UNISA is the only publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants to attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from other than academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by considering the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODeL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the web using a search engine. If you cannot trace the ODeL Pedagogy policy finalise your teaching statement without it. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. ACTIVITY: APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST ACTIVITY: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC POSITIONS (LEVELS) OPEN THE LINK OF THE POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSITION : PROFESSOR POSITION : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION : SENIOR LECTURER HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 2 of 6 The following positions exist in the various fields of research: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY (iNanoWS) PERMANENT POSITIONS PROFESSOR: DRUG DELIVERY X1 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: URBAN WATER CYCLE AND WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES X1 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY X1 SENIOR LECTURER: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS X1 SENIOR LECTURER: APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY X1 The Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) is a research Institute of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) that addresses current and emerging issues relating to Water Quality and Water Scarcity. iNanoWS will focus on the development of Nanotechnology enhanced smart materials and their application in Water Treatment and Water Sustainability. iNanoWS has two Research Focus areas namely Nanoscience and Water Sustainability. The Institute is further divided into the following thematic areas; Membrane Science and Technology, Nanostructured Materials, Applied Electrochemistry, the Urban Water Cycle and Water Treatment Technologies, Drug Delivery (Water and Health) and Analytical & Environmental Research. PROFESSOR (X1) (DRUG DELIVERY) Ref: Re-Ad/iNanoWS/JM/04-2020 Post specific requirements for Professor Qualifications: • Doctorate in Applied Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Nanoscience, Water/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or equivalent Requirements: • Candidate must have a proven track record in the field of drug delivery for Health in water systems. • 5 years teaching/work/relevant experience. • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level: Seven accredited research output points over the previous 5 years or five accredited research output points over the previous 3 years. • A proven record of supervision of postgraduate (Masters and Doctoral) students to completion. • A proven track record of successful mentoring of Postdoctoral Fellows. • Mentoring of junior staff and the ability to attract funding and collaboration with other researchers, both nationally and internationally. HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 3 of 6 • Mentoring of junior staff and the ability to attract external funding in the relevant field of research and collaboration with other researchers, both nationally and internationally. Recommendations • An NRF rating will be an added advantage • Registration with South African Professional bodies such as SACNASP and ECSA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (X1) (URBAN WATER CYCLE AND WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES) Ref: Re-Ad/iNanoWS/JM/06-2020 Post specific requirements for Research Associate Professor Qualifications: • Doctorate in Chemistry Water Science/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or Equivalent Requirements: • Candidate must have a proven track record in the field of the Urban Water Cycle and treatment technologies with particular expertise in Natural Organic Matter dynamics in drinking water treatment, emerging micro pollutants research and design of innovative water treatment technologies. • 4 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level: Six accredited research output points over the previous 5 years or four accredited research output points over the previous 3 years • A proven record of supervision of postgraduate (Masters and Doctoral) students to completion. • Involvement in industry-based research, community engagement and the ability to attract external funding. Recommendation: • Registration South African Professional Bodies such as SACNASP and ECSA. • A proven track record of successful mentoring of Postdoctoral Fellows. HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 4 of 6 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (X1) (MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) Ref: Re-Ad/iNanoWS/JM/07-2020 Post specific requirements for Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications: • A Doctorate in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Nanoscience or equivalent Requirement: • Candidate must have a proven track record in the field of Membrane Science and Technology for Water Treatment Purposes. • The candidate must demonstrate excellent understanding of the fundamentals of membrane Technology; specifically, the design, preparation and application of innovative membrane material for various purposes such as water treatment, seawater desalination and gas separation. • 4 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level: Six accredited research output points over the previous 5 years or four accredited research output points over the previous 3 years • A proven record of supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral) to completion. • Involvement in industry-based research, community engagement and the ability to attract external funding. Recommendation: • Registration with South African Professional Bodies such as SACNASP and ECSA. • A proven track record of successful mentoring of Postdoctoral Fellows SENIOR LECTURER (X1) (NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS) Ref: Re-Ad/iNanoWS/JM/12-2020 Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer Minimum Qualifications: • A Doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent Requirements: • Proven research track record in the synthesis of nanomaterials and other materials based on with application in Water Treatment well as for application in Acid Mine Drainage remediation. • The successful applicant must clearly demonstrate research on incorporation of nanoparticles into support matrices for Removal of Pollutants from water and resource recovery. This must research on polymer nanocomposite-based methods for water quality monitoring and decontamination. • The successful applicant must clearly demonstrate