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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
Dean: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide strategic leadership to the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences. The Dean will provide intellectual and strategic leadership of the faculty and will foster innovation and promote scholarship of teaching and learning, research and innovation, and engagement. The term of office for the Dean will be five years and a Dean may serve a maximum of two terms. The Dean must be appointable at Professor level in one of the disciplines within Economics, Development and Business Sciences and will hold a professorial post in the appropriate department.
Key Performance Areas:
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE
• A deep knowledge and understanding of Higher Education in South Africa and elsewhere.
• A deep knowledge of any of the disciplines in the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences, and of modern trends in teaching and research in the Faculty.
• A good understanding of research funding in the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences.
• An excellent understanding of the major role players and strategic partners in the Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences nationally and internationally.
SKILLS
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A highly proficient communicator and negotiator.
• A high level of numeracy.
• Well-developed management skills.
• A strategic thinker able to inspire, motivate and develop staff.
Personal Attributes
Advert Closing Date
22/6/2025
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
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
nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Education
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the Creative and Performing Arts extracurricular activities for students, teaching and learning in all the facets of the Life Skills subjects in the Foundation Phase, research, and engagement.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | Leadership in Creative and Performing Arts extra-curricular activities for students. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of relevant Education modules. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs are linked to the completion of a PhD or Doctorate with a Foundation Phase Life Skills focus. |
| Engagement | Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
1 Disciplinary knowledge
The applicant should be proficient in teaching all the facets of the Life Skills subject in the Foundation Phase. These include:
Music for the Foundation Phase
Ability to play at least three instruments (including voice) and basic theoretical knowledge of music.
Drama for the Foundation Phase
Ability to teach drama at Foundation Phase level, including genres such as role play, basic acting, mime, recitation, choral work, etc. Theoretical knowledge, including the elements of drama.
Creative moment (Dance) for the Foundation Phase
Know the elements of choreography and dance, particularly improvisation and creative movement.
Physical Education for the Foundation Phase
Knowledge of fundamental skills and the teaching thereof, including gross motor (locomotor and non-locomotor), stability, and manipulation. Skills in basic sports codes such as athletics, cricket, soccer, netball, tennis, etc.
Social sciences
Ability to teach fundamental skills in History and Geography.
Natural Sciences
Knowledge of fundamental skills in teaching natural and physical sciences.
Technology
Knowledge of technological methods, including identifying needs, planning, designing, making, and evaluating products.
2 Leadership
Good interpersonal skills, including communication skills.
3 Teaching & Learning
An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in higher education.
4 Research
Some research skills.
5 Engagement
An understanding of the role of the University in Engagement.
Personal Attributes
People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual, and understands protocol—proven transparency, integrity, and teamwork attributes.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
nGAP Lecturer in Mercantile Law
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in Mercantile Law and to provide teaching and learning, research, and engagement.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | Leadership in some Mercantile Law modules. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of relevant Mercantile Law modules. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs, linked to the completion of PhD or Doctorate. |
| Engagement | Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Personal Attributes
People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative
Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understanding of protocol
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
nGAP Lecturer in Social Work
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in Social Work, teaching and learning, research, community service, and administrative duties.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | Some Leadership in Social Work modules. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of relevant Social Work modules. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs, linked to the completion of PhD or Doctorate. |
| Engagement | Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
Planning and Organisation skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Research skills
Administrative skills
Report writing skills
Computer Literacy
Professionalism
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
nGAP Lecturer in Plant Breeding
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in Plant Breeding and related modules.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | Some Leadership in Plant Breeding modules. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Plant Breeding modules. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs, linked to completing a PhD or Doctorate. |
| Engagement | Engagement is the process through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
Good written and communication skills
Good problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills
Research skills
Administrative skills
Report writing skills
Computer Literacy
Professionalism
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
Lecturer in Culinary Arts
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences -> School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this post is to provide teaching and learning, research, engagement, leadership, and administration of the Tourism Modules in the university.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | The provision of some leadership at the module level. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Culinary Arts. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs.Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Master’s students in the minimum time. |
| Engagement | Engagement, through which knowledge and skills ae used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
Minimum Requirements:
| Qualifications | Master’s qualification and preferably a Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Hospitality Management or related.Undergraduate qualification in Hospitality/Professional Cookery/Culinary Arts. |
| Teaching experience | Some experience with the facilitation of learning, possible as a tutor and preferably some teaching experience. |
| Research | Some evidence of research activity such as published papers or conference attendance, which may be associated with postgraduate research. |
| Engagement | Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities. |
