CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate and administer the learning process for students in modules presented by the School of Information Technology at undergraduate level, to do research, contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate level.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of postgraduate studies, publications and the supervision of projects.
• Perform academic administration.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of and developments in information technology (hardware, software, networks and operating systems).
• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate level, preferably in the areas of communication networking and IT service management.
• Demonstrated networking skills with the potential to become CCNA certified.
  • Ability to synthesise information to design learning experiences.
  • Potential to contribute to research at a Postgrad Diploma level.
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences through various media.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Diploma / BTech / Postgraduate Diploma / Honours in Information Technology / Computing Sciences.

Masters degree in Information Technology / Computing Sciences would be an advantage.

Cisco certificates for CCNA 1 – CCNA 4 will be an advantage.

ITIL and/or CISM certification will be an advantage.

Experience in which relevant competency has been gained will be an advantage.