University of the Witwatersrand Jobs -26 June

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Technical Supervisor: Facilities

Job Title Technical Supervisor: Facilities
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Operations and Facilities Management Department
Department Description
Purpose:

The Technical Supervisor will be responsible for providing and managing an integrated property and facilities management support service in order to ensure a fit for purpose environment with the minimum of downtime, relating to supporting and facilitating the University’s academic, teaching, research, sport and residential program in so far as it is practical and reasonable relating to resources provided. He / she will be guided by university policies and procedures and will operate within these boundaries as directed by the Campus Facilities Manager.
Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:

• Implement and ensure that the maintenance strategies developed by the university to effectively address all areas of the maintenance portfolio. This will include the Planned Maintenance (PM’s), Corrective Maintenance (CM’s) as well as the Reactive Maintenance (RM’s) (breakdown and repairs)
• Prioritises and ensure that the maintenance work instructions issued by the Call Centre on behalf of the University is executed in time and to the University standards.
• Ensure that all work that is carried out by his / her section falls within the annual operational maintenance schedules
• Implement annual capital infrastructure equipment asset management plans relating to the proper servicing and maintenance of capital infrastructure equipment to ensure maximum life cycle and optimum operational costs.
• Oversee and ensure that the work is carried out by contractors working on the project, by implementing working specifications, procedures and instructions within time schedules and deliverables to meet with scope of work and targets set
• Make sure Service Level Agreements are met by all contractors working in his / her area of responsibility by inspecting work quality and progress and also ensure that all statuary requirements and University rules and regulations are complied with.
• The Technical Supervisor must ensure that he / she liaises at all times with the Campus Facilities Manager relating to the execution of construction, maintenance and / or other work for which he / she is has been assigned to, in order to ensure that the Campus Facilities Manager (CFM) and the customer remains informed of progress, delays and / or potential negative impacts on the University’s teaching, research, sport and residential programs.
• Check and ensure that the financial documentation submitted by contractors complies with the guidelines as well as the rules and regulations of the University.
• The Technical Supervisor will from time to time attend the customer forum for his / her assigned area of responsibility, in order to foster effective communication between OFMD and its customers. Ensure that the conditions of contract are met and executed by contractors, service providers and consultants appointed to undertake any work under his / her control within his / her assigned area of responsibility, and ensure that detailed and accurate records are kept in line with audit and financial management requirements.
• In support to the Campus Facilities Manager (CFM) and in liaison with the appointed Responsible Engineer, the Technical Supervisor will ensure that all mandatory installations such as the lifts, hoists and pressure vessels are operated safely in compliance with the relevant legislation, including but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Machinery Act and relevant local authority bylaws, and to ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept, as prescribed by legislation.
• The Technical Supervisor will, in so far as it is practical and reasonable, ensure that the area assigned to him / or her provides a safe and fit for purpose environment for use by the University community, inclusive of staff, students and visitors in pursuit of the University’s strategic objectives.
• Help and assist the appointed Occupational Health and Safety Officer for his / her area of responsibility to review the received Faculty, School and Departmental monthly safety reports and risk registers and in time attend to the remedial infrastructure maintenance related matters, to ensure risk mitigation.
• In support to the Campus Facilities Manager (CFM) and in collaboration with the appointed Utilities and Energy Manager, Responsible Engineer, GMR appointee, he/she must ensure maximum business continuity through the planned ongoing maintenance of installed generator capacity within his / her assigned area of responsibility.
• The Technical Supervisor must manage his / her office in such a manner as to always render an effective and efficient customer focused service.
• Technical Supervisor must ensure that accurate and detailed records are kept of all warrantees, guarantees, commissioning certificates, certificates of compliance, and as built drawings etc. Assists Facilities Manager with negotiations and liaison with clients prior to commencement of work and during the maintenance being carried out if this is deemed necessary. He /she have to keep Campus Facilities Manager (CFM) informed of any changes or delays in scheduled maintenance work.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Diploma in Facilities Management
• Training in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. A diploma may be considered advantageous.

Required years of related experience:

• Eight (8) years of which four (4) would have been in a management capacity.

Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Time management.
• Financial management, budgeting and procurement experience.
• Contract management.
• Strong leadership qualities, ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Conflict management.

Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or training)

• Working knowledge of electrical, heating and ventilation, air conditioning systems,
• Strong project management experience, experience in infrastructure risk management
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety.
• The incumbent must have a clear understanding of construction processes and procedures and the management thereof.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply:

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: wits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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: 26 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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Pre-PHD Intern

Job Title Pre-PHD Intern
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name School of Public Health
Department Description
The Wits School of Public Health (Wits SPH) is one of the largest Schools of Public Health in South Africa, with an international reputation for its teaching programmes, conducting high quality and relevant research, community outreach, and policy engagement activities.