research on incorporation of nanoparticles into support matrices for Removal of Pollutants from water and resource recovery. This must HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 5 of 6 include research on polymer nanocomposite-based electrochemical methods for water quality monitoring and decontamination. • 3 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level: five accredited research output points over the previous 5 years or three accredited research output points over the previous 3 years. Recommendation: • A Proven record of Supervision of master’s Students. SENIOR LECTURER (X1) APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY Ref: Re-Ad/InanoWS/JM/13-2020 Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer Minimum Qualifications: • A Doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent Requirements: • Candidate must have a track record in the field of Applied electrochemistry, sensors and biosensors with their application in water treatment and energy storage. • The successful applicant must clearly demonstrate research on incorporation of nanoparticles into support matrices for Removal of Pollutants from water, drug delivery and resource recovery. This must include research on nanomaterials-based electrochemical methods for water quality monitoring and decontamination. • 3 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience. • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level: five accredited research output points over the previous 5 years or three accredited research output points over the previous 3 years. Recommendation: • A Proven record of Supervision of Masters Students. Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible. Enquiries : 011 670 9081 Mr J Maano Closing Date : 18 December 2020 (Email application before close of business at 16:00). HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 6 of 6 Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; ▪ identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) ▪ for ACADEMIC POSITIONS, a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation. • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed • If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate email. • Applications emailed to the wrong email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. • Involvement in or approach to ODeL • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODeL pedagogy • Involvement in developing study material • The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) • Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates • Peer and student evaluations • Approach to learner support Research & Innovation • Applicants must submit a three year research plan ACTIVITY: APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST ACTIVITY: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC POSITIONS (LEVELS) OPEN THE LINK OF THE POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSITION: PROFESSOR POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER POSITION: LECTURER POSITION: JUNIOR LECTURER HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 2 of 3 The following positions exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF DECISION SCIENCES MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) Professor (x1) (Ref: CEMS/DS/BM/P/11-2020) Post specific requirements for Professor: • A Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Management or closely related subject (e.g Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science) • At least 5 (five) years teaching experience / work experience in one or more of these fields • A research reflection and portfolio, at least 5 (five) accredited research outputs in a period of 3 (three) years, research project leadership and fund sourcing • Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership; supervision of masters or doctoral students to completion Associate Professor (x1) (Ref: CEMS/DS/BM/AP/11-2020) Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: • A Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Management or closely related subject (e.g Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science) • At least 4 (four) years teaching / work experience in one or more of these fields • A research reflection and portfolio, evidence of the research (articles, research reports, supervision of post graduate students or any other research activity) • Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership; supervision of masters or doctoral students Recommendations for Professor/Associate Professor: • Teaching experience in an ODeL environment • A broad but practical view of the mathematical decision sciences • Completed an assessor training program • Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution(s) • Knowledge of other South African languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s) • Good ICT skills, including the ability to use LaTeX to typeset study material and research papers • NRF Rated Senior Lecturer (x2) (Ref: CEMS/DS/BM/SL/11-2020) Post specific minimum requirements for Senior Lecturer: • A Master’s degree at NQF level 9 in Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Management or closely related subject (e.g Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science) A Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 will be an advantage • Must be registered and have made significant progress in PhD studies (attach letter from supervisor on progress) • At least 2 (two) years teaching/work experience in one or more of these fields Lecturer (x3) (Ref: CEMS/DS/BM/L/11-2020) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • A Master's degree at NQF level 9 in Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Management or closely related subject (e.g Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science) • At least 1 (one) year teaching/work experience in one or more of these fields Recommendations for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: • Teaching experience in an ODeL environment • A broad but practical view of the mathematical decision sciences • Completed an assessor training program • Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution(s) • An excellent command of written and spoken English HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement Page 3 of 3 • Knowledge of other South African languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s) • Good ICT skills, including the ability to use LaTeX to typeset study material and research papers Junior Lecturer (x1) (Ref: CEMS/DS/BM/JL/11-2020) Post specific requirements for Junior Lecturer: • A Bachelor Honours degree at NQF level 8 in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science or closely related subject. • Must be able to respond adequately to the teaching and learning aspects • Must indicate an intension to register for a Master’s degree Recommendations: • Registration for a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Skills in networking with other institutions • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; ▪ identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) ▪ for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

