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Manager: Occupational Health, Safety & Environment

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Manager: Occupational Health, Safety & Environment

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Operations -> Operations -> Infrastructure & Maintenance

Job Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is to supervise and lead all occupational health, safety, and environment on the Mbombela and Siyabuswa Campuses to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 and other related Acts and Regulations.

Key Performance Areas:

•    Maintenance of the Health and Safety Management Systems to ensure continued compliance for both Campuses.
•    Ensure all registers exist and are completed at the set frequency. 
•    Conduct and review risk assessments.
•    Conduct safety awareness campaigns.
•    Emergency drill assessments
•    Environmental management.

Minimum Requirements:

•    M+3 in Occupational Health and Safety or Project Management.
•    Experience in food management/safety.
•    Industry specific short courses such as firefighting, first aid, SHE Rep, COIDA completed or in progress.
•    Six years experience in health and safety in the work place.
•    Knowledge of ISO 45001, 22000 and 14001 would be beneficial.
•    Knowledge of computerise maintenance management systems would be beneficial.
•    Knowledge of Higher Education administration would be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

•    Good planning and organizing skills. 
•    Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and in various environments. 
•    Good people management skills. 
•    In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety Management
•    In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
•    Strong Written and verbal skills.
•    Attention to Detail

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative. 
  • Respectful, honest, punctual, and understand protocol. 
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Associate Professor/Professor in Education

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Associate Professor/Professor in Education

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Education

Job Primary Purpose

The University of Mpumalanga seeks an exceptional academic to provide, teaching, research and leadership in Education. This is a full time, permanent position. The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Education.

Minimum Requirements:

Professor:

  • Doctoral qualification in Education.
  • 15 years’ experience at university with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
  • An outstanding record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
  • An extensive record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
  • A strong record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.
  • Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Associate Professor:

  • Doctoral qualification in Education.
  • 10 years at university with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
  • An extensive record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
  • A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
  • Participation in and leadership of learned societies.
  • Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
     

Key Competencies

Professor:

  • Outstanding knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline.
  • Excellent understanding of principles of leadership and management with outstanding leadership and management skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.
  • An excellent understanding of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education with outstanding teaching skills.
  • Excellent ability to promote and stimulate at a School or Faculty level. An excellent understanding of the national and international research environment including working knowledge of funding agencies.
  • Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to promote and lead engagement activities in teaching and research.

Associate Professor:

  • Excellent knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline.
  • Very good understanding of principles of leadership and management with very well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.
  • An in-depth understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and very well-developed teaching skills.
  • A good understanding of the national and international research environment including funding.
  • Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.

Administrative Assistant: Student Housing

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Administrative Assistant: Student Housing

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Office of Dean of Students / Student Services -> Student Housing

Job Primary Purpose

The primary role of this position is to perform the different administrative activities of the student housing office. The incumbent will provide an effective and efficient office administration service in the student housing office, responsible for the organization and co-ordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organisational effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Performance Areas:

  • General administration and office management.
  • Document management at both manual and electronic level.
  • Liaison with staff, students and stakeholders.
  • Communication with service providers and stakeholders.
  • Events and meetings planning and execution.
  • Prepare boardrooms and refreshments as required.
  • Perform any other duties as delegated by the Line Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

  • M+3 or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Higher Education Institution.
  • An advanced experience in MS packages (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)
  • Adequate experience in Integrated Tertiary Systems (ITS) or similar.

Key Competencies

KNOWLEDGE

  • Overall general and office administration as indicated in the KPA’s.

SKILLS

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously maintain accuracy.
  • Strong focus on customer service.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respect, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

DHET New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in Plant Breeding

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

DHET New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in Plant Breeding

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science -> School of Agricultural Science

Job Primary Purpose

Applicants must have majored in Plant Production including Plant Genetics, or an equivalent field, at undergraduate and Honours levels and will have a Master’s degree in a field of Plant Production.

Key Performance Areas:

Applicants must have majored in Animal Science and or Animal Health at undergraduate and the Honours levels and will have a Master’s degree in Animal Science and or Animal Health.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must have at least a Master’s qualification in an appropriate field of study.
  • Be a South African Citizen.
  • Be 40 years or younger.
  • Be prepared and able to undertake and complete postgraduate studies at the doctoral level.
  • At least 80% of all positions will be awarded to black and/or women South African Citizens.

Key Competencies

  • UMP application form for employment (is accessible on www.ump.ac.za).
  • Letter of application (that provides detailed information on how the applicant meets the requirements for the position).
  • A comprehensive CV.
  • Certified copies of relevant qualifications, ID and appropriate references.

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

New Generation of Academic Programme (nGAP): Accounting

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

New Generation of Academic Programme (nGAP): Accounting

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences

Job Primary Purpose

To teach Accounting modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at discipline level.

Key Performance Areas:

KPAsnGAP Lecturer
LeadershipThe provision of some leadership at module level.
Teaching & LearningProvision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching.
ResearchSome evidence of research activities.
EngagementSome evidence of engagement activities.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must at least an MCom Accounting degree in Financial Accounting or related fields.
  •  Registration with a professional body such as SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA, or IIA is an added advantage.
  • Be a South African Citizen.
  • Prospective candidates should have achieved an average of 70% or above in the preceding degree, which should be a minimum of a Master’s degree.
  • Be 40 years or younger.
  • Be prepared and able to undertake and complete postgraduate studies at the doctoral level.

Key Competencies

Competencies and SkillsnGAP Lecturer
LeadershipGood interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & LearningAn appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor.
ResearchSome research skills.
EngagementAn understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
  • Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.

New Generation of Academic Programme (nGAP): Economics

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

New Generation of Academic Programme (nGAP): Economics

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences

Job Primary Purpose

To teach Economics modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at discipline level.

