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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT) VACANCIES
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
Internal/External Vacancy
DIVISION: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Information and Communication Technology
POST: Lecturer - NGap
POST No: 2430
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but not limited to:
• Contribute to teaching and learning in the field of Information Technology as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
• Teach, Assess and moderation – summative/formative assessments including moderation to ensure adherence to standard and quality;
• Provide academic support to learners
• Develop relevant learning material according to the university and SAQA guidelines;
• Undertake research in Information Technology related fields
• Participate in national and/or international conferences and publish research findings in accredited journals;
• Participate in community service projects;
• Liaise with industry and other stakeholders;
• Display sound inter-personal and team-work skills;
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development
• The candidate will be required to attend and complete regular courses on research and teaching development as part of the nGap Development Programme.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:
• An appropriate Master’s degree in an Information Technology related field with 70% average;
• Possess sound knowledge in research methods and the theory and application of the area of specialisation;
• Teaching/lecturing experience or related industry experience will be an advantage;
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an advantage;
• Willingness to register for a doctoral program in Information Technology and be able to complete it within six years;
• A passion for learning;
• Previous lecturing experience in an academic environment is an added advantage
• Experience in the utilisation of e-learning platforms will be an advantage
• Applicants must be South African citizens who are less than 40 years of age
Skills and Competencies:
• Above average communication and interpersonal skills
• A person possessing initiative and strong ethical integrity
• Competent organisational and presentation skills
• Teaching or lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Related industry experience in one or more of the Department’s specialization subjects (Business Analysis, Databases, Information Systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience in big data, data analytics and business analysis will be an advantage.
• Have the initiative and the motivation to work without extensive supervision.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2023
Submit CV to recruitment4@vut.ac.za.
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application from obtainable from the VUT Website, CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. Therefore, people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.
Internal/External Vacancy
DIVISION: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Information and Communication Technology
POST: Lecturer
POST No: 0875 PEROMNES
GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teach and assess at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Graduate diploma level
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation
• Compile learner guides and coursework material.
• Provide academic support to learners
• Handle learner-related development and managerial tasks
• Undertake research, consultation and community service projects.
• Undertake post-graduate research in the field of specialisation
• Provide accredited research outputs
• Conduct student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with the responsibility
• Assist with the management of the department’s administrative load.
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Informatics or Information Technology Education or Equivalent
• Three (3) years of higher education teaching or industry-related experience
Recommendations:
• Lecturing experience at a University or University of Technology
• Accreditation/Membership with relevant professional bodies.
• Experience in the utilisation of e-learning platforms.
Skills and Competencies:
• Above-average communication and interpersonal skills
• A person possessing initiative and strong ethical integrity
• Competent organisational and presentation skills
• Teaching or lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Related industry experience in one or more of the Department’s specialization subjects (Software Development, Business Analysis, Databases, Information Systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience in big data, data analytics and business analysis will be an advantage.
• Supervision of research projects
Short-listed candidates will be required to practically demonstrate their teaching facilitation methodology
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2023
Submit CVs via email to recruitment4@vut.ac.za
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application from obtainable from the VUT Website, CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. Therefore people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.
Internal/External Vacancy
DIVISION: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Information and Communication Technology
POST: Lecturer
POST No: 0875 PEROMNES
GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teach and assess at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Graduate diploma level
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation
• Compile learner guides and coursework material.
• Provide academic support to learners
• Handle learner-related development and managerial tasks
• Undertake research, consultation and community service projects.
• Undertake post-graduate research in the field of specialisation
• Provide accredited research outputs
• Conduct student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with the responsibility
• Assist with the management of the department’s administrative load.
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Informatics or Information Technology Education or Equivalent
• Three (3) years of higher education teaching or industry-related experience
Recommendations:
• Lecturing experience at a University or University of Technology
• Accreditation/Membership with relevant professional bodies.
• Experience in the utilisation of e-learning platforms.
Skills and Competencies:
• Above-average communication and interpersonal skills
• A person possessing initiative and strong ethical integrity
• Competent organisational and presentation skills
• Teaching or lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Related industry experience in one or more of the Department’s specialization subjects (Software Development, Business Analysis, Databases, Information Systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience in big data, data analytics and business analysis will be an advantage.
• Supervision of research projects
Short-listed candidates will be required to practically demonstrate their teaching facilitation methodology
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2023
Submit CVs via email to recruitment4@vut.ac.za
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application from obtainable from the VUT Website, CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. Therefore people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.
