University of the Witwatersrand Jobs

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Technician/Fossil Preparator (AD.12) – Two-year fixed-term contract

Job Title Technician/Fossil Preparator (AD.12) – Two-year fixed-term contract
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Evolutionary Studies Institute
Department Description
Job Summary:

The Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, is seeking a fossil preparator to work with the team to prepare fossils from the rock matrix using various methods. The preparator will also have other duties in support of the smooth running of the Institute, maintenance of collections, curation, outreach and fieldwork.The Fossil Preparator position is a two-year fixed-term contract.
Brief Description
Minimum Requirements:

Matric
Existing preparation experience will be advantageous

Key Competencies:

Excellent attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills
Must work as part of a team
Integrity, reliability and dependability

Key Performance Areas

To ensure responsible excavation, preparation and subsequent curation of valuable fossil and modern material collected in the field.
Maintenance of field and preparation equipment.
To be willing to learn other techniques such as the preparation of moulds and casts for the casting of original specimens for research and exhibition, fieldwork, palynology and thin sectioning.
Any other technical task required by the Director to be undertaken at the ESI.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting their cover letter (one page maximum), detailed CV (five page maximum), certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.
External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job.

Closing date: 20 March 2025

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the University. The University retains the right to verify all information provided by the candidate”

Innovation Development Officer AD07

Job Title Innovation Development Officer AD07
Location
Organization Name Wits Innovation Centre
Department Description
Purpose:

The main purpose of this role is to work in innovation development. This will include delivering lectures, helping to develop innovation based courses, programmes, events, evaluate and identify spin-out potential, and other adhoc activities.

Key responsibilities include the following:

· Communicate with Faculty around developments in the Wits Innovation Centre

· Work with Faculty and Students on their innovations

· Coordinate and deliver courses relating to innovation

· Coordinate and deliver workshops, events, and adhoc programmes relating to innovation (including online)

· Coordinate webinar

    ·      Work on fundraising activities relating to the Wits Innovation Centre and Ecosystem

     ·       Work on assessing innovations within the University ecosystem

     ·       Work on measurements of the innovation ecosystem at Wits

     ·       Drive administration around the creation and running of existing/new programmes within the Wits Innovation Centre   

    ·       Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships, especially with individual and groups of academics, and with partners in industry 

    ·       General innovation management duties.

Brief Description
Requirements:

The successful candidate will need to have at least a Masters degree and have experience in industry in an innovation and/or entrepreneurial role. Other key requirements include:

· Soft skills

· Project management skills

· Good ICT skills, specifically database, Outlook, Office suite, internet browsers

· Analytical thinking / problem solving

· Taking initiative and having self-confidence

· Time management skills

· Experience in an innovation-related field in their job and/or come from an entrepreneurial background

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/Apply for a job.

By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s personal information will be maintained.

Informal inquires may be directed to Dr Adam.Pantanowitz@wits.ac.za

Closing Date: 21 March 2025

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

Senior Finance Officer (AD08)

Job Title Senior Finance Officer (AD08)
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Student Affairs
Department Description
Purpose:

The incumbent will provide financial management and support to Wits Sport and will enable the Head of Department to provide full financial accountability. The incumbent is responsible for the management and control of income and expenditure of Wits Sport (council and sport clubs).
Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:

Be accountable for overseeing financial processes, procedures, and controls in an efficient, effective, and professional manner in compliance with
University policies and procedures.
Be accountable to ensure that the recording of all revenue and costs against the correct accounts is affected.
Be accountable for finalising reconciliations for all financial accounts.
Prepare the required financial information for the Business Manager and Director of Sport to ensure efficient financial management.
Provide monthly management accounts that will facilitate the efficient management of the department.
Responsible for providing financial training for financial staff and Wits Sport Administrators, where applicable.

Requirements

BComm: Accounting qualification
5 years’ relevant experience at a university management level coupled with people management experience.

Preferences

Experience working in a higher education environment.
Oracle and accounting experience in an academic environment
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hard copies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

Closing Date: 22 March 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

TECHNICIAN.3.04

Job Title TECHNICIAN.3.04
Location
Organization Name Forensic Medicine
Department Description
School of Clinical Medicine: Division of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Technician (Grade AD.12)

The Wits Division of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, invites suitably qualified scientists or health professionals interested in being part of
a dynamic, growing academic department, to apply for the following post.
Brief Description
Education, Training or Experience

BSc Degree and Forensic Science Honours Degree, with emphasis on human osteology and human anatomy.
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
Good communication and interpersonal skills which contribute to the promotion and development of the Division within the University.
Two years’ experience in a Forensic Science Mortuary environment.
Experience in performance of LODOX imaging of human remains will be an advantage.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Taking delivery of and processing skeletal/decomposed/charred human remains admitted for Forensic Anthropological examinations.
Implementing and maintaining an inventory of all cases admitted for Forensic Anthropological Analyses.
Managing and performing radiological imaging of remains using LODOX scanning technology.
Maintaining health and safety standards of the Forensic Entomology and Anthropology Laboratories.
Assisting with the Divisional Honours Degree and research endeavours, as required.
Providing relevant procurement and administrative support when necessary.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Taking delivery of skeletal/decomposed/charred human remains admitted for Forensic Anthropological analysis, ensuring the completion of all required chain of custody forms.
Implementing and maintaining of the inventory of the skeletal remains in the Forensic Anthropology admissions fridge, as well as in the evidence room.
Preparing and cleaning of skeletal/decomposed/charred human remains in preparation for Forensic Anthropological analysis, including taking LODOX images of the skeletal remains.
Assisting with- and participating in the examination of skeletal remains, including preparation of preliminary measurement reports as well as photography.
Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety standards of the Forensic Anthropology and Entomology Laboratories, ensuring that they are in a suitable state of cleanliness and order. ¿ Supporting students and doctors in research endeavours including technical assistance where relevant.
Assisting in the co-ordination and organization of the Division’s Forensic Science Honours programme, as well as occasional teaching and research supervision of Forensic Science Honours students.
Providing relevant academic administrative support to the Division and obtaining quotes for relevant equipment or items as and when necessary.
Performing any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the Division as determined by the Academic Head of Division
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Please apply via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za by 25 March 2025

