UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

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Job ID 26150
Location Family Medicine
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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 expected to do the following:

Registering new vendors and cost centres on the UP system;
Processing purchase orders and coordinate procurement for the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Division;
Assisting with financial documentation related to staff travel reimbursements;
Ensuring compliance with financial processes;
Maintaining electronic filing and ensure proper scanning and storage of all financial documents;
Planning and organising CPD programs and annual congress (send invitations, register attendees, coordinate payments, issue CPD certificates and confirmation letters);
Requesting and processing invoices for CPD related payments in compliance with UP procurement terms;
Coordinating and submitting lecturers’ CVs and event documentation to the HPCSA;
Assisting with onboarding and support for personnel on contract;
Maintaining a well-organised, user-friendly filing system for HR and personnel records;
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders through verbal and written communication;
Ensuring staff has access to IT support and coordinating field support for any technical issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A three-year diploma in Office Administration or equivalent qualification;
2 years’ experience in:
Financial administration in a tertiary environment.
Secretarial experience in the office of Snr Management level.

Grade 12;
4 years’ experience
Financial administration in a tertiary environment.
Secretarial experience in the office of Snr Management level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Computer literacy with broad knowledge and experience in using MS Word, Excel, Gmail and the internet;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly organised and a keen commitment to excellence;
The ability to liaise and communicate effectively on all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders;
Ability to work independently and participate effectively within a team;
Excellent verbal and written language and communication skills;
Ability to pay attention to detail and work accurately.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Bachelor’s degree in Administration or equivalent;
Driver’s Licence.

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: 05 November 2025.

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

ENQUIRIES: Mr AT Malema, Tel: (012) 319 2140 or email atlegang.malema@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof N Mofolo, Tel: (012) 356 3297 or email Mofolo.n@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 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.
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.

SYSTEM ANALYST DEVELOPER: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Job ID 26121
Location Information Technology Service
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
SYSTEM ANALYST DEVELOPER: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (TWO POSTS)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

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:
The position is responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and integrating Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. The position will support and maintain the BI Solution, which includes design, development, and optimization of the system. Ensure compliance according to appropriate policies, standards, and procedures, including those relating to system development, system documentation, and change control.

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

Business Intelligence design and development:
- Gather and analyse Business Intelligence reporting requirements from relevant stakeholders;
- Translate business needs into functional and technical design specifications;
- Assist functional users in formulating the business cases for undertaking desired developments or enhancements;
- Perform data analysis to determine the necessary data structures required to support the business requirements;
- Design, develop, and test the ETL/ELTs required, to ensure that the necessary data is available in data structures suitable for BI analysis and reporting;
- Ensure that the system complies with audit requirements where applicable;
- Ensure that the prescribed procedures are according to which the users must register the system errors and/or approve the desired system changes on, before being implemented in production;

User support:
- Provide support to relevant stakeholders in the specific domains;
- Assist where possible in the development of relevant end-user training material, and assist where requested in the actual training of end-users;
- Collaborate and share knowledge with other relevant stakeholders;
- Identify trends of reported production problems to manage the root cause of the problem and subsequently rectify the problem, and apply measurements to prevent similar problems in the future;
- Attend to incidents, requests, and problems on the enterprise service management platform;
- Identify trends of reported production problems to manage the root cause of the problem and subsequently rectify the problem;

Systems maintenance and upgrades:
- Monitor releases of patches, bundles, and maintenance packs and new versions issued by Product Vendor (of relevance to the domain being managed);
- Contribution and knowledge sharing to relevant stakeholders with bundles and upgrades;
- Investigate feasible cutover/transition strategies to ensure business continuity during upgrades;
- Advise management on feasible alternatives and/or changes to existing architecture, infrastructure, and/or strategies that will be in the best interest of the University to establish a well-governed and managed suite of DWH/BI applications;
- Ensure the optimal performance of the business intelligence system;
- Schedule and manage the daily, weekly, and monthly ETL/ELT routines;
- Perform day-to-day system administrative functions, resolve and prevent problems, and generally ensure that previously defined/required processes continue to function;

