Mangosuthu University of Technology Jobs

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E-RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

Key Performance Areas:

• Leading and managing the implementation of the strategic activities
• Managing the lifecycle of licensed electronic resources, including ordering, payments
  and activation.
• Monitoring subscriptions, ensuring accurate bibliographic records.
• Maintaining URL links, communicating with vendors, and staying updated on emerging
  technologies.
• Executing workflows for acquiring, licensing, accessing, and maintaining electronic
  resources.
• Managing subscription renewals, payments, and usage statistics.
• Conducting training in the utilization of library resources and tools for academic writing
• Communication and marketing

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Bibl degree, OR An NQF level 7 qualification in Library and Information
  Studies/Science (Bachelor’s, Advanced Diploma, Post-graduate Diploma, B-Tech)
• Honours or Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years’ experience in: generating and analyzing e-resources data usage
  reports, negotiation and managing license agreements and contract renewals, and
  providing training of library e-resources utilization in a Higher Education environment.

Recommendations:

• Honours in Library and Information Studies/Science or Master’s degree
• LIASA individual membership

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the academic publishing landscape
• Knowledge of E-resources databases and Open Access resources
• Knowledge of analytical tools and use thereof
• Proven knowledge of research writing software applications (e.g. Turnitin,
  Grammarly, Excell, Endnote, Mendeley, etc.)
• Training and Presentation Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work in a Team
• Advocacy and marketing skills
• Excellent work ethic

Salary Scale: R404 875.00 – R563 908.00 (P9) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant

INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare and facilitate practicals for students.
• Update equipment and practical manuals
• Maintain laboratories and equipment
• Stock control.
• Liaise with industry and community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma (or National diploma) in Mechanical Engineering
• Two years of relevant post qualification experience in mechanical engineering
  laboratory or industrial

Recommendations:

• Extensive experience in commissioning/maintenance of mechanical engineering
  equipment
• Must be familiar with mechanical engineering process simulation software

Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Salary Scale: R321 803.00 – R447 204.00 (P10) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.

LEARNING DESIGNER x2

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with lecturers to understand varying student needs, identify learning outcomes
  and apply learning design methodology.
• Design course materials in a variety of formats to ensure highly interactive learning
  solutions.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that achieve
  learning outcomes.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and learning environment.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
• Manage the creation of supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations etc).
• Research the effectiveness of adopted educational technology tools and strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma with a focus on Educational Technology or
  related field (e.g Instruction, Design, Education, Curriculum Development, ICTs in
  Education, Digital Education and Online Teaching)
• A minimum of Five years’ experience working with Learning Management Systems,
  preferably Blackboard or Moodle, in a higher education environment, of which at least
  three years involved the professional design and development of content for blended
  learning.
• Teaching experience will be an added advantage.

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree is recommended.

Competencies:

• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project Access / Database,
  Internet, E-mail.
• Use of Project Management Tools.
• Competence in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate,
  H5P) is desirable.
• Solid understanding of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g.
  ADDIE, SAM, Constructivist approaches).
• Ability to apply pedagogically sound practices in course design and academic staff
  support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, or lecturing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time management and project coordination abilities.

Salary Scale: R483 475.00 – R746 566.00 P8 basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.

MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES

Key Performance Areas:

• Plan the input to projects and service activities and coordinate internal and external
  staff inputs to achieve agreed objectives
• Contribute to the annual departmental process, particularly in the infrastructure area,
  producing proposals and providing primary input on technology and resource
  estimates
• Ensure planned installations of new products must meet security requirements prior to
  implementation
• Coordinate with team in ensuring the entire file system of all applications are being
  backed up in accordance with the Disaster Recovery Plan
• Accountable for maximizing the productivity of staff and the maintainability of Hardware
  and Software
• Produce project proposals with budget estimates of resource and financial
  requirements
• Reviews technical issues and ensures at all times that clients remain informed and
  aware of relevant business impacts
• Plan the input to projects and service activities and coordinate internal and external
  staff inputs to achieve agreed objectives
• Ensure planned installations of new products must meet security requirements prior to
  implementation
• Responsible for Technical Services Risk Management in preparing mitigation plans for
  risks in accordance with MUTs risk register
• Serves as a resource for the technical staff in making sure that only problems falling
  outside the skill-set available in the unit are taken up with the supplier
• Develop new and revise existing protocols, policies and procedures in accordance with
  ITN objectives
• Provide advice and information to management on information security methods or
  protocols for emerging or newly introduced technologies

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF 7 Information Technology related Qualification
• Microsoft and Networking Certification
• Very strong technical competence with a minimum of five (05) years’ experience in a
  senior Information Technology position
• A minimum of three (03) years proven supervisory responsibilities, leading a team of
  technical staff

Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning and decision making abilities
• Communication
• Client relations
• Building interpersonal relationships

Salary Scale: R804 756.00 – R1 032 018.00 (P6) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant

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