UNISA is the only publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants to attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the web using a search engine. In the event that you cannot trace the ODL Pedagogy policy finalise your teaching statement without it. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centered approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. ACTIVITY: APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST: ACTIVITY: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC POSITIONS (LEVELS) OPEN THE LINK OF THE POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR The following position exists in the School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) Associate Professor (x1): Ref: CGS/interdis/698-BN/2020 The primary purpose of the position is to provide academic support to students and staff, conduct research in order to produce accredited research outputs as directed by policy, and involvement in community engagement and academic citizenship. Qualifications • Applicable and relevant qualification equivalent to NQF level10 (e.g. D Ed, PhD, LLD) Experience • At least four (4) years’ relevant experience of which two must be in teaching experience Post specific requirements • A minimum of 6 research output points in the last 5 years or a minimum of 5 research output points in the last 3 years • Good theoretical knowledge of the research methodologies • Demonstrate evidence of teaching and learning • Experience in leadership in teaching and learning • Leadership in research in the relevant/related discipline • Affiliated to at least one (1) professional/academic association/body • At least 2 postgraduate thesis/dissertation successfully supervised to completion of which one is a doctoral degree • Evidence of participation in workplace/university committees or task teams and voluntary associations • Evidence of involvement in a community engagement project • To provide a teaching statement and research reflection as part of the application • To provide a portfolio of evidence of the aforementioned together with the application Recommendations • Evidence of involvement in the national wider academic community and learned societies • Experience in ODeL education • Evidence to source external funding • NRF rated • Evidence of leadership in university academic citizenship nationally and internationally • Experience in PQM and recurriculation of existing and development of new programmes Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the position • The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of; ▪ all educational qualifications, ▪ identity document; and ▪ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. • The prescribed application form is obtainable from: http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan. We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope. Applications must be emailed to CGSPA@unisa.ac.za or nandib@unisa.ac.za All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT (Ref: CEMS/IOP/MME/COD/11-2020) A CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED IN A SUBSTANTIVE POSITION, EITHER AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR SENIOR LECTURER AND WILL BE SECONDED TO THE POSITION OF CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and careerfocused programmes, the University is inviting applications for a position in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for the position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated for the position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant appointment in a position at a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE SECONDED TO THE POSITION OF CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT WHICH IS A TERM APPOINTMENT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. The Chair of Department (CoD) is accountable for the provision of strong academic leadership in line with the vision, mission, values, principles and codes of practice of UNISA, as well as its Strategic Plan. Through effective leadership, management and development of the department, the achievement and maintenance of the highest possible standards of excellence in all activities of the department must be ensured. Applicants should include a full length CV indicating in detail to what extent their qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position as set out below. Requirements: ▪ Applicable qualification at NQF level 10 in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology or cognate field ▪ Must be registered with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist Additional Requirements: • Leadership and/or management experience. • Demonstrated ability to engage in research and/or successful supervision of Masters or Doctoral studies. • Evidence of leadership involvement in a community engagement project. • Evidence of involvement in the national wider academic community and professional associations. • Ability to develop a strategic vision and mission for the department. • Knowledge of current Open Distance Learning (ODL) practices including tuition and learner support. • Knowledge of the DHET policies and general higher education sector. • Ability to provide innovative leadership in initiating, developing and reviewing academic programmes. • Ability to lead and manage a diverse group of academics and programmes in the department. • Provide guidance, intellectual stimulus and professional leadership to staff. • Demonstrated competencies and skills in change management and transformation in the department. • Proven experience in liaising with external stakeholders. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The key performance areas for the Chair of Department are the following: • Participate in constructing a new ethical and servant leadership DNA for Unisa. • Develop creative and innovative approaches to transform Unisa’s core business. • Establish Unisa as a leader in sound corporate governance and the promotion of sustainability. • Foster a people-centered and high performance culture through effective talent management. • Oversee effective implementation of the Departmental Operational Plans. • Enhance service excellence, quality and efficiencies through effective use of technology, processes andsystems in line with Unisa’s organisational architecture. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chair of Department is directly accountable to the Director of School for the Department’s performance, more specifically, for the following: • Giving effect to the department’s operational plan. • Achieving the outputs targets as per the key performance indicators. • Managing the department’s resources efficiently, effectively and in accordance with the relevant principles and policies of Unisa. • Providing the Director of School with such information as is required to enable the monitoring and evaluation of performance. • Provide guidance, intellectual stimulus and professional leadership to staff. • Ensuring that all aspects of the management and organisation are kept under review and ensuring that they best suit the business needs of the department. • Ensuring the efficient management and administration of the department, including the effective utilisation of staff, the maintenance of discipline, the promotion of sound labour relations and affirmative action, and the proper use and care for Unisa property. • Ensuring that account records are kept and financial procedures are adhered to, that the Department’s resources are utilised properly, effectively and efficiently within the legal boundaries, and that information requested by the Director of School to enable an internal audit of the Department’s books, is provided. • Participating in the policy and management structures of Unisa, and is responsible for the co-ordination and integration of the Department’s activities with the rest of the School, College and Unisa. Recommendations • Experience in academic leadership. • Evidence of fluency in the use of on-line delivery platforms. • Completed assessor training. • Knowledge of the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQsF). • Exposure to and/or experience in Open Distance Learning. • Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from another institution will be an advantage. • Experience in high-level liaison with external stakeholders, interested parties and professional bodies. • Extensive evidence of a high degree of involvement in departmental, school, college and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations. • Evidence of involvement in the international wider academic community and professional associations will be a strong recommendation. ACTIVITY: OPEN THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPOINTMENT CRITERIA: POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER Shortlisted candidates will be expected to give a 10-minute presentation Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Allowance : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Enquiries : 012 429 4820/2582 (Ms ME Maluleka/ Ms B Mocumi) Closing Date : 18 December 2020 You can find the application form this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies Your application form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; ▪ identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to submit a Portfolio of Evidence, which addresses the following: Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that are applying for the vacancy must submit their teaching statement which addresses the following aspects where applicable. • Involvement in or approach to ODeL • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODeL pedagogy • Involvement in developing study material • The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) • Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates • Peer and student evaluations • Approach to learner support Research and Innovation Candidates being considered should submit where applicable: • A research reflection and portfolio indicating the balance in research outputs • Evidence of research output units as provided for in the Research and Innovation Policy. The candidate should clearly indicate whether he/she is applying the criteria over a 3 or 5 year period. Or • Evidence of an improved rating as a researcher by the NRF If the candidate applying for a vacancy is not currently employed within the academic or research environment, the potential to do research will be an important consideration. A portfolio of evidence of published articles in accredited journals, scholarly books & book chapters, conference proceedings, Master’s and Doctoral degrees must be provided before the interview. The portfolio must be accompanied by a covering document containing a “research reflection” that indicates the balance among Research Outputs and motivates the variety of journals selected for the publications submitted; as well as the balance between publications and post graduate students supervised to completion in accumulating outputs. • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. • Appointment to the position will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation. • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE POSITION: DIRECTOR: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (P4) (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: DIR/IA/IRBI/GRM/2018) Unisa is the only publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, Unisa is inviting applications for the position of Director: Business Intelligence. The purpose of the position is to support the institution with Business Intelligence information for strategic, planning, decision making, operational, and statutory reporting (e.g. HEMIS). The incumbent does so by having to:  Participate in the development of Business intelligence strategy and development of Operational Plan (DOP)  Manage Business Intelligence Function  Statutory Reporting  Manage Information Portal  Analytic Systems  Manage Staff/Resources Requirements  Minimum Honours Degree in Information Systems or related quantitative management master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidate with Master’s Degree.  Minimum of 10 (ten) years’ in relevant work experience, of which 5 (five) years’ experience should be at management level within the production of management information and analysis or business intelligence  Relevant ICT Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated competency in the use of Cloud-based technologies. Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful accomplishment of the job, which include:  Higher Education policies, Acts and Frameworks  National Qualifications Framework  Development of Policies and Procedures  Strategic Thinking and Analytic skills  BI Management experience (Data warehouse management)  Decision making  Hands on experience of managing data warehouse, BI Systems development and IT environment 2 Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position Closing Date : Enquiries : Interested candidates should send a detailed covering letter indicating their suitability for the position detailed send a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of:  All educational qualifications;  Identity document; and  Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant.  