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CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

The University of Limpopo is looking for an experienced and exceptional Chief Audit
Executive to head its Internal Audit function.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: –
 Direct and manage internal audit operations, ensuring compliance with the
university policies, regulations and procedures.
 Develop and execute the annual audit plan.
 Oversee the development and implementation of the audit strategy, policies
and procedures.
 Leading the planning, execution and reporting on internal audit engagements.
 Report audit findings to management and audit committee.
 Recommend improvements of internal controls and processes to
management
 Ensure effective follow-ups to audit recommendations and management
action plans.
 Maintain open communication with management and the audit committee.

Requirements
 B. Degree/B Tech in Accounting / Finance/ Auditing. Postgraduate degree
and professional certification eg CPA, CMA, CIA etc. are preferred.
 Ten years’ experience in auditing, eight of which must have been in middle
and higher management levels.
 Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws rules and
regulations.
 Strong knowledge of auditing procedures, including planning, techniques and
tests as well as sampling methods involved in conducting audits.

 High attention to details and excellent analytical skills.
 Sound independent judgement and high ethical standards.
 Excellent reporting skills both written and verbal.
 Good interpersonal and facilitating skills.

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for a detailed
CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include
contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including
Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport
should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications in MS Word
format, Recruitment4@ul.ac.za

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Mrs MR Thoabala (015) 268
2488

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE will be given to Male (Indians and Coloureds) Female
(Africans, Coloureds and Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships

(Five-Year Contract Appointment)

In keeping its mission and vision, the University of Limpopo invites suitably qualified
individuals to apply for the following executive leadership position
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Partnerships will take the day
to day responsibility for ensuring that the research and Innovation function of the
University is developed implemented to meet the University’s strategic goals.

Duties and responsibilities:
 Develop and implement strategic and policies to deliver consistent
improvements in the University’s research and productivity.
 Lead and co-ordinate the University’s preparations for, and submissions to
external evaluations of research quality, in order to maintain and enhance the
University’s current national and international standing for research quality.
 Provide strategic academic leadership for the development of a culture, policies
and processes that support the increase of research grant income, and
diversification of the sources of research income.
 Ensure that the infrastructure and resources provided to support research are
fit for purpose and support the maintenance and enhancement of research
quality, and increases in research productivity
 In collaboration with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Executive Deans of
Faculty, develop and implement policies and processes that ensure that the
University attracts, develops and retains researchers of the highest quality, and
monitors and manages research performance effectively.
 Act as the institutional lead for the development of national and international
academic partnership that include any elements of research or knowledge
transfer activity, and to take lead institutional responsibility for the oversight and management of the research and/ or knowledge transfer elements of any such
partnerships once they are established.
 Represent the University nationally and internally in relation to research issues,
raising the profile and reputation of the University and influencing on behalf of
the University national and international policies and agendas in this area
 Promote collaborations in research and innovation, leading to outstanding
partnerships which enhances the University’s strategic research goals
 Chair relevant Committees of Senate concerned with the University’s research
and knowledge transfer activities.
 Take a leadership role with respect to prudent management of resources in the
research arena (finance; human resources and academic infrastructure,etc)
 Has line function responsibility for the following Library, Research Office,
Research Centres, and Research Chairs etc.
 Take a leadership role on other institutional issues and projects assigned by
the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
 Undertake any other duties as are assigned from time to time by the ViceChancellor and Principal.

Requirements:
 A sound track record as an academic leader and scholar.
 A minimum of 10 years’ experience as senior academic leader, at least five (5)
which must have been in an academic leadership position.
 Appropriate post-graduate qualification at a Doctoral level.
 Sound knowledge of the national Research and Innovation agenda.
 A proven track record of scholarly productivity.
 Proven ability to provide strong leadership and vision, to enthuse and inspire,
promoting excellence in research, innovation and partnerships, and creating
and environment in which these can flourish.
 Deep knowledge and understanding of the South African Higher Education
sector and research landscape.
 Experience in effective management of staff compliment and complex budgets.