The School is seeking to appoint two pre-PhD interns to support the creation of a unique research data resource through integration of rich, multidimensional datasets covering a broad spectrum of health domains, including infectious and noncommunicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental health and health systems. The data will be drawn from diverse sources including disease registries, longitudinal population platforms (health and demographic surveillance systems), surveys, clinical and laboratory investigations, and geospatial platforms.

Successful candidates will enjoy unparallel opportunities for career development and professional growth including support for PhD studies.

Brief Description
Key Performance Areas

· Implement record linkage of health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSS), clinical and laboratory data with National Cancer Registry data.

· Perform analyses of linked data

· Contribute to peer-reviewed publications

Required Minimum Education and Training

Ideal candidate would possess a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics/Statistics/ Epidemiology/ Demography/ Data Science or other highly quantitative and computational fields. Candidates in the final stages of completing Master’s degrees in the relevant disciplines will also be considered.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

Strong research interests in data linkage, quantitative epidemiology, health data science and experience in statistical and computational analyses of large complex longitudinal datasets
Ability to code in one or more scientific programming languages (e.g., R, Python, C/C++)
· Proficiency in SQL.

· Experience in writing research reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

· Demonstrated knowledge and track-record of statistics and proficiency using a statistical software package (STATA, SAS, R) particularly for import, manipulation, and analysis of large datasets.

Remuneration

The remuneration package offered will depend on qualifications and experience and is subject to the University of the Witwatersrand criteria.

For technical enquires please contact Chodziwadziwa.Kabudula@wits.ac.za

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply:

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Please submit your application using the following I-Recruitment link:

www.wits.ac.za/vacancies or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za

Documents to be submitted with your application:

· A cover letter motivating your suitability for the post

· Detailed and up to date CV

· Names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three recent referees,

· ID (or passport and permit)

· Copies of qualification certificates and professional membership

Please note:

Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.

NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager. No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

By applying 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, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the designated South African groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. 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.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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Short Course Development Manager – Wits Plus

Job Title Short Course Development Manager – Wits Plus
Location
Organization Name Wits Plus (Pty) Ltd
Department Description
Description

Wits Plus, the University of the Witwatersrand’s dedicated short course provider, invites applications for the position of Short Course Development Manager.

This is a strategic management role responsible for leading the Wits Plus support of the development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of Wits University short courses across all delivery modes (face-to-face, online, and blended). The successful candidate will play a central role in enhancing student learning journeys, optimizing short courses, advocating for adherence to international best practices in short course design, and ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality short courses that meet the needs of working professionals and lifelong
learners.

Brief Description
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full course development lifecycle, including new course setup, kick-off meetings with the instructional design team, and milestone tracking.
• Identify and lead targeted course updates and redesigns for existing short courses, with a focus on improving the learning journey of all students.
• Oversee the review, update, and quality optimisation of short courses
• Develop and implement minimum criteria, templates, and onboarding frameworks for all short courses across every mode of delivery.
• Conduct final quality assurance reviews, in collaboration with the University academics, to ensure alignment with approved course Motivation documents.
• Maintain a robust tracking system for all short courses from approval through development to evaluation, including proactive escalation of challenges.
• Provide internal LMS setup support as needed.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and University academic leadership to address issues identified through Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) processes.
• Drive innovation by identifying and advocating for the implementation of new pedagogical approaches and design methodologies for short courses.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning and portfolio management. Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Curriculum Development, or a closely related field (a Master’s degree will be an advantage).
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in instructional design or course development, with experience in as a team leader, senior specialist, or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end course development projects.
• Strong practical experience with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas but not essential.
• Proven ability to develop quality standards, templates, playbooks, and onboarding frameworks.
• Excellent project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of adult learning principles, learning experience design, and quality assurance in higher education. Desirable Requirements
• Experience in university short courses, continuing professional development (CPD), or executive education.
• Experience leading or coordinating instructional design teams or external specialists.

Should you not receive feedback from us within 30 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Applications must be accompanied by:
• Cover letter
• Detailed CV, with contact details, including email addresses of 3 references
• Copies of qualifications

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 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: 30 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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Digital Marketing Manager

Job Title Digital Marketing Manager
Location
Organization Name Wits Plus (Pty) Ltd
Department Description
About the Role
Wits Plus is seeking a capable and results-driven Digital Marketing Manager to support the planning, coordination, implementation, and optimisation of digital marketing activities across both B2C and B2B markets. The role is responsible for managing day-to-day digital marketing performance, coordinating campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels, supporting lead generation and
enrolment growth, and ensuring that digital marketing activity is aligned with the broader marketing and business development strategy. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Marketing and Business Development
and will work closely with internal team members, external agencies, and relevant business stakeholders. This role requires a practical understanding of digital marketing platforms, campaign performance, content coordination, analytics, and agency management.

