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DIRECTOR/ COORDINATOR - (1327)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences -> Physics
Job Title DIRECTOR/ COORDINATOR
Post Level Grade 5
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
Job Requirements
 
Director Profile:
  • Must have a PhD degree in a science-related degree with a preference in either Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and/or Biological Sciences
  • Have good knowledge and experience in science communication.
  • Have five years’ experience in a management position together with three years’ experience in science center environments or science communication OR Have five years of engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and learners support at the tertiary level.  
 
Director Duties:
  • Develop and implement the Science Center business strategy, annual operation plan, and budgeting exercise in line with the University of Venda policies – working closely with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture to ensure it fits into the operational and strategic plan of the Faculty and the university.
  • Coordinate, monitor, and drive the strategy implementation for the learners in STEM-related subjects.
  • Be active in fundraising and coordinating collaboration with different stakeholders
  • Management of financial, compliance, and statutory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
  • Management of support services within the center and the relevant service providers.
  • Development of program feedback and evaluation measures for future review and assessment of the Vuwani Science Resource Centre - this includes helping with the implementation thereof.
  • Drafting of contracts and policies, including procedures and manuals for the efficient operation of the centre and its implementation thereof
  • Development (where necessary) and implementation of operational systems to support smooth Vuwani Science Resource Centre operations.
  • Regular on-site school support visits for schools and teachers in the subject, which will include team teaching and demonstration lessons
  • Make sure regular reports as per Faculty and Univen requirements are prepared for the Executive Dean’s approval before the reports are submitted outside the faculty.

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LECTURER - (1267)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Job Title Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
Job Requirements
REQUIREMEMNTS
  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Advanced midwifery.
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse Educator is compulsory.
  • Registration with SANC as an Advanced Midwife or Accoucheur
  • Clinical midwifery practice experience.
  • Three (3) years of Midwifery teaching experience in an institution of higher learning/ Five years of work experience in the Maternity ward.
 
DUTIES
  • The successful candidate will accept responsibility for teaching Midwifery Nursing theory and practice to undergraduate students.
  • To accompany of students in midwifery clinical practice.
  • To assess and control of students’ midwifery registers book.
  • Co-supervision of undergraduate research projects
 
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SERVICE STAFF (P17) FARMING - (1321)

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Agriculture -> Experimental Farm
Job Title Service Staff (P17) Farming
Post Level Grade 17
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should be in possession of Grade 12/National Certificate in Agriculture and one(1) year of relevant experience working in the Agricultural Environment as well as training in animals and crop production; good communication skills, Computer literacy, Ability to operate agricultural machines, equipment, and or tractor, valid driver's license code 10 plus PDP.
 
DUTIES
  • Responsible for Farm animals and field crops.
  • Assist in all research/ practicums.
  • Record keeping.
  • Driving farm vehicles, and tractor.
  • Be available for standby.
  • Be available for duty during weekends, public and university holiday other activities as outlined by Farm manager.

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CANDIDATE ATTORNEY (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT) - (1322)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Legal Aid Clinic
Job Title Candidate Attorney (one-year contract)
Post Level Special Category
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
LEGAL AID CLINIC
CANDIDATE ATTORNEY (3 POSITIONS) ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
 
Requirements
  • LLB Degree
  • Computer Literacy
  • Good communication skills
  • Driving License will be an advantage
 
Duties
All legal work assigned as part of legal candidature training, including court litigation
 
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HEAD: LEGAL AID CLINIC - (1326)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Legal Aid Clinic
Job Title Head: Legal Aid Clinic
Post Level Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
LEGAL AID CLINIC
HEAD LEGAL AID CLINIC: SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL (REF: A720)
 
Requirements:
LLM Degree with at least ten years of legal practice experience. The applicant must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills and be admitted as an Attorney, with the Right of appearance in the High Court, registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC), and with a letter of good standing from the LPC. Applications must be accompanied by copies of proof of admission, right of appearance in the High Court and letter of good standing from the LPC.
 
Duties:
•Strategically manage the activities of the Law Clinic.
•Report to the School of Law, Faculty Board and LPC on behalf of the Law Clinic.
•Manage the budget of the Law Clinic and related cost centres.
•Manage and supervise junior staff members attached to the Law Clinic.
•Register and train candidate attorneys attached to the Law Clinic.
•Approve and allocate files.
•Teach Clinical the Legal Education module to final year law students.
•Manage practical training of senior Law Students.
•Coordinate community engagement projects run by the Law Clinic.
•Manage relations with courts and other stakeholders in the justice cluster.
•Represent indigent Law Clinic clients in legal matters.
•Initiate projects and identify potential community cases that the Law Clinic can defend on behalf of communities.
•Mobilise donor funds and initiate other activities to earn the Law Clinic operational income.

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​SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - (1235)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Environmental Sciences -> Urban and Regional Planning
Job Title Senior Technologist
Post Level Grade 7
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
Job requirements: 
  • Masters or M Tech in Technical degree, Architecture/Urban Design/Surveying/Quantity Surveying/Landscape Design/Town and Regional Planning is a prerequisite
  • Eight years’ Experience in Laboratory work or similar Environment
  • Technical Registration or membership status and or eligibility to the planning professional body of the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN); or Technical/Technologist registration membership of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP); or Technical/Technologist registration membership of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); or Technician/Technical membership of the South African Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is a requirement.
 
Duties: 
  • Supervising junior lab staff members.
  • Supervising and managing practicals for Year 1 to Year 4 students.
  • Filing and  compiling students’ practical portfolios.
  • Teaching studio related practical modules.
  • Executing applied and technical knowledge of applicable land use planning statutes, regulations, policies, standards, processes and best practices.
  • Ensuring professional management of the laboratories and planning studios.
  • Maintaining inventories of equipment in the laboratories.
  • Ensuring proper upkeep of the drawing studios and laboratory spaces.
  • Ensuring compliance with security, health, and safety standards in the laboratories.
  • Ensuring that the highest standards of maintaining the laboratories are followed and met by students and lecturers as they conduct classes in line with the requirements of SACPLAN.
  • Keeping an up-to date departmental assets register, and ensuring that all the practical drawing studios are equipped, clean, and setup with enough materials for students to use.

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SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (P8) - (1305)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture -> Biological Sciences
Job TitleSenior Laboratory Technician (P8)
Post Level Grade 8
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date 24/1/2025
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Natural Sciences.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in conducting fieldwork in freshwater and laboratory experiments in biological.
  • Knowledge of using the South African Scoring System version 5, Macroinvertebrate Response Assessment Index, Fish Response Assessment Index, Riparian Vegetation Response Assessment Index, Index of Habitat Integrity and the Rapid Habitat Assessment Method.
  • A driver’s license is a necessity.
  • A skipper license would be an advantage.
 
DUTIES:
  • Assist the module lectures with field trips, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
  • Assist students in the field with correctly using sampling techniques, data collection, and equipment handling.
  • Ensure that all field activities adhere to health and safety protocols and that risk assessments are conducted before fieldwork.
  • Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.
  • Assist in setting up laboratory experiments.
  • Supervise students in the laboratory, providing guidance on experimental procedures and ensuring safety compliance.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of all field and laboratory equipment and materials.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on field and laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
  • Order and restock supplies as necessary, ensuring the availability of materials for upcoming field trips and lab sessions.
  • Support students in completing fieldwork and laboratory assignments, offering guidance and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Ensure all field and laboratory activities comply with institutional safety guidelines and legal regulations.
 
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