Support Positions
| Ref | Post Description | Available Posts | Closing Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ref: 16/2026/JSM/P10 | Medical Technologist (1 Post) – Anatomical Pathology The incumbent will be expected to participate in research, undergraduate, postgraduate, and related laboratory medicine activities within the Department of Anatomical Pathology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. The incumbent will report to the HOD and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below. | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 24/2026/MMM/P5 | Director: Advancement and Communications (1 Post)(5-year fixed-term contract appointment) The University is looking for a charismatic, highly literate professional for the position of Director: Advancement and Communications to lead this function with a focus on increasing the reputation of the institution as one who appreciates open communication, values its stakeholders, and recognizes the importance of its brand. The incumbent will be responsible for Communication Management; Marketing and Branding Management; Stakeholder Management; Student Attraction; Digital Media Management; and Alumni Relations and Advancement. He/She will report to the Executive Director: Special Projects and Stakeholder Management and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below. | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 24/2026/MJM/P9 | Technical Officer (1 Post)(5-year Fixed Term Contract) The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support to all simulation operations, including, but not limited to maintenance and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), as well as IT infrastructure. He/she will report to the Director: Skills Centre and will furthermore meet the requirements and competencies as indicated and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below. | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 23/2026/MJM/P9 | Clinical Skills Facilitator (1 Post)(5-year Fixed Term Contract) The incumbent will be responsible for the provision and effective facilitation of skills teaching and training for undergraduate and postgraduate for Skills centre at SMU Skills Centre, as well as assisting with development of clinical skills training programmes and emergency short courses. The incumbent reports to the Director: Skills Centre and will furthermore meet the requirements and competencies as indicated and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 17/2026/NGM/P14 | Driver (2 Posts) The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for driving its vehicles and transporting passengers, goods and mail delivery. This also includes loading and off-loading of goods, as well as the maintenance of the vehicles. The incumbent reports to the Manager: Transport and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 22/2026/NGM/P14 | Driver (2 Posts)(12 Months Fixed Term Contract) The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for driving its vehicles and transporting passengers, goods and mail delivery. This also includes loading and off-loading of goods, as well as the maintenance of the vehicles. The incumbent reports to the Manager: Transport and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| REF: 16/2026/NGM/P13 | Key Officer (1 Post) The University is looking for dynamic and energetic individuals who will be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, students and visitors through access control duties, patrol and general guard duties, crime prevention, traffic control and response to alarms and emergency situations. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Officer, and will furthermore meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 14/2026/BGM/P9 | Coordinator: Residences (1 Post) The University is looking for an energetic individual who wants to contribute to a positive experience for its students, by providing quality residence services and promote living / learning communities that stimulate, enhance and extend the total learning experience. He/She will report to the Head: Residences and must meet the requirements, competencies; and be responsible for the following key performance areas below. | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref:15/2026/KM/P12 | Secretary (1 Post) – Orthodontics The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will support/assist the Department with the daily administration, maintenance and coordination of the Department’s functions and responsibilities, for high performance and student support. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the Department of Orthodontics: School of Dentistry. The candidate will report to the HOD: Orthodontics and must meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below. | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref:18/2026/JSM/P12 | Secretary (1 Post) – Radiography The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will support/assist the Department with the daily administration, maintenance and coordination of the Department’s functions and responsibilities, for high performance and student support. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the Department of Radiography: School of Medicine. The candidate will report to the HOD: Radiography and must meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below. | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref:19/2026/JSM/P12 | Secretary (1 Post) – Chemical Pathology The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will support/assist the Department with the daily administration, maintenance and coordination of the Department’s functions and responsibilities, for high performance and student support. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the Department of Chemical Pathology: School of Medicine. The candidate will report to the HOD: Chemical Pathology and must meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below. | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref:20/2026/JSM/P12 | Secretary (1 Post) – Psychiatry The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will support/assist the Department with the daily administration, maintenance and coordination of the Department’s functions and responsibilities, for high performance and student support. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the Department of Psychiatry: School of Medicine. The candidate will report to the HOD: Psychiatry and must meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 15/2026/NGM/P11 | Financial Aid Officer (1 Post) The University is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual with exceptional attention to detail to assist the Head of Department in the effective administration of financial aid and bursaries. