UNISA Vacancies

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DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
DIRECTOR: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
(Ref: CAS/SoA/BM/02-2025)
A CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED IN A SUBSTANTIVE POSITION, EITHER AS A
PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR SENIOR LECTURER, AND WILL BE SECONDED
TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR

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 career focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for a position in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES.

To be considered for a 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 DIRECTOR WHICH IS ATERM APPOINTMENT
FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.

The Director of the School 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.

Requirements:

• Applicable qualification in the field of Accounting Sciences at NQF level 10
• Have a professional qualification and registration or affiliation with any recognized accounting
  professional bodies

Additional Requirements:

• At least five (5) years’ teaching experience
• At least 3 years academic leadership experience
• Record of scholarly publications, accredited research outputs and research activities providing
  evidence of capacity to conduct relevant research
• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students (Supervision to successful completion an
  advantage)
• Leadership and management competencies as demonstrated through administrative
  competence, interpersonal and communication skills and problem solving, judgement and
  decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of current ODeL practices including tuition and learner support.
• Knowledge of applicable DHET policies and practices
• Ability to provide innovative leadership in initiating, developing, and reviewing
  academic programmes
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse group of academics and programmes
• Provide guidance, intellectual stimulus, and professional leadership to CoDs
• Demonstrate competencies and skills in change management and transformation
• Proven experience in liaising with external stakeholders
• Evidence of involvement in engaged scholarship will be a strong recommendation
• Extensive evidence of a high degree of involvement in departmental, school, college and
  University committees including task teams and voluntary associations

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Key Performance Area 1 (20%): Strategic Direction and Alignment

• Providing input in the development of the College’s strategy and communicating accordingly.
• Driving and directing the development of the School’s operational plans and objectives in line
  with College strategy, plans and objectives and in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Driving and directing the development and reviewing of policies, processes, practices,
  procedures and systems relevant to the School.
• Driving and directing the development of the School’s annual performance review.
• Providing leadership of strategic projects in the School.
• Providing leadership for the development, monitoring, and updating of the Institution’s
  postgraduate student support plan.
• Providing leadership in the School for research and community engagement

Key Performance Area 2 (40%): Operational Leadership and Process Management

• Providing leadership regarding all the operations of the School from an overall
  perspective, which includes:
• the provision of post graduate research support and
• the performing of disciplinary/interdisciplinary research.
• Providing guidance, expertise, and advice to the Management on trends, best practice and
  applicable policies and legislation.
• Overseeing sustainable multi-level postgraduate workshops and/or relevant training programmes.
• Overseeing the provision of training and support in specialised areas within the research process
  (e.g. the use of originality checking software, High Performance Computing, statistical support).
• Overseeing training initiatives for supervisors.
• Overseeing the School’s involvement in community engagement and research initiatives.
• Representing the School and College in vetting committees, portfolio research meetings
  and other research related initiatives.
• Embedding financial sustainability through a green Institution-wide culture.
• Driving the implementation of plans, policies, processes, practices, procedures, and systems
  and ensuring sustainability of business.
• Ensuring that operations meet all goals, targets (including research targets) and timelines and
  create value for the business and ensuring credibility.
• Managing the relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Performance Area 3 (10%): Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management

• Compiling and managing the functional/operational budget in line with the portfolio and
  Institutional budget.
• Overseeing the management of external grants.
• Overseeing and monitoring functional expenditure within budgeted parameters and reporting
  on variances periodically.
• Directing and overseeing the funding of functional operations and budgeted activities.
• Managing the process of allocation of financial resources within the School.
• Managing the function’s resources sustainably in accordance with financial principles.
• Authorising the procurement of the services of contractors, office stationery and equipment in
  alignment with the budget.
• Managing the department’s resources efficiently, effectively, economically and in accordance
  with the relevant principles and policies of Unisa

