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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT) VACANCIES
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
DEPARTMENT: REGISTRAR’S PORTFOLIO
POST: REGISTRAR (FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED)
POST Nº: 5390
PEROMNES LEVEL: 03
JOB DESCRIPTION:
VUT AT A GLANCE:
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time.
The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus where there is ample vacant land for future expansion.
Within the higher education context, VUT’s mandate is to:
• promote teaching and learning which, through the use of technologically advanced education, prepares graduates for either employment or entrepreneurship.
• promote innovation and the commercialisation of new knowledge by undertaking basic and applied research and the promotion of technology and technology transfer, and
• be an engaged institution through an engaged scholarship with industry and its local community.
With a total of nine (9) centres of excellence and 14 NRF-rated professors, VUT prides itself on its association with academics and NRF-rated researchers who not only produce world-class research that solves real-life problems but also empower aspiring researchers to engage the most experienced minds in several research fields as supervisors and aides.
On the international front, VUT has adopted a vision of comprehensive internationalisation, specifically focusing on academic excellence, research, and innovation. The University continuously produces graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised, and locally relevant. Community Engagement at VUT is guided by the principle of engaged scholarship and thus entails research that is informed and aims to solve community problems.
To achieve its concerted mission “The Vaal University of Technology’s mission is to develop techno- entrepreneurial graduates and innovators who will drive a vibrant transformation of a flourishing and sustainable society, industry and commerce.”; VUT has recently approved its Strategy 2033+ to refocus and comply with its mandate as a University of Technology.
BACKGROUND:
The Vice Chancellor & Principal, Prof Khehla Ndlovu is seeking like-minded professionals keen to contribute to the strategic direction and turnaround of the Vaal University of Technology. Therefore, the incumbent should provide leadership and strategic oversight as follows:
• As a member of the Executive Management, the Registrar provide effective and ethical leadership to the University. Inter alia this requires the Registrar to contribute meaningfully and effectively to strategy-setting and implementation thereof as well as the setting of a long-range vision for the University.
• As secretary to the Council, Senate and Convocation, the Registrar provides the services necessary for them to fulfil their statutory mandate and governance roles. The Registrar’s role as statutory secretary is to advise and guide these governing structures on corporate governance, legal requirements and their statutory mandates. Inter alia this requires the Registrar to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and adherences to principles of good governance.
• Provides strategic leadership for the University’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) and academic administration, and in this role to be accountable and have overall responsibility for the value chain of academic administration of the University, for the student record, for certification and for all systems supporting student recruitment, admission, registration and examination. This requires the Registrar to ensure the integrity of the VUT qualifications. Information and records.
• Accountable and have overall responsibility for all student judicial matters across the university.
In addition, the Registrar plans, organises, directs, controls, reviews and oversees the interpretation and implementation of VUT policies and legislation.
• Supports the University’s executive officers (the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor and CFO), deans, executive directors, heads of departments and to give leadership in the academic administration of the University and to contribute advise across a wide range of internal structures.
• As a member of the executive of the University, the incumbent will actively support the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Principal in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising academic and administrative functions through line reports. Although each executive is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion.
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Academic administration
• Governance
• Legal services
• Systems analyses and development
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Strategy development, policy and execution
Application Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• A PhD and/or Postgraduate/graduate studies in corporate governance/law will be an added advantage
• 10 years of relevant experience, in a related environment, at tertiary institution, of which 5 years should have been in a senior management role
• A very strong understanding of the higher education policy landscape nationally and internationally
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting student access and success
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate governance issues within academia
• Experience in addressing manifestations of inequality and transformation within the higher education environment
• Knowledge of the use of at least one proprietary and open-source learning management system
Skills:
• Strategic Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Communication Skills (Written and Verbal), Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, Strong Business Analytical Skills, Budgetary Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, Flexibility/Adaptability, Organisational Understanding, Project Management, Resilience, and Results Orientation.
Applications should include:
1. A motivation explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. A fully completed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za.
4. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees.
