Manager Ii

3 months ago

Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001731
- **Advert status**: Online**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training

**Job category**:Education and Training

**Campus**:Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

**Contract**:Permanent

**Remuneration**:Market Related

**EE position**:EE

**Level**:Skilled

**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

**Job description**
- The Manager II: Virtual Reality Laboratory will be responsible for providing support and guidance in the use of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and motion capture environments, development tools, and related technologies in support of curricular and research needs.

**Responsibilities**:
**Simulation Development**
- Create, maintain, and enhance VR and AR simulations.
- Collaborate with faculties to explore and advocate for VR and AR solutions in diverse disciplines.
- Innovate and develop VR and AR systems for research and teaching purposes on both the APB and SWC campus libraries.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals within defined constraints.
- Manage projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and stay within budget

**Project and Laboratory Management**
- Spearhead VR, AR, and MR projects, serving as the library go-to expert.
- Ensure the lab environment and equipment are well-maintained and operational.
- Collaborate with other technology experts within the university to troubleshoot and assess new equipment.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and upgrades of the VR Lab.
- Make the lab accessible, schedule equipment usage, and provide technical support.
- Conduct engaging lab tours for students, visitors, and industry professionals.
- Ensure the lab environment and equipment are well-maintained and operational.
- Collaborate with other technology experts within the university to troubleshoot and assess new equipment

**Procurement & Financial Management**
- Being responsible for the procurement of hardware and software required as well as income generating activities.
- Contribute to preparing annual budget as aligned with the Library’s strategy.
- Plan, compile, manage and execute the annual budget within area of responsibility.

**Human Resources Management**
- Supervise and manage staff working in the lab, including student assistants.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams: These are not set teams, but different teams made up of academics, librarians and post graduate students that will be working on developing virtual environments.

**Outreach**
- Foster collaboration with similar initiatives across the university and beyond.
- Organize workshops, demonstrations, and promotional events showcasing our XR capabilities.
- Represent the XR Lab at technology conferences, presenting our innovative work and staying abreast of industry advancements.

**Minimum requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (NQF 7) with two (2) to three (3) years' job-related experience.
- Proficiency in C#, and Unity development.
- Knowledge of the latest XR devices and technologies.
- Knowledgeable about 3D mapping using 360 cameras or platforms like Zillow, Matterport and EyeSpy360

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and in early stages of product development.
- Proven collaboration skills.
- Good time management skills

**Recommendations**:

- Previous experience as VR Lab Manager at a Higher Education Institution.
- Postgraduate degree in relevant field, such as Interaction Design, Games Design, 3D Computer Animation, Creative Computing, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
- Knowledge of AR & VR product development.
- Knowledge of AV hardware, interconnects, technologies, and standards, such as digital projection, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, video over IP.
- Understanding of VR-related concepts such as positional tracking, frame rate, spatial audio, motion sickness, and mixed or merged reality.
- Knowledge of VR and AR deployment environments, such as Unity, Google Daydream, Android Studio or Xcode.
- Understanding of digital arts software, such as After Effects, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro

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