University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vacancies 2026 โ€“ 20 Academic & Professional Positions Available

University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vacancies 2026 โ€“ 20 Academic & Professional Positions Available

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has announced 20 exciting career opportunities across its faculties and professional divisions. These vacancies are available in Engineering, Business, Education, Humanities, Health Sciences, Law, Science, Facilities Management and Administration.

If you’re looking to grow your career at one of South Africa’s leading universities, now is the perfect time to apply.

Available Vacancies

  1. Faculty Officer III (P8) โ€“ College of Business & Economics: Dean’s Office
  2. Manager I: Building & Civils (P8) โ€“ Facilities Management Division: Maintenance Services
  3. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer โ€“ Department of Mining Engineering & Mine Surveying (X2 Posts)
  4. Lecturer โ€“ Department of Mining Engineering & Mine Surveying (X2 Posts)
  5. Technician: Laboratory (P10) โ€“ Department of Biomedical Sciences (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
  6. Senior Lecturer โ€“ Faculty of Humanities Dean’s Office (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
  7. Associate Professor โ€“ Department of Politics
  8. Senior Lecturer โ€“ Department of Politics
  9. Lecturer โ€“ Department of Geology
  10. Lecturer: Clinical Learning Facilitator โ€“ Department of Emergency Medical Care (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
  11. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer โ€“ Department of Finance and Investment Management
  12. Senior Lecturer โ€“ Department of Electrical Engineering Technology
  13. Professor/Associate Professor โ€“ Department of Mechanical Engineering Science
  14. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer โ€“ Department of Civil Engineering Science
  15. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer โ€“ Department of Educational Leadership & Management
  16. Lecturer โ€“ Department of Finance and Investment Management
  17. Associate Professor โ€“ Department of Mechanical Engineering Science
  18. Professor โ€“ Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Science
  19. Professor: Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) โ€“ Johannesburg Business School
  20. Professor/Associate Professor โ€“ Department of Public Law

Why Work at UJ?

The University of Johannesburg is recognised as one of South Africa’s top universities, offering excellent career development opportunities in teaching, research, innovation and professional services. Employees enjoy working in a dynamic, diverse and world-class academic environment that supports growth and excellence.


Who Should Apply?

These opportunities are suitable for experienced professionals, lecturers, researchers, engineers, managers, academics, laboratory specialists and administrative professionals with qualifications and experience relevant to each advertised position.


Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.

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