Indigenous Knowledge Recorder (1 year contract) 1 post
Listing reference: nwu_002478
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 March 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mmabatho
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (FNAS)
SCHOOL: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM (IKS) CENTRE
POSITION NAME: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM RECORDERS (IKS) 1 YEAR CONTRACT
VACANCY: 1 POST
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACT
Job description
- Meet with Indigenous Knowledge holders and practitioners including indigenous leaders
- Interview IK holders, practitioners and record IK
- Explain nature of the project to the IK holder, practitioners, indigenous leaders, indigenous communities and give copies of the project description as well as a copy of endorsement by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and / or community leader
- Oversee the signing of appropriate legal pre-scripts (agreements) with the IK holder
- Upload information of a number of IK holders to the IK coordinators laptop at times as scheduled by the IK coordinator
Minimum requirements
- A minimum of a Matric / Grade 12
- Excellent verbal, written skills (English), Good typing skills and computer literate
- Knowledge: basic knowledge of office administration and management, computer literacy for example Microsoft applications, basic understanding of IKS related policies, legislation and procedures, fluency in English and any other African language (preferably Setswana)
- Experience in community work
- A basic understanding of Intellectual Property Rights, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and experience in documenting heritage will be an added advantage
- Skills and Competencies; strong communication (verbal and written), time management, planning and organizing, negotiation skills, good presentation skills, responsibility, good understanding of local communities and ways of conducting, recoding, documenting indigenous knowledge in local communities, well - presented and professional.
PERSONAL TRAITS
- Honesty, integrity, leadership, accountability, interpersonal relations, ability to work independently as well as being a team player
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Home grown philosophies such as Botho and good understanding of communal work principles such as confidentiality and respect
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Arthur Moroole - 018 389 2157
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi - 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 15 MARCH 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