Key Performance Areas:

KPAsnGAP Lecturer
LeadershipThe provision of some leadership at module level
Teaching & LearningProvision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching
ResearchSome evidence of research activities
EngagementSome evidence of engagement activities.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must at least a Master’s degree in economics; with an undergraduate degree with Economics as a major subject.
  • Candidate who are enrolled for a PhD in Economics will have an advantage.
  • Be a South African Citizen.
  • Prospective candidates should have achieved an average of 70% or above in the preceding degree, which should be a minimum of a Master’s degree. 
  • Be 40 years or younger.
  • Be prepared and able to undertake and complete postgraduate studies at the doctoral level.

Key Competencies

Competencies and SkillsLecturer
LeadershipGood interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & LearningAn appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor
ResearchSome research skills.
EngagementAn understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.

Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
  • Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.

Associate Professor/Professor in Law

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Associate Professor/Professor in Law

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences

Job Primary Purpose

To teach law modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at School and Programme level.

Key Performance Areas:

KPAsAssociate ProfessorProfessor
LeadershipThe provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification.The provision of outstanding and inspirational leadership to the School and University.
Teaching & LearningThe provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.The provision of strategic leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
ResearchThe provision of leadership in research at School level. Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters’ and Doctoral students in the minimum time.The provision of outstanding leadership in research at School and Faculty level. A high level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs. The development of a strong research group with postgraduate students who complete in the minimum time. Track record of successful fund raising for research.
EngagementEngagement and leadership in engagement through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.The provision of strategic leadership in engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum requirementsAssociate ProfessorProfessor
QualificationsA Doctoral qualification in Law (LLD or PhD)Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate of the High Court.A Doctoral qualification in Law (LLD or PhD)Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate of the High Court.
Teaching experience10 years teaching experience at University with at least five (05) years in a leadership position.  In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.  A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.15 years teaching experience at University with at least  ten (10) years in a leadership position.In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.  A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.
ResearchAn extensive record of research outputs including publication in accredited national and international journals. Invited to present at national and international conferences. A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Maters’ and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research. A track record of national and international fund raising for research.An outstanding record of research outputs including publication in accredited high-impact national and international journals. Invited to present at national and international conferences. An extensive record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ and Doctoral level with students publishing their research. A substantial track record of national and international fund raising for research.
EngagementSubstantive evidence of the application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.  An extensive record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.  Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

Competencies and skillsAssociate ProfessorProfessor
Disciplinary knowledgeExcellent knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline.  A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.Outstanding knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline.  A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.
LeadershipVery good understanding of principles of leadership and management with very well-developed leadership and management skills.  Good interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.Excellent understanding of principles of leadership and management with outstanding leadership and management skills.  Excellent interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.
Teaching and LearningAn in-depth understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and very well-developed teaching skills.Excellent understanding of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education with outstanding teaching skills.
ResearchVery good ability to promote and stimulate research at a Programme, School and Faculty level. A very good understanding of the national and international research environment including funding.Excellent ability to promote and stimulate research at a School, Faculty and University level. An excellent understanding of the national and international research environment including working knowledge of funding agencies. 
EngagementExcellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching and research.Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to promote and lead engagement activities in teaching and research.

Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Senior Lecturer in Law

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Senior Lecturer in Law

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences

Job Primary Purpose

To teach law modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at discipline level

Key Performance Areas:

KPAsSenior Lecturer
LeadershipThe provision of leadership at discipline level.
Teaching & LearningProvision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Law modules
ResearchA strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conference. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level leading to the graduation of Masters’ students in the minimum time.
EngagementParticipation in learned societies. Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

inimum requirementsSenior Lecturer
QualificationsDoctoral qualification in Law (LLD/PhD)
Teaching experience5 years teaching experience at university level in the field of Law.
ResearchA strong record of research outputs including publication in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level with some of these students publishing their research.
EngagementParticipation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

Competencies and SkillsSenior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledgeIn-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline. A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.
LeadershipGood understanding of the principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
Teaching & LearningSound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skill.
ResearchWell-developed research skills.
EngagementGood understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
  • Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences

Job Primary Purpose

The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Psychology

Key Performance Areas:

KPAsSenior Lecturer
LeadershipThe provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching and LearningProvision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
ResearchResearch and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters’ and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
EngagementEngagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum requirementsSenior Lecturer
QualificationsDoctoral degree in Psychology
Teaching experience5 years at university level.
ResearchA strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level with some of these students publishing their research.
EngagementParticipation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

Competencies and SkillsSenior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledgeIn-depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Psychology.
LeadershipGood understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & LearningUnderstanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
ResearchUnderstanding of the national and international research environment including funding.
EngagementGood understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.

Personal Attributes

Knowledge

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Senior Lecturer in ICT

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Senior Lecturer in ICT

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science -> School of Computer and Mathematical Science

Job Primary Purpose

The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Information Communication Technology.

Key Performance Areas:

  • The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification. 
  • Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching. 
  • Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
  • Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters’ and Doctoral students in the minimum time. 
  • Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
     

Minimum Requirements:

  • Doctoral qualification in ICT or Computer Science.
  • 5 years at the university level.
  • A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and International journals and presentations at national and international conferences. 
  • A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level with some of these students publishing their research.
  • Participation in learned societies. 
  • Some application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

  • In depth knowledge in the theory and application of ICT discipline with expertise in one or more of the following areas: programming, robotics, cloud computing, application development, or networking.
  • Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills. 
  • Proven experience in offering undergraduate and postgraduate modules in ICT that are governed by a sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills. 
  • Well-developed research skills and securing research funding.
     

Personal Attributes

People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

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