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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT) VACANCIES
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
DIVISION: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POST: LECTURER: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POST Nº: 2204 PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be required to: {KPA’S}
• 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 department's field of specialisation, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research, and publish accredited research outputs.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialization - influence the curriculum's development, maintenance, and control.
• 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 content and study guides, implement them, and participate in community flagship programs/projects.
• Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng), and Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng), in Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
Or
• Dip (Eng), Adv Dip (Eng), PGDip (Eng), and Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng) in Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
• Reasonable progress towards attaining a doctoral qualification.
• Evidence of research productivity in the form of accredited journal articles, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.
Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years (after Master’s level) of relevant lecturing experience in the field in an institute of higher education OR three (3) years of professional industry experience in Industrial Engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Evidence of successful teamwork experience.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, excellent computer skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflectivity competencies, research skills, competent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, and presentation skills.
Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf
A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above)
3. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees.
6. Please email applications to recruitment2@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and provide the post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
HR Practitioner: Ms. Portia Mkhari, Tel 016 950 6848 / email address: portiam3@vut.ac.za HR Business Partner: Ms. S Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453 / email address: sandram@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. In line with the spirit of the Employment Equity Act, preference for this position will be for People with disabilities, Africans, Coloureds, Indians and White males. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment
By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
DIVISION: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POST: LECTURER: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POST Nº: 2204 PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be required to: {KPA’S}
• 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 department's field of specialisation, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research, and publish accredited research outputs.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialization - influence the curriculum's development, maintenance, and control.
• 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 content and study guides, implement them, and participate in community flagship programs/projects.
• Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng), and Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng), in Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
Or
• Dip (Eng), Adv Dip (Eng), PGDip (Eng), and Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng) in Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
• Reasonable progress towards attaining a doctoral qualification.
• Evidence of research productivity in the form of accredited journal articles, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.
Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years (after Master’s level) of relevant lecturing experience in the field in an institute of higher education OR three (3) years of professional industry experience in Industrial Engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Evidence of successful teamwork experience.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, excellent computer skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflectivity competencies, research skills, competent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, and presentation skills.
Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf
A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above)
3. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees.
6. Please email applications to recruitment2@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and provide the post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
HR Practitioner: Ms. Portia Mkhari, Tel 016 950 6848 / email address: portiam3@vut.ac.za HR Business Partner: Ms. S Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453 / email address: sandram@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. In line with the spirit of the Employment Equity Act, preference for this position will be for People with disabilities, Africans, Coloureds, Indians and White males. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment
By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
DIVISION: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POST: SENIOR LECTURER: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POST Nº: 0225 PEROMNES GRADE: 07
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be required to: {KPA’S}
• 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 department's field of specialisation, undertake postgraduate supervision and examination, research, and publish accredited research outputs.
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialization - influence the curriculum's development, maintenance, and control.
• 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 content and study guides, implement them, and participate in community flagship programs/projects.
• Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng), Master’s (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng), and Doctoral Degrees (DEng/ DTech/ PhD) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
Or
• Dip (Eng), Adv Dip (Eng), PGDip (Eng), Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MSc Eng) and Doctoral Degrees (DEng/ DTech/ PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years (after Master’s level) of relevant lecturing experience in the field in an institute of higher education OR five years of professional industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry, and community activities.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
Added Advantage
• Knowledge and experience in the field of Mechatronics is an advantage.
• Research outputs and supervision of master’s and PhD students are an added advantage
• Industry or practice experience is a recommendation.
• Further appropriate qualifications are strongly recommended.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Conceptual skills
• Analytical ability
• Excellent Interpersonal skills in a diverse work environment
• Problem-solving skills
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf
2. A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above)
3. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees
6. Please email applications to recruitment2@vut.ac.za quote the post reference and provide the post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.
Inquiries may be directed to:
HR Practitioner: Ms. Portia Mkhari, Tel 016 950 6848 / email address: portiam3@vut.ac.za
HR Business Partner: Ms. S Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453 / email address: sandram@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. In line with the spirit of the Employment Equity Act, preference for this position will be for People with disabilities, Africans, Coloureds, Indians and White males. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment
By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
RE-ADVERT
DIVISION: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE of the ED: SSS
POST: SENIOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
POST Nº: 5045 PEROMNES GRADE: 10
DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Handle inquiries and liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
• Manage the front desk;
• Oversee all operational aspects in the line-manager’s office;
• Minute-taking at all meetings;
• Manage the diary of the line-manager;
• Coordinate and manage meetings, events, and workshops;
• Booking of venues; caterers, emails to invitees; access control arrangements;
• Coordinate travel arrangements for all relevant staff members;
• Assist the line-manager in managing and controlling the departmental budget;
• Oversee general administrative operations of the department.
• Perform job related tasks and activities that may arise in the office of the ED – SSS.
• Work with strict privacy and confidentiality at all times relating to the job of senior administrator.
• Be able to achieve all key performance indicators as linked to key performance areas.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification/Experience:
• Basic qualification: UOT B Tech or Advanced Diploma in: Office Management or Office Technology or Office Administration
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, publisher, Email, and Internet)
•Minimum of three-year relevant experiences as a Secretary, Office Assistant Administrator or Clerk, Office Administrator
• Experience of working in a University is an advantage
Skills:
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Good telephone etiquette;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to support different teams.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Being confidential and understanding confidentiality.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 November 2024
Applications should include:
1.A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za
2.A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
3.Certified copies of all academic records and certificates/degrees
4.Certified copy of ID
5.Current contact information of referees
6.Please email applications to recruitment5@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
HR Practitioner: Ms G Dibakwana, Tel 016 950 6848 / email address: glendad@vut.ac.za
HR Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. "In line with the spirit of the Employment Equity Act, preference for this position will be for People with disabilities, African male, Coloured male, Indians and White male in line with VUT Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment policy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment
By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
DIVISION: Faculty of Management Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
POST: Senior Lecturer/lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management X2
POST Nº: 0053 and 0133
PEROMNES GRADE: 08/07
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Developed learning material;
• Lecture Logistics and Supply Chain Management related subjects;
• Prepare learner guides and assessments;
• Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and other educational institutions;
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Participate in community projects
• Assist with the registration of students;
• Contribute to the management of the department;
• Undertake research, constitution, and community engagement duties;
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings
• Manage personal, departmental and academic administration.
• Undertake departmental delegations and act on behalf of the Head of the Department.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:
• An appropriate doctoral (senior lecturer) or masters (lecturer) degree in a Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management- related field or evidence of significant progress towards achieving an advanced supply chain management qualification.
• Minimum of five (senior lecturer) or two (lecturer) years of teaching/lecturing or industry-related experience is required.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Evidence of research publications and academic conference papers would be an added advantage.
• Previous exposure to the development of short learning and executive development programs is an added advantage.
Skills:
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, excellent teaching/facilitation and presentation skills, excellent planning and organising skills, good interpersonal and time-management skills, problem-solving skills, computer literacy, initiative, and the motivation to work without extensive supervision.
NB: Previous applicants do not need to reapply, as their applications will be considered in the current selection process
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 November 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from: www.vut.ac.za
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
3. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees
6. Please email applications to recruitment5@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful.
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. "In line with the spirit of the Employment Equity Act, preference for this position will be for People with disabilities, African males, Coloured males and Indians in line with VUT Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment policy ". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment
By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.