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Commissioning Editor 

Job Title Commissioning Editor (AD08)
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Wits Press
Department Description
The main purpose of this position/job is:

To design, manage and maintain WUP’s front list of scholarly books, select trade books and textbooks through acquisitions and commissioning, proposal & manuscript assessment (including peer review), author liaison and editorial development.

This is a permanent position based in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Brief Description
Wits University Press, a publisher and department of the University of the Witwatersrand, is advertising for a full-time Commissioning Editor. This position requires an incumbent with extensive experience and knowledge of the scholarly publishing landscape in South Africa.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• List building and commissioning of scholarly publications
• Peer review management
• Editorial management
• Preparation of publishing budgets and book costings.

Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree
• A minimum of five years’ publishing experience
• The ability to critically assess scholarly writing and peer review reports
• A working understanding of author contracts, copyright and licensing
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Knowledge of developments in digital publishing will be an advantage.

For more information, please contact Veronica Klipp: veronica.klipp@wits.ac.za
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/Apply for a job.

By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable internal applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

Closing date: 16 December 2024

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Job Title OPERATIONS MANAGER (AD.08)
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name GENUS: DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Palaeosciences Operations Manager
Department Description
Faculty of Science

GENUS: DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Palaeosciences
Operations Manager
(3-year full-time appointment renewable, depending on performance and availability of funding)

Location: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Are you passionate about palaeoscience and keen to play a pivotal role in managing cutting-edge research initiatives? GENUS, a Centre of Excellence funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites applications for the position of Operations Manager (AD.08).

GENUS is committed to establishing South Africa as a global leader in palaeoscience research by providing research grants, bursaries, fellowships, and supporting science engagement programs. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to lead the Centre’s operations management, coordinate funding initiatives, and contribute to the strategic growth of our programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate research projects funded by GENUS, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s strategic objectives.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Centre, including administrative support for research grants, bursary programs, and fellowships. Ensure the smooth running of all HR, legal and operational processes.
• Lead the grant application and review processes, work closely with students and researchers to provide funding opportunities and oversee the allocation of bursaries and fellowships to support emerging researchers.
• Collaborate with national and international partners to enhance public engagement in palaeoscience. Support the Science Engagement outreach projects and help promote GENUS as a centre for excellence in palaeoscientific education and research.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including universities, research institutions, government agencies, and private funders. Represent GENUS at conferences, workshops, and other strategic events.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of GENUS by assisting with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the growth of South African palaeoscience on a global stage.

Brief Description
Qualifications & Experience:

• A Masters degree (or higher) in any Science discipline (preferably Palaeoscience).
• Or an MBA or qualifications in Project Management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in research management, operations, or project management preferably within an academic or research environment.
• Proven experience in grant writing, administration, legal and financial oversight of research projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills with a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.
• A passion for fostering academic excellence and supporting emerging researchers.

A strong understanding of palaeoscientific research and the South African research funding landscape would be an advantage.

Why Join GENUS?
At GENUS, you will have the opportunity to support groundbreaking research in one of the world’s most significant palaeoscientific regions, working alongside leading experts and passionate researchers. Your role will contribute to shaping the future of palaeoscience research in South Africa and beyond.

Remuneration and conditions of service: A competitive university package with excellent benefits offered, commensurate with the level of appointment. The offer will be a full-time appointment lasting for a period of three years but renewable, depending on performance and availability of funding.

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter explicitly addressing the above, as well as a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees and certified copies of qualifications, as well as a South African ID (Passport if not South African).

Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Jennifer Botha (Jennifer.Botha1@wits.ac.za), Director of GENUS: DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Palaeosciences, University of the Witwatersrand.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment.
Closing date: 06 December 2024

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the university’s relevant employment equity plans and policies. The University retains the right not to make an appointment, to re-advertise and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted applicants must be available for a personal or Skype/MS Teams/Zoom interview.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

éCommitted to excellence and equity.

Commercial Manager

Job Title Commercial Manager
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Sports Administration
Department Description
Purpose:
The main purpose of this position/job is to implement the long-term Wits Sport strategy of becoming a financially sustainable entity.

Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:

•To manage, market and promote the conference and events facilities of Wits Sport Administration.
•To drive, implement, manage and increase the generation of 3rd stream income through the rental of sporting facilities (including conference venues, sports facilities), facilitation of accommodation bookings (via Campus Housing and Residence Life) and grounds under the supervision of Wits Sport.
•Finances: coordinate procurement of infrastructure and equipment related to conferencing and sporting venues.
•Administration: ensuring that the facilities booking, and management is kept up to date, staff overtime is planned and approved in advance and that all Wits Sport facilities meet the required grading, health and safety standards.

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience:

•A Degree or National Diploma in Hospitality and Conferencing.
•Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in Events Management and Conferencing.
•Facilities management experience
•Sound knowledge of SASREA and Safeguarding in Sport Policy
•Report writing skills.
•Excellent interpersonal communication.
•Ability to manage several events in parallel.
•Diplomacy and conflict management skills.
Additional Details
Preferences
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
For more information on this position, please contact Ms Faith Mashile: faith.mashile1@wits.ac.za
How To Apply
Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/Apply for a job.

By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable internal applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

Closing Date: 2 December 2024

Head: Pre-award Support

Job Title Head: Pre-award Support
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Research Office
Department Description
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (WITS) aspires to be an increasingly research-intensive university. In the complex world of research, a supportive research administration is vital for success. The University Research Office (URO) is therefore tasked with providing a range of supportive services to the researchers of the University.

Purpose: The main purpose of this post is to provide project management, writing and budgeting services so as to secure international research grants for academics across the University.

The major business of the Pre-award Support Unit will be to provide project management, expert advice, technical support and writing contributions that will assist academics to submit competitive grant proposals to selected external, mainly international, funders for research funding and postgraduate student bursaries. Collectively these activities are referred to as pre-award activities.

Key responsibilities include the following:
Develop and maintain the semi self-sustainable Pre-award Support Unit;
Matching academics with suitable international funding opportunities;
Support the preparation of large, complex grant applications through project management, expert contributions based on a deep knowledge of the funding opportunity, project budgeting, grant writing and editing, and so forth;
Environment scanning looking for new funding opportunities and helping people apply successfully;
Supporting academics with the writing of applications for fellowships and academic prizes;
General research management duties.
Brief Description
Requirements: The successful candidate will need to have at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in a suitable field and at least five years of experience in a university office of research support. Other key requirements include:
Research management skills and experience
Project management skills
Service attitude
Good ICT skills, specifically database, Outlook, Office suite, internet browsers
Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships, especially with individual and groups of academics
A willingness to work long hours at times of pending deadlines
Analytical thinking / problem solving
Initiative and confidence
Time management skills
Resilience – underwritten by good health and stamina,
Common sense.

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply

To apply: Candidates should submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post they are applying for, a detailed CV with names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees to Ms. Khensani Mathebula: Officer, Central Human Resources Office, University of the Witwatersrand, Private 3, Wits, 2050

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the current employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Closing Date: 20 December 2024

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

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All the best with your applications.