Team management / mentorship:
- Ensure that mechanisms and procedures are put in place to ensure that the broader DWH/BI team's activities comply with the agreed-on architecture, standards, methodologies, and applicable work procedures;
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members in respect of their individual performance and ensure that team members are optimally productive;
- Establish effective communication channels with key stakeholders;
- Facilitate regular meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders to ensure that milestones are met and planned activities are completed successfully and in time;
- Work with and mentor the power users of the BI tools in other domains, both inside and outside of ITS, to assist them in developing the competence to design, configure, and maintain queries, reports, and dashboards by assigning particular tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant tertiary qualification: Bachelor’s degree or BTech (e.g., B.Sc., B.Com Informatics, B.Eng.); with
Four years’ experience in:
- Design, development, deployment, and maintenance of Business Intelligence systems;
- SQL queries, particularly with Oracle and SQL server;
- Working with users and providing user support;

Applicable IT-related three-year Diploma (e.g., National Diploma in Computer Science, Diploma in Information Technology); with
Six years’ experience in:
- Design, development, deployment, and maintenance of Business Intelligence systems;
- SQL queries, particularly with Oracle and SQL server;
- Working with users and providing user support.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge:
- Experience with different Technology data sources;
- Oracle data integrator;
- Reporting and analytics;
- SQL;
- Data modelling / dimensional modelling;
- Understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices;
Technical competencies:
- Experience in:
  - Translating user business requirements into system design specifications, and translating these designs into effective queries, reports, and dashboards;
  - Managing and optimizing the Data Warehouse / BI application performance;
  - A business intelligence platform using SQL and ETL processes;
  - Working with or designing STAR schemas, data cleansing, transformation, and aggregations;
  - Troubleshooting within an IT software environment;
Behavioural competencies:
- Ability to:
  - Identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions;
  - Present information to individuals or groups; and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience, as well as listen and respond appropriately to others;
  - Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs;
  - Provide guidance and feedback to help an employee or group of employees strengthen their knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a task or solve a problem, which in turn should improve job performance;
  - Follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks, and check work for accuracy before completion of tasks;
  - Develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication and teamwork;
  - Possession of a designated level of technical skill or knowledge in a specific technical area(s), and keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise;
  - Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs;
  - Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
  - Actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals;
  - Understand internal/external customer technologies and problem resolution techniques, communicate effectively with customers; listen to symptom descriptions; analyse problems; respond effectively; and provide constructive feedback to the client on problem resolution;
  - Use efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness; develop strategies using new technology to enhance decision making; understand the impact of technological change on the organization;
  - Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures;
  - Generate innovative solutions in work situations by trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities;
  - Take prompt action to accomplish objectives and act to achieve goals beyond what is required;
  - Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms as well as firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A relevant Honours’ degree (e.g., B.Sc., B.Com Informatics, B.Eng.); with
Four years’ experience in:
- Various reports/analytical tools or Oracle products relating to Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence;
- The process of deploying Oracle OBIEE /OBIA /OAS applications;
- Various ETL/ELT industry standard tools;
- Data warehousing/BI troubleshooting and problem resolution;
- Working within a Higher Education environment;
Business intelligence certification;
Oracle Fusion Middleware certification;
Oracle Business Intelligence, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), PL/SQL;
Business Analysis;
ITIL certification;
Testing certification.

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms V Makhubele, email: violet.makhubele@up.ac.za, for application-related enquiries, and Mr S Jayaraman, email: shivakumar.jayaraman@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 2113, for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 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.
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.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC) SUPPORT ANALYST / ADMINISTRATOR - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Job ID 26017
Location Information Technology Service
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC) SUPPORT ANAYLST / ADMINISTRATOR
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

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:
The purpose of the High-Performance Computer Cluster Support Analyst / Administrator is to facilitate and provide technical support for robust, reliable, and high-performance computing infrastructure, along with specialised support and guidance to researchers across various disciplines.
The role entails administering the UP central high-performance computational cluster and ancillary systems to provide support for research projects with specialised computational needs.

