Head : Graduate Support Hub

Overview

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

HEAD : GRADUATE SUPPORT HUB

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 4

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to contribute towards the achievement of the University of Pretoria (UP) s strategic goals. This includes, but is not limited to :

Academic Support To Postgraduate Students

• Develop and implement postgraduate academic support strategic plans for all Faculties at UP in line with the overarching UP strategic plan;
• Facilitate the completion of postgraduate degree programmes within the stipulated minimum periods for specific degree programmes;
• Lead the provision of research capacity through training programmes focusing on research methodology, data analysis, and writing skills, etc.
• Manage and monitor research capacity development programmes for postgraduates, e.g. proposal development training workshops, seminars, tutorials, data analysis, writing programmes, etc.
• Ensure that the academic support enhances the quality of postgraduate education provided to the students and improve throughput rates at UP;
• Enhance access to higher education at UP by managing bursaries and postgraduate scholarships awarded to academically deserving postgraduate students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Graduate One-stop-shop / Centre

Postgraduate Bursaries And Scholarships

Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes

External Funds For Postgraduate Scholarship And Research

Human Resources Management

Financial And Administration Management

Minimum Requirements

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

Added Advantages And Preferences

PLEASE NOTE : All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at , select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position to be applied for.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

CLOSING DATE : 19 November

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Enquiries

Mrs M Molema on e-mail :

Advocate L Baloyi on e-mail :

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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