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Coordinator II: Postgraduate Student Experience (P8) (UJ Postgraduate School: Research Capacity Development) (3 Year Fixed-Term Contract) - The University of Johannesburg (UJ)

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Job Description

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Organises appropriate, needs-driven research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students.
  • Coordinates comprehensive research capacity development programme(s) for postgraduate student’s research journey.
  • Organises, coordinates, facilitates, and assists (where appropriate) research communication events, such as the UJ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT), 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Annual Postgraduate Conference amongst other RCD annual or adhoc events.
  • Use Moodle or any other appropriate platform for distance learning and provide an enabling environment around this learning management system (LMS).
  • Engages in related communication and marketing, quality assurance, impact measurement, administrative and reporting activities that will add value to all RCD related activities.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • A Bachelor’s degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
  • Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in administration of academic programmes or projects in a higher education institution.
  • Experience in a coordination role in a higher education context.
  • Experience in supervising/mentoring/guiding postgraduate students.
  • Experience of curriculum development or coordination of postgraduate programmes.
  • Experience with using online or distance learning programmes, digital technologies, and social media.
  • Experience in facilitating postgraduate programmes.
  • Demonstrate ability to coordinate academic courses, programmes, and processes.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office programmes.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Excellent planning and organising skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills for report writing.
  • Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Application Process

Close Date

31/10/2025

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