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

Operating system installation and maintenance:
- Coordinating with HPC administrators, engineers, and other IT staff to resolve complex system issues, plan for upgrades, or implement new systems and tools;
- Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of patches, updates, and security fixes to ensure the stability and security of the system;
Cluster task management, system installation and maintenance:
- Deploying, configuring, and managing cluster task (queue) management software to allocate computing resources efficiently;
- Monitoring system performance and optimising cluster utilisation;
Cluster storage and internal network management:
- Administering storage solutions for high-performance data access and storage;
- Allocating and managing storage resources according to research requirements;
- Implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard research data;
Security and compliance:
- Ensuring that users adhere to security protocols, and that the system remains compliant with relevant policies, including access control and data protection;
- Reporting on detected security incidents;
User and front-end management:
- Providing user support and assistance in accessing and utilising HPC resources;
Documentation development and training:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for HPC system configuration, usage, and troubleshooting procedures;
- Conducting training sessions and workshops to educate researchers on HPC best practices and utilisation techniques;
HPC application support:
- Assisting users with software installation, job submissions, performance optimisation, and resolving issues encountered on HPC systems;
- Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with hardware, software, or job execution. This includes resolving problems related to system crashes, slow performance, or software errors;
Liaison with stakeholders:
- Collaborating with faculty members, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand their computational needs and requirements;
- Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant Bachelors/BTech degree; with
A total of four years’ experience in:
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Basic network administration;
- Basic software development and implementation;

A relevant three-year National Diploma; with
A total of six years’ experience in:
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Basic network administration;
- Basic software development and implementation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:
- Linux operating structure architecture;
- Cluster computing concepts;
- High-performance storage;
- Advanced storage design;
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols;
- Parallel programming;
Technical competencies:
- Linux system administration and shell scripting;
- Cluster computing management;
- Network Administration;
- High-performance storage management;
- Software performance profiling and optimisation;
Behavioural competencies:
- Problem-solving skills, calm in a crisis, good communication skills with users and managers, logical, meticulous, good judgement skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment;
- Ability to perform fault-finding and implement solutions.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A relevant post-graduate qualification;
Five years’ experience with:
- Administering and managing HPC clusters in a research or academic environment;
- Cluster task management systems (e.g. Slurm, PBS Pro);
- Parallel / cluster file systems (e.g. CephFS, Lustre, BeeGFS);
- Advanced software development, implementation and performance optimisation (e.g. Python/Ruby/Perl, C/C++, Rust, Fortran, Julia);
- User-directed documentation development and training;
- IT Infrastructural Library (ITIL), configuration management and change control;
- IT service management tools;
Certification as a Linux server administrator;
Certification as a server administrator;
Certification as a storage administrator
Certification as a network administrator;
Certification as a cluster administrator.

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: 05 November 2025

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms V Makhubele, Email: violet.makhubele@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 6920 for application-related enquiries, and Mrs. T Nevhutalu, Email: thiemuli.nevhutalu@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 2408 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 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.
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.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Job ID 26142
Location Information Technology Service
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Professional and Support
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

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:
The Network Administrator’s role is to ensure the stable operation of the University’s networks. This includes responsibility for various network operations such as planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and supporting network communication links. The role also involves providing technical operational support and implementing data network services by delivering second-level support to all University of Pretoria users. Additionally, the Network Administrator is responsible for the complete design of network expansions and the resolution of complex network problems.

