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Part-Time CUT Rugby Head Coach

Job Description

DOS2025B Part-Time CUT Rugby Head Coach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

At least Level 2 coaching qualifications regarding coaching programmes completed with SARU
Experience within coaching and management of Rugby teams, as well as expertise within the areas of coaching, including but not limited to:
- Tactical strategies
- Game planning.
- Periodisation – strategic planning.
- Defensive and Attacking structures.
- Video-based performance analysis.
- Individual and team skills.
World Rugby Coaching Certificate will be an advantage.
A Tertiary Academic qualification is a requirement.

INFORMATION

The duration of this contract will be 12 months, but it can be extended to another year under the following conditions: The CUT Rugby Team: Ixias remain in the elite Varsity Cup during his/her tenure, and if relegated to the lower division (Varsity Shield), this condition be re-assessed, with no obligation of any extension.

Enquiries: Mr Andre Pawson at apawson@cut.ac.za

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION

(Kindly ensure that you read and comply before submitting your application.)

The University may decide to consider only completed applications consisting of ALL the documents listed below for selection.
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- A certified copy of a South African identity document or a passport.
- A complete set of certified copies of qualifications (only certified copies of documents are required); and
- A certified copy of the SAQA accreditation of any qualifications obtained at educational institutions outside South Africa.

GENERAL REMARKS

Candidates will be recruited and appointed in accordance with the Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Programmes of the Central University of Technology, Free State.
The Central University of Technology, Free State reserves the right to conduct/employ a third party to conduct a background investigation in respect of all short-listed candidates.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you haven’t received feedback in four weeks, consider your application not shortlisted.
The Central University of Technology, Free State reserves the right not to make an appointment in the advertised post and/or to appoint other suitable persons recruited by means other than this advertisement. Appointment, either on a permanent or contract basis, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 August 2025

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Job Description

894 Chief Information Officer (CIO)(P4)
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) │Office of the Chief Information Officer
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the university-wide Information Technology (IT) and serves as the principal technology leader for the University. This role is responsible for providing the vision and strategic leadership pertaining to the delivery of information technology strategies across the University, enabling the technology-based student learning experience and Employee productivity. The role directs the planning and implementation of enterprise-wide IT systems in support of institutional operations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the academic project and the quality of the service. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s information technology and systems.

As the Chief Information Officer, the role is principally responsible for driving Digital Transformation across the institution.

Main tasks

Strategy & operational planning
Provide leadership & guidance in relation to the implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the digital transformation strategy
Acquisition, deployment & maintenance pertaining to fit-for-purpose technologies
Operational Management
Vendor management
Financial planning & expenditure management
Manage the performance & development of staff
IT governance & management reports

Nature of appointment: Five (5) year fixed-term Support Services

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 801 169 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Systems or any other Information Technology (IT) related field.
Ten (10) years relevant experience, of which five (5) should be in managing an ICT environment.
Experience in strategic planning, operational execution, as well as monitoring and evaluation of IT solutions.
Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
Significant experience in the implementation of Digital Transformation Strategy.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

Master’s degree (NQF 9) or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Information Systems / Management or any other information technology-related field.
Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, of which ten (10) should be in management of an ICT environment.
Five (5) years of proven experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Proven experience in IT planning, organisation, and development.
Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
Understanding of ICT Governance.
Proven leadership ability.
Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Setumo Llale (sllale@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 08 August 2025

Lecturer: Accounting and Auditing

Job Description

1000 Lecturer: Accounting and Auditing

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES │Department of accounting and auditing

Bloemfontein Campus

purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes and to execute appropriate community projects

Main tasks

Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Student Evaluation
Research
Administration
Control and Organisation
Community Service

Subject field(s)

Internal Auditing

Nature of appointment: Permanent Academic

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 777 297 per annum

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

A relevant Master’s-level degree (i.e. MTech / Masters / NQF 9 or equivalent) AND Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (SA).

A relevant Honours level degree (i.e. Post Graduate Diploma / NQF 8 or equivalent) AND Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (SA).

At least two years’ teaching/ lecturing/ industry experience relevant to the subject field(s).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (SA).
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Proficient in Arbutus Analytics.
In case of Master’s degree, evidence of progress towards a Doctorate degree.
In case of Honour’s degree, evidence of progress towards a Master’s degree
Any acknowledged publication, research, innovation or creative output

Job-Related Enquiries: Ms A. Coetzee (ccoetzee@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 08 August 2025

Lecturer: Civil Engineering

Job Description

2787 Lecturer: Civil Engineering
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FEBIT) │Department of Civil Engineering
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes, and to execute appropriate research and community engagement projects.

Main tasks

Teaching, learning, and assessment
Research
Community engagement
Student Evaluation
Administration and leadership
Control and Organisation

Nature of appointment: Permanent Academic

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 777 297 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment Office for more information on the applicable salary scale

Minimum Qualification Knowledge and/or Experience

A relevant Bachelor’s degree (BEng, BScEng, BEngTech Hons, or equivalent) at NQF Level 8 in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a PrEng or PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) with ECSA.
Evidence of progress towards a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least three years’ teaching/industry experience in the relevant subject field(s).

