excellence;
Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
Related industry work or consulting experience;
NRF rating or have applied for one.
The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

A cover letter summarising relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
A brief teaching portfolio;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 6 October 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms A Segeri, Tel: (012) 420 2100 / E-mail: (amogelang.segeri@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Dr EI Pieterse, Tel: (012) 420 4972 / 2581 (E-mail: inge.pieterse@up.ac.za) for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR B - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Job ID 26088
Location Economic and Management Science
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR B
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for delivering an effective and comprehensive administrative service to the Head of the Department and the staff members of the Department of Financial Management.
Responsibilities will include:

Personal assistance to the Head of the Department;
General administration for the academic personnel/ department operations;
Teaching and learning administration;
Research and marketing administration; and
Financial, human resources and event administration

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 with at least four (4) years’ office administration, secretarial and financial administration experience; OR
Relevant National three-year Diploma with at least two (2) years’ office administration, secretarial and financial administration experience;
Computer skills, including basic database management and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel; and
A driver’s licence.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Applicable professional communication and language skills, both written and verbal;
Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
Strong display of customer service acumen;
The ability and sophistication needed to interact with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to prioritise work independently and handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy;
Good administrative skills;
Ability to handle confidential information; and
Good Interpersonal skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A relevant degree;
Proven work experience in office administration and/or as a personal assistant at managerial level, preferably within a higher education academic; and
Experience with PeopleSoft’s Human Capital Management System, Student Services Centre, and the Financial and Enterprise Request Systems.

A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 01 October 2025
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:
Mrs Z Mashalaba, Ziyanda.mashalaba@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, Prof Elda du Toit Tel: (012) 420 3818 Email: elda.dutoit@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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