Role Purpose
The Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for coordinating and optimising Wits Plus digital marketing activity to support brand visibility, lead generation, student enrolment, and business development growth. The role provides operational and performance support to the Director of Marketing and Business Development while ensuring that campaigns, suppliers, digital channels, and reporting processes are well managed and aligned to company priorities.
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Marketing Planning and Campaign Management

• Support the development and implementation of digital marketing plans aligned to Wits Plus business objectives.
• Coordinate integrated digital campaigns across paid media, social media, email, website, SEO, and content channels.
• Manage campaign calendars, timelines, deliverables, and internal approvals.
• Ensure campaign messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with the Wits Plus brand.
• Support marketing activity for both individual course enrolments and corporate or business development initiatives.

1. Paid Media and Performance Marketing

• Coordinate paid media activity across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn.

1. Website, SEO, and Content Coordination

• Work with external agencies or service providers to brief, monitor, and optimise paid campaigns.
• Review campaign targeting, creative performance, conversion results, and budget utilisation.
• Track key performance indicators, including reach, engagement, leads, conversions, cost per lead, and return on spend.
• Recommend campaign adjustments based on performance data and business priorities.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of digital content across Wits Plus websites and landing pages.
• Coordinate updates to course pages, campaign landing pages, and lead generation forms.
• Work with internal stakeholders and agencies to improve search visibility, user experience, and conversion performance.
• Monitor website traffic, user behaviour, and organic search performance.
• Ensure digital content is accurate, relevant, up to date, and aligned with campaign objectives.

1. Analytics, Reporting, and Insights

• Monitor digital marketing performance using tools such as Google Analytics, platform dashboards, CRM reports, and campaign reports.
• Prepare regular digital marketing performance reports for the Director of Marketing and Business Development.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Track lead generation, conversion trends, campaign efficiency, and channel performance.
• Support data-informed decision-making across marketing and business development activities.

1. Budget and Supplier Coordination

• Support the management and tracking of digital marketing budgets.
• Monitors spend across digital campaigns and provide regular updates on budget utilisation.
• Liaise with agencies, freelancers, media partners, and other suppliers to ensure delivery against agreed scopes, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Assist with briefing suppliers, reviewing outputs, and coordinating revisions.
• Escalate delivery, quality, or performance concerns where required

1. Team Coordination and Internal Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to team members responsible for social media, design, and events-related marketing support.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to gather campaign requirements, content inputs, and performance feedback.
• Support alignment between marketing, business development, academic departments, and operational teams.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and performance-focused team culture.

1. B2C and B2B Marketing Support

• Support campaigns aimed at individual students, professionals, alumni, corporate clients, and business partners.
• Assist with lead generation initiatives for open-enrolment courses, short courses, executive education, and corporate training opportunities.
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Business Development to support pipeline development and market engagement.
• Contribute to market, competitor, and audience research to inform campaign planning and positioning.

1. Compliance and Brand Standards

• Ensure digital marketing activity complies with relevant data protection, advertising, and institutional requirements.
• Manage the Corporate Identity (CI) guide of the company.
• Support responsible use of personal data in accordance with POPIA and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain brand consistency across digital channels, campaign assets, and supplier outputs.
• Ensure marketing communications are accurate, professional, and appropriately approved

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor degree or relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, Commerce, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in digital marketing, campaign coordination, or performance marketing.
• Practical experience managing or coordinating digital campaigns across multiple channels.
• Working knowledge of paid media platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn.
• Experience using analytics tools to monitor and report on campaign performance.
• Experience working with agencies, suppliers, or external marketing partners.
• Good understanding of website content, SEO principles, email marketing, and digital lead generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in the education, training, professional development, or higher education sector.
• Experience supporting both B2C and B2B marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with CRM systems, marketing automation tools, or lead management processes.
• Experience with campaign landing pages, conversion tracking, and digital reporting dashboards.
• Exposure to budget tracking and supplier performance management.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate should have practical working knowledge of:

• Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms.
• Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn campaign environments.
• SEO principles and website content optimisation.
• Email marketing and database segmentation.
• Social media management and reporting tools.
• CRM or lead management systems.

Core Competencies

• Campaign tracking, UTM links, conversion monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel or Sheets for reporting.
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Analytical and performance-focused mindset.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate internal teams and external suppliers.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and professional working style.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions oriented.
• Curious about digital trends and marketing performance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Accountable and delivery focused.
• Able to balance creativity with commercial and operational priorities.
• Committed to continuous improvement and measurable results.