5. Certified copy of ID.
6. Current contact information of three (3) referees from your previous employers.
7. Please email applications to recruitment1@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
8. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
9. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
HR Business Partner: Ms. Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160/email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles VUT to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications have the responsibility to ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA and should also submit proof thereof. VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. 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 to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
Closing date for applications: 01 August 2025
EXTERNAL VACANCY
DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
DEPARTMENT: REGISTRAR’S PORTFOLIO
POST: REGISTRAR (FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED)
POST Nº: 5390
PEROMNES LEVEL: 03
JOB DESCRIPTION:
VUT AT A GLANCE:
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time.
The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus where there is ample vacant land for future expansion.
Within the higher education context, VUT’s mandate is to:
• promote teaching and learning which, through the use of technologically advanced education, prepares graduates for either employment or entrepreneurship.
• promote innovation and the commercialisation of new knowledge by undertaking basic and applied research and the promotion of technology and technology transfer, and
• be an engaged institution through an engaged scholarship with industry and its local community.
With a total of nine (9) centres of excellence and 14 NRF-rated professors, VUT prides itself on its association with academics and NRF-rated researchers who not only produce world-class research that solves real-life problems but also empower aspiring researchers to engage the most experienced minds in several research fields as supervisors and aides.
On the international front, VUT has adopted a vision of comprehensive internationalisation, specifically focusing on academic excellence, research, and innovation. The University continuously produces graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised, and locally relevant. Community Engagement at VUT is guided by the principle of engaged scholarship and thus entails research that is informed and aims to solve community problems.
To achieve its concerted mission “The Vaal University of Technology’s mission is to develop techno- entrepreneurial graduates and innovators who will drive a vibrant transformation of a flourishing and sustainable society, industry and commerce.”; VUT has recently approved its Strategy 2033+ to refocus and comply with its mandate as a University of Technology.
BACKGROUND:
The Vice Chancellor & Principal, Prof Khehla Ndlovu is seeking like-minded professionals keen to contribute to the strategic direction and turnaround of the Vaal University of Technology. Therefore, the incumbent should provide leadership and strategic oversight as follows:
• As a member of the Executive Management, the Registrar provide effective and ethical leadership to the University. Inter alia this requires the Registrar to contribute meaningfully and effectively to strategy-setting and implementation thereof as well as the setting of a long-range vision for the University.
• As secretary to the Council, Senate and Convocation, the Registrar provides the services necessary for them to fulfil their statutory mandate and governance roles. The Registrar’s role as statutory secretary is to advise and guide these governing structures on corporate governance, legal requirements and their statutory mandates. Inter alia this requires the Registrar to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and adherences to principles of good governance.
• Provides strategic leadership for the University’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) and academic administration, and in this role to be accountable and have overall responsibility for the value chain of academic administration of the University, for the student record, for certification and for all systems supporting student recruitment, admission, registration and examination. This requires the Registrar to ensure the integrity of the VUT qualifications. Information and records.
• Accountable and have overall responsibility for all student judicial matters across the university.
In addition, the Registrar plans, organises, directs, controls, reviews and oversees the interpretation and implementation of VUT policies and legislation.
• Supports the University’s executive officers (the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor and CFO), deans, executive directors, heads of departments and to give leadership in the academic administration of the University and to contribute advise across a wide range of internal structures.
• As a member of the executive of the University, the incumbent will actively support the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Principal in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising academic and administrative functions through line reports. Although each executive is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion.
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Academic administration
• Governance
• Legal services
• Systems analyses and development
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Strategy development, policy and execution
Application Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• A PhD and/or Postgraduate/graduate studies in corporate governance/law will be an added advantage
• 10 years of relevant experience, in a related environment, at tertiary institution, of which 5 years should have been in a senior management role
• A very strong understanding of the higher education policy landscape nationally and internationally
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting student access and success
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate governance issues within academia
• Experience in addressing manifestations of inequality and transformation within the higher education environment
• Knowledge of the use of at least one proprietary and open-source learning management system
Skills:
• Strategic Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Communication Skills (Written and Verbal), Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, Strong Business Analytical Skills, Budgetary Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, Flexibility/Adaptability, Organisational Understanding, Project Management, Resilience, and Results Orientation.
Applications should include:
1. A motivation explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. A fully completed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za.
4. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees.