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

Network infrastructure administration and maintenance:
- Analyse the organization’s network and system requirements, review network design proposals to assess impact on cross-network or multiple network performance;
- Research and analyse the network devices, protocols, services, and standards to support network activities, and create technical support documentation for the University's network infrastructure;
- Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades on the network infrastructure;
- Modify the performance of network systems as and when required, and oversee potential upgrades, migrations, and repairs to improve system capabilities;
- Provide and verify asset information, and assist in network design, architecture, and implementation;
- Research and analyse the network devices, protocols, services, and standards to support network activities;
- Create technical support documentation for the university's network infrastructure;
- Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades on the network infrastructure, and monitor the network to ensure optimal performance;
- Troubleshoot problems with network devices, and perform updates when required;
- Install, configure, and maintain all network communications;
- Install the software, hardware, and other devices to meet the organization’s network requirements, and develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources;
- Support, maintain, and monitor the network hardware and software, and manage the planning, coordination, configuration, installation, and management of all networks and related client services within the University;
- Identify trends and implement preventative solutions, and participate in network architecture planning for both project and maintenance requirements;
- Perform network upgrade/s;
- Contribute to the development of troubleshooting processes and procedures;

Technical inspections and implementations:
- Analyse and resolve network performance incidents or problems, and identify and communicate risks;
- Support, maintain, and monitor the network hardware and software, and replace faulty hardware;
- Manage the planning, coordination, configuration, installation, and management of all networks and related electronic services according to security and hardening standards according to UP or vendor specifications;
- Identify traffic and problem-related trends, and implement preventative solutions;
- Participate in network architecture planning for both project and maintenance requirements, and perform network upgrade/s;
- Contribute to the development of troubleshooting processes and procedures;
- Utilise basic network analysis tools to resolve routine network performance problems;
- Provide basic explanations of technical network-related procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Adhere to change management practices;

IT Enterprise Service Management:
- Respond to incidents according to service level agreements (SLAs), and refer requests/incidents/problems to the correct channel in a timely manner;
- Compile and submit reports to the relevant manager;
- Update Enterprise Service Management platforms;
- Contribute to and maintain knowledge articles, and communicate timeously with the relevant stakeholders;
- Adhere to ITS policies and procedures, and respond to incidents according to service level agreements (SLAs);

Building project management and administration:
- Provide advice and guidance to the program/project managers on the technical approach to meeting requirements that will provide optimal user benefit and network performance;
- Complete installation and commissioning of equipment as per project workstreams;
- Draft documentation for projects and submit it to the relevant manager;
- Keep documentation up to date, and provide vendors with relevant information;
- Vet, design, and implement any data centre, server room, and network room infrastructure projects;
- Build professional relationships with professional teams, e.g. consulting engineers, quantity surveyors, architects, the City of Tshwane, ICASA, etc. on building projects;

Vendor support:
- Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot network incidents and problems;
- Support vendors as needed, e.g. fibre routes, cabling requirements, as well as project work;
- Report and escalate faults to vendors when needed;
- Configure and install network operating system protocols and equipment as per vendor and network design.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant Bachelor’s or BTech degree in an applicable field such as Computer Science, Informatics, or Information Technology; with:
A total of four years’ experience in:
- Network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis;
- Troubleshooting data network;
- Networking principles;
- Wireless networking technologies and applications;
- Optical fibre and UTP cabling;
Valid driver’s licence;
Relevant data network certification;
ITIL Foundation certification;

A National Higher Diploma in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology; with:
A total of six years’ experience in:
- Network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis;
- Troubleshooting data network;
- Networking principles;
- Wireless networking technologies and applications;
- Optical fibre and UTP cabling;
Valid driver’s licence;
Relevant data network certification;
ITIL Foundation certification.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:
- Network hardware and design;
- Networking concepts;
- WiFi technologies and design;
- Physical infrastructure architecture;
- Knowledge of DDI;
- Enterprise Service Management;
- Cabling and fibre infrastructure;
Technical competencies:
- Networking infrastructure;
- WiFi infrastructure;
- Data cabling infrastructure;
- DDI;
Behavioural competencies:
- Capacity to compile, assimilate, organize, and store printed and electronic information;
- Ability to:
  - Convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message;
  - Follow instructions through a standard work process;
  - Actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals;
  - Act to achieve goals beyond what is required;
  - Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, or customers by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs;
  - Build and maintain ongoing, collaborative working relationships with co-workers to achieve the goals of the work unit;
  - Deal with disappointment and/or rejection while still working effectively;
  - Deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively;
  - Stay with a job or plan until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable;
  - Develop strategies using new technology to enhance decision-making, and understanding the impact of technological change on the organization;
  - Understand internal/external customer technologies and problem resolution techniques;
  - Communicate effectively with customers by listening to symptom descriptions, analysing problems, responding effectively, and providing constructive feedback to the client on problem resolution;
  - Generate innovative solutions in work situations by trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities;
  - Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

