So here we are sitting in challenging times, a tsunami of economic and operational challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic; and it has left us all staring blankly (with a mask on) and with very few answers.

For those feeling really down in the dumps, there is a company that’s going above and beyond to help their employees by creating a feel-good environment that everyone wants a piece of! A team culture that rewards both the business and the individual for a job well done; you’ll feel safe + welcomed; you will learn a lot from a rather smart bunch and the code you build will make a difference in the world as we know it.

This is your chance to join a global product shop in Sandton, focusing on manufacturing, mining + aviation. They are looking for a Lead C# Software Dev who is a value adder by nature + who gets a kick out of new tech; who mentors his/her team to be the best version of their IT-selves.

Is this you? 

• Six+ years of key experience as a full stack developer – C# (ASP.Net MVC, .Net Core, WPF)
• You have two+ years’ experience as a lead
• You are skilled in ReactJS and AngularJS

Qualifications:

• An IT degree/similar

Reference Number for this position is ND49329-2020 which is a permanent position based in Sandton; offering a salary of R1m per annum cost to company, salary negotiable on experience. Contact Nicole on e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge IT website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Posted on 27 Jan 09:24

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator
Employment Type
FIXED TERM
Salary
Based on experience
Location
Johannesburg
Industry
Private Higher Education
Start date
As soon as Possible

Background

AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. AFDA is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.
AFDA is inviting applications for the position of a Lecturer for both the Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation and BCom Degree.

Roles and responsibilities

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the programmes to ensure that the programme is maintained throughout delivery
• Acquire and maintain and up to date understanding of the BCom and PGDIP programme by completing the AFDA onboarding process and attending all staff training sessions
• Have an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of their discipline.
• Have a thorough understanding of their discipline curriculum
• Conduct research to develop up to date lesson plans and lecture content for their discipline
• Deliver lectures according to timetabled sessions and do the required consultations.
• Be knowledgeable in all contact and online pedagogical approaches as they apply to their discipline and practice them appropriately according to the designated requirements
• Have a thorough understanding of all assessment instruments and use them appropriately for all learning activities.
• Manage their discipline students by ensuring that:
• Students understand the term’s assignments, assessments and associated assessment instruments and deadlines
• Students stay on track with the term’s deliverables through regular follow ups where required
• All facilities and equipment for the term’s teaching and the term’s project are available, functional and maintained
• The term’s resources are adequately planned for o All assignments are marked and all marks are submitted timeously to the Registry for moderation and report generation.
• Assist in managing deadlines for students
• Participate in all required marketing activities such as the AFDA Festivals, Assemblies, Open Days, Awards and Graduation Ceremonies and consultations with prospective students where required
• Assist with the following functions: class control; course venues, facilities, and resources; publication of course documentation via relevant channels; maintenance of course content; student records (where relevant and in conjunction with Registry);
• Assist in student enquiries on course content and academic support.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement practices
• Participate in working with counter-parts to ensure parity across all campuses on term outcomes and assessments.

Key competencies (role associated)

• Willingness to adapt to AFDA’s curriculum, syllabus, schematics and methodologies and pedagogy
• Well networked in the Digital Entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to adhere and embody AFDA values
• Ability to work cooperatively with other teaching staff
• Excellent time and deadline management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The capacity to research and adapt to new developments in technology
• Flexibility and adaptability to change and new challenges
• Strong professional presentation skills
• Administrative skills.
• Good computer skills
• Experience in academic management and lecturing on degree level (preferred).
• Business/entrepreneurial experience.
• Research Supervision and Marking experience

Personal attributes (role associated)

• Ability to handle complexity
• Committed to high integrity and excellence
• Initiative and creativity
• A meticulous and thorough nature
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to change and new challenges
• Excellent time and deadline management.
• Passion for education, technology and entrepreneurship, and for the arts.

Selection criteria:

• Master’s Degree (MBA preferred)
• Established work experience in tertiary education.
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship or Business leadership experience
• Ability to teach two or more of the following subjects at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Business Studies
• Management and Operations
• Finance
• Business of the Creative Industries
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Digital Marketing
• Future Studies
• Industry and/or knowledge of the Entrepreneurial and Creative environment.

AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Application procedure

Closing date: 31 January 2021

Applications must be submitted by email to Busisiwe Hlatswayo az.oc.adfa@oyawstalH.ewisisuB by the closing date. Applicants wishing to apply for this position are required to submit:

1. A covering letter indicating his/her suitability for the position.
2. A comprehensive and up to date curriculum vitae with contact details included.
3. A list with three contactable references.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Posted on 22 Jan 15:54