Key Performance Area 4 (10%): People Management

• Directing, mentoring and empowering employees and change within the School to promote
  high performance, optimal working environment, improving staff morale and cost-effective
  operations.
• Driving a high-performance culture by taking accountability for an effective and well- articulated
  performance management process.
• Monitoring the resourcing of the School through recruitment and filling of positions.
• Ensuring and monitoring that all staff in the School are orientated to the organisation,
  trained, skilled, retained and that their expertise is optimally applied.
• Establishing a positive, healthy and safe work environment and culture in accordance with the
  Transformation Charter and ODeL 2016-2030 strategy.
• Fostering an organisational culture and climate that is ethical and value driven.
• Ensuring compliance/implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and
  practices.
• Building a robust, effective leadership pipeline, ensuring succession and capacity

Key Performance Area 5 (20%): Governance and Reporting

• Monitoring and reporting on progress against functional initiatives (including community
  engagement and research initiatives).
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government and
  professional bodies.
• Promoting sound institutional governance, participating in required governance’ structures and
  serving as a member on the required forums.
• Compiling reports on the School’s performance at the required intervals reflecting all
  relevant statistics.
• Monitoring and reporting on external grants.

OPEN THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPOINTMENT CRITERIA:
CAS- Director School of Accountancy P AP SL Final pdf
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to give a 10min presentation on a topic to be provided
Assumption of duty : As soon as possible thereafter
Allowance : Secondment allowance is commensurate with the policy
Enquiries : 012 429 2582 (Ms B Mocumi)
Closing Date : 28 March 2025
You can find the application form on this link: Permanent Academic Application form 2025 (1).doc
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)

• UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the 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

CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY
CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE
(Ref: CAS/COD/FI/BM/01-2025)
A CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED IN A SUBSTANTIVE POSITION, EITHER AS 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 career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for a position in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES.

To be considered for a 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 are required to indicate in detail on their CV’s to what extent their qualifications and experience meet the requirements
of the post as set out below. Kindly note, applicants should include a full length CV.

Requirements for the Chair of Department position:

• Applicable qualification in the field of Accounting Sciences at NQF level 10
• Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA) or CIMA
• A minimum 6 years relevant experience in higher education and academia; and/or relevant industry based or
  commercial experience with at least two (2) years management experience in an academic leadership role
• 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 engaged scholarship 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 Comprehensive Open Distance electronic Learning (CODeL) 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.
• Extensive evidence of a high degree of involvement in departmental, school, college and University committees
  including task teams and voluntary associations

Knowledge and skills:

• A good knowledge of the South African higher education sector.
• A good knowledge of UNISA structure, procedures and policies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge and experience in CODeL teaching and learning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to take strategic initiatives
  COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
  SCHOOL OF APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY
  CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE
  (Ref: CAS/COD/FI/BM/01-2025)
  A CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED IN A SUBSTANTIVE POSITION, EITHER AS AN ASSOCIATE
  PROFESSOR OR SENIOR LECTURER, AND WILL BE SECONDED TO THE POSITION OF CHAIR OF
  DEPARTMENT
• Ability to use CODeL platforms and associated technological tools
• Supervisory and solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to engage stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of contract management, principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting, financial principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of project management, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable software and systems utilized in daily operations.
• Basic proficiency in applicable digital equipment.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and practice, current and emerging educational technologies.
• Ability to take decisions even in difficult situations

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provides leadership that demonstrates the values of UNISA namely, ethical and collective responsibility; integrity;
  innovation and excellence; responsive student-centredness; dignity in diversity and accountability.
• Develops and implements strategic and operational plans for the department that is in line with those of the school,
  college and UNISA.
• Provides leadership and oversight of tuition in the department in line with the vision and mission of UNISA
• Provides leadership and oversight of research and innovation in the department in line with the vision and mission of
  UNISA
• Provides leadership and oversight of engaged scholarship in the department in line with the vision and mission of
  UNISA.
• Manages resources in the department in line with the university policies and procedures, i.e., human resources,
  financial resources as well as infrastructure and equipment.
• Provides leadership and oversight on academic citizenship in the department in line with the vision and mission of
  UNISA.

