Employment at Unisa

Jobs and careers

Most of Unisa’s recruitment processes are centralised at our Head Office in Pretoria. The recruitment process takes approximately 90 working days to complete. Applicants not contacted during this period need not be disheartened, as Unisa advertises its positions on an ongoing basis.

We strive to make the process of applying for positions at Unisa less cumbersome to prospective applicants. To this end the process is constantly being reviewed to keep pace with best practice. Prospective employees will be able to apply for positions in two ways: online on I-Recruitment or manually (by post or hand delivered).

If you believe that you are ready for a stimulating environment and thrive in innovation then Unisa may be the employer for you.

Vacancies

Academic & research

Department Vacancy Closing date
CEMS: Institute for Corporate Citizenship Associate Professor - Environment, Social and Governance or related discipline 21 March 2025
CEMS: Institute for Corporate Citizenship Associate Professor - ICT, Disaster Management, Environmental Science, or cognate field 21 March 2025
CAES: Department of Geography CAES: Various Academic Positions 21 March 2025
CEMS Various Positions CEMS; Various Positions 21 March 2025
College of Science Engineering and Technology CSET E-Tutor Advert 26 March 2025
CSET Departments CSET: Academic Positions 21 March 2025
CAS: Department of Financial Intelligence Chair of Department: Financial Intelligence 28 March 2025
CAS: School of Accountancy Director: School of Accountancy 28 March 2025
CHS: African Languages Independent Contractors ( Markers) 21 February 2025
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs Professor: Security & Intelligence Studies 14 March 2025
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs Professor: Sustainable Livelihoods & Resources Management 14 March 2025

Administrative

Department Vacancy Closing date
Registrar: Governance Deputy Registrar: Governance 28 March 2025
College of Education Internship 28 March 2025
Institutional Advancement Internship 21 March 2025
College of Education Internship 28 March 2025
Various Department Internship 14 March 2025
Quality Assurance and Enhancement Program Manager 18 March 2025