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and
policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I.3.04

Job Title SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I.3.04
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Department Description
FACULTY OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF ANIMAL, PLANT & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Senior Laboratory Technician TE.10

Job Summary:

We seek to appoint a Senior Laboratory Technician in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of technical support services in the school’s research laboratories with a particular focus on molecular biology. The post requires knowledge of working with biological research methodologies and techniques, competency in handling and operating laboratory instruments & maintenance of lab equipment as well as related logistical support systems.

Brief Description
Minimum Requirements:

· Minimum BSc Hons or equivalent B.Tech. degree in Biological Sciences or related field

· Demonstrated experience with molecular biology techniques

· Two to four years of technical work experience in biological/molecular research laboratories

· Previous experience in managing a molecular biology laboratory would be advantageous

· Previous working experience in technical research at a University Biological Sciences laboratory will be an advantage

· A valid driver’s licence

Key Competencies:

· Good interpersonal skills

· Excellent communication skills and public relations skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Good laboratory safety and housekeeping practices

· Good time management, organizational and administrative skills

· Technical knowledge of common laboratory instruments including PCR, qPCR, flow cytometers etc., machinery, electrical, audio-visual and optical equipment

· Experience of working with plant, animal, invertebrate & microbial specimens

· Computer literacy in Windows and Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook express e-mail etc

Key Performance Areas

· Liaise with the academic researcher/s concerning technical support services that will be required for molecular/lab-based/experimental work in a common research laboratory & other research laboratories

· Training postgraduate students in molecular biology techniques including but not limited to DNA extraction (plant and animal), PCR, qPCR, DNA barcoding, genotyping, and other basic laboratory techniques as needed

· To prepare and deliver undergraduate practical laboratory sessions

· Participate as a team member in all aspects of laboratory maintenance and housekeeping procedures to ensure that the common and research laboratories are always clean, orderly, properly maintained and fully serviceable

· Perform basic quality control analyses

· Become fully acquainted with the specific research methodologies and techniques that are applied in various specialised research laboratories

· Assist with equipment audits for record keeping and budget purposes

· Assist with Occupational Health and Safety in the laboratories

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting their cover letter (one page maximum), detailed CV, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees. External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job.

Applicants hereby provide consent to process personal information in terms of POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. “The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the University. The University retains the right to verify all information provided by the candidate”.

Closing date: 28 March 2025

Accessible Study Content Provider (AD10)

Job Title Accessible Study Content Provider (AD10)
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Disability Rights Unit
Department Description
Main Purpose:

Remove any barriers to learning encountered by print impaired and D/deaf students by ensuring access to academic material and lecture content. Duties include providing accessible study material to students with print disabilities and providing relevant human support to Deaf/d persons in lectures and other academic-related meetings and events, through the use of South African Sign Language interpreting or real-time captioning.

Brief Description
Key Responsibilities:

Accessible academic material for print-impaired students
• Scan and convert the study material from various formats into Microsoft Word
• Edit to make the converted study material accessible and available for visually impaired and print impaired students.
• Reporting to the Print Impaired Access Coordinator.
Human Support Services through Sign Language Interpreting and or Real-time Captioning
• Priority is given to D/deaf or Hard of hearing student(s) before staff.
• Ensure that D/deaf persons are adequately supported in lectures, tutorials, academic meetings, and other university events and that all study-related information is relayed to the D/deaf person.
Education and Awareness
Promote disability awareness by:
• Education and awareness drives to broaden knowledge of the Wits community about persons with disabilities.
• Educating lecturers on how to make their courses and teaching styles accessible to D/deaf and visually impaired students.
General Administrative Duties

a. Contact applicants with disabilities during November/December to promote DRU services and offer assistance.
b. Communicate with print impaired and D/deaf and hearing-impaired students throughout the year to get feedback.
c. Facilitate relationships between students & lecturers.
d. Assist with various administrative work at DRU i.e. invigilation and or reception duties.
e. Taking part on the Gateway to success (GTS) Orientation programmes.
f. Arranging/Coordinating the Disability Interest group (DIG) meetings – Awareness and information sharing sessions.
g. Submitting monthly and annual reports.

Ad hoc duties – Upon requests by the Head of Department
• Administration duties
• Ad hoc presentations
• Assist students with different services when the person reliable is not around. Requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification (A Post-school qualification would be advantageous)
• Recognised South African Sign Language training

Experience:

• Three years of work-related experience

Preferences:

• Experience in a tertiary education environment is desirable.
• Computer literacy diploma or certificate
• Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Real time captioning

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience of different software packages used by visually and print impaired students would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in typing.
• Experience with working with people with disabilities, including Deaf people.
• Understand Deaf culture.
• Be able to adapt methodologies for persons with different disabilities.
• Be empathetic, understand, and know how to work with people with disabilities.
• Ability to behave ethically and maintain confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organisational skills.

Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply

Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Preference will be given to appointable internal candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

Closing Date: 4 April 2025

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