Should you not receive feedback from us within 30 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted.

Applications must be accompanied by:

  •    Cover letter
  •    Detailed CV, with contact details, including email addresses of 3 references
  •    Copies of qualifications

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 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: 30 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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Archives Assistant (AD12)

Job Title Archives Assistant (AD12)
Location
Organization Name Central Records Office
Department Description
Main Purpose:

The Central Records Office (CRO) is the unit in the Registrar’s division which functions as the official repository for the official records of the central administration of the University. Its mandate is to receive, preserve and provide access to the records of governance and administration of the university as well as its faculties, departments and other academic units.

The incumbent will be required to:

•Collect, process, retrieve and access archival material, as well as supply information from and in connection with holdings according to all relevant guidelines.
•The Archives Assistant must use relevant knowledge and experience to protect the integrity of the archival heritage of the University against alteration, removal, damage, or theft and ensuring completeness of the record.
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities:

•Maintenance of records classification system within Wits Archives.
•Digitise University Vital records.
•Ensure that all records uploaded on the system have reference numbers.
•Ensure that student research reports are classified and filed in a correct manner as per the university classification system.
•Assist Records Management Coordinator to follow up with Faculties on Embargo reports.
•Action the requests of research reports and ensure that the requestor receive requested information.
•Update private collections of digital copies and photographs from Wits Archives and ensure that albums and photographs have reference numbers.
•Process private collections within Wits archives.
•Perform quality assurance on the records received at Wits Archives.
•Dispose records that are due for disposal as per retention schedule, consult with Records Management Coordinator as per retention schedule.
•Maintain records within Wits archives as per records management policy.
•File and sort records within the Central Records office.
•Perform any other administrative duties assigned by the Manager and Records Management Coordinator.
•Assist with any project assigned by Manager and Records Management Coordinator.
•Assist with the cleaning up of records and records audit within Central Records Office, Schools, department and Faculties.
•Handle all the queries within Central Records Office.
•Reading and uploading of online newspaper articles relating to Wits onto SharePoint.
•Assists with processes relating to optimum space utilization and document economy.
•Scan and index documents into Document Management System.

Minimum Requirements:

•Matric and a Certificate in Records Management (NQF Level 5). A Diploma or Degree in Information Science/ Information Management/ Records Management/ Archival Studies (NQF Level 6/7) would be an advantage.
•Knowledge of records management.
•3-5 Years relevant experience.
•Understanding of records management policies and procedures.
•Ability to communicate with diplomacy and professionalism at all levels.
•Must be capable of working under pressure and meet deadlines.
•Good computer literacy skills.
•High levels of honesty and integrity.
•Knowledge of records management systems (OnBase, SIMS, SharePoint, and Oracle).
•Excellent written skills.
•The ability to keep confidential information.
•Strong computer literacy skills e.g., proficiency in MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
•Good organisational skills.
•Ability to priorities work.
•Ability to conduct research.

Preferences:

Functional knowledge in the in the management of electronic records would be an added advantage.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted.

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.

Closing Date: 2 July 2026
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Officer (AD07)

Job Title Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Officer (AD07)
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Quality and Academic Planning Office
Department Description
Main purpose:

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Officer. The incumbent will work as part of a team to support and guide the design and quality assurance of academic developments and other quality assurance activities across the University. He/she will work closely with academic staff, faculties and academic administration structures and staff in the University, as well as with external regulatory bodies.
Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:

• Supporting, guiding and quality assuring academic developments in the university, i.e. courses, curricula, programmes and short courses
• Supporting and guiding other quality assurance activities in the university, such as programme reviews, periodic reviews of schools and support structures
• Serving on university and external committees relevant to academic developments and quality assurance
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to academic developments and quality assurance
• Keeping abreast of national and international trends that could inform academic planning and quality assurance in the university.

Requirements:

•An Honours degree.
•A Master’s degree would be an advantage.
•At least 5 years’ work experience at a higher education institution in a position in which the candidate has had direct experience with curriculum development, either as an academic or else in an academic planning or academic administration capacity

• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and cordially as a member of a team
• Fluent, precise, technically accurate and correct use of written and spoken English
  •Meticulous attention to detail
  •Knowledge of the higher education regulatory environment, including the roles and responsibilities of higher education institutions, the Council on Higher Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training and the South African Qualifications Authority.
  Detailed Description
  Job Requirements
  Additional Details
  How To Apply
  Please apply via i-Recruitment: www.wits.ac.za/vacancies

Please include the following:

• A covering letter
• A detailed CV with names, addresses preferably e-mail of 3 referees
• Certified copies of degrees/diplomas, and South African ID and/or copy of Passport if not a South African citizen

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.

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable 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.

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