An Honours Degree in an applicable field such as Computer Science, Informatics, or Information Technology, with
A total of three years’ experience in:
- Managing the complex network infrastructure in a large enterprise environment;
- Network security design and implementations;
Relevant WIFI networking certification.

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: 05 November 2025

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms V Makhubele, Email: violet.makhubele@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 6920 for application-related enquiries, and Mr R Botha, Email: rupert.botha@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 8303 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 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.
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 AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (AFRICAN LANGUAGES)

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Job ID 26149
Location Humanities
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (TERM APPOINTMENT)

The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa. Its nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a diverse and dynamic community of staff and students committed to excellence, diversity, sustainability, and making a difference.
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.
In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Faculty of Humanities has recently established a School for Languages, Literatures and Cultures in order to promote opportunities for cross-disciplinary research and teaching while also developing the languages currently offered and maintaining the character and integrity of individual language departments. Within the proposed School, the Department Afrikaans would be merged into the Department of African Languages, maximizing possible synergies with regard to teaching and research. Consequently, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the vacancy of Head of Department: African Languages (which includes the Afrikaans section).

POSITION
The University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Department. The appointment will be additional to the successful candidate’s academic appointment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Facilitating the collaboration and cooperation between the various language sections: Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiZulu, Sepedi and , Setswana;
Playing an active role as an academic leader in the two departments, at both national and international levels;
Advancing the research agenda of various language sections;
Facilitating the strategic, academic, and operational management of the merged department, with particular emphasis on developing synergy between different fields of inquiry pursued by staff members;
Raising funds to support departmental activities;
Teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Supervising postgraduate research;
Demonstrating strong leadership skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A doctorate in African languages (literature or linguistics), Afrikaans (literature or linguistics), Applied Language studies, Linguistics, or Literary Theory with a specialisation in South African languages or literatures;
A proven research and publication record, appropriate to the post level;
A proven record of postgraduate supervision, appropriate to the post level;
Membership of at least one discipline-specific international academic or professional organisation;
A track record of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching and learning;
An appropriate vision for enhancing the Department’s standing and diverse profile, both nationally and internationally;
Strong academic administration experience;
The candidate must possess the requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of African Languages at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

Academic leadership status in the relevant discipline;
The ability to develop an appropriate departmental vision in conjunction with members of the two merged departments;
International recognition as an expert in the discipline;
Ability to manage and promote linguistic and cultural diversity within the unified structure.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

An NRF rating is strongly recommended.

REMUNERATION AND APPOINTMENT

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.

The Head of Department is a term appointment for four (4) years. External candidates will also be considered for a permanent academic appointment in a suitable academic department.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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.

The following documents must be attached when applying for this position:

A cover letter, comprehensive CV detailing academic and professional qualifications, as well as a full employment history;
Certified copies of qualifications;
A self-evaluation of your suitability for appointment in the post;
Vision for the Department;
Teaching portfolio;
Research portfolio (including record of citation index scores); and
The names and contact details of at least three referees (one national and two international) who can attest to your academic stature and leadership qualities.

The University reserves the right to appoint and consult its own referees.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to prepare a presentation. The topic and further details will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.

CLOSING DATE: 7 November 2025

Applications that do not comply with the minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered.