Internal/External Vacancy
DIVISION: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Information and Communication Technology
POST: 3X Lecturer
POST No: 2209 & 2210 & 0912
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teach and assess at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Graduate
diploma levels.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation.
• Compile learner guides and coursework material.
• Provide academic support to learners.
• Handle learner-related development and managerial tasks.
• Undertake research, consultation and community service projects.
• Undertake post-graduate research in the field of specialisation.
• Provide accredited research outputs.
• Conduct student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with responsibility.
• Assist with the management of the department’s administrative load.
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Informatics or Information Technology Education or Equivalent
• Three (3) years of higher education teaching or industry-related experience
Recommendations:
• Lecturing experience at the University of Technology
• Accreditation/Membership with relevant professional bodies.
• Experience in the utilisation of e-learning platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
• Above-average communication and interpersonal skills
• A person possessing initiative and strong ethical integrity
• Competent organisational and presentation skills
• Teaching or lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Related industry experience in one or more of the Department’s specialization subjects (Business Analysis, Databases, Information Systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience in big data, data analytics and business analysis will be an advantage.
Short-listed candidates will be required to practically demonstrate their teaching facilitation methodology.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2023
Submit CVs via email to recruitment4@vut.ac.za
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application from obtainable from the VUT Website, CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. Therefore people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.
Internal/External Vacancy
DIVISION: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Information and Communication Technology
POST: 3X Lecturer
POST No: 2209 & 2210 & 0912
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teach and assess at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Graduate
diploma levels.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation.
• Compile learner guides and coursework material.
• Provide academic support to learners.
• Handle learner-related development and managerial tasks.
• Undertake research, consultation and community service projects.
• Undertake post-graduate research in the field of specialisation.
• Provide accredited research outputs.
• Conduct student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with responsibility.
• Assist with the management of the department’s administrative load.
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Informatics or Information Technology Education or Equivalent
• Three (3) years of higher education teaching or industry-related experience
Recommendations:
• Lecturing experience at the University of Technology
• Accreditation/Membership with relevant professional bodies.
• Experience in the utilisation of e-learning platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
• Above-average communication and interpersonal skills
• A person possessing initiative and strong ethical integrity
• Competent organisational and presentation skills
• Teaching or lecturing experience will be an advantage.
• Related industry experience in one or more of the Department’s specialization subjects (Business Analysis, Databases, Information Systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience in big data, data analytics and business analysis will be an advantage.
Short-listed candidates will be required to practically demonstrate their teaching facilitation methodology.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2023
Submit CVs via email to recruitment4@vut.ac.za
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application from obtainable from the VUT Website, CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. Therefore people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.
External / Internal Vacancy
DIVISION/FACULTY: HUMAN SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
POST: Lecturer X2
POST No: 1212 & 2342
Post Level: 8
JOB DESCRIPTION: Lecturer (x2)
Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
- Academic leadership – Develop and review course materials, teach and assess students at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, prepare teaching and learning portfolios as evidence of compliance to standards, and take part in department management tasks delegated by the HOD and report on achievement in PMC.
- Research – propose and design research concept notes and concept maps for postgraduate research in the field of specialisation in the department, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research and publish accredited research outputs.
- Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation - influence the development, maintenance and control of the curriculum in the field of specialisation.
- Industry relationship building and external engagement – Liaise with the industry including consultation work, project proposals and collaborative research projects.
- Community engagement – Develop community engagement project contents and study guides and take part in the implementation and participation in community flagship programmes/projects.
- Leadership, university administration and enhancement aspects Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:
LECTURER
Minimum requirements
Master’s degree in any field of Education or STEM qualification (e.g., MSc Eng, Math or MTech Engineering, Maths) WITH an undergraduate education degree (e.g., PGCE, Adv Dip TVT, PGDHE, B Ed, B Sc Ed).
Added advantage:
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
- Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
- Registration with a professional body is an added advantage.
- Research outputs and supervision of master’s and PhD students are an added advantage.
- Industry or practise experience is a recommendation.
- Further appropriate qualifications in the field of study, higher education and research training are strongly recommended.
Desired experience
A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at the school or tertiary level.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organising skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
Closing date for applications: 11 April 2023
Submit your application form, CV and documents to: recruitment3@vut.ac.za
Please Note: The application must be accompanied by an application form (obtainable from the VUT website), CV, identity document and ORIGINAL certified copies (not older than 3 months) of educational qualifications. Submission of such copies entitles the Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to implementing its employment equity plan. Therefore, people from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Differently able people are also encouraged to apply.
If you are not contacted within six weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
By applying for this position, you give permission that your information can be shared with the selection panel or the relevant people involved with the recruitment process.