VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT) VACANCIES

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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
 

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External / Internal Vacancy
 
FACULTY: Human Sciences 
DEPARTMENT: Visual Arts and Design
POST: Lecturer
POST No: 5005
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Lecturer Graphic Design
 
 Key Performance Areas include but not limited to: 

• Academic leadership – Develop and review course materials, teach and assess students at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, 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 PMC. 
• Willing to register for PhD 
• Research – propose and design research concept notes and concept maps for post-graduate research in field of specialisation in the department, undertake post graduate supervision and examination, research and publish accredited research outputs. 
• Develop curriculum in applicable field of specialisation - influence the development, maintenance and control of curriculum in field of specialisation. 
• Industry relationship building and external engagement – Liaise with 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, participate in community flagship programme/projects. 
• Leadership, university administration and enhancement aspects 
• Internal process – Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line-manager. 

 
 
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
 
Qualification and Experience: 
Lecturer:
 
Minimum requirements: 

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (such as Graphic Design, Information Design, Multimedia, Communication Design, Visual Communication) 
• Minimum 2 years experience of teaching and assessment in higher education in a Graphic Design department and working experience in the Graphic Design Industry 
• In-depth and current graphic design skills, including knowledge of hard- and software appropriate to the Graphic Design Industry 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills 
• Evidence of academic management 
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities 
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements 

 
Added advantage: 

• Registration with a professional body is 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 

 
Recommendations: 

• Team player and Self-motivated 
• Evidence of ongoing research and publication in the field of graphic design 
• Strong creative portfolio showing a range of work 
• (All shortlisted applicants will be required to present a portfolio of graphic design work) 
• Knowledge of usage of LMS (Blackboard) and blended learning modalities 

 
Job description: 

• Teaching and assessment of students in the Graphic Design section in both practical and theoretical subjects across all levels (POS), the use of hard- and software appropriate to the Graphic Design Industry including but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) software 
• Contributing research and/or creative production in line with University requirements  

 
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. 
• Sharing in Departmental and Faculty administrative tasks 

 
 
Closing date for applications: 30 March 2023
 
Submit CV to Ms Angie Moeti at: [email protected].
 
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 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. 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. 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.


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External / Internal Vacancy
 
DIVISION/FACULTY: RICI
DEPARTMENT: TTI
POST: Senior Manager Innovation (5 years fixed term)
POST No: 0254
Peromnes level (05)
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to: 
Management of the Technology Transfer Office 
• Develop and implement the Technology Transfer Office strategy in line with the portfolio and organisational strategy. 
• Perform day-to-day line management of the Technology Transfer Office. 
• Develop and implement systems, processes, and procedures to ensure the smooth operation and functioning of the Technology Transfer Office. 
• Manage human, financial, and physical resources of the Technology Transfer Office. 
• Acquire and manage funding for the capacitation and operations of the Technology Transfer Office. 
 
Innovation Management 
• Drive efforts to increase the University’s Intellectual Property and Innovation portfolio. 
• Put measures in place to ensure adequate IP protection and prosecution. 
• Put measures in place to support niche areas of Applied Research as well as Research Centres for Intellectual Property and Innovation generation. 
• Develop and implement strategies to foster open innovation within the University. 
 
Commercialisation Management 
• Put measures in place to ensure appropriate commercialisation of the University’s Intellectual Property and Innovation Portfolio. 
• Drive the creation of university spinouts. 
• Provide innovation and commercialisation support to the university community to foster innovative entrepreneurship. 
• Ensure adequate support and incubation of existing and newly created university spinouts. 
 
Collaborations Management 
• Put measures in place to ensure that all research contracts recognise and protect the university’s intellectual property and innovation interests. 
• Facilitate linkages with local and international industries within the context of national priorities and the university’s strategy. 
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative Intellectual Property and Innovation generation and commercialisation. 
 
Compliance
• Put measures in place to ensure invention disclosures. 
• Ensure regular compliance by the Technology Transfer Office with the IPR Act. 
• Ensure regular reporting of the Technology Transfer Office activities to NIPMO in line with the IPR Act. 
• Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager from time to time. 
 
 
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
 
 Qualification and Experience: 
Minimum Requirements: 
• A relevant Master’s degree in the areas of Innovation Management or Business Management. MBA/MBL will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience, two (2) of which must have been at a Senior level. 
• Proven knowledge of Intellectual Property Management and Commercialisation. 
 
 
• Proven knowledge of strategic planning and implementation. 
• Experience in the establishment and support of new businesses/SMMEs in South Africa. 
• Knowledge of research contracts vetting 
 
Desired experience: 
• Proven commercialisation or commercial experience 
• Proven experience in policy development and implementation. 
• Proven experience in the South African policy landscape relating to research, innovation systems, science and technology, and intellectual property commercialisation 
 
Skills and Competencies: 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship building, strong team building, problem-solving, strategic and operational direction setting, entrepreneurial, project management, people management, and liaison skills 
• Ability to apply discretion and latitude. 
• Ability to identify projects with commercial potential. 
• Broad grasp of technical and technological concepts. 
 
 
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2023
 
Submit the application form, CV, and documents to Ms Angie Moeti: [email protected]
 
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.

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