ENQUIRIES:
Prof Kevin Thomas, e-mail: dean.humanities@up.ac.za for position related enquiries
Ms Vicky Reynders, e-mail: vicky.reynders@up.ac.za for application process enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
Under the University's Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but it 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, 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 position.

PROJECT MANAGER: CHILDREN'S RIGHTS (ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT), CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, FACULTY OF LAW

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Job ID 26134
Location Law
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary

UP Professional and Support
FACULTY OF LAW
CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
PROJECT MANAGER: CHILDREN’S RIGHTS UNIT (one-year renewable contract)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 07

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 of this position is responsible for the overall management of the Children’s Rights Unit of the Centre for Human Rights, which is one of the Centre’s research, education, training, capacity building and advocacy units. The incumbent will be responsible for the following key responsibilities :

Unit Project Activities

Manage the implementation of existing projects;
Grow the project portfolio of the Unit by identifying and developing new project areas in the unit’s focal area in South Africa, Africa and globally;
Manage the existing, and establish new partnerships for the work of the Unit, including collaborations with civil society organisations working on the relevant rights in Africa;
Represent the Centre in various forums related to human rights including regional meetings and sessions of relevant treaty bodies;
Manage partner and donor relations in relation to all the Unit’s projects;
Coordinate and facilitate the hosting logistics of annual training, courses and events within the unit;
Manage the relevant clinic within the Centre.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Develop and improve monitoring, evaluation plans for the Unit;
Develop monitoring and impact indicators for project activities;
Monitor all project activities, expenditure and progress towards achieving project outputs;
Report on progress on all project activities to the Director, relevant donors and funders;
Report to the funders in accordance with the terms specified in the grant agreements;
Formulate strategies for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of project activities;
Provide input and participate in the organisation of the annual project reviews and planning workshops;
Monitor and evaluate the long-term effects and impact of the activities of the Unit and sustainability of project results.

Fundraising and Financial Oversight

Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio for the Unit’s activities;
Develop a comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy for the Unit’s work;
Research and approach potential donors in line with the Unit’s focus areas;
Create a database for potential donors;
Write grant applications to grant makers and handle all administrative aspects of fundraising
Lead all interactions and communication with project donors and funders with the aim of sustaining long term funding collaborations;
Raise awareness of the Unit’s work on a continuous basis in the donor community in order to form new donor relationships;
Develop new methods to raise funds for the Unit’s work;
Manage the Unit’s budget;
Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure the Unit’s financial sustainability e.g. through careful utilisation of resources and realistic fundraising targets.

Communications and Media Engagements

Implement an information and communications strategy for the Unit in consultation with the Centre’s Communications Manager;
Update the Unit’s web page with the work of the Unit;
Develop publicity materials to raise awareness of the Unit’s work and events;
Develop media contacts and publicise the achievements of the Unit;
Raise awareness and maintain the profile of the Unit through different platforms including social media;
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant role players in the Human Rights movement and networks;
Prepare press releases as well as undertake media advocacy as and when necessary.

Research and Capacity Building

Undertake and oversee research and publish on aspects of human rights related the unit’s focus area;
Design and facilitate delivery of training and capacity building for various stakeholders;
Effectively and efficiently respond to requests for interventions/training.

Human Resources Management

Manage Unit staff to ensure delivery of Unit objectives.
Implement development and training needs for all staff in the Unit.
Managing the performance of all the staff in the Unit.
Oversee disciplinary and grievance matters in liaison with

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s degree in Human Rights, or related field
A minimum of 4 years’ working experience in the following:
Project management;
Research, advocacy and capacity building;
Working with non-governmental organisation(s);
Experience and understanding of relevant issues in an African context;
Fundraising and donor report writing.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A doctoral degree in human rights or a related area
A professional qualification in project management
A total of 3 years of experience in high-level stakeholder engagement in an African context, including UN and AU officials

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

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

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;
A motivation letter indicating how the applicant meets the requirements for the position;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025

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

ENQUIRIES: Carole Viljoen Tel: (012) 420 3810 or carole.viljoen@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Nkatha Murungi Tel: (012) 420 4684 or nkatha.murungi@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 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 underrepresented 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 to not fill the advertised positions.