A relevant Master’s degree (MEng, MScEng, MTech, or equivalent) at NQF Level 9 in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a Candidate Engineer/Engineering Technologist supported by proof that an application for PrEng/ PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) registration with ECSA was submitted and is currently under final review.
At least two years’ teaching/industry experience in the relevant subject field(s).
Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience in Hydraulics, including:
- Application of mass flow, energy, and momentum principles in hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, pipe flow, open-channel flow, sediment transport, hydraulic design, hydraulic modelling, and water and wastewater treatment technologies at well-defined, broadly defined, and complex levels.
- Total life cycle costing and analyses of water supply systems, e.g., abstraction and diversion works, pump station selection and design, bulk water supply, and water reticulation networks.
- Analyses, design, construction, and management of sewer and stormwater systems.
- Design of hydraulic structures, e.g., culverts, bridges, weirs, and associated protection works.
- Software applications related to water engineering (hydraulics), e.g., AutoDesk (AutoCAD & Civil-3D), Civil Designer, HEC-RAS, EPANET, EPASWMM, and Aqua Hydraulics.
- Design codes/legislation: (i) National Water Act (36/1998), (ii) Water Services Act (108/1997), (iii) National Environmental Management Act (107/1998), (iv) SANS1200 A-N (Civil Eng. Works), (v) CSIR (Red Book: Neighbourhood Planning and Design Guide for Sustainable Human Settlements), and (vi) SANRAL (Drainage Manual).

AND/OR

Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience in Hydrology, including:
- Surface hydrology, engineering (design) hydrology, geohydrology, water resources management and planning, hydrological statistics, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, and environmental engineering at well-defined, broadly defined, and complex levels.
- Hydrological data processing, e.g., evaluation, processing, and quality control of historical information and observed hydrological and/or meteorological data.
- Calibration of flow-gauging weirs and related hydraulic structures, inclusive of calibration techniques, velocity distributions, conventional current gaugings, velocity-index applications, and the development of rating and velocity distribution curves.
- Hydrological surveying, e.g., topographical, flood, stake-out, and as-built surveys.
- Design flood estimation and flood risk analyses, e.g., capacity analyses of drainage system infrastructure and the estimation of flood-line levels as part of the Stormwater Master Planning function.
- Software applications related to water engineering (hydrology), e.g., AutoDesk (AutoCAD & Civil-3D), ArcGIS, QGIS, DREU, RLMA&SI, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT, WRSM, and WRYM.
- Design codes/legislation: (i) Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43/1983), (ii) National Water Act (36/1998), (iii) Disaster Management Act (57/2002), (iv) National Environmental Management Act (107/1998), and (v) SANRAL (Drainage Manual).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

Master’s degree at NQF Level 9 in Civil Engineering plus PrEng/PrTechEng (Civil Eng.) registration with ECSA if in possession of an NQF 8 qualification.
Evidence of progress towards a Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering if in possession of a Master’s degree.
Evidence of work experience in the subject field(s) covering all phases of the project life cycle.
Evidence of experience in research and associated outputs.
Community engagement services in the profession, e.g., consultancies and professional activities.

Job-Related Enquiries: Prof OJ Gericke (jgericke@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 08 August 2025

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

Job Description

2781 Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Built Environment

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes and to execute appropriate community projects

Main tasks

Teaching, learning & assessment
Research
Student evaluation
Control and organisation
Administration and leadership
Community service / engagement

Subject fields(s)

Construction Management
Construction Project Management
Property Evaluation Practice
Built Environment related Modules

Nature of appointment: Permanent Academic

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 124 437 per annum (Associate Professor); R 979 931 per annum (Senior Lecturer)

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

To be appointed as Associate Professor:

A relevant SAQA approved Doctorate level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Construction Management or Construction Project Management or Built Environment
At least six years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which require
- 3.0 credit units at the Senior Lecturer level or 4.5 cumulative credit units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
- Three completed master’s degrees as main supervisor; OR two completed doctorates (as main supervisor) at Senior Lecturer level OR four completed master’s degrees OR three cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor) OR at least one completed master’s degree (as main supervisor) and at least 9.0 cumulative credit units
- Ten cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least three cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference
- Lead/manage at least one research project

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

A relevant SAQA approved Doctorate level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Construction Management or Construction Project Management or Built Environment
At least four years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which require.
- 1.5 credit outputs (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.).
- Two completed master’s degrees as co-supervisor; or one completed master’s degree as supervisor. (Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level).
- Four cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at one should be an international presentation/paper (international conferences held in South Africa are also regarded as international conferences).
- Involvement in at least one community project (related to the teaching and learning and the research and innovation curriculum).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

To be appointed as Associate Professor:

Peer reviewed publication track record in the field of specialisation (h-index or i10).
Visible engagement in a relevant research community.
Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources
In possession of, a teaching qualification in higher education
In possession of a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage)
Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Evidence of interaction/engagement with professional community and the society
Evidence of work experience in multicultural environment is an asset.
Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset
Registration as a Pr. QS with the SACQSP
Registration as Pr. CPM or Pr. CM with the SACPCMP
Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.