CoE Manager (P7), DSI-NRF CIMERA (Temporary Annual Appointment, with renewal until end 2023)
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.
- Branding and digital media content
- Marketing and outreach
- Collate statistics on CoE performance
- Pre- and post-grant management
- Ability to manage and support the Director and Co-Director.
- Development of strategy documents and compilation of technical reports.
- Ability to understand contracting and financial management.
- Involvement in arrangement of colloquium, workshops, short courses, steering committee meetings, etc.
- Work with the on-line NRF system and compile required documents.
- 1st point of contact for all CoE enquiries
Minimum requirements
- A tertiary degree, Honours degree or equivalent, preferably in geosciences or related discipline.
- Experience in management role, 5 years or more.
- Proficiency in project management.
- Proficiency in marketing and social media, and outreach.
- Proficiency in preparation of professional reports.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Communication and management skills.
- Fully computer literate (MS Excel, Word, Power Point), and have an excellent grasp on written and verbal English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: must be approachable and available to students, academics, and external collaborators.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to think on your feet and to be pro-active.
- Knowledge of geology and related industries a distinct advantage.
- Willingness to travel, if required.
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.
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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.
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.