The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the Unisa website  Application can be forwarded by email to:  Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE POSITION: DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH (P4) (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: DIR/IR/IRBI/GRM/2018) Unisa is the only publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, Unisa is inviting applications for the position of Director: Institutional Research. The purpose of the position is to undertake an array of Institutional Research (IR) activities and initiatives to guide and inform strategy, planning, decision-making, and operational management at Unisa. The incumbent does so by having to:  Develop and Implement a high-level Strategic and Operational Plan for Directorate Institutional Research (DIR);  Develop, Review and Monitor Institutional Research;  Develop, Review and Monitor Internal Quality Assurance Document;  Conduct Environmental Scanning and Benchmarking activities in the higher education domain;  Develop draft IR Directive outlining key objectives, principles and procedures for the coordination of institutional research;  Provide People Leadership and Management;  Manage Institutional Research processes and procedures; Requirements  Minimum Honours Degree in Research, Statistics, social Sciences or equivalent quantitative and qualitative skills. Preference will be given to candidates with Master's degree and above.  Minimum of 10 (ten) years’ relevant work experience within Institutional Research or an equivalent research environment, actively undertaking research, of which 5 (five) years’ experience should be at management level.  Knowledge and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research.  Knowledge of the higher education policy environment, frameworks, procedures and systems. Technical Skills  Statistical and analytic knowledge and capability coupled with familiarity of statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS or others  Relevant ICT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and demonstrated competency in the use of Cloud-based Computing technologies. Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful accomplishment of the job, which include:  Higher Education acts, policies and frameworks. 2  Unisa policies and strategic plans.  Research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative).  Statistical knowledge and ability.  Financial management.  Project management. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position. Interested candidates should send a detailed covering letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of:  All educational qualifications;  Identity document; and  Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the Unisa website  Application can be forwarded by email to: Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT: ICT POSITION : USER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (P8) THREE (3) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 1 POSITION (Bloemfontein Campus) Ref : User/Support/ Technician/P8/4466-XM/2018 The purpose of the job is to provide End User Support on ICT Equipment e.g. Install, debug, maintain workstations (desktops, laptops and thin clients) and peripherals, so User can work effective and efficiently, also do administration and communicate. Requirements  Grade 12 + National Diploma or Bachelor degree in IT  Certification in technologies (A+, N+ ,or MCSE)  Valid SA Drivers Licence (EB+) Experience:  4 Years’ Experience in ICT  Supporting the following Microsoft technologies: Microsoft Operating systems (OS) e.g. Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Projects, PowerPoint, etc.) Office 365  Support knowledge on all Microsoft based products used on campus (as per background)  Able to configure and maintain desktop printers. (Local and Network Printers, MFD’)  Working knowledge of Networks, Server, VoIP and System Centre Configuration Management  Good interpersonal skills are a necessity. Similarly, are well-developed telephone support skills essential.  The person should be able to work under pressure, independently and without supervision.  The person must have an analytical & technical nature in order to determine the underlying reason for a particular problem and “think out of box”.  Experience in call logging systems.  Experience in remote desktop support.  Cloud Computing e.g. Office 365 Knowledge of:  Microsoft technologies  Microsoft based products used on campus  Policies and Procedures  Policies and Procedures  Microsoft Office and Office 365  Local and Network Printers (MFD) Recommendations  Experience in call logging systems.  Experience in remote desktop support. Duties  Withdraw equipment from ICT store, prepare, install, configure and test the ICT computer equipment for users on request.  Establish and maintain network connectivity on all ICT computer equipment where required.  Maintain computer equipment (desktops, laptops and thin clients, Mobile devices) and peripheral hardware on UNISA campuses  Install, support and maintain operating systems, standard approved application software and specialized software applications as stipulated in background section.  Service and maintain specialized equipment like laser scanners in use at Despatch, Telecommunication devices VIOP and BYOD (Bring your own device).  Move, install, configure and test computer assets for individual users where users move to other departments or departments or parts thereof moves to a new location.  Debug and test computer equipment after changes occurred to the infrastructure & operations  Maintain and support MFD’s and all desktop printing. Assumption of duty: As soon as possible. Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the position Closing date: 14 December 2018 Enquiries: 012- 429 8648 – Ms. X Malindisa: HR Staffing: Contract Appointments 012-429 3307 – Mr. Jakes Jacobs: ICT  The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;  all educational qualifications,  identity document; and  proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)  UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.  The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer.  The prescribed application form is obtainable from: http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies  Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.  Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan. Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.  Applications must be posted to UNISA, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392, Unisarand, 0003.  Hand delivered applications for Muckleneuk Campus can be deposited into the Application Box marked HUMAN RESOURCES situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance, 3rd Floor, Main Entrance