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
Lecturer in Water and Irrigation System Management (P8)
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in Water and Irrigation Systems and related modules.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | The provision of some leadership at the module level.Constructively work with the school to advise on the improvements of programmes. |
| Teaching and Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching in Water and Irrigation systems Management with practical application in the field (agronomic) and horticultural crops.Knowledge of Agrometeorology and the use of Mathematical models in crop water management is mandatory.Establish practical demonstration trials supporting students’ learning and teaching projects, and selected communities. |
| Research | Research and the production of accredited research outputs or conference attendance.Evidence of students’ supervision or mentoring leading to successful graduation.Evidence of sourcing external funding or grants for own research will be an added advantage.Attend at least one local conference. |
| Engagement | Engagement is the process through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
Minimum Requirements:
| Highest qualification | Master’s qualification in Water and Irrigation Systems Management, Agrometeorology, or Irrigation Agronomy. A Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage.Registration or evidence towards registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), membership in the South African Irrigation Institute, or other relevant bodies will be an added advantage. |
| Teaching experience | The position requires an appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor, preferably some teaching experience. It also requires some evidence of research activities, such as published papers or conference presentations from postgraduate research. |
| Research | Some evidence of research activities, such as published papers or conference presentations, from postgraduate research. |
| Engagement | Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities. |
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
Lecturer in Horticulture: Fruit Production/Science
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in Horticulture with strong knowledge of Fruit Production/Science, crop physiology, ornamental plants, and the use of technologies for horticultural and ornamental crop production.
Key Performance Areas:
| Leadership | The provision of some leadership at the module level.Constructively work with the school in advising on the improvements of programmes. |
| Teaching and Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching in vegetable and animal production through co-teaching.Establish practical demonstration trials supporting students’ learning and teaching projects, and selected communities. |
| Research | Participate in research activities that promote the production of accredited research outputs in the school relevant to Horticultural Crop Production.Develop research skills through collaboration and participation in relevant staff research projects, including school projects.Contribute to at least one community of practice, including through active participation in meetings.Attend at least one local conference. |
| Engagement | Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. |
Minimum Requirements:
| Highest qualifications | Masters’ degree in Horticultural Science and/or any related field.A Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Horticulture will be an added advantage.Registration or evidence towards registration with professional bodies relevant to the discipline of crop and/or animal production will be an added advantage. |
| Teaching experience | The position requires an appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor, preferably some teaching experience. |
| Research | Some evidence of research activities, such a published papers or conference presentations from postgraduate research. |
| Engagement | Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities. |
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
ICT Support Technician (P10)
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Information & Communication Technology (ICT) -> End User Support
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the position is to provide timely PC/Laptop/Network problem-solving support to the ICT user communities at UMP and to assist them in the use of software applications and solutions at the University.
Key Performance Areas:
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
SKILLS
Personal Attributes
– People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
– Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
– Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
26/6/2025
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
Director: Payroll, Budgeting and Management Accounts
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Finance -> Management Account & Payroll
Job Primary Purpose
The purpose of this post is to manage Payroll, Budgeting and Management Accounts of the University in line with relevant policies procedures and legal requirements.
Key Performance Areas:
– Manage accounting procedures for Payroll, Budgeting and Management Accounts.
– Reviewing the management accounts and Annual Financial Statements.
– Payroll management.
– Manage and control the university’s budgeting processes.
– Draft and manage the Annual Performance Plan.
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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:
| KPAs | nGAP Lecturer |
| Leadership | The provision of some leadership at module level |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching |
| Research | Some evidence of research activities |
| Engagement | Some evidence of engagement activities. |
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
| Competencies and Skills | Lecturer |
| Leadership | Good interpersonal skills including communication skills. |
| Teaching & Learning | An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor |
| Research | Some research skills. |
| Engagement | An understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement. |
Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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:
| KPAs | nGAP Lecturer |
| Leadership | The provision of some leadership at module level. |
| Teaching & Learning | Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching. |
| Research | Some evidence of research activities. |
| Engagement | Some evidence of engagement activities. |
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
| Competencies and Skills | nGAP Lecturer |
| Leadership | Good interpersonal skills including communication skills. |
| Teaching & Learning | An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor. |
| Research | Some research skills. |
| Engagement | An understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement. |
Personal Attributes
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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
Technical Officer in Culinary Arts
Organisational Unit
University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the role is to assist the Culinary Studies and Nutrition Lecturer to administer practical classes in Hospitality. The incumbent will also assist the lecturer in providing instructional lectures in simulated kitchens, as well as lead hands-on instruction sessions through a practical training program.
Key Performance Areas:
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
SKILLS
Advert Closing Date
29/6/2025
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