Head III: Access Programmes (P6) (Academic Development & Support: Academic Development Centre)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Access programmes housed in ADC
- Take overall responsibility for the Finances and HR functions in ADC: Access
- Provide oversight of the academic activities of the ECP’s housed in ADC: Access
- Work closely with Faculties/College representatives from the level of Vice Dean
- Lead the ADC: Access wing of ADC
- Provide advice and guidance to Faculties/College with regards to extended curriculum policy and practice
- Coordinate and collate UJ ECP planning across the institution
- Compile the required ECP annual reports as required by the Department of Higher Education and training (DHET)
- Liaise with the DHET with regards to ECP’s at UJ
- Report on ECPs at UJ and ensure effective record keeping
- Contribute to the ECP discussion within the university and at a national level
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree;
- Sound knowledge of, insight into, and vision related to extended qualification policy, theory and practice;
- 10 years’ experience working in extended curriculum programmes and academic development
- 5 years’ management experience;
- 5 years’ teaching experience in Higher Education
- Proven resources management skills with excellent communication and conflict management skills;
- The ability to function under pressure and be proactive;
- Unquestionable professional integrity, ethics and abilities.
- Analytical and problem solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Logical reasoning
- Sound judgment
- Excellent writing and communication skills (in English)
- Ability to collaborate in a team
- Emotional intelligence
- Financial management knowledge
- HR management skills
- Technological affinity
- Excellent time management skills
- A PhD in a relevant field;
- Experience of managing ECP’s at a HE institution in South Africa
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.
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.
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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.