 Ability to catalyse change and productively engage colleagues in innovation
 Commitment to objective, evidence-based, decision-making

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms NJ Monyepao Tel (015) 268
2399/ 2129

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
DIRECTOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR-RESEARCH INNOVATION AND
PARTNERSHIPS will be given to Male (Indians and Coloureds) Female (Africans,
Coloureds and Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful.

DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF LAW

The successful applicant will report to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of
Management and Law; and will provide academic leadership and manage the School
of Law, including the Legal Aid Clinic.

The incumbent must meet the requirements and be responsible for key performance
areas listed below:

Requirements:

A doctoral degree at National Qualifications Framework Level 10 in one of the
disciplines in the School of Law; or Master’s degree at National Qualifications
Framework Level 9, in one of the disciplines in the School of Law with registration
as a legal practitioner either as an attorney or Advocate of the high court in South
Africa. Other management qualifications, diploma and certificates will be a strong
recommendation.
Knowledge, understanding and experience of Department of Higher Education
and Training (DHET), South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Council on
Higher education (CHE) and their related statutory regulatory environments.
Understanding of the South African legal profession in general; and the Society
of Law Teachers of South Africa (SLTSA), the Legal Practice Council (LPC) Law
and Legal Society of South Africa (LSSA) networks and activities.
A track record of no less than 8 years of experience as an Academic at a Higher
Education institution, five (5) years of which was in Academic Management and
Leadership of Academic Units involved with Teaching and Learning, Research
and Community Engagement.
Research publications and successful supervision of postgraduate students at
the Master’s or Doctoral level are added advantages.
Knowledge of digital transformation, and the use of online platforms to enhance
teaching and learning.
Experience of or in leading academic programme accreditations and programme
reviews will be an added advantage.

Competencies
 Technical, professional knowledge and skill.
 People management, including performance management.
 Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
 Personal impact, stature and credibility.
 Emotional intelligence and socio-political sensitivity.
 Management of complexity and ambiguity.
 Action and delivery orientated.
 Facilitating change
 Team player

Key Responsibilities:
The applicant’s responsibilities, in particular, will be in relation to the following key
performance areas:

Academic leadership

Ensure implementation of policies and decisions taken by academic policy
making bodies.
Co-ordinate academic activities in the areas of tuition, research and community
engagement at the School.
Initiate forward planning in terms of new and relevant course structures and
relevant academic developments, as well as the demands of future expansion.
Develop and implement teaching and learning programmes within the academic
disciplines presented by the School and promote inter-disciplinary co-operation
and innovation.
Set research priorities, develop research partnership and build research capacity
within the relevant fields.
Establish, maintain and extend the School’s contact with other academic and
research institutions and related professional bodies.
Mentor and promote post-graduate students.

Management

Ensure optimal utilisation of resources (human, financial and infrastructural) to
meet the School’s short and long-term academic goals.
Manage interpersonal conflicts and relationship in a fair, equitable and
professional manner.
Manage/co-ordinate the recruitment, appointment and placement of staff.
Manage change and institutional culture processes at the level of the School.
Promote social responsibility, awareness and engagement with external
stakeholders.

Student Affairs

Interact with students and deal with students’ affairs such as admission of
students, ensuring that mentors of staff are accessible to students and that
students are treated with courtesy and consideration.
Promote healthy relations between students and staff members within the School
and the speedy resolution of problems raised by individual students and student
representatives.
Ensure, where necessary, that the Faculty is made aware of the need for
academic development programmers in improving complete student experience.

Academic Citizenship

Acts as champion for ventures and projects in the School.
Actively get involved as academic leader in University policy committees.
Acts on behalf of the Faculty and the University in committees

Communication

Ensue that decisions taken at meetings of the Faculty are communicated to
heads of department of the School.
Acts as representative of Executive Management at the level of the School,
ensuring that key messages relating to institutional strategy, goals and objectives
are promoted.
Communicate the needs and interests of the School and its students to the
University and the Faculty.

