TUT Vacancies

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1. Technician
2. PART TIME WIL COORDINATOR
3. Curator/Art Collection Administrator
4. QUALITY ADVISOR: ACCREDITATION
5. STUDENT SUCCESS LAB OFFICER
6. SDS PRACTITIONER: DISABILITY

Technician

Department of Performing Arts
Post Level: 10
Arts Campus
Ref: 23/260

The Department of Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts and Design has a permanent position
for Technician at the Breytenbach and Rostrum Theatres.

Critical Functions:

• Administrative and technical organization and support of performances during preproduction, and production stages in the different performance theatre spaces of the
  Department.
• Provide technical support (lighting and sound) in practical subjects conducted at the
  performance spaces of the Department.
• Professional knowledge and execution of technical theatre (lighting and sound)
• Knowledge of TUT policies, Performing Arts structure, and stream requirements.
• Be able to contribute to the lab development and maintenance of theatres.
• Be able to conduct field trips.
• Be able to technically contribute to the festival activities.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Performing Arts – Technical Theatre or Entertainment
  Technology with technical component (lighting and sound).

Experience:

• Three years’ experience in Performing Arts technical theatre.
• Proven record of technical skills (lighting and sound).
• Proven record of technical involvement in theatrical productions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of Performing Arts and Technical Theatre principles.
• Understanding of the current innovations in Performing Arts Technical Theatre
  (lighting and sound).
• Understanding of TUT procedure.
• Working in theatre hours.

Send your CV to: recruitment5@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni
Tel: 012 382 6626
Closing Date: 17 May 2024

PART TIME WIL COORDINATOR

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION
SOSHANGUVE NORTH CAMPUS
JULY TO DECEMBER 2024
Ref: 24/311

The Department of Journalism and Integrated Communication has a part-time WIL
coordinator position from July to December 2024 at Soshanguve North campus.

1. Key performance areas / core functions:

• Managing Work Integrated Learning Programme.
• Industry Employer Client relationship management.
• Project management, assessment and evaluation.
• Third year student training, management and supervision.
• Second year preparation, training and mentoring.
• Development and restructuring of WIL programme and WIL curriculum.
• Evaluation of WIL.

2. Academic qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in Communication Science or in Education will be
  an advantage.

3. Minimum requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the management of WIL programmes.
• Proven Project Management experience.
• Candidate must have strong administrative skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong academic writing skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Sound relationships with students.
• Sound relationships with colleagues.
• Strong ability to work independently.

4. Conditions:

• Contract renewal is not mandatory
• No benefits

Registration with professional body (if applicable):

Enquiries : Dr. Maria Mushaathoni (012 382-4607)
Send your CV to : mushaathonim1@tut.ac.za
Closing Date : 14 May 2024

Curator/Art Collection Administrator

Arts Campus
Ref. 24/265

The Faculty of the Arts and Design in the Department of Fine and Studio Arts has Part time
positions for Curator/Art Collection Administrator.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Act as curator for the TUT Art Collection.
• Produce condition reports for the artworks in the TUT Art Collection.
• Serve as secretariat for the TUT Art Collection Committee.
• Identify and solicit artworks of TUT alumni to be annexed to the collection.
• Conduct an institution-wide audit of artworks currently owned by the university.
• Assist in underwriting the most valuable artworks in the TUT Art Collection.
• Allocate asset numbers to the most valuable artworks in the TUT Art Collection.
• Organise an exhibition of the TUT Art Collection.
• Assist in the development of an Acquisitions Policy that will guide the collection of
  artworks.
• Administer the catalogue/book project for the TUT Art Collection

Minimum Requirements:

• B Tech/Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma/Honours degree or equivalent
  qualification in Fine Art/Visual Arts/Art History/Curatorship or related qualification.
• Minimum 1-year working experience in a professional environment.
  (candidates with curatorial experience will be given preference)
• A portfolio of experience within the visual arts industry will be an added advantage.

The preferred candidate must adhere to the following expectations:

• Show a willingness to network and consult a variety of stakeholders in the visual arts
  industry, such as galleries and museums.
• Excellent academic writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Basic understanding of the university environment and structures.
• Flexibility in terms of working hours, dependent on students’ timetable and as agreed
  with the institution.

