UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the Intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES COLLEGE OFFICE STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES STUDENT FUNDING ADVISOR (GRADE 10) ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS REFERENCE NO: LMS/CSF 6/2024 The College Student Funding office seeks to appoint a Student Funding Advisor on a twelve-month contract. The successful incumbent will be required to provide financial advisory, professional and efficient administrative services to students and other stakeholders. The incumbent will provide financial, administrative, student and secretarial support to the College Student Funding and Academic Services’ Office. The duties will include; engaging with sponsors, NSFAS and academic/administrative offices; facilitating and assisting with NSFAS and other bursaries’ queries, claims and applications and facilitating fee remission processes. The incumbent will also be expected to undertake general administration, dealing with email and telephonic queries, assisting students requiring financial aid and financial aid advice, and any other tasks as delegated by the Senior Advisor/Student Funding Officer. They will be expected to provide a professional and efficient administrative service to students and other stakeholders with a 48 hour turnaround. The incumbent must be proficient in English, and will be required to have a high level of competency in systems such as Outlook, Teams, MS Word, Excel and spreadsheets; and good interpersonal, communication and writing skills. The incumbent must also have experience with working on ITS. This position requires an individual who has the ability to pay close attention to detail, to work independently and accurately under pressure. They should also have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and able to work in teams and be driven by meeting tight deadlines. The incumbent will report to the Senior Funding Advisor. Minimum Requirements • A relevant 3 -year Qualification/ National Diploma in a Business-related area. • 3 years' relevant experience working with the Public and/or students in a public service/financial environment • Experience in financial administration, including extensive use of Outlook, MSWord and spreadsheets (Excel). • Experience with working with ITS • Knowledge of the National Credit Act. Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a skills test. The remuneration will be in accordance with the University's policy on fixed term appointments. Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile may be directed to the Senior Funding Advisor Mr Bongumusa Gasa on [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 June 2024. The university reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form - support) which is available on the Vacancies page http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed application forms may be sent to [email protected] Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES COLLEGE OFFICE - STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Grade 10) ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT WESTVILLE CAMPUS REFERENCE NO.: LMSHD 01-06-2024 The College Student Academic Services seeks to appoint an Academic Administrative Officer on a one-year contract. The successful incumbent will be required to provide a professional and efficient administrative service to students and other stakeholders. The incumbent will administer the PhD examination process including Graduation and general student administration. They will maintain online records to track and monitor the examination process, engage with examiners to facilitate the examination process, prepare and participate in the graduation ceremonies. In addition, they will administer the examiner claim forms. They are expected to provide up-to-date relevant and accurate information upon request within a 48hour turnaround time. Additional tasks include general student administration. The incumbent must be proficient in English, and systems which are used on a daily basis. The incumbent will also be expected to provide a professional and efficient administrative and reception service to students and other stakeholders. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills, and be proficient in ITS, Excel, Teams, Outlook and MSWord. This position requires an individual who has the ability to pay close attention to detail, have the ability to meet stringent deadlines. She/he should also have sound organisational skills and able to work in teams and be driven by meeting tight deadlines. The incumbents will report to the Principal Academic Administrative Officer and will engage with other internal senior stakeholders in the examination process Minimum Requirements: • Matric plus one-year relevant qualification; • Three years’ relevant experience as an Assistant Academic Administrative Officer at tertiary level; • A high level of proficiency in Outlook, MSWord and spreadsheets (Excel). • Experience with working with ITS Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a skills test. The remuneration will be in accordance with the University’s policy on fixed term appointments. Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to the Principal Academic Officer Ms Prabashini Moodley at [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 June 2024. The university reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form – support) which is available on the Vacancies page http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed application forms may be sent to [email protected]. The advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE IT / COMPUTER TECHNICIAN PEROMNES GRADE 10 (6 MONTH FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT) 1 JULY 2024 – 31 DECEMBER 2024 SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS (1 POST) WESTVILLE CAMPUS (1 POST) REF: MSCS/T01/2024 Two vacancies exist for a versatile and proactive IT Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about technology and be knowledgeable in computer hardware, networks, and software applications, have a knack for organisation, and ready to take on a variety of responsibilities. As part of a small technical team, the successful candidate will use his/her technical knowledge coupled with problem solving and diagnostic skills to assist the School with ongoing maintenance of the computing systems in use in the School. In addition, the incumbent will also be involved in cabling projects in the server room, maintaining equipment storerooms, and assisting with equipment audits and inventory. His/her ability to multitask and adapt to different challenges will be key to success in this position. Key Responsibilities: Provide diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of PC hardware and software in the various undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories across the School. Help maintain and organize IT equipment in various storage areas, ensuring equipment and supplies are efficiently organized and easily accessible. Assist with inventory management and audits, ensuring accurate records of all IT assets. Assist with the maintenance and organisation of network cables and equipment in the server room. Collaborate with the team to plan and execute IT projects. Assist with providing first-line technical support to the large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and visiting academics in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. Diagnosing computer hardware and software problems across various platforms is an essential requirement of the job. