Employment Non-Discrimination Policies
UJ Non-Discrimination Related Policies
UJ Conditions of Service Mar 2021 – Non-Discrimination
Year policy created: 2005Year policy reviewed: 2021Year policy next review: 2023Refer to page 2 (point 6.2) of the UJ Conditions of Service: Non-Discrimination for the University's statement on non-discrimination in the conditions of service:"The University rejects unfair discrimination, whether direct or indirect, on all listed grounds, including but not limited to, race, sex, marital status, religion or creed, age, pregnancy, culture, language, sexual orientation and HIV status."
UJ Resourcing Policy Sep 2020 – Non-Discrimination
Year policy created: 2014Year policy reviewed: 2020Year policy next review: 2026Refer to page 2 (point 30.1) of the UJ Resourcing Policy: Non-Discrimination for the University's statement on non-discrimination in the resourcing policy:"Unfair discrimination, whether direct or indirect, on all listed grounds, including but not limited to race, sex, marital status, religion or creed, age, pregnancy, culture, language, sexual orientation and HIV status, is expressly prohibited."
UJ Gender Equity Framework
UJ Gender Equity Framework Final Nov 2021
Year policy created: 2021Year policy reviewed: 2021Year policy next review: 2026UJ Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies
UJ Bullying, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Rape Policy Sep 2021
Year policy created: 2021Year policy reviewed: 2021Year policy next review: 2026UJ Prevention and Management of Student Sexual Harassment and Rape Policy Nov 2018
Year policy created: 2017Year policy reviewed: 2018Year policy next review: 2023UJ Anti-Xenophobia Policy Sep 2021
Year policy created: 2021Year policy reviewed: 2021Year policy next review: 2026UJ HIV and AIDS, TB and STIs Policy Nov 2020
Year policy created: 2009Year policy reviewed: 2020Year policy next review: 2025UJ People with Disabilities Policy Nov 2020
Year policy created: 2011Year policy reviewed: 2020Year policy next review: 2024Refer to pages 2, 4, 7 and 8 of the UJ People with Disabilities Policy:Page 2 (point 1.3):
"The University further subscribes to a workplace where its employees with disabilities have equal and equitable access to opportunities and where diversity is valued."
Page 2 (point 1.4):
"Differences and diverse needs will be reasonably accommodated within the University’s physical environment, structure, available resources and institutional processes."
Page 2 (point 2):
"In an effort to support persons with disabilities, and to direct the University of Johannesburg’s commitment to limiting discriminatory practices with regards to disability, this policy promotes compliance with relevant constitutional and applicable legislation."
Page 4 (point 5.4):
"The University strives, in a non-discriminatory manner, to entrench inclusivity, create equal opportunities for employees and students with disabilities, and create a culture of acceptance of disability as part of the broader diversity experience."
Page 7 (point 7.1):
"People with disabilities will not be discriminated against in job selection, dismissed, removed from normal duty or isolated solely on grounds of disability."
"The University will endeavour to ensure that any prejudice against victimisation of a person with a disability or unfair discrimination on grounds of disability will be managed through the appropriate procedure."
Page 8 (point 8.1):
"As far as visitors, including parents, community members, other lecturing staff, and service providers are concerned, the University strives to create a disability friendly, accessible and non-discriminatory environment where people with disabilities have freedom of movement, they are treated with respect and internal role players are sensitive to their accommodation needs."
UJ Institutional Transformation Plan
UJ Institutional Transformation Plan 2016-2023
UJ Employment Equity Plan
UJ Employment Equity Plan 2022-2024
Other Relevant and Related UJ Documents