Duties

• The incumbent in collaboration with the School Director and college management will establish the vision and goals,
  and oversee the work plans for the departments eLearning program
• Supports the development of strategic offerings/initiatives, related policies and procedures, program promotion and
  ensures compliance with accessibility regulations
• Planning, implementing and managing the online course development process including department training,
  instructional design and quality course design reviews
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of department professional development programs relating to best
  practices in online teaching and other academic initiatives to support student success and completion through the
  assistance of the Facilitation and Learning department (Centre for Professional Development)
• Overseeing the departments’ mentoring program
• Implementing the objectives of the college’s operational plan and reporting on the targets
• Implementing the transformation objectives of the college and the institution
• Developing and implementing plans that address accessibility in online instruction, which includes compliance with
  regulations, support and training in designing accessible course materials, problem-solving to address accommodation
  requests from students or adaptation of course materials
• Supervising academic, professional, technical/support staff and casual/student workers
• 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 the proper use and care for Unisa property
• Researching, developing and facilitating quality training opportunities for new and continuing use of technology in
  instruction
• Researching and implementing new instructional strategies to remain competitive in the delivery of education
• Researching emerging technologies and their application to teaching and learning
• Planning, managing budgets and evaluating projects and productions for the Department of Higher Education and
  Training (DHET) ensuring the integration of activities with the departments’ online and operational functions

Recommendations:

• Evidence of involvement in the national and international wider academic community and professional associations
• 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

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to make a 10 minutes presentation on a topic to be provided.
Assumption of duty : As soon as possible
Allowance : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Enquiries : Ms B Mocumi: 012 429 2582
Closing Date : 28 March 2025

You can find the application form on this link: Permanent Academic Application form 2025 (1).doc
Your application form 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 theprevious
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 theapplicant.
• The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from yourpresent
  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(s).
• We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities

ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTOR POSITIONS)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTOR POSITIONS)
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
(REF: E-Tutor/Contr/CSET 2025)

UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In
keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering
a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for
services as Online Teaching Assistant on an independent contract basis.

General requirements:
Experience with teaching in an ODeL environment.
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.

E-TUTOR will have the following duties:
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• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
• Respond to students’ queries within 48 hours

REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-Tutor you must meet the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree but preferably a PhD in Computer Science.
• A research reflection and portfolio for both academic and non-academic
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing
  etc.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet
  sites or emails.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based
  via Moodle and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students

As an Independent Contractor you will:

• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in
  terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace
  and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an
  hour per day) (including marking).

E-Tutor positions are available in the College of Science Engineering and Technology in the
following Department:

Specific Requirements

• PhD (NQF 10) with qualification/s that is/are within UNISA College of Science Engineering
  and Technology qualifications will be preferred.
• Certified advanced computer literacy.
• Teaching experience of at least three years will be add advantage
• Experience with teaching in an Open Distance e-learning environment
• Being a former Unisa student would be an advantage owing to operational knowledge of
  the myUnisa platform.

Modules Advertised

• COS1501 Theoretical Computer Science 1
• COS1511 Introduction to Programming 1
• COS1521 Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts
• COS2614 Programming Contemporary Concepts
• COS2626 Computer Networks I
• COS2661 Formal Logic 2
• EUC1501 End-User Computing (Theory)

To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Please attached scanned certified copies of your qualifications,ID,Academic transcript and
work permit (within the previous three months)
3) Comprehensive curriculum vitae.
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email
provided below

Gross Remuneration: R11202.80
Closing Date: 26 March 2025 (Application has to be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Mr Emanuel Mashimbye: Tel: 011 471 3678/078 050 1050

The applications should be emailed to: CSETETUTOR@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a virtual interview and training.
Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of Teaching Assistant is compulsory.
Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications

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