Terms of Appointment:
The appointment to this position will be on a four-year contract basis, after
which the incumbent can be transferred to an academic position in a relevant
department, if not re-appointed as a Director of the School of Law

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms NJ Monyepao Tel (015) 268
2399/ 2129

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF LAW will be given to Male (Indians and Coloureds) Female
(Africans, Coloureds and Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES

A Bachelor’s degree or a three-year Diploma preferable in Administration or related
field.
 At least three (3) year’s working experience in position of Administrative Officer at
a tertiary Institution.
 A thorough understanding of University General rules and regulations regarding
admissions, registration, exemptions and exclusions.
 A good understanding of capturing of assessment marks and graduation
processes.
 Highly skilled in administration duties, including administering school /
departmental committees.
 Experience in management of other administrative staff members in the school.
 Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of larger team.
 High level of communication and organisational skills and human relations.
 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages and knowledge of the ITS student
system.

Duties and responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to:
 Manage academic administration of the school, including student recruitment,
admissions, exclusions, exemptions and graduations.
 Capture all the assessment marks.
 Handle student’s enquiries and regularly provide reports to the Director of School,
 Coordinate and manage all administrative staff in the school.
 Maintain an efficient filing system of student’s and all other School records.
 Ensure compliance to students’ registration processes management of General
Rules (G- Rules
 Undertakes appropriate administration of School meeting and monitoring and
review of other School Committees, i.e. preparing agendas for meetings, accurate

 minutes taking, preparation of reports and ensuring that decision are taken and
implemented, etc.
 Work closely with Director of School, Heads of Department and Faculty
Assistant Registrar to meet the strategic objectives of the school.
 Undertake administrative duties commensurate with the level of the post as
allocated by School and Faculty management.

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms BT Tshehla Tel (015) 268
3740

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER will be given to Male (Indians; Coloureds
Africans) Female (Indians, Coloureds and Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful.

LECTURER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (3 Posts)

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

The Department of Development Planning and Management invites applications for
three Lecturer posts from suitably qualified candidates as follows:

Requirements:
The selection of candidates for the interview will only be limited to those who meet the
following minimum requirements:
 A full dissertation research Master of Development Studies, Development
Planning and Management or any related field.
 An Honours of Development Studies, Development Planning and Management
or any relevant honours qualification.
 The candidate should have an aspiration to register for a Doctor of
Development Studies or related fields.
 At least 2 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution and with the
expertise of the combination of the following courses: Research Methodology,
Strategic Management and Planning, Development Planning and Policy, Rural
Development Planning, Development Planning and Management; Community
Development Planning; Geospatial Technology for Development Planning;
Poverty and Social Development, Rural and Urban Planning.
 Record of Published Peer Reviewed Journal Articles, accredited Conference
Proceedings and books or book chapter.
 Record of Honours research supervision will be an added advantage.
 Demonstration of interest in research through a reasonable record of attending
international and domestic conferences and publication in conference
proceedings and/or Book chapter.
 Demonstrate interest in participating in community engagement activities.

Duties
The successful candidate will be required to undertake the following duties:

 Teach modules in the Department of Development (Planning and
Management) at both undergraduate.
 Supervise Honours and Masters’ research studies.
 Conduct research, represent papers at conferences and continuously
publish in subsidy-earning Conference Proceedings, Journals and Books.
 Initiate or participate in community engagement activities with the
Department.
 Perform administrative and managerial duties allocated by the HOD.
 Undertake training in assessment, moderation, teaching pedagogies,
research and publications.
 Promote research collaboration with other emerging and established
academics within Department and/0r units.

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for a detailed
CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include
contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including
Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate,academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport
should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications in MS Word
format, sherley.mathule@ul.ac.za

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms S Mathule (Tel 015 268
2857)

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
LECTURER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT AUGUST 2024 will
be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) Female (Indians, Coloureds and
Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful

DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW

In keeping with its vision and mission, the University of Limpopo seeks to appoint a
dynamic, visionary and innovative leader in Higher Education to the position of the
Director of the School of Accountancy. This is a renewable four-year term.
The successful applicant will report to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of
Management and Law; and will provide academic leadership and manage the School
of Accountancy, including the Africa Center for Sustainability Accounting and
management (ACSAM).