Send your CV to: cugnolioe@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr. P Sidogi, Tel: 012 382 6135
Closing Date: 17 May 2024

QUALITY ADVISOR: ACCREDITATION

DIRECTORATE: QUALITY PROMOTION
POST LEVEL: 07
Ref: 24/244

The Directorate of Quality Promotion seeks to employ a Quality Advisor: Accreditation. This is a
permanent position based at Pretoria Campus.

Key performance areas/Core functions:

• Develop and implement quality mechanisms and guidelines for programme planning,
  approval, accreditation, and registration.
• Liaise with Strategic Management Support (SMS) to ensure a coordinated approach to new
  programme planning.
• Conduct all quality assurance activities for the new and revised programme and qualification
  approval, registration, and accreditation.
• Provide advice and operational support in the development and implementation of the new
  and revised programmes and qualifications.
• Manage processes to continuously update the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
  Programme and Qualification Mix (PQM) in liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, design, and develop the internal academic programme and qualification approval
  systems, processes, and practices.
• Coordinate the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) accreditation related activities
• Manage and maintain the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Online Systems.
• Plan and conduct capacity development workshops on programme and qualification
  accreditation, approval, and registration
• Project manage all types of external accreditation and validation activities.
• Coordinate and provide quality assurance support to academic divisions for Professional
  Council accreditation activities
• Coordinate and provide quality assurance support for the site accreditation for the offering of
  new and migrating programmes to approved TUT learning sites.
• Liaise with the quality assurance and regulatory agencies that operate in the higher
  education environment.
• Develop, maintain, and update tracking registers for both professional programmes and
  academic programmes and qualifications approval, accreditation, and registration.
• Support and participate in conducting Institutional Quality Reviews, National Quality
  Reviews, and Internal Academic Reviews.
• Support and conduct capacity development on quality management system (QMS) across
  all environments and campuses
• Participate in Institutional Effectiveness & Technology and DQP cross-functional quality
  assurance and promotion projects conducted across all campuses of the University.
• Represent DQP in institutional committees and task teams (e.g. Faculty Boards).
• Compile and present reports to institutional committees and various environments across
  TUT to inform decision-making in the university.
• Undertake other duties deemed reasonable and commensurate with the quality advisor’s
  post functions.
• Execute tasks delegated by the Director or/and Deputy Director of DQP.
• Must be prepared to work extended hours during peak project times.

Minimum requirements

Academic qualification:

• Master’s degree

Experience:

• Five years in a higher education academic environment or experience working in statutory
  regulatory agencies such as the Council on Higher Education (CHE), South African
  Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or UMALUSI
• In-depth knowledge of the academic programme quality assurance processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African Higher Education landscape including regulatory
  policies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of programme accreditation, approval, and registration mechanisms.
• Knowledge of academic programme planning.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and programme review
• Knowledge of statutory professional council requirements.
• Knowledge of the QAF.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African Higher Education landscape including regulatory
  policies, frameworks, standards, and guidelines of the external regulatory agencies (CHE,
  Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), SAQA, and professional council).
• Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills in English, especially concerning
  professional and scientific report writing, proposal writing, and making presentations.
• Experience in compiling and presenting high-level reports.
• Attention to detail and providing critical analysis.
• Proven engagements with the CHE, DHET, SAQA, Professional Bodies, and other related
  accreditation agencies in higher education.
• Experience in working on several projects simultaneously

Other specific skills

• Demonstrable competencies in quality audits, review and assurance of teaching and
  learning, research and community engagement
• Demonstrable expertise in the CHE and Professional council review, audits and
  accreditation processes
• An excellent understanding of current national and international debates around quality
  management in higher education
• Knowledge of higher education Quality Management Systems
• Basic knowledge of using databases
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word & Excel)
• High-level report writing skills
• Highly knowledgeable with regard to higher education programme development,
  implementation, and evaluation
• Exemplary personal qualities of integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to liaise effectively with academics and professional staff at various levels.

Other requirements:

• Driver’s license is a requirement as the work involves traveling.
• The incumbent should be able to travel to all TUT campuses across the country.

