University of Johannesburg Jobs – 11 November 2026

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Specialist II: Instructional Design (Learning Experience Advisor) (P6) (Academic Development & Support: Centre for Academic Technologies)

Advert reference: uj_002550

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 23 November 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”.

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Division’s Synopsis

The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT), within Academic Development and Support, advances high-quality, inclusive and technology-enabled teaching, learning and assessment across UJ. CAT works with faculties, academic staff, students and professional support teams to design effective learning experiences, strengthen digital capability, support innovation, and promote the ethical and responsible use of educational technologies and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide advanced learning experience design expertise and translate strategic priorities into coordinated, high-quality faculty support and implementation. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the analysis, design, development, implementation and review of complex online, blended and technology-enhanced learning experiences.
• Advising faculties and academic departments on curriculum-aligned learning design, assessment design, accessibility, learner engagement and the appropriate use of educational technologies.
• Providing specialist guidance on the pedagogically sound, ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies and AI in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Leading or supporting priority and high-risk module, programme and institutional interventions.
• Coordinating work packages, schedules, standards and deliverables for Learning Experience Advisors, monitoring progress and escalating material risks.
• Mentoring and coaching Learning Experience Advisors and facilitating peer learning.
• Developing and maintaining learning design standards, templates, review criteria, workflows and service protocols.
• Reviewing the quality, consistency, accessibility and pedagogical alignment of learning designs and digital learning resources.
• Analysing service data, stakeholder feedback and learning analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Designing and facilitating advanced workshops, consultations and professional development programmes.
• Developing guides, templates, exemplars, reusable learning objects and self-help resources.
• Building effective relationships across CAT, Academic Development and Support, faculties and relevant external networks, while benchmarking emerging practice and contributing to innovation and developmental research.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Learning Experience Design, Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or a related field.
• Five (5) years’ relevant experience in online, blended or technology-enhanced teaching and learning within higher education, including advanced advisory or specialist responsibilities.
• Proven experience in instructional or learning experience design and the development of modules delivered in online, blended and onsite formats.
• Experience in using and/or developing learning or training modules in a learning management system, preferably Moodle, in collaboration with academic staff, teaching and learning committees and academic departments.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering staff training, workshops and continuing professional development.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including generative AI tools, in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Sound understanding of contemporary learning theories, educational technology theories, design-based research and current and emerging global trends in online educational technologies.
• Knowledge of national and international higher education trends.

Recommendations:

• A PhD/Doctorate (NQF 10) in Educational Technology or a related field, with accredited research output.
• Experience in project management and leading cross-functional work groups or communities of practice.
• A portfolio of learning design projects, reusable learning objects or creative output.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Advanced instructional and learning experience design skills across macro- and micro-curriculum levels.
• Ability to coordinate professional work, mentor colleagues, lead cross-functional project teams and influence outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.
• Strong self-management, planning and organisational capability in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.
• Creative problem-solving and sound professional judgement.
• Sound understanding of the ethical, responsible and pedagogically grounded use of AI in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Excellent written, oral, digital and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-level proposals, reports and research output.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills across diverse faculties, departments and student populations.
• Data literacy and the ability to support data-informed decision-making through learning analytics.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Corne Meintjes (Director) on Tel: (011) 559 2753

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3012

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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Specialist II: Database Administrator (P9) (Information & Communication Systems Division: Enterprise Systems)

Advert reference: uj_002549

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 20 November 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”.

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for managing and overseeing the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of Oracle and non-Oracle database platforms, Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, and associated enterprise systems. It ensures the stability, performance, security, and availability of database environments and applications through proactive monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and the implementation of best practices for database administration and cloud application management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage user accounts, access privileges, and security settings within Oracle databases and enterprise applications.
• Create and maintain user profiles, roles, and permissions to ensure data integrity and compliance with security policies.
• Grant and revoke user privileges in accordance with business and security requirements.
• Manage and troubleshoot concurrent programs and reports within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment.
• Create and maintain Oracle user accounts, responsibilities, and application roles.
• Ensure proper user security management and access control in accordance with institutional policies.
• Perform day-to-day Oracle EBS System Administrator responsibilities.
• Diagnose and resolve database and application-related issues including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data inconsistencies.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle database software, application environments, and related tools.
• Monitor and resolve database performance issues through performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Optimize SQL queries, database structures, and indexing strategies to enhance system efficiency.
• Provide technical support for Oracle EBS front-end users and system administration tasks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the stability and availability of enterprise database environments.
• Monitor the performance, availability, and health of Oracle databases and applications using appropriate monitoring tools.
• Perform routine database maintenance activities including database tuning, data optimization, and system health checks.
• Ensure database availability and reliability through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
• Monitor database growth and perform capacity planning to support future system requirements.
• Optimize database storage allocation and usage.
• Implement database optimization techniques such as partitioning, compression, and indexing strategies.
• Review patch documentation, bug fixes, and security updates to assess system impact.
• Plan and schedule database and application patch deployments in line with change management processes.
• Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to Oracle database and application environments.
• Perform post-patch testing and verification to ensure system stability and functionality.
• Perform application cloning activities for development, testing, and disaster recovery environments.
• Configure cloned environments to ensure consistency with the production system.
• Validate functionality and resolve issues related to cloned environments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides and technical documentation.
• Generate regular reports on database and application performance, capacity, utilization, and user activity.
• Produce database and application health check reports to support operational decision-making.
• Implement and maintain database security controls including access management, authentication mechanisms, and encryption standards.
• Monitor database activity to detect and mitigate potential security risks.
• Ensure compliance with institutional information security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the information security team to address vulnerabilities and security incidents.
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data protection.
• Perform regular database backups and verify backup integrity.
• Perform recovery testing to ensure successful restoration of databases when required.
• Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business continuity.