The incumbent must meet the requirements and be responsible for key performance
areas listed below:

Requirements:

A doctoral degree at National Qualifications Framework Level 10 in one of the
disciplines in the School of Accountancy; or Master’s degree at National
Qualifications Framework Level 9 in one of the disciplines in the School of
Accountancy with registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA). Other
management qualifications, diploma and certificates will be a strong
recommendation.
Be a fellow member of a professional accounting body such as the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), South African Institute of
Professional Accountants (SAIPA), Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Knowledge, understanding and experience of Department of Higher Education
and Training (DHET), South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Council on
Higher education (CHE) and their related statutory regulatory environments.
Good understanding of the SAICA regulatory environment, and of its networks
and activities.
A track record of no less than 8 years of experience as an Academic at a Higher
Education institution, five (5) years of which was in Academic Management and
Leadership of Academic Units involved with Teaching and Learning, Researchand Community Engagement or at least two (2) years of Academic and
Management/Leadership Experience for CAs
Research publications and successful supervision of postgraduate students at
the Master’s or Doctoral level are added advantage.
Knowledge of digital transformation, and the use of online platforms to enhance
teaching and learning.
Experience of or in leading academic programme accreditations and programme
reviews will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:
The applicant’s responsibilities, in particular, will be in relation to the following key
performance areas:

. Academic leadership
 Ensure implementation of policies and decisions taken by academic policy
making bodies.
 Co-ordinate academic activities in the areas of tuition, research and community
engagement at the School.
 Initiate forward planning in terms of new and relevant course structure and
relevant academic development, as well as the demands of future expansion.
 Develop and implement teaching and learning programmes within the
academic disciplines presented by the School and promote inter-disciplinary
co-operation and innovation.
 Set research priorities, develop research partnership and build research
capacity within the relevant fields.
 Establish, maintain and extend the School’s contact with other academic and
research institution and related professional bodies
 Mentor and promote post-graduate students.

Management
 Ensure optimal utilisation of resources (human, financial and infrastructural) to
meet the School’s short and long-term academic goals.
 Manage interpersonal conflicts and relationship in a fair, equitable and
professional manner.
 Manage/co-ordinate the recruitment, appointment and placement of staff.
 Manage change and institutional culture processes at the level of the School.
 Promote social responsibility, awareness and engagement with external
stakeholders.

Student Affairs
 Interact with students and deal with students’ affairs such as admission of
students, ensuring that mentors of staff are accessible to students and that
students are treated with courtesy and consideration.
 Promote healthy relations between students and staff members within the
School and the speedy resolution of problems raised by individual students and
student representatives.
 Ensure, where necessary, that the Faculty is made aware of the need for
academic development programmers in improving complete student
experience.

Academic Citizenship
 Acts as champion for ventures and projects in the School.
 Actively get involved as academic leader in University policy committees.
 Acts on behalf of the Faculty and the University in committees.

Communication
 Ensue that decisions taken at meetings of the Faculty are communicated to
heads of department of the School.
 Acts as representative of Executive Management at the level of the School,
ensuring that key messages relating to institutional strategy, goals and
objectives are promoted.
 Communicate the needs and interests of the School and its students to the
University and the Faculty.

Terms of Appointment:
The appointment to this position will be on a four-year contract basis, after
which the incumbent can be transferred to an academic position in a relevant
department, if not re-appointed as a Director of the School of Accountancy

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms NJ Monyepao Tel (015) 268
2399/ 2129

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by
the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the
requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be
made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference
DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY will be given to Male (Indians and
Coloureds) Female (Africans, Coloureds and Whites)

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have
not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants
as unsuccessful.

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All the best with your applications.

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CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships

DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF LAW

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

LECTURER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (3 Posts)

DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

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