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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT) VACANCIES
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
INTERNAL VACANCY
DIVISION: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING SUPPORT
POST: SOCIAL WORKER
POST NO: 2017
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
Perform social assessment of students by analysing factors in the home or community that impinge on students’ academic performance.
Support first year students with difficulties adjusting to university life.
Crisis management- attend to during and after hours’ crisis, working in coalition with campus clinic and protection services.
Screening and identification of mental health challenges.
Containment of presenting difficulties.
Provide counselling services and interventions.
Develop strategies on how to assist needy students.
Develop programs to assist students with social problems.
Assist students who abuse substances and refer appropriately.
Manage support groups for those who have problems with substance abuse.
Assist students living or affected by HIV and AIDS.
Help students with unplanned pregnancies – pre/post abortion counselling.
Liaise with internal and external community agencies such as social development, NICRO, NGO’s etc.
Serve as liaison between families and the University to positively promote collaborative processes in the educational planning of students.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification/Experience:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Master’s degree in Clinical Social work will be an advantage
Registration with SACSSP is a prerequisite
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Work post qualification
Proven experience in working with adolescents and young adults
Experience in Higher Education environment would be an added advantage.
Skills:
Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to plan, organise and manage projects
Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure and over weekends as and when required
Ability to work independently
Administrative skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 December 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 certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees
6. Please email applications to recruitment1@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 Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
HR Practitioner (Acting): Ms Glenda Dibakwana, Tel 016 950 6767/ email address: glendad@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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be African male, Coloured males, Indian males, white males and Persons with disabilities which is 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 VACANCY
DIVISION: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING SUPPORT
POST: SOCIAL WORKER
POST NO: 2017
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
Perform social assessment of students by analysing factors in the home or community that impinge on students’ academic performance.
Support first year students with difficulties adjusting to university life.
Crisis management- attend to during and after hours’ crisis, working in coalition with campus clinic and protection services.
Screening and identification of mental health challenges.
Containment of presenting difficulties.
Provide counselling services and interventions.
Develop strategies on how to assist needy students.
Develop programs to assist students with social problems.
Assist students who abuse substances and refer appropriately.
Manage support groups for those who have problems with substance abuse.
Assist students living or affected by HIV and AIDS.
Help students with unplanned pregnancies – pre/post abortion counselling.
Liaise with internal and external community agencies such as social development, NICRO, NGO’s etc.
Serve as liaison between families and the University to positively promote collaborative processes in the educational planning of students.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification/Experience:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Master’s degree in Clinical Social work will be an advantage
Registration with SACSSP is a prerequisite
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Work post qualification
Proven experience in working with adolescents and young adults
Experience in Higher Education environment would be an added advantage.
Skills:
Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to plan, organise and manage projects
Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure and over weekends as and when required
Ability to work independently
Administrative skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 December 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 certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees
6. Please email applications to recruitment1@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 Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
HR Practitioner (Acting): Ms Glenda Dibakwana, Tel 016 950 6767/ email address: glendad@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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be African male, Coloured males, Indian males, white males and Persons with disabilities which is 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 VACANCY
FACULTY: Engineering & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering
POST: Senior Lecturer Electrical Engineering
POST No: 0427
PEROMNES GRADE: 7
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a critical post for Electrical Engineering. The senior lecturer is to assist in the management of the department, research, teaching and community engagement.
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teaching in the disciplines of power, electronics, process control and computer systems engineering from diploma to doctoral level.
• Supervision to graduation of post-graduate research qualifications up to post-doc
• Research productivity (such as journal articles, book chapters, patents) in the chosen fields of electrical engineering
• Serving in various administrative committees in the Department
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Contributing to quality assurance programmes such as ECSA
• Creating and maintaining collaborative relationship with the industry
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements:
Qualification
• PhD/Doctorate degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
• Background qualifications must be Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng) and master’s Degrees (MEng/MTech/ MSc Eng) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of academic experience at lecturer level in an institute of higher education.
• DHET accredited research outputs:
• Proven track record of research publications in accredited journals
• Proven record of supervision/co-supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students
• Evidence of successful curriculum and academic development,
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and /or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of provision of academic leadership
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa
Added advantage
• NRF Rating as a researcher is an added advantage
• Evidence of international collaboration in the relevant research areas
• Record of external fund attraction and management is an advantage
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflexivity competencies, research skills, competent organisational skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, presentation skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 December 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from VUT Website
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
3. Certified copies of all academic 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 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
HR Business Partner: Ms M Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453
NB: Previous applicants must re-apply.