PROJECT MANAGER: SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXTERNAL SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS (ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT), CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, FACULTY OF LAW

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Job ID 26130
Location Law
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary

UP Professional and Support
FACULTY OF LAW
CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
PROJECT MANAGER: CHILDREN’S RIGHTS UNIT (ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 07

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 of this position is responsible for the overall management of the Children’s Rights Unit of the Centre for Human Rights, which is one of the Centre’s research, education, training, capacity building and advocacy units. The incumbent will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

Unit Project Activities

Manage the implementation of existing projects.
Grow the project portfolio of the Unit by identifying and developing new project areas in the unit’s focal area in South Africa, Africa and globally
Manage the existing, and establish new partnerships for the work of the Unit, including collaborations with civil society organisations working on the relevant rights in Africa
Represent the Centre in various forums related to human rights including regional meetings and sessions of relevant treaty bodies
Manage partner and donor relations in relation to all the Unit’s projects
Coordinate and facilitate the hosting logistics of annual training, courses and events within the unit
Manage the relevant clinic within the Centre

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Develop and improve monitoring, evaluation plans for the Unit
Develop monitoring and impact indicators for project activities.
Monitor all project activities, expenditure and progress towards achieving project outputs.
Report on progress on all project activities to the Director, relevant donors and funders.
Report to the funders in accordance with the terms specified in the grant agreements.
Formulate strategies for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of project activities.
Provide input and participate in the organisation of the annual project reviews and planning workshops
Monitor and evaluate the long-term effects and impact of the activities of the Unit and sustainability of project results.

Fundraising and Financial Oversight

Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio for the Unit’s activities
Develop a comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy for the Unit’s work.
Research and approach potential donors in line with the Unit’s focus areas
Create a database for potential donors.
Write grant applications to grant makers and handle all administrative aspects of fundraising
Lead all interactions and communication with project donors and funders with the aim of sustaining long term funding collaborations.
Raise awareness of the Unit’s work on a continuous basis in the donor community in order to form new donor relationships.
Develop new methods to raise funds for the Unit’s work
Manage the Unit’s budget.
Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure the Unit’s financial sustainability e.g. through careful utilisation of resources and realistic fundraising targets

Communications and Media Engagements

Implement an information and communications strategy for the Unit in consultation with the Centre’s Communications Manager.
Update the Unit’s web page with the work of the Unit
Develop publicity materials to raise awareness of the Unit’s work and events.
Develop media contacts and publicise the achievements of the Unit.
Raise awareness and maintain the profile of the Unit through different platforms including social media.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant role players in the Human Rights movement and networks.
Prepare press releases as well as undertake media advocacy as and when necessary.

Research and Capacity Building

Undertake and oversee research and publish on aspects of human rights related the unit’s focus area
Design and facilitate delivery of training and capacity building for various stakeholders
Effectively and efficiently respond to requests for interventions/training

Human Resources Management

Manage Unit staff to ensure delivery of Unit objectives.
Implement development and training needs for all staff in the Unit.
Managing the performance of all the staff in the Unit.
Oversee disciplinary and grievance matters in liaison with

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s degree in Human Rights
A minimum of 4 years’ working experience in the following:
Project management;
Research, advocacy and capacity building;
Working with non-governmental organisation(s);
Fundraising and donor report writing.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A doctoral degree in human rights or a related area
A professional qualification in project management
A total of 3 years of experience in high-level stakeholder engagement in an African context, including UN and AU officials

A comprehensive CV;
A motivation letter indicating how the applicant meets the requirements for the position;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025

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

ENQUIRIES: Carole Viljoen Tel: (012) 420 3810 or carole.viljoen@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Nkatha Murungi Tel: (012) 420 4684 or nkatha.murungi@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 underrepresented 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 to not fill the advertised positions.

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