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Head: Financial Aid and Bursaries and will be expected to meet the specified requirements, demonstrate the necessary competencies, and carry out the key performance areas outlined below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 17/2026/NGM/P13 | Security Officer (4 Posts) The University is looking for dynamic and energetic individuals who will be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, students and visitors through access control duties, patrol and general guard duties, crime prevention, traffic control and response to alarms and emergency situations. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Officer, and will furthermore meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 4 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 17/2026/NGM/P14 | Driver (3 Posts) The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for driving its vehicles and transporting passengers, goods and mail delivery. This also includes loading and off-loading of goods, as well as the maintenance of the vehicles. The incumbent reports to the Manager: Transport and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 3 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 14/2026/KM/P10 | ICT Technician (1 Post) Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University seeks to employ an ICT Technician within the Department of information communication and Technology (ICT). The incumbent will ensure that the related technical support and administration thereof are provided and will further liaise with ICT employee and SMU community with regard to first line ICT Technical Services offering and support. The incumbent will report to the Manager: Infrastructure Support Services, and must meet the job requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below: | 1 | 18 March 2026 | |
| Ref no: 10/2025/MMM/P3 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (1 Post)(5-year fixed-term contract) The Executive Director: Institutional Support will provide strategic leadership and effective management of all institutional support services within the University. This role is pivotal in ensuring that these services operate efficiently and align with the University’s strategic objectives. This includes ICT, Estate management, including the maintenance, renewal/replacement of existing infrastructure and safety and security. However, the Vice-Chancellor reserves the right to add functions to or remove functions from this portfolio. The incumbent reports to the Vice Chancellor and will be responsible for the key performance areas listed below. | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
Space Planning Officer / Timetable Officer The University is looking for an energetic, passionate and outstanding individual who will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of academic timetables and the allocation and optimization of teaching and learning spaces across the University. The role ensures alignment with the approved academic calendar, institutional policies, and operational requirements, while promoting efficient space utilisation and minimizing scheduling conflicts. The successful candidate will report to the Director: Built Environment and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below. | 1 | Ref: 3/2026/RM/P8 | ||
| Ref: 74/2025/KM/P7 | School Operations Manager (1 Post)(Re-advert) The University is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual who will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic and operational interventions for the School of Dentistry, in order to improve the operational and strategic efficiency of the School through long-range, planned, systematic and well-managed interventions. He/She will manage the administration of the School, ensuring effective liaison with all relevant central administration Departments. Comply with relevant University-wide rules and procedures. The incumbent reports to the Dean: School of Dentistry and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below. | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 2/2026/BGM/P8 | Teaching and Curriculum Development Specialist (1 Post) The University is seeking dynamic individual who will be responsible for the academic staff development activities within the institution with respect to teaching and learning, curriculum practices including monitoring and evaluation of curriculum implementation, academic and program evaluation as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning. The incumbent will report to the Manager: Teaching Development, and must meet the re | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 51/2023/BGM/P7 | Manager: Community Engagement (1 Post)(Re-advert) The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for coordinating the community engagement activities of the university to ensure the achievement of its mission, vision and strategic objectives in relation to community engagement. The incumbent will support the university in building and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with the wider community, as well as facilitates the delivery of the university’s community-based initiatives in collaboration with the schools and other relevant institutional stakeholders. Other responsibilities include the promotion of awareness of and participation in community engagement by staff and students across all schools and ensuring that all community engagement projects/activities are aligned to the institution’s strategic goals and objectives. The incumbent will report to the Director: CUTL, and must meet the requirements and competencies, and be responsible for the following key performance areas below: | 1 | 13 March 2026 | |
| Ref: 1/2026/BGM/P7 | Manager: Teaching Development (1 Post) The University is seeking a dynamic individual to manage the development of curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment practices within schools. The incumbent will lead teaching development initiatives, ensure quality assurance, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships. Additional responsibilities include overseeing people management and financial management. The incumbent reports to Director: CUTL and must meet the below requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: | 1 | 13 March 2026 |