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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be Africans, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities which is in line with VUT Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment. 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 VACANCY
FACULTY: Engineering & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering
POST: Senior Lecturer Electrical Engineering
POST No: 0427
PEROMNES GRADE: 7
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a critical post for Electrical Engineering. The senior lecturer is to assist in the management of the department, research, teaching and community engagement.
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
• Teaching in the disciplines of power, electronics, process control and computer systems engineering from diploma to doctoral level.
• Supervision to graduation of post-graduate research qualifications up to post-doc
• Research productivity (such as journal articles, book chapters, patents) in the chosen fields of electrical engineering
• Serving in various administrative committees in the Department
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Contributing to quality assurance programmes such as ECSA
• Creating and maintaining collaborative relationship with the industry
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements:
Qualification
• PhD/Doctorate degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
• Background qualifications must be Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng) and master’s Degrees (MEng/MTech/ MSc Eng) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of academic experience at lecturer level in an institute of higher education.
• DHET accredited research outputs:
• Proven track record of research publications in accredited journals
• Proven record of supervision/co-supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students
• Evidence of successful curriculum and academic development,
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and /or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of provision of academic leadership
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa
Added advantage
• NRF Rating as a researcher is an added advantage
• Evidence of international collaboration in the relevant research areas
• Record of external fund attraction and management is an advantage
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflexivity competencies, research skills, competent organisational skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, presentation skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 December 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from VUT Website
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
3. Certified copies of all academic 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 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
HR Business Partner: Ms M Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453
NB: Previous applicants must re-apply.
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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be Africans, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities which is in line with VUT Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment. 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 VACANCY
FACULTY: Engineering & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering
POST: Lecturer: Electrical Engineering
POST No: 0466
PEROMNES GRADE: 8
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a critical post for Electrical Engineering. The lecturer’s responsibilities are executing all aspects of teaching and learning work, research, community engagement in the department.
Key Performance Areas include but not limited to:
• Teaching in the disciplines of power, electronics, process control and computer systems engineering from diploma to master’s level.
• Supervision of post-graduate research qualifications up to master’s level.
• Research productivity (such as journal articles, book chapters, patents) in the chosen fields of electrical engineering
• Serving in various administrative committees in the Department
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Contributing to quality assurance programmes such as ECSA
• Creating and maintaining collaborative relationship with the industry
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification
• Master’s degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (first degree must also be in Engineering such as BEng, BscEng, and or BTech
• Reasonable progress towards attaining a doctoral qualification.
Experience
• A minimum of two (2) years (after master’s level) of relevant lecturing experience in an institute of higher education OR five (5) years of professional industrial experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Evidence of research productivity in the form of accredited journal articles, peer reviewed conference proceedings, patents etc
Added advantage
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa
• Evidence of successful teamwork experience
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, teaching skills, reflexivity competencies, research skills, competent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills in a diverse work environment, presentation skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 December 2024
Applications should include:
1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from VUT Website
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
3. Certified copies of all academic 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 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
HR Business Partner: Ms M Mordaunt, Tel 016 950 9453
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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be Africans, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities which is in line with VUT Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment. 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 VACANCY
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DIVISION: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING SUPPORT
POST: PSYCHOLOGIST
POST NO: 3259
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
Render therapy/counselling to students (individual and groups)
Provide career guidance and counselling to students and external clients
Present life skills workshops and organize awareness campaigns on mental health issues
Administer, evaluate and interpret psychological tests
Train and supervise peer helpers
Travel to various sites of delivery/ satellite campuses to render services
Coordinate the psychometric profiling of first year students
Design, develop and implement programs in the following areas: Residence counselling, community programs, crisis/trauma counselling, substance abuse, life skills programs and peer educators’ programs
Undertake research and do needs analysis to inform program development.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification/Experience:
At least a Master’s degree in Educational/ Counselling/ Clinical Psychology
Registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist is a prerequisite
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Psychology
Experience in Higher Education environment would be an added advantage
Skills:
Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to plan, organize and manage projects
Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure and over weekends as and when required
Ability to work independently
Administrative skills
Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 December 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 certificates/degrees
4. Certified copy of ID
5. Current contact information of referees
6. Please email applications to recruitment1@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 Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za
HR Practitioner (Acting): Ms Glenda Dibakwana, Tel 016 950 6767/ email address: glendad@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 complying with the Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998(as amended), preference for this position will be African male, Coloured males, Indian males, white males and Persons with disabilities which is 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.