Minimum requirements

• National Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6)
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Oracle database administration and systems administration
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent Oracle certification
• Proven experience in supporting Oracle database environments
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite environments is advantageous

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to solve technical issues
• Collaboration and team skills
• Detailed and Solution Orientated
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Research new technologies and trends
• Customer Focus
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Discipline Knowledge
• Teamwork – working cooperatively with others, as part of the immediate team, and across functions to meet business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills
• Detail and solution-orientated
• Strong desire to learn and use new technologies
• Positive, proactive and motivated; “can-do” attitude and a team player
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Creativity, innovation, and bent for thinking out of the box and learning something new

Recommendation:

•  Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in Oracle database administration and systems administration

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Maxwell Huma at Tel: (011) 559 3677

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Presheka Padayachey (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 3878

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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Senior Network Administrator (P7) (Information and Communication Systems: Network and Telephony Department)

Advert reference: uj_002546

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 20 November 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”.

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Network Solutions Manager, the Senior Network Administrator will be responsible for Design, Project Coordination and Administration, Innovation and Research (New Technology) and Support in the Network, Wi-Fi and Telephony environments. The incumbent must be a dynamic, flexible and self-motivated person who will provide inter alia the following services:

• Monitoring of network infrastructure (network, Wi-Fi and telephony) for performance and bandwidth utilisation.
• Capacity Planning and contributing to budgeting.
• Service delivery by providing higher level support when required (handling escalations from 3rd line network, Wi-Fi and Telephone support) for all campuses.
• Escalation to external support service providers within 1 hour of failing to resolve.
• Testing and evaluating existing networks, maintaining existing networks and troubleshooting LAN and WAN networks.
• Constant engagement with service provider until final resolution.
• Facilitate the RCA report drafting after major incidents.
• Technological Innovation and Enhancement by providing and implementing innovative ideas in network management, network and Wi-Fi infrastructure, voice and video communication.
• Leverage on automation and new technologies.
• Collaboration and benchmarking with other global institutions of higher learning.
• Project administration and Network Management.

Minimum requirements

• A  Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology or related field.
• Three (3) years of network design and troubleshooting experience.
• Cisco – CCNP (R&S, and or Data Center and or Security).
• Huawei – HCIP (R&S and or WLAN).
• Experience with troubleshooting and support of network environment.
• Working within a support team.
• ITIL.
• Understanding of network fundamentals.
• Computer IP Network and Telephony Principles (LAN, WLAN and WAN).
• Understanding of network protocols.
• Understanding of Network OSI Layers.
• Knowledge of network security (LAN and WLAN).
• Full understanding of mac address, ARP and routing tables.
• Knowledge of network analysis tools, e.g. Wireshark.
• Full understanding of Routing and Switching.
• Full understanding of LAN, WLAN and WAN environments.
• Professional understanding of Network, Network Security and Wi-Fi Monitoring tools.
• Professional understanding of Access Control Lists.
• Basic understanding of Firewalling.
• Report writing.
• Cisco routing and switching (example OSPF).
• Huawei routing, switching and WLAN.
• Network performance monitoring.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Project management and leadership skills are essential
• Current understanding of best practices regarding networking Wi-Fi and telephony protocols
• Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level with attention to detail
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives, IT Management, and technical resources.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to coordinate support teams.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• High Troubleshooting skills.
• Team player.
• Able to transfer skills and knowledge (cross skilling and skills transfer).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr. Stavros Lambropoulos (Enterprise Network Manager) on Tel: (011) 559 4914

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Presheka Padayachey (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3878

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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