5. Certified copy of ID.
6. Current contact information of three (3) referees from your previous employers.
7. Please email applications to recruitment1@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
8. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded.
9. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
HR Business Partner: Ms. Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160/email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles VUT to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications have the responsibility to ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA and should also submit proof thereof. VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. 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 to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
Closing date for applications: 01 August 2025
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
FACULTY: Engineering & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering and Building
POST: Lab Assistant POST Nº: PEROMNES GRADE:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Assist in conducting Civil Engineering practicals
• Keep the laboratory equipment/apparatus/tools and any other such gadgets that may always sbe entrusted under his/her care in good and safe working conditions/order
• Assist the Laboratory Technician responsible for the practicals in managing the practical component of the subject
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Participate in departmental or faculty research activities
• Take part in other departmental ad hoc duties
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification
• AdvDip/PGD/BEng Tech Honours/ BEng Honours in Civil Engineering
Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant (teaching, industrial or practice) experience
Skills:
• Engineering competence
• Quality control/ Maintenance procedures
• Management skills
• Professional judgement demonstrated in workplace application
• A high level of discipline, professional expertise, and proven research skills is required.
• Excellent communication (report-writing and verbal) skills
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, ITS)
• Good interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management)
•Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 August 2025
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form, which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za
Only applications submitted using the official application form will be considered.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (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 not older than 6 months.
5. Current contact information of referees.
6. Please email applications to recruitment2@vut.ac.za and quote 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.Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within3 months, deem your application unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
Ms Pinki Motsoetla, HR Practitioner, Tel: 016 950 6645
Please note: By submitting your application, you authorise the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to verify your qualifications without further consent.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation.
VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (as amended), preference will be given to African, Coloured, and Indian females, as well as persons with disabilities, in accordance with the university’s 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 consent to the sharing of your information with the selection panel and other relevant parties involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
FACULTY: Engineering & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering and Building
POST: Lecturer (Part-Time) X14
POST Nº: PEROMNES GRADE:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
•Academic leadership- Develop and review course materials. Teach and assess students at the Foundation level. Prepare teaching and learning portfolio as evidence of compliance to standards and take part in department management tasks delegated by the HOD and report on achievement in Performance management Contract (PMC).•Develop and improve the curriculum content of the Civil Engineering qualification programs in line with the industry trends and the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).•Industry relationship building and external engagement - Liaise with the industry including consultation work/collaborative research. •Leadership, university administration and enhancement aspects - Manage the entire assessment chain for the assigned subjects. This includes Identifying the appropriate moderator for the subjects/modules in line with the University policy and determining the appropriate students’ promotion criteria and standards within the University Policies, Guidelines and Timelines .•Conduct student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with responsibility. •Internal processes - Participate in departmental, faculty and institution initiatives.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification
• MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering
Experience: •A minimum of two (2) years of relevant (teaching, industrial or practice) experience. •Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management. •Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities. •Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements. •Registration with a relevant professional body (ECSA). •Industry or practise experience is a recommendation. •Further appropriate qualifications in the field of study, higher education and research training are strongly recommended.
Skills: •Engineering competence •Quality control/ Maintenance procedures •Management skills. •Professional judgment demonstrated in workplace application •A high level of discipline and professional expertise and proven research skills is a requirement. •Excellent communication (report-writing and verbal) skills. •Computer literacy (MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, ITS)•Good interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management)•Problem-solving and critical thinking Skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 August 2025
Applications should include:
HR Practitioner: Ms Pinki Motsoetla HR Practitioner 016 950 6645
1. A fully completed prescribed application form, which can be obtained fromwww.vut.ac.za
Only applications submitted using the official application form will be considered.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (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 not older than 6 months.
5.Current contact information of referees.
6. Please email applications to recruitment2@vut.ac.za and quote 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. Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months, deem your application unsuccessful.
Enquiries may be directed to:
Ms Pinki Motsoetla, HR Practitioner, Tel: 016 950 6645
Please note: By submitting your application, you authorise the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to verify your qualifications without further consent.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation.
VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (as amended), preference will be given to African, Coloured, and Indian females, as well as persons with disabilities, in accordance with the university’s 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 consent to the sharing of your information with the selection panel and other relevant parties involved in the recruitment process.