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Note that the candidate should have the physical ability to lift and move equipment as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus a three-year relevant tertiary qualification in an IT related field 3-years hands-on relevant work experience in troubleshooting, installation and configuration of hardware and software Please note: • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted • The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. • Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a skills test Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to the Manager: Technical Operations, Mr L Els, at [email protected] Applicants are required to complete the relevant Support Staff application form (Application form – Support), which is available on the Vacancies page of the University website at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/ Completed application forms, together with a motivation letter and comprehensive CV, should be emailed to [email protected] The advert reference number MUST be clearly stated in your subject line, together with the campus for which you are applying. The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 June 2024. Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices as well as record-keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process. The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE IT / COMPUTER USER CONSULTANT (PEROMNES GRADE 9) (6 MONTH FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT) 1 JULY 2024 – 31 DECEMBER 2024 SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS (1 POST) WESTVILLE CAMPUS (1 POST) REF: MSCS/T02/2024 Two vacancies exist for a suitably qualified and experienced IT professional to provide firstline technical assistance to the large number of undergrad and postgrad students, and staff in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. The successful candidate will use his/her technical knowledge coupled with problem solving and diagnostic skills/ability to assist the technical team with ongoing user support and maintenance of the numerous computing infrastructure and systems in place. As part of a small team, he/she will be required to attend to the various technical aspects of ensuring the smooth running of the School’s various undergraduate, honours and postgraduate teaching and research computing laboratories and associated computing infrastructure. The day-to-day aspects of the job include inter alia, configuring, and troubleshooting a heterogeneous mix of computer hardware devices; installing, configuring, testing rolling out, and troubleshooting software issues; responding to exception reports, error logs and alerts; and to provide hands-on technical advice to the large number of students and staff using the facilities. In addition, the incumbent will use their technical knowledge coupled with problem solving and diagnostic skills to assist the technical team with ongoing maintenance of the numerous computing infrastructure and backend systems in place throughout the School. As a member of the technical team, s/he will be assigned to various projects, and will also be expected to react to, and assist with the investigation, diagnosis and resolving technical issues involving a wide range of hardware, network, and software solutions across the School. The networked systems in use in the School range from high-end Linux/UNIX servers, Linux workstations/desktops, Microsoft Windows server and desktop platforms, virtualisation platforms, Storage Area Networks, Apple devices, and various handheld/portable devices. Specialised scientific software packages are used extensively. The incumbent must have sound technical computing knowledge coupled with strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Competence with computer hardware and software across various platforms is essential, together with an understanding of network environments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other IT related field 4-years hands-on relevant work experience in troubleshooting, installation and configuration of hardware and software in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments Sound knowledge of networked environments and virtualization technologies Exposure to various scientific software applications Programming in any of C, C++, C#, JAVA, PHP, PYTHON, BASH, POWERSHELL or similar/related programming or script language Please note: • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted • The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. • Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a skills test Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to the Manager: Technical Operations, Mr L Els, at [email protected] Applicants are required to complete the relevant Support Staff application form (Application form – Support), which is available on the Vacancies page of the University website at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/ Completed application forms, together with a motivation letter and comprehensive CV, should be emailed to [email protected] The advert reference number MUST be clearly stated in your subject line, together with the campus for which you are applying. The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 June 2024. Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices as well as record-keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing the personal information recorded through this recruitment and The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES COLLEGE OFFICE - STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (GRADE 10) FIXED TERM CONTRACT (2 POSITIONS) HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS & WESTVILLE CAMPUS REFERENCE NO.: LMSAS-01-06/2024 The College Student Academic Services seeks to appoint an Academic Administrative Officers on a 12-month contract, from July 2024 to July 2025. The successful incumbent will be required to provide a professional and efficient administrative service to students and other stakeholders. The incumbent will facilitate the admission, selection, registration, and undertake the ERS process for local and international, undergraduate qualifications offered in the College. Assist with the preparation and participate in the Graduation ceremonies. Ensure the efficient processing of student academic administration, maintain online records for all registered students from registration until graduation, and to provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information upon request to students, parents and the public within a 48-hour turnaround time. Also assist the Manager: Academic Services with the implementation and monitoring of University student policies and procedures. The incumbent must be proficient in English, and will be required to have a high level of competency in systems, especially in the ITS and CAO systems, which is used on a daily basis. The incumbent must also have a high competency level in other systems such as Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Teams and good interpersonal, communication and writing skills. This position requires an individual who has the ability to pay close attention to detail, to work independently and accurately under pressure. She/he should also have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and able to work in teams and be driven by meeting tight deadlines. The incumbents will report to the Principal Academic Administrative Officer. Minimum Requirements: • Matric plus one-year relevant qualification; • Three years’ relevant experience as an Academic Administrative Officer at tertiary level; • A high level of proficiency in Outlook, MSWord, Teams and spreadsheets (Excel). • Extensive experience with working with ITS. • Experience in working on the Central Application Office (CAO) system for selections. Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a skills test. The remuneration will be in accordance with the University’s policy on fixed term appointments. Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile may be directed to the Principal Academic Administrative Officer, Mrs P. Moodley [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 June 2024. The university reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form – support)which is available on the Vacancies page http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed application forms may be sent to [email protected]. The advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
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