Faculty Officer III (P8) (Faculty of Science: Dean's Office) - (Re-advert)
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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."
Job description
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma
- A minimum of 5 years academic administration experience within a Higher Education institution
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Faculty Officer III (Senior Faculty Officer)
- Experience in managing post graduate student data
- Extensive knowledge of ITS
- Good people management and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English and another official South African Language
- Strong Report writing and Meeting administration skills.
- Extensive relevant experience in academic administration management of student data
- Excellent Computer skills in MS Office, with advanced Excel, ITS and HEDA
- Good problem-solving and numerical skills
- A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment
- Reliability and Integrity
- Good Listening skills
- Practice patience
- Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment.
- Understanding and implementation of UJ policies, procedures and processes
- Understanding and Implementation of Faculty Rules and Regulations
- Understanding and Implementation of Academic Regulations
- Understanding of statutory body requirements (DHET, SAQA, CHE)
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.