Registration with professional body (if applicable):

• Not applicable

Send your CV to: recruitment5@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr NE Mabote/ Ms ZS Ngxabazi
Contact number: 012 382 4348/ 4802 or Email: Dr N E Mabote @ MaboteNE@tut.ac.za or
Ms ZS Ngxabazi @ NgxabaziZS@tut.ac.za
Closing Date: 17 May 2024

Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized application form
available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and
Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate.

STUDENT SUCCESS LAB OFFICER

DIRECTORATE OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
POST LEVEL 10
REF NO:24/122
OFO CODE:

The Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) in Higher Education and
Development has a Student Success Lab Officer SDS position available at the
Ga-Rankuwa Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit together with the CV’s, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications, identity document and motivation letter. Failure to comply with this instruction will
disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation
or undergo competency testing.

1. Critical Performance Areas:

• Providing multimodal support to students with disabilities.
• Client liaison (Liaising with prospective and registered students with special needs)
• Supporting students with disabilities
• Providing support for assessments
• Disability Lab Administration
• Referrals for concessions (accommodations for students with disabilities) when
  indicated
• Liaison with other academic and support departments within the university
• Administration and facilitation of English Development programmes.
• Facilitation and administration of English skills development programmes (reading,
  writing, grammar, etc.)
• Participation in learning lab projects (e.g. competitions, contributing to modules, etc.)
• General SDS assistance
• Continuous professional development
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Other SDS Duties

2. Minimum Requirements:

• A three/four-year relevant qualification in Education (English, Remedial, Life
  Orientation, Inclusive Education), Communication, Psychology, Social Work (NQF
  level 6 a minimum of 360 credits).

3. Experience

• 3 years working experience in providing student support activities, preferably on online
  platforms and/or working with assistive devices.

4. Knowledge

• Working on online learning and teaching platforms and/or working with assistive devices.
• Quality assurance management
• Client/student service orientation
• Proficiency on the Student Tracking System

5. Skills

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Advanced end-user computing skills (including MS Office)

Send your CV to: RecruitmentMM@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Ms TS Barnabas (Tel. 012 382 0615)
Closing date: 17 May 2024

SDS PRACTITIONER: DISABILITY

DIRECTORATE OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
POST LEVEL 8
REF NO:24/121
OFO CODE: 263505

The Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) in Higher Education and
Development has a permanent position of SDS Practitioner Disability position available at the
Pretoria Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit together with the CV’s, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications, identity document and motivation letter. Failure to comply with this instruction will
disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation
or undergo competency testing.

1. Critical Performance Areas:

• Programme management and administration in disability-related services in the Pretoria
  campuses disability lab.
• Liaise with all departments requesting SDS developmental programmes or interventions
  for students with disabilities.
• Ensure and monitor customised programme delivery.
• Participate in the service delivery of other portfolios in the directorate of SDS.
• Personal counseling and therapy
• Trauma intervention
• Study Skills
• Teaching Life Skills
• Mentorship training
• Other SDS services
• Research

2. Minimum Requirements:
   A relevant Master’s Degree (NQF L9) in the field of Education (specializing in inclusive
   education), Educational Psychology, or disability-inclusive qualification.

Professional registration
Registration as an educational psychologist with the HPCSA.

Experience (minimum)

• 3 years relevant experience in rendering support to students with disabilities in higher
  education students.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of project/programme management
• Knowledge of teaching, learning in Higher Education
• Professional knowledge of skills development and support functions: human behaviour:
  counselling (individual, group)
• Counselling portfolios related to academic and personal development focus areas:
  Professional knowledge of remedial support work

Skills

• Ability to apply and facilitate effective communication.
• Ability to counsel and mentor and provide guidance to students with disability
• Ability to prioritize and organise, function independently and take responsibility for tasks.
• Ability to operate effectively in team context.
• Ability to take initiative and to be creative and innovative.
• Effective presentation, lecturing and or facilitation skills (individuals, group, facilitation,
  etc.)
• Ability to apply a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Send your CV to: RecruitmentMM@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr Gift Chweu (Tel. 012 382 4432)
Closing date: 17 May 2024

NB. If we have not responded within a month from the closing date, you should regard your
application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed
candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates may be
required to undergo psychometric tests, make a presentation and any other simulation
interventions. It is the intention of the University to promote representativity in respect of race,
gender and disability through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to candidates
